Or, rather, it rejects Romney, in an editorial called "Too Many Mitts". Conclusion:
'In considering which candidate to endorse, The Salt Lake Tribune editorial board had hoped that Romney would exhibit the same talents for organization, pragmatic problem solving and inspired leadership that he displayed here more than a decade ago. Instead, we have watched him morph into a friend of the far right, then tack toward the center with breathtaking aplomb. Through a pair of presidential debates, Romney’s domestic agenda remains bereft of detail and worthy of mistrust.
Therefore, our endorsement must go to the incumbent, a competent leader who, against tough odds, has guided the country through catastrophe and set a course that, while rocky, is pointing toward a brighter day. The president has earned a second term. Romney, in whatever guise, does not deserve a first.'
The Trib isn't the LDS-owned Deseret, and it did endorse Obama in 2008 — but it also endorsed Dubya the previous two outings. Again, it's not clear if such endorsements have any significant effect, but to the extent they may reflect some thinking in their community, it's an interesting observation.
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There is a saying: "If the Vicar says there's a God, it's all in the way of business. But if he says there isn't, you'd better listen."
In other words the unexpected is more interesting. For example it would not be news if some flaming liberal on Facebook endorsed Barack Obama. But if the Salt Lake City Tribune, right in the heart of Mormon country, endorsed Obama, THAT would be darned curious and worthy of close attention. I read their endorsement and encourage you to do the same. They make very solid points, and I can scarcely imagine the courage it took for them to do it. I would not be surprised if it sinks their
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Nowhere has Mitt Romney’s pursuit of the presidency been more warmly welcomed or closely followed than here in Utah.
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