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Show The Utah Democrat: A Critical and Historical Analysis of the Rise and Fall of the Utah Democrats Angela Jones various demographics and political affiliations showed towards the Utah State Legislature prior to Election Day seemed to have little effect on voting patterns (Pignanelli and Webb 2004). The call for balance in a state dominated by one political party seemed to be heard, but was given marginal consideration. These losses only reflect the grassroots work that still needs to be done if Democrats are ever going to be understood and embraced by more members of the LDS faith. The pervasive idea that Mormons and Democrats cannot mix will be difficult to overcome. The effort to do so could take decades and even generations to accomplish, but it is not impossible. Democrats are hard at work creating a new party platform and strategizing for the 2006 election. The political climate in Utah has remained relatively stable for a long time. Change is something that is inevitable and with perseverance, the Utah Democratic Party only has room to grow. -. 1974. The Utah Democrat. 1-12. -. 1989. The Utah Democrat. 1-12. -. 1990. The Utah Democrat. 1-12. Utah State Legislature. 2004. <www.le.state.ut.gov> (26 April 2004)- References Benson, Ezra Taft. 1968. The Proper Role of Government. California: United Community Church. Burr, Thomas. 2004. Untitled. Salt Lake Tribune, 28 March. Davidson, Lee. 2004- "Matheson is Proud of His Moderate Label." Deseret Morning News, 4 February. Dean, Suzanne. 1983. "Are Utah Democrats Down for the Count?" UtahHoliday, 12(10), September: 167-93. Dunn, Donald. 2004. "Letter from the Chair." <www.utdemocrats.org> (26 April 2004; 7 December 2004). Emenhiser, JeDon A. "The 1968 Elections in Utah." Western Political Quarterly, 22(3), September: 529-30. Gallup Poll. 2003. <www.beliefnet.com/story/141/story_14140html> (20 April 2004). Grow, Stuart. 1963. "The Development of Political Parties in Utah." Western Political Quarterly, 10(2), September: 39-40. House Blue Dog Coalition. 2005. "Members." <www.house.gov/ cordoza/BlueDogs/members.htm>. (10 April 2005). Hubbs, S. 2004."BYU Democrats Pledge Support for Candidates". The Daily Universe, 27 January. Jonas, Frank. 1950. "The 1950 Elections in Utah." Western Political Quarterly, 10(2), March: 81-91. Litvack, David. 2004. Personal interview. April. McCormick, John S. 2004. "Calvin L. Rampton." <www.history togo.utah.gov/crampton.html> (20 April 2004). Pignanelli, Frank and LaVarr Webb. 2004. "Utah's Caucuses Were- Surprise!-Lively." Deseret Morning News, 28 March. Tanner, Neal. 1996. "Building America: FDR's New Deal." <www.marist.edu/summerscholars/96/fdrhome.htm> (26 April 2004). The Utah Democratic Party. 1968. The Utah Democrat. 1-12. -. 1969. The Utah Democrat. 1-12. -. 1972. The Utah Democrat. 1-12. 58 |
