From the Salt Lake Tribune:

Lieutenant governor is a tough job.
Most of the time, you play understudy to the governor, slipping into place for marginal ribbon cuttings and speeches in the hinterlands. Sometimes you develop policies and soothe the Legislature. But mostly, you wait anxiously in the wings, craving your chance at the top spot.
Day to day, you’re expected to make sure elections are fair, run smoothly, aren’t manipulated. You’re asked to be the democratic conscience of your state.

Gary Herbert isn’t qualified.

Presented with a looming June 24 primary election deadline and an easy judgment call – to investigate whether or not lame-duck legislator and would-be State Treasurer Mark Walker offered his opponent, Deputy State Treasurer Richard Ellis, a job and a raise if he would drop out of the 2008 race for Ed Alter’s seat – Herbert decided to procrastinate.

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