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Last Updated on Monday, 8 September 2008 11:26 Written by rslcpol Monday, 8 September 2008 11:26
From the Salt Lake Tribune:
In Utah’s most closely watched state House race, underdog Jay Seegmiller is making his third attempt to unseat Greg “get-er-done” Curtis.
As House speaker – a role he’s filled since 2004 – Curtis wields considerable clout.
“[Being speaker] gives you an opportunity to help set policy in a very direct way and accomplish things you couldn’t accomplish otherwise,” Curtis said.That power – to fast-track legislation or pack it away in mothballs – generates praise and attracts hundreds of thousands of corporate dollars in campaign contributions. Conversely, it raises suspicion and ire from those who object to where Curtis is headed and how he’s getting there.
Some of those folks are flocking to Seegmiller.