MEDIA COVERAGE 2013
The Hinckley Institute of Politics hosts many notable public officials and political experts every year. Follow the links below for media coverage of Hinckley Forums and other Hinckley Institute events.
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May 20, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL with Doug Wright discussing the Republican convention and next steps for reform.
May 20, 2013: “Robert Bennett: With public trust waning, Swallow needs administrative leave” (Deseret News) “Robert Bennett, former U.S. Senator from Utah, is a part-time teacher, researcher and lecturer at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”
May 19, 2013: “Sunday Edition: West Valley police, John Swallow, and Utah’s caucus” (KSL) “We took a closer look at the implications of the Attorney General’s situation with Kirk Jowers, of the Hinckley institute of politics, and Dennis Romboy of the Deseret News, who have been investigating each of the allegations.”
May 17, 2013: “Utah Group Pushing For Changes To Caucus System” (KUTV) “Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Kirk Jowers notes that “We’re the only state that has a deciding election which is at one place at one time, which of course is problematic.”
May 16, 2013: “Syria’s civil war is deja vu of regime change in Libya” (Washington Times) “John Price is a former U.S. ambassador to Comoros, Mauritius and the Seychelles islands. He currently serves as a resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He is the author of “When the White House Calls,” and regularly writes commentaries on Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.”
May 15, 2013: “Mitt Romney to live in Utah — at least some of the time” (Deseret News) ”Another longtime Romney friend and supporter, Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, also ruled out a political future in Utah for the 2012 GOP presidential nominee.”
May 13, 2013: “Lost respect for Heritage Foundation” (Deseret News) “Robert Bennett, former U.S. Senator from Utah, is a part-time teacher, researcher and lecturer at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”
May 13, 2013: “State lawmakers likely to discuss Attorney General John Swallow’s troubles” (Deseret News) “For a long time it was an easy answer of, ‘We’re going to wait and see what the feds do on this investigation,’” said Kirk Jowers, head of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”
May 13, 2013: John Price - resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. was interviewed on AM 970: The Answer regarding Benghazi hearings and the situation in Syria.
May 13, 2013: “Lawmakers to add Swallow investigation to interim meeting talks” (KSL) “Kirk Jowers, with the Hinckley Institute of Politics, said true or not, the allegations are crippling to the state’s top cop.”
May 13, 2013: “State Department ‘must protect’ diplomats — and didn’t” (Washington Times) “John Price is a former U.S. ambassador to Comoros, Mauritius and the Seychelles islands. He currently serves as a resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He is the author of “When the White House Calls,” and regularly writes commentaries on Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.”
May 11, 2013: “Challenge to caucus system to dominate state GOP convention” (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, has been talking for years about the link between the caucus and convention system and the state’s low voter turnout.”
May 9, 2013: “Romney Hosting Economic Summit In Park City” (KUTV) “University of Utah’s Kirk Jowers of the Hinckley Institute of Politics says Christie was the biggest shocker for him on the featured guest list at the upcoming Romney Summit, saying, “Christie was the most hated person of all beyond President Obama or any of the other outside groups… he turned the election by embracing Obama so close to the election.”
May 8. 2013: “Rep. Jason Chaffetz front and center in Benghazi hearings” (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said Chaffetz clearly has a role to play in an inquiry into the Benghazi events as a member of the oversight committee.”
May 2, 2013: “Ancient art in Somaliland in diplomatic limbo” (Ambassadorjohnprice.com) “John Price is a former U.S. ambassador to Comoros, Mauritius and the Seychelles islands. He currently serves as a resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He is the author of “When the White House Calls,” and regularly writes commentaries on Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.”
April 30, 2013: “Peg McEntee: Casting my vote against Utah’s caucus system” (Salt Lake Tribune) “This month, a group called Count My Vote, which includes the likes of former Gov. Mike Leavitt and University of Utah political science professor Kirk Jowers, tried to persuade the Republican State Central Committee to make a few concessions.”
April 29, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Cool off the global warming debate” (Deseret News) “Robert Bennett, former U.S. Senator from Utah, is a part-time teacher, researcher and lecturer at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”
April 28, 2013: “Romney set for Utah retreat” (The Durango Herald) “Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, told The Deseret News that Romney’s event shows he’s willing to play a role in the future of the Republican Party, but the bipartisan guest list doesn’t mean he’s trying to make the party more moderate.”
April 26, 2013: “Democrats to speak at Romney retreat in Deer Valley” (Deseret News) “Longtime Romney supporter Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said Romney’s choice of speakers doesn’t mean he’s trying to steer the GOP in a more moderate direction.”
April 26, 2013: “Matheson letter confronts Congress over Obamacare” (KSL) “This is the type of expression that will anger leadership of both parties, but it will be received quite well in Utah, especially in the 4th District where he won with barely 1,000 votes,” said Tim Chambless, associate professor at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”
April 23, 2013: “PRICE: U.S. terrorist threat growing with new breed of jihadists” (Washington Times) “John Price is a former U.S. ambassador to Comoros, Mauritius and the Seychelles islands. He currently serves as a resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He is the author of “When the White House Calls,” and regularly writes commentaries on Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.”
April 22, 2013: “Will Changes Come to Utah’s Nominating Process?” (Utah Policy.com) “What is not fine is having political bullies like LaVar Webb, Dave Hansen, Mike Leavitt, and Kirk Jowers blackmailing the fine volunteers that give of their time to try to make the best decisions they can for the Party.”
April 22, 2013: “Utah’s Mia Love sounding like a House candidate in 2014″ (GOPUSA.com) “But Mr. Matheson, who began his seventh term in Congress in January, has shown himself to be an incredibly tough out, said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”
April 21, 2013: “PRICE: Mali elections may be in trouble, if French troops leave” (Washington Times) “John Price is a former U.S. ambassador to Comoros, Mauritius and the Seychelles islands. He currently serves as a resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He is the author of “When the White House Calls,” and regularly writes commentaries on Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.”
April 18. 2013; “Herbert supports change to caucus convention system” (Daily Herald) “Mike Leavitt and Kirk Jowers have been pushing for changes to the system as they argue it leaves voters who aren’t delegates out of the process of selecting the party’s nominee.”
April 18, 2013: “Iran’s bombs not as dangerous as its nuclear plants” (Deseret News) “He also made a name for himself recently by publishing a report that used science and best evidence to put a human toll on the costs of a U.S. military strike on Iran. Titled, “The Ayatollah’s Nuclear Gamble,” the report was featured in this column as well as by Time Magazine, the New York Times and several prominent foreign publications.”
April 18, 2013: “Perspectives: Tricking voters into giving up their voice” (StGeorgeUtah.com) “Notable figures like former governor Mike Leavitt and University of Utah’s Kirk Jowers are stumping for sweeping changes. They’d like to see the threshold raised from 60 to 70 percent support at convention for a candidate to claim the party’s nomination. They also wish to see those who aren’t delegates having a greater say in choosing candidates.”
April 18, 2013: “Somalia’s Future Depends on Educating its Youth” (International Policy Digest) “John Price is a former U.S. ambassador to Comoros, Mauritius and the Seychelles islands. He currently serves as a resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He is the author of “When the White House Calls,” and regularly writes commentaries on Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.”
April 17, 2013: “Rising GOP star ponders another run in Utah” (Washington Times) “But Mr. Matheson, who began his seventh term in Congress in January, has shown himself to be an incredibly tough out, said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”
April 17, 2013: “Outgoing GOP chairman eyes high-profile political future” (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said Wright has made his mark in party politics through efforts aimed at encouraging more Republicans to get involved. ”I hope he runs for office,” said Jowers, who has also been mentioned as a possible gubernatorial candidate. “At his core, he is a conservative who believes in participation and involvement, and that alone makes him an interesting candidate.”
April 17, 2013: “Dumb Masses” (City Weekly) “Well, it is the end of the world as we know it, if you are to believe Fair Elections Utah. The group wants to stop left-leaning, socialist types like former Gov. Mike Leavitt, Kirk Jowers of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, and the state GOP.”
April 17, 2013: “Somaliland: Education is Essential to Promoting Peace- Analysis” (Somalilandsun.com) “John Price is a former U.S. ambassador to Comoros, Mauritius and the Seychelles islands. He currently serves as a resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He is the author of “When the White House Calls,” and regularly writes commentaries on Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.”
April 15, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed by Doug Wright regarding the Utah’s caucus convention system.
April 15, 2013: “Robert Bennett: The GOP missed a good opportunity with President Obama’s proposed budget” (Deseret News) “Robert Bennett, former U.S. Senator from Utah, is a part-time teacher, researcher and lecturer at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”
April 14, 2013: “Utah GOP making progress in quest for open caucus meetings” (Deseret News) “Members of the group backing the initiative include former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt; former Environmental Protection Agency adviser and Leavitt Partners President Rich McKeown; Hinckley Institute of Politics director Kirk Jowers; and UtahPolicy.com publisher and Deseret News columnist LaVarr Webb.”
April 13, 2013: “Utah GOP rejects changes, making ballot drive likely” (Salt Lake Tribune) “In a letter to party leaders Friday, Count My Vote leaders — including former Gov. Mike Leavitt, his longtime chief of staff Rich McKeown, University of Utah political science professor Kirk Jowers, and others — said they would abandon plans for a ballot initiative if the party met certain conditions.”
April 12, 2013: “Bob Bernick’s Notebook: Change Can be Difficult, Especially in Primary Elections” (UtahPolicy.com) “It’s unclear now if a group formed by former GOP Gov. Mike Leavitt and University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics director Kirk Jowers will accept GOP candidate nominating changes which don’t address the Bennett and Walker-type situations.”
April 12, 2013: “Don’t Blame The Utah Caucus” (CherilynEager.com) “Lobbyist-publisher LaVarr Webb (fronting the celebrity figure former Governor Mike Leavitt – now lobbyist – whose conservative image Webb molded), collaborating with D.C. lobbyis/ Hinckley Institute of Politics Director, Kirk Jowers, and their media ally, KSL Radio Talk Show host Doug Wright.“
April 11, 2013: “Sen. Lee says effort to stop debate on gun control bill not a failure” (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said Lee is just keeping the promises he made when he unseated GOP Sen. Bob Bennett in 2010, to push for more openness in Washington and defend the U.S. Constitution.”
April 11, 2013: “Sanctions on Somalia will Stifle Growth, Affect Stability (Somalilandsun.com) “John Price is a former U.S. ambassador to Comoros, Mauritius and the Seychelles islands. He currently serves as a resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He is the author of “When the White House Calls,” and regularly writes commentaries on Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.”
April 7, 2013: “Somalia: The Price Family Foundation Sponsors Education” (Safeeducation.org) ”John Price is a former U.S. ambassador to Comoros, Mauritius and the Seychelles islands. He currently serves as a resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He is the author of “When the White House Calls,” and regularly writes commentaries on Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.”
April 4, 2013: “PRICE: Mali’s elections are paramount for peace and stability” (The Washinton Times) “John Price is a former U.S. ambassador to Comoros, Mauritius and the Seychelles islands. He currently serves as a resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He is the author of “When the White House Calls,” and regularly writes commentaries on Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.”
March 30, 2013: “Rolly: The system that spawned a Mike Lee” (Salt Lake Tribune) “Former Gov. Mike Leavitt, Hinckley Institute of Politics director Kirk Jowers and State Republican Party Chairman Thomas Wright want to change Utah’s caucus-convention system for picking party nominees for public office. There is a compelling reason for doing so. It’s called Mike Lee.”April 11, 2013: “Sen. Lee says effort to stop debate on gun control bill not a failure” (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said Lee is just keeping the promises he made when he unseated GOP Sen. Bob Bennett in 2010, to push for more openness in Washington and defend the U.S. Constitution.”
March 26, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed by reporter Andy Farnsworth on KSL Radio about political cronyism & campaign funds.
March 25, 2013: “Romney bringing 2016 presidential hopefuls, donors to Deer Valley” (Deseret News) “Another longtime Romney supporter, Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said there’s an incentive for politicians to participate in the retreat.”
March 24, 2013: “GOP ponders changing nominating process” (Salt Lake Tribune) “But leaders such as former Gov. Mike Leavitt and Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, say the system allows a small minority to choose winners, depressing voter turnout. Right-wing GOP delegates in recent years dumped Sen. Bob Bennett and Gov. Olene Walker despite high voter approval, and liberal Democrats forced moderate Rep. Jim Matheson into a primary.”
March 20, 2013: “Pollster Dan Jones Retires from the University of Utah” (KUER) “The end of Jones teaching career was marked by a crowd of politicians, academics, and students at the U’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. “Dan Jones has had the largest impact of probably anyone in Utah on civic participation,” said the institute’s Director Kirk Jowers.”
March 20, 2013: “After half a century shaping minds, Dan Jones calling it quits” (Salt Lake Tribune) “Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, presents a birthday cupcake to pollster Dan Jones in recognition of his 75th birthday in 2009.”
March 19, 2013: “Dan Jones to be honored at retirement breakfast” (Salt Lake Tribune) “The event, sponsored by the Hinckley Institute of Politics, the University of Utah Political Science Department and Rocky Mountain Power, will be held at the Hinckley Caucus Room on the University of Utah campus Wednesday at 9 a.m.”
March 18, 2013: . Lindsay Zizumbo, Hinckley Institute State and National Program Manager was interviewed live on the KSL Radio regarding Arizona’s election law.
March 18, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Take ineffective laws off the books” (Deseret News) “Robert Bennett, former U.S. Senator from Utah, is a part-time teacher, researcher and lecturer at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”
March 13, 2013: “Group aims to change caucus and convention regulations” (KSL) “Webb is joined by other big names of Utah political landscape, like former governor Mike Leavitt, Kirk Jowers with the Hinckley Institute of Politics and former Utah Republican Party Chair Dave Hansen. Their main goal, according to Webb, is to get more people involved in the political process and to create an alternative route for people to get their names on a primary ballot.”
March 8, 2013: “WOMEN: LEARN HOW TO RUN FOR OFFICE” (Utah Business) “The Hinckley Institute at the University of Utah is one of the organizations involved in the Real Women Run coalition. “At The Hinckley Institute, one of our key focuses is participation, and when we see statistics showing that a key demographic—in fact, the majority demographic—is not well represented, that is concerning for us,” said Lindsay Zizumbo, program manager at the institute.”
March 6, 2013: “Educating Girls — and Changing the World” (Huffington Post) “As part of that campaign to build awareness, create impact, and call communities to action, a sneak preview segment of Girl Rising screened last night at The Siciliano Forum at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, as part of a broader forum on the future of higher education.”
March 3, 2013: “My view: What’s in a name? Obamacare vs. Affordable Care Act” (Deseret News) “As a senior studying health communication at the University of Utah [intern through the Hinckley Institute of Politics], I’ve had numerous discussions about American health care priorities with colleagues, friends and family. In many of these interactions, I’ve noticed that how we talk about health care is just as important as the policies themselves.”
March 3, 2013: “Sunday Edition: Utah’s budget, arts programs and concealed carry” (KSL) “Richard Piatt discussed the political and potential economic impact with Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics and Natalie Gochnour, chief economist for the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce.”
March 2, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Raising minimum wage won’t help poor” (Deseret News) “Robert Bennett, former U.S. Senator from Utah, is a teacher, researcher and lecturer at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a Fellow at George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs.”
March 1, 2013: “Adobe co-founder to headline U.’s Siciliano Forum” (Deseret News) “Adobe co-founder and University of Utah alumnus John Warnock will be the keynote speaker at the U.’s Hinckley Institute of Politics 16th annual Rocco C. and Marion S. Siciliano forum.”
March 1, 2013: “Spending cuts loom; impact includes Hill Air Force Base, legal system” (KSL) “Both sides are saying ‘This is dumb, this horrible, should never have happened,’ ” said Kirk Jowers, Hinckley Institute of Politics representative. “But they’re playing the blame game and we’re, as always, stuck paying the bill.”
February 28, 2013: “Political Cornflakes” (Salt Lake Tribune) “ The U.’s Hinckley Institute of Politics director Kirk Jowers previews next month’s Siciliano Forum, which will focus on the future of higher education. [KSL]“
February 27, 2013: “John Warnock to headline Siciliano Forum” (FYI News) “The Siciliano Forum is sponsored by the Hinckley Institute of Politics, with co-sponsors the Honors College and the College of Engineering. Other sponsors include RadioWest, the Department of Education, and the Electronic Arts and Engineering Program. All events are free and open to the public.”
February 27, 2013: “Opinion: The future of higher ed and the emergence of MOOCs” (KSL) “Kirk L. Jowers is the University of Utah’s Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics and is a partner in the Washington, D.C. law firm of Caplin & Drysdale.”
February 27, 2013: “Two University of Utah Students Selected as 2013 Truman Scholarship Finalists” (Utah Pulse) “Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers, who received the Truman Scholarship while attending the University of Utah in 1990, said: “Rachel and Brian are extraordinary individuals in every way. They are talented students who lead, serve, and achieve for all of the right reasons. They have served Hinckley Institute internships in diverse places, including the Reproductive and Child Health Alliance in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research in Kigali, Rwanda, respectively. Both Rachel and Brian are brilliant, hardworking, and absolutely deserving of this potentially life-changing recognition.”
February 27, 2013: “Video: Utah Senate Honors Dan Jones” (Utah Policy) “The Utah Senate takes time out of their schedule to honor Dan Jones who is retiring from teaching after 53 years.”
February 22, 2013: “‘Real Women Run’ a new effort to get women on the ballot” (Lincoln Journal Star) “Real Women Run — Find Your Voice,” originated in Utah as a collaborative nonpartisan effort of YWCA Salt Lake City, the Hinckley Institute at the University of Utah and various other organizations interested in encouraging women to participate in public leadership, specifically by running for political office.”
February 21, 2013: “Huntsman Backs Gay Marriage In Opinion Column” (KUTV.com) “Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, Kirk Jowers, told 2 News, “I think Governor Huntsman has decided ‘I will say what I believe and let the chips fall where they may.’” He went on to say that the piece was bold, “He feels passionately about his country and his party. He feels like he is a Reagan Republican and would like to bring his party back to what he sees as the Republican Party that could win presidential elections and be competitive again.”
February 21, 2013: “Huntsman Backs Gay Marriage In Opinion Column” (KUTV) “Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, Kirk Jowers, told 2 News, “I think Governor Huntsman has decided ‘I will say what I believe and let the chips fall where they may.’” He went on to say that the piece was bold, “He feels passionately about his country and his party. He feels like he is a Reagan Republican and would like to bring his party back to what he sees as the Republican Party that could win presidential elections and be competitive again.”
February 21, 2013: “U.S. assistance can head off extremists in Mali” (The Washington Times) “John Price is a former U.S. ambassador to Comoros, Mauritius and the Seychelles islands. He currently serves as a resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He is the author of the book “When the White House Calls” and regularly writes commentaries on Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.”
February 20, 2013: “Northern Mali a breeding ground for terrorists long before the current crisis” (The Washington Times) “John Price is a former U.S. ambassador to Comoros, Mauritius and the Seychelles islands. He currently serves as a resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He is the author of the book “When the White House Calls” and regularly writes commentaries on Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.”
February 20, 2013: “Utah AG transferred LLCs before signing conflict of interest forms” (Fox 13) “Kirk Jowers of the Hinckley Institute of Politics says Swallow may not be hiding anything, but he is in a situation where public perception matters, and Swallow has put himself in too many awkward situations.”
February 18, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Future economic projections are wrong” (Deseret News) “Robert Bennett, former U.S. Senator from Utah, is a teacher, researcher and lecturer at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a Fellow at George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs.”
February 17. 2013: “Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb: Legislative session is a boiling cauldron of conjecture” (Deseret News) “Others mentioned are Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Kirk Jowers (who led an ethics commission) and Swallow’s Republican primary opponent Sean Reyes.”
February 11, 2013: “Robert Bennett: What is the future of the tea party?” (Deseret News) “Robert Bennett, former U.S. Senator from Utah, is a part-time teacher, researcher and lecturer at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”
February 9, 2013: “Donations, actions raise more questions about Swallow’s judgment” (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, who heads the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, said some political contributions can be problematic for the attorney general.”
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February 6, 2013: “PRICE: As Malians fight Islamists, is it best for the West to stay away?” (The Washington Times) “The U.S.-backed NATO incursion into Libya in March 2011 was the catalyst that destabilized Mali and emboldened Islamists throughout the North African region of the Sahel. ["John Price served as U.S. ambassador to Mauritius, the Seychelles and the Comoro Islands from Feb. 8, 2002, to June 17, 2005. He currently serves as a resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.]“
February 4, 2013: “Students vow to chase the American Dream despite new reality” (Deseret News) “Nelson Warr spends his days as a student at the University of Utah maintaining his 4.0 GPA, prepping for Model European Union competitions, serving on the Student Government Relations Board, and spearheading youth voter initiatives and media outreach in his job as a student staffer at the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”
February 1, 2013: “Proposal to remove straight party voting defeated” (Standard-Examiner) “In an interview last year, Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, told the Standard-Examiner he dislikes the straight party option.”
January 31, 2013: “Bin Laden’s death hasn’t stanched metastasizing of al Qaeda” (The Washington Times) “John Price served as U.S. ambassador to Mauritius, the Seychelles and the Comoro Islands from Feb. 8, 2002, to June 17, 2005. He currently serves as a resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He is the author of the book “When the White House Calls,” and regularly writes commentaries on Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.”
January 28, 2013: “President Obama’s inaugural agenda is unrealistic (Deseret News) ”‘Robert Bennett, former U.S. Senator from Utah, is a part-time teacher, researcher and lecturer at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”
January 26, 2013: “D.C. Notebook: Huntsman named visiting fellow at Harvard” (Salt Lake Tribune) “Jones most recently has been the pollster and consultant to Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and he was a leader at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He decided to step away from teaching, and the institute is planning a breakfast in his honor in the weeks to come.”
January 24, 2013: “Poll: Utahns Say ‘No’ to Higher Taxes and Tighter Gun Laws” (Utah Policy) ”Kirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a supporter of the alternative primary route, said looking at the new poll numbers confirms what he’s believed for some time: There is discontent among regular voters with the current caucus/convention system.”
January 23, 2013: “Group: Utah nees more women in office” (Salt Lake Tribune) ”Real Women Run is a nonpartisan partnership that includes the YWCA Salt Lake City, The Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, Salt Lake Community College, Vision 2020, American Association of University Women, League of Women Voters in Utah, and current and past elected female officials.”
January 23, 2013: “Initiative encourages ‘real’ Utah women to run for office, seeks service on boards” (Deseret News) ”‘The initiative, created by the YWCA Salt Lake City and the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, also includes political leadership training on March 16 on the Miller Campus of Salt Lake Community College.”
January 23, 2013: “Arab Spring exacerbated Islamist threat to Mali” (The Washington Times) ”‘John Price served as U.S. ambassador to Mauritius, the Seychelles and the Comoro Islands from Feb. 8, 2002, to June 17, 2005. He currently serves as a resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”
January 21, 2013: “What Moderates have done for the U.S.” (Deseret News) ”‘Robert Bennett, former U.S. Senator from Utah, is a part-time teacher, researcher and lecturer at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”
January 17, 2013: “Donation to homeless when filing taxes discussed at U. panel” (Salt Lake Tribune) ”Through my case worker, I now have a part-time job and it’s wonderful,” Davis said during a panel discussion on homelessness at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics on Thursday.
January 17, 2013: “Are you concerned about Al-Qaeda spreading in Africa?” (Fox News) Hinckley Institute of Politics‘ Resident Scholar former Ambassador John Price weighs in on Algerian security forces.
January 16, 2013: “Perry urges students to lobby for higher ed” (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”U Vice President for Government Relations Jason Perry spoke at a Hinckley Forum on Tuesday about lobbying to the Utah Legislature.”
January 12, 2013: “Democrats call for probe into alleged backdoor deal involving John Swallow” by Dennis Romboy (Deseret News)“‘The only thing I would say at this point is that it all seems too fresh to make judgments in any direction,’ said Kirk Jowers, a Republican who heads the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”
January 11, 2013: “Bob Bernick’s Notebook: Why Utah Needs Another Path for Candidates to Get on the Ballot” by Bob Bernick (Utah Policy.com) “A number of people are involved – like Leavitt, University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics director Kirk Jowers; Webb; former Leavitt chief of staff (both in the Utah government and various federal bureaus) Rich McKeown; Utah Chamber of Commerce bigwig Natalie Gochnour, et al.”
January 9, 2013: “Richard Davis: Lawmakers ignore ways to strengthen democracy” by Richard Davis (Deseret News) ”Four years ago, then-Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr. established the Governor’s Commission on Strengthening Utah’s Democracy. He did so to respond to widespread concerns about a decline in political participation by Utahns. The commission, with Kirk Jowers of the Hinckley Institute of Politics as acting chair, spent nearly a year analyzing Utah’s political system to determine what reforms were needed in areas such as campaign finance, lobbying, and elections.”
January 8, 2012: “Group looking to alter caucus convention system” by Billy Hesterman (Daily Herald) ”This isn’t the first attempt to change the system. In 2011 former Utah governor Mike Leavitt and Kirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute, spearheaded an effort to create a petition path to the ballot. They later backed off from the attempt, saying they needed more time to put together a successful campaign to get the idea on the ballot for voters to decide.”
January 8, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on the Doug Wright show regarding reforming the caucus-convention system.
January 7, 2013: “Utah Gov. Herbert takes oath of office for third time” by Robert Gehrke (Salt Lake Tribune) ”Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, said the luxury of not having to worry about another election for four years lets Herbert focus on his priorities — education, energy and the economy.“
January 7, 2013: “Group pushing new way to choose political candidates in Utah” by Dennis Romboy (Deseret News) ”A group of well-connected Republicans, including former Gov. Mike Leavitt and Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Kirk Jowers, floated an idea in 2011 to provide a way to get on the primary ballot aside from the convention. They put their plans on hold after deciding there wasn’t time to collect signatures on petitions for the 2012 election.”
January 7, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL TV regarding Governor Herbert’s inaugural ceremony.
