Hinckley in the News – The Hinckley Institute

2023 MEDIA COVERAGE

2022 MEDIA COVERAGE

2021 MEDIA COVERAGE

October 5, 2021: Third-party conservative Evan McMullin challenges Utah Sen. Mike Lee (KSL) “By running as a third-party candidate, McMullin won’t have to vie for a nomination in front of that crowd. But he’ll have his own challenges to overcome without major party backing, said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘It’s just very hard for someone who’s not a Republican or a Democrat to catch fire and get enough votes to win in the state of Utah,’ he said.”

October 4, 2021: Former third-party candidate Evan McMullin to challenge Utah Sen. Mike Lee (FOX13) “Five years later, with more name recognition, could McMullin have a chance against incumbent Mike Lee? ‘This is a recurring question in Utah, is whether or not an independent candidate can mount a successful campaign,’ said Jason Perry, the Director of Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘He has followers from around the country, what he needs is followers from the state of Utah and for those followers to translate to voters who actually show up.’”

September 29, 2021: How a federal government shutdown would affect Utah (ABC4) “The effects of a potential shutdown would certainly be felt in the Beehive State, according to University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Jason Perry. ‘Utahns know pretty knew from the last shutdown, it had an impact here,’ he explains to ABC4.com, mentioning that the Gardner Policy Institute at the university estimated that about 10,000 government workers in Utah were either furloughed or working without pay during the previous shutdown.”

September 27, 2021: Hinckley Institute National and Local Internship Deadlines Approaching (The Daily Utah Chronicle) “‘There are two local internship programs,’ said Morgan Lyon Cotti, an associate director at the Hinckley Institute. ‘Hinckley has [its] standard local Internship Program, which is a part-time internship. Most of the offices are with nonprofits, government offices or businesses.’ Every year in the spring, the Hinckley Institute provides the local legislative internship ‘which is when students get to go to [the] Utah State Capitol and work full time and be paid to staff a legislator or another elected official,’ Lyon Cotti said. ‘Students can experience high-level substantive work.’”

September 17, 2021: Did the Biden administration mishandle U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan? New poll shows what Utahns think (Deseret News) “A majority of Utah voters have an unfavorable view of the United States’ handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. Sixty-two percent of Utahns disapprove — including 48% who strongly disapprove — of how the Biden administration handled the end of the 20-year war. Another 25% say they approve, while 13% aren’t sure.”

September 16, 2021: Should politicians or public health officials make the call on mask mandates? (Deseret News) “Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute, said Utahns remain divided over mask mandates just as they have been throughout the pandemic that began some 18 months ago. ‘You start looking at these really important decisions and seeing the reality is there is no clear agreement among Utahns about the law restricting local government powers on mask mandates,’ Perry said. But he said the poll also makes it clear Utahns prefer that public health experts deal with the issue rather than politicians.”

September 7, 2021: The doctor is in — and busting COVID-19 myths about herd immunity, etc. (KSL) “Just as COVID-19 spreads to unvaccinated people, so do COVID-19 myths about the virus spread to the uninformed. Dr. Richard Orlandi, University of Utah Health’s chief medical officer of ambulatory health, joined KSL NewsRadio’s guest hosts Jason Perry and Morgan Lyon Cotti, both of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, to shatter pernicious myths floating around about COVID-19 and vaccines.”

August 3, 2021: This historic D.C. property will be named for Orrin Hatch and will house University of Utah interns (Deseret News) “A historic Washington, D.C., property that was once home to a Supreme Court chief justice will become a living and gathering place for the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics interns. Jason Perry, the U.’s vice president for government relations and institute director, said the purchase is ‘a game-changer for us.’”

July 12, 2021: Poll: Utahns widely concerned about inflation now, and into the future (KSL) “A new, statewide Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found 85% of Utahns said they were very or somewhat concerned about inflation. And among that group, 25% said higher prices would be ‘temporary’ versus 60% who believe inflation will be a ‘lasting’ concern.”

July 7, 2021: What happens next to 11 people charged with allegedly disrupted school board meeting? (KSL) “Former prosecutor and defense attorney Greg Skordas joined Dave Noriega and Morgan Lyon Cotti, associate director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, to discuss the possible outcomes of the legal cases.”

July 7, 2021: Poll: Utahns still happy with how Gov. Cox is handling COVID-19 pandemic (Deseret News) “The poll found 69% of Republicans disapprove of the president’s performance, including 51% who strongly disapprove, while 94 % of Democrats approve. Fauci’s numbers are similar with 68% disapproval among Utah Republicans and 90% of Democrats approving. ‘They do look partisan,’ Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Jason Perry said of Utahns assessments of the Washington officials. ‘It appears that the honeymoon is over. For most of the people who were elected in this last election, now the realities are setting in.’ Perry said Utahns ‘are starting to feel the economic impacts of the pandemic and some of the relief efforts. They’re seeing inflation, rising gas prices, issues with supplies and they’re being impacted very directly. That’s reflected in these polls but largely, it’s coming along partisan lines.’”

July 2, 2021: Do Utahns favor national standards for voting in elections? New poll has the answer (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found 55% of Utahns think nationwide standards are necessary to protect voting rights. The survey showed 34% say voting laws should be made by state and local governments, while 11% aren’t sure. ‘The messaging about the importance of getting some standards in place that levels the playing field to some extent on a national stage seems to have some support. That support may decrease depending on what standards are put in play,’ said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute.”

July 1, 2021: Incentives for COVID-19 vaccines ‘still on the table’ as new poll shows little interest (Deseret News) “Utahns aren’t that interested in incentives, according to results of a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. An overwhelming 65% of Utahns who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 say there’s no incentive that would make them more likely to get the shots. A list of possible offerings —- being able to use sick time, a local restaurant giving away free food or a drawing for a college scholarship — each only interested just 2% of Utahns polled, and free tickets to a local professional sporting event would persuade only 3%, while 10% suggested there might be something and 16% had no answer.”

June 30, 2021: Poll: Utahns favor incentives for ‘wise’ water use — and tougher penalties for those who aren’t (Deseret News) “A majority of Utah residents say they favor financial incentives to have water-wise landscaping to irrigate and tougher penalties for violators who don’t adhere to restrictions as the state struggles through this dangerous and unprecedented drought. A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll of 1,000 registered Utah voters shows that 65% favor both the financial carrot and the financial stick to weather the drought.”

May 18, 2021: Why police officials, reform advocates agree more work to be done (Deseret News) “According to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll, 82% of Utahns trust their local police department either ‘mostly’ or ‘completely.’ On the other hand, only 16% said they ‘mostly’ or ‘completely’ distrust their local police.”

May 13, 2021: How many adults in Utah support state’s mask mandate for students in K-12 schools? (Deseret News) “A majority of Utahns support the ongoing mask mandate in Utah’s K-12 schools, a recent Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows. When asked if they agree with Gov. Spencer Cox administration’s decision to continue the mandate beyond the April 10 date when the statewide mask order otherwise ended under HB294, 63% of Utahns said they either strongly or somewhat agree.”

May 17, 2021: Pulling U.S. troops from Afghanistan a complicated question for slain Utah soldiers’ families, veterans (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found 56% of residents in the state support the president’s decision, while 29% do not. Another 15% aren’t sure. For family members of those who died in Afghanistan and veterans themselves, the question of staying or going is a complicated one. The answer is not clear cut.”

May 13, 2021: A whopping 8 out of 10 Utahns are concerned about the crushing housing market (Deseret News) “A striking 80% of Utahns are concerned about the raging housing market and its skyrocketing prices. That’s according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll, which found 47% of Utahns say they’re ‘very concerned’ about Utah’s current housing market, while 33% said they are ‘somewhat concerned.’”

May 13, 2021: Will ousting of Rep. Cheney affect Sen. Mitt Romney? This political expert doesn’t think so (ABC4) “Jason Perry, the Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, tells ABC4 he doesn’t think this means a whole lot for the Utah senator. ‘… I say that because this is entirely consistent with where he has been as a member of our delegation. He has not been someone who has been supportive of President Trump… so really it’s not a big difference for him. It’s a position he has staked out personally for a little while, including with his vote to convict on impeachment in the Senate,’ Perry states. ‘If anything, he’s had a similar view that she has had.’ Perry says the decision to oust Cheney from her leadership position as the No. 3 Republican in the House of Representatives is not something we’ve seen in recent memory.”

May 12, 2021: When do a majority of Utahns believe life will be back to normal from COVID-19 pandemic? (Deseret News) “Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, described Utahns as feeling “cautious optimism” about the future. ‘What we have seen throughout this pandemic is you cannot take anything for granted,’ Perry said. ‘There just have been no certainties throughout this pandemic. People are hopeful, and they’re hopeful and they’re watching closely. That is the key takeaway.’”

May 11, 2021: Why was President Biden talking to Democratic and Republican governors about COVID-19 vaccine rollout? (Deseret News) “In a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll, Cox continues to see high approval ratings, with 65% saying they approve of his job performance while only 25% said they disapprove. Specifically regarding the handling of the pandemic, 66% of Utahns said they approve of Cox’s performance, while 26% said they disapprove.”

May 3, 2021: The delegates booed Mitt Romney. Here’s what we learned about Utah’s 2021 Republican Party (Deseret News) “To political pundits, Saturday’s convention put on display — yet again — that the GOP convention system puts the more extreme conservatives front and center, even though that’s not an accurate representation of all Utah Republicans. ‘That was manifested here in this convention yet again,’ said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, noting it’s what gave rise to the Count My Vote initiative that evolved into SB54, a law that allows an alternative route to the ballot through signature gathering and has been repeatedly contested by Utah’s GOP in court to no avail. ‘The delegates tend to be more conservative than what you see with mainstream Republicans,’ Perry said. ‘That has been a reality for a while.’”

April 22, 2021: Expert: Utah is getting less red, but that’s not the whole story (KSL) “A new analysis from the Cook Political Report found Utah — a reliably Republican state in terms of national politics — is becoming slightly less red in its latest rankings. But Jason Perry with the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah said those findings only tell a part of the story.”

April 11, 2021: Poll: How Utahns want state leaders to spend federal COVID-19 relief money (Deseret News) “Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute, said the poll results are to be expected, with roads and education often top issues on the minds of Utahns. ‘These are very close to home,’ Perry said, also noting that President Joe Biden and his administration have also been discussing major infrastructure investments at a national level. ‘So it makes sense it’s being received well here at home as well.’”

April 9, 2021: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's approval ratings still climbing — across party lines (KSL) “‘Every month since Gov. Cox has taken office, his approval ratings have increased," said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute. ‘His disapprovals are staying about the same, but of note is the number of people who are unsure about him has gone down. And most of the people who are no longer unsure are falling into the 'approve' category.’”

April 8, 2021: Poll: Utahns split over Saturday’s end to statewide mask mandate (Deseret News) “Hinckley Institute Director Jason Perry said the controversy surrounding masks may be around for a while. ‘Until we emerge from this pandemic and get to what is our new normal, I think we’re still going to have a lot of disagreement about the mask mandate,’ Perry said. ‘To the question of whether or not we’re still going to have some friction, the answer clearly is yes.’ He said that’s not what he expected. ‘I’m still a little surprised at the political divide that exists,’ Perry said. ‘I had hoped that the politics of masks would start to go away as we start to emerge, as more people are vaccinated, as we see light at the end of the tunnel. What we see in this poll is that politics still remains very much at the heart’ of the issue.”

April 8, 2021: What Utahns think about the job President Joe Biden is doing so far (Deseret News) “Utahns don’t appear to be warming up to President Joe Biden as his approval rating took a downward turn in the latest Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. And Republicans in the state especially find the performance of the new president dismal a little over two months into his first term.”

April 6, 2021: Why does poll show ‘dramatic’ surge in optimism among Utahns about COVID-19? (Deseret News) “That’s a big difference ‘in terms of the optimism of Utahns as to when they think life will get back to normal,’ said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He credited the state’s increased vaccinations against the virus and decreasing case counts for the upbeat attitude.”

April 4, 2021: Are Utahns ready to travel? Residents weigh in on plans in new poll (Deseret News) “Finally. Most Utahns are getting ready to go out of town. More than 2 in 3 are planning to travel in the near future, with the majority heading beyond the Beehive State’s borders, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. The results come as Utah tallies more than 1.4 million doses of vaccine in the arms of adults across the state.”

April 3, 2021: Poll shows Utahns favor citizenship path for ‘Dreamers’ (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows that 55% of Utahns support legislation the U.S. House passed last month to provide a legal path to citizenship for young undocumented immigrants known as “Dreamers” or who have temporary protected status.”

April 2, 2021: Most Utahns are vaccinated or want to be soon, but how many say they’ll never get the shots? (Deseret News) “Jason Perry, director of the U.’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said vaccines will remain a tough sell for some. ‘We continue to see that a majority of Utahns either have or are eager to get vaccinated and view it as the quickest and safest path to our new normal. When compared to previous polls, fewer people are saying they are going to wait, but the number of those saying they will not get the vaccine is largely unchanged,’ Perry said.”

March 16, 2021: Faced with pressure to lift Covid restrictions, Utah gov. opts to restrict his own powers (NBC News) “Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, said that while Cox and the Legislature are not that far apart on mask mandates and other Covid-19 restrictions, ‘a much larger issue developed as these key players wrestled over who ultimately decides when they are put in place and when they should be removed.’”

March 12, 2021: Interview: Taking a closer look at President Joe Biden’s relief bill and his address to the nation (ABC4) “President Joe Biden has now signed a massive COVID-19 relief bill that could provide relief to millions of Americans. But the bill did not receive bipartisan support, and many lawmakers were split on the issue. Morgan Lyon Cotti, the associate director of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, joined Good Morning Utah to break down the politics behind the bill, as well as the President’s address to the nation.”

February 24, 2021: Cox vs. Zuckerberg: Do Utahns think state government is more trustworthy than Facebook? (Deseret News) “Ongoing issues regarding Big Tech firms like Amazon, Apple and Facebook and how they wield market power and handle troves of personal data is not sitting well with residents across the country and particularly so in Utah, where many have expressed their marked distrust of those firms in a new poll. And the same Utahns are only slightly less distrustful of their federal and state governments, though willing to extend a bit more faith to local government leaders. These findings are all part of a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll of 1,000 Utah registered voters. The survey was conducted Feb. 10-16 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.”

February 23, 2021: When do Utahns believe life will return to normal? Answers may surprise you (Deseret News) “Nearly half of Utahns believe it will be at least a year from now before life returns to normal from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to results of a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll released Monday.”

February 22, 2021: Poll: What do Utahns want state lawmakers to spend extra cash on? (Deseret News) “That most Utahns put education above other priorities — including a tax cut — wasn’t surprising to Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute. ‘It’s been historically true, and true in this case, that (Utahns say) that money should be spent on education,’ Perry said. Lawmakers’ early actions on education mean they’ve already ‘taken care of education funding to a large extent,’ Perry said. ‘They promised it, 34% of Utahns want it, and they got it. That is something that’s already been a priority for our Legislature.’”

February 21, 2021: Utahns rate Biden’s first month in office about the same as Trump’s last month in new poll (Deseret News) “Biden didn’t do well in Utah in the November election, garnering just under 38% of the vote. Trump won the state with 58%. Trump, though, vacated the White House with the lowest approval rating of his presidency nationally and the lowest in Utah for the past year. ‘Although President Biden didn’t come close to winning our state’s presidential vote, a significant number of Utahns are showing they have confidence in his ability to lead the country out of the pandemic,’ said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

February 21, 2021: New COVID-19 poll shows fewer Utahns saying ‘no’ to getting vaccinated (Deseret News) “Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Jason Perry said there’s been ‘a substantial step forward’ since a previous poll last fall found that just over half of Utahns would take a federally approved vaccine if it became available, with nearly a quarter saying they would refuse it.”

February 20, 2021: Poll: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s job approval ratings are already climbing (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows a healthy majority — 63% — of Utahns approve of Cox’s job performance so far, with 24% saying they strongly approve and 39% saying they somewhat approve. That’s while only 22% say they disapprove, with 15% saying they somewhat disapprove and only 7% strongly disapprove.”

February 20, 2021: Poll: Nearly half of Utahns say state should have moratorium on evictions in pandemic (Deseret News) “Utahns are divided on whether they believe the state should halt evictions to protect more renters from losing their housing in the pandemic, but many think it’s a good idea. Just under half — 47% — believe the state should have a moratorium, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. A smaller share of 24% oppose a moratorium, while slightly more — 29% — aren’t sure.”

February 19, 2021: Utah lawmakers say no permit needed to carry concealed gun, but what do Utahns say? (Deseret News) “A state-issued permit will no longer be required to carry a concealed gun in Utah starting May 5. But 55% of Utahns say gun owners should not be able to carry and cover their firearms without a license, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.”

February 19, 2021: Most Utahns say Dixie State shouldn’t change its name as lawmakers grapple with issue (Deseret News) “As state lawmakers weigh the next steps over legislation that would set in motion a process to change the controversial name of Dixie State University, a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows just one-fifth of Utahns support a change.”

February 18, 2021: Should transgender girls play on girls sports teams? Utahns share opinions in new poll (Deseret News) “As a debate rages on Utah’s Capitol Hill about female transgender athletes, most Utahns believe they shouldn’t get to participate in high school and college women’s sports, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.”

February 18, 2021: Should Senate have convicted Donald Trump? Utahns voice opinion in new poll (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows 51% of voters in the state say the Senate should not have convicted Trump, while 43% say he should have been convicted. The remaining 7% were not sure.”

February 9, 2021: Impeachment difference? ‘We do not have a sitting president that's under the microscope.’ (KUTV) “Jason Perry, Vice President for Government Relations and the Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, talked to 2News about the impeachment trial. He said the biggest difference between this impeachment hearing and Trump's first impeachment in 2019 is that ‘we do not have a sitting president that’s under the microscope.’ That is the biggest concern right now and it’s occupying all the conversation in Washington, D.C., said Perry.”

February 9, 2021: Utah’s senators divided over Trump impeachment trial (ABC4) “Utah’s senators are playing a vital role in former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. Both senators are jurors, but are divided over the constitutionality of the trial. ‘Senator Mike Lee says it is unconstitutional to sit for an impeachment hearing for a president who is no longer sitting,’ Jason Perry with the Hinckley Institute of Politics says. ‘Mitt Romney has indicated he wants to hear this trial and the evidence.’”

January 24, 2021: Why Mitt Romney loses points with Utah Republicans, scores big with Democrats (Deseret News) “Romney was often on the same page as the former president regarding policy, but he didn’t shy away from calling Trump out, especially when it came to matters of character. ‘His comments about President Trump escalated over the past several months, particularly the last couple of weeks,’ noted Jason Perry, director the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

January 23, 2021: Poll: What Utahns think about Gov. Spencer Cox so far (Deseret News) “‘Having 55% approval rating out of the gate is something he should feel happy about,’ said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute. While the 20% of undecided Utahns wait to get to know him as their governor, Perry also pointed out the 24% disapproval rate is ‘very low.’”

January 22, 2021: Poll: More than a third of Utahns not very worried about getting COVID-19 (Deseret News) “Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, suggested some of the politicization of the pandemic may be falling away as more Utahns are touched by the virus. The politically charged debate over wearing masks, which became a major issue in the Utah governor’s race, has quieted down, Perry said. ‘When people were talking about masks mostly through a purely political lens, not a lot of people knew someone personally who had been diagnosed with COVID-19,’ he said. ‘But most Utahns now do know someone who has had it and an increasing number have been to the hospital or died,’ he said.”

January 21, 2021: Poll finds more Utahns willing to get COVID-19 vaccine, but is it enough? (Deseret News) “Jason Perry, director of the U.’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said he sees the interest in the vaccine continuing to climb as it is distributed more widely. ‘What’s happening in Utah and across the country is there is a segment of our population concerned about getting the vaccine, but every single day in the country and the state of Utah, more and more people are getting it,’ Perry said, predicting that will reduce the concern. ‘The rhetoric has had an impact, without question,’ he said of the political debates over the pandemic during the Trump administration. Perry said it’s surprising, too, that Operation Warp Speed, which helped produce vaccines in record time and is arguably a key achievement of the former president, isn’t resonating more with Republicans.”

January 20, 2021: Poll: What Utahns think about new President Joe Biden (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found 52% of residents have an unfavorable opinion — including 40% very unfavorable — of the new president. The survey shows that 45% of Utahns have a favorable opinion of Biden, while 3% aren’t sure.”

January 20, 2021: Former Utah Congressman attends inauguration in D.C. (ABC4) “‘It is significant especially for the disunity that we see in us country right now it’s emblematic of what we are seeing in America right now,’ Morgan Lyon-Cotti said. A poll from the Deseret News and the Hinckley Institute found 40% of Utah’s say President Trump is a great deal to blame for the deadly riots at the nation’s Capitol while 31 % say he is not to blame. ‘How we move forward from here how we find that unity and again I think a lot of people are going to be looking 2 years to see how they react,’ Lyon-Cotti said.”

January 20, 2021: A closer look at what comes after Inauguration Day (ABC4) “Today is Inauguration Day and President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will take their oaths of office in our nation’s capitol. This marks the starts of a 46th presidency. Biden is expected to lay out his goals to unite the country in a time of unprecedented crisis. Morgan Lyon Cotti from the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah joined Good Morning Utah to break down what is in-store for Americans during Biden’s time in office.”

January 19, 2021: Should Trump be held accountable, and if so, for what? (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found that 40% of Utah residents say Trump is a great deal to blame for the riot, but 31% said he is ‘not at all’ to blame. Liberals are more likely than conservatives to say Trump should be held accountable, with conservatives saying that blame for the violence, which left five dead, belongs with the rioters themselves.”

January 19, 2021: Widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election? A lot of Utahns think so (Deseret News) “The survey results reflect a deep divide that exists not only across the country but in the Republican Party, said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. ‘That is why it is a difficult line for some of our elected officials to walk,’ Perry said.”

January 19, 2021: How much blame does President Trump deserve for Capitol riot? Utahns are split (Deseret News) “‘The Republicans look at what happened and they condemn the people who broke into the Capitol,’ said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute. ‘But what has been consistent over the past year and the time President Trump has been in office, they do not believe he is responsible for the actions of these people, from the speech that was given before the riots occurred or for the claims about the election being stolen.’”

January 6, 2021: ‘It’s insane’: Rep. John Curtis shelters in place after rioters overtake U.S. Capitol (ABC4) “‘I, for one, have seen so many people engage in protests over the past year and they’ve been peaceful and they’ve been impactful. Those are the kinds of protests we want to see more of,’ Perry told ABC4 News. ‘When it starts to become something that strikes at the institutions, the buildings themselves, it becomes violent, people get hurt and you start destroying property, that’s sort of where the end of the productive part of the protest is and we start just seeing it devolve into something else. We need to start disagreeing in much better ways.’”

January 5, 2021: Electoral College Vote Count To Face Unprecedented Opposition (KSL) “States have already certified their results and the Electoral College announced Joe Biden the winner last month. But on Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence will join both chambers of Congress for a final count of the votes as laid out in the 12th amendment. It’s an event that happens every four years but goes largely unnoticed. ‘Normally it’s ceremonial. Normally it’s mostly a formality,’ said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘We have not seen the process interrupted in what we may see [Wednesday]. That’s the reality of it.’”

2020 MEDIA COVERAGE

December 14, 2020: COVID-19 vaccine rollout (Utah Policy) “Not everyone is excited about a vaccine. In September, a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found only about 50% of Utahns said they would get the vaccine. On September 14, Utah saw 436 new cases, 3 deaths, 134 people hospitalized, and a positivity rate of 9.8%. Total numbers on that day were 58,438 with 3338 total hospitalizations and 436 total deaths. Three months later (December 14), we had 1968 new cases, (235,872 total cases), 572 are currently hospitalized (9,486 total hospitalizations), a 35% positivity rate, and 7 new deaths for a total of 1062 deaths.”

November 22, 2020: Breaking down the election with Jason Perry of the Hinckley Institute of Politics (ABC4) “County clerks across the state of Utah certified the election results on Tuesday. Many races came down to the wire this year. Jason Perry the Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics joins us this week on Inside Utah Politics with analysis on what happened and why.”

November 20, 2020: Romney calls Trump's election protest 'undemocratic' (FOX13) “Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, says Romney is taking a stand of principle over party. ‘It's not about party anymore. It's about every one of us. It's about our system of governance,’ Perry said.”

November 14, 2020: Will Utahns be tapped to serve in the Biden administration? (Deseret News) “Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, noted a Utahn hasn’t held a Cabinet-level post since former Gov. Mike Leavitt served as Secretary of Health and Human Services under fellow Republican President George W. Bush. ‘I think that the Biden administration should consider some Utahns, but that has not been the history for our state,’ Perry said. Still, he said he expects to see some Utah names end up at least on the shortlist for the president-elect’s leadership team in the coming weeks.”

November 12, 2020: Owens Leads McAdams By 1,616 Votes In 4th Congressional District Race (KSL) “‘Burgess Owens is performing better than some had expected in Salt Lake County, particularly in the outskirts of the Salt Lake City,’ said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics. Utah County officials estimated they had fewer than 300 ballots remaining in the 4th district race. There are two other counties that report votes for the district — Juab and Sanpete counties.”

November 10, 2020: Young voter participation up 8% from 2016 (ABC4) “The Hinckley Institute of Politics is reporting historic student voter turnout in the 2020 Election. The Hinckley Institute was founded with the goal of increasing student civic engagement. According to an article from the institute, for 55 years the institute has maintained a strict non-partisan agenda and kept its focus on helping young people explore their passions and elevate opportunities for students to contribute to public life.”

November 10, 2020: Owens & McAdams Still In Tight Race For Utah’s 4th Congressional District (KSL) “‘This is almost an exact repeat of what we saw in 2018 when we saw Mia Love get taken down by a similar margin,’ said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics. Seven-hundred votes is what we saw happen in that particular race. I think it’s going to be likely the same kind of scenario here.’”

November 9, 2020: Presidential Race: Hinckley Institute discusses where we go from here (ABC4) “All major news networks called the presidential race over the weekend. Joe Biden will become the next President of the United States. Morgan Lyon Cotti from the Hinckley Institute of Politics joined Good Morning Utah to break down the presidential race, where we go from here, and how Utah’s 4th Congressional District Race between incumbent Ben McAdams and Republican Challenger, Burgess Owens is shaping up.”

November 6, 2020: Owens & McAdams In Close Race For 4th Congressional District (KSL) “Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, said this race is interesting because it includes four counties and each county is politically very different. McAdams does well in Salt Lake County and, up to this point, has received 54% of the vote in Salt Lake. Meanwhile, Burgess does better in Utah County, where McAdams is getting less than a third of those voters.”

November 5, 2020: ‘Utah Politics’ podcast: A postmortem on election 2020 (Salt Lake Tribune) “On the post-election edition of the ‘Utah Politics’ podcast, we’re joined by Jason Perry of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. Perry discusses what happened in Utah on Election Day, whether Rep. Ben McAdams can hang on in his race against Republican Burgess Owens, and the mini-blue wave that rolled across Salt Lake County. He also talks about how Gov.-elect Spencer Cox will govern when he takes office in November.”

November 5, 2020: Where we go now in the Presidential Race (ABC4) “The Presidential Race is still to early to call Thursday morning, two days after Election Day. Morgan Lyon Cotti from the Hinckley Institute of Politics from the University of Utah breaks down the race and who has the edge as ballots continue to be counted in key battleground states.”

November 4, 2020: Breaking down the big races locally and nationally (ABC4) “Results from Election Day are pouring in and some big races, including the presidential race have not been called. Jason Perry, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics joined Good Morning Utah to break down that race and races here in Utah.”

November 3, 2020: All 7 of Utah’s constitutional amendments passing — including one to change how education is funded (Salt Lake Tribune) “A controversial amendment to expand how the state’s Education Fund is used — diverting millions to social services not directly related to schools — has commanded surprising support from voters with unofficial results Tuesday. ‘This will be a fundamental change to how we pay for schools,’ said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. ‘It’s really a big deal.’”

November 3, 2020: Political experts weigh in on 2020 election (ABC4) “It’s Election Day and millions of Americans and Utahns have cast their ballots for this year’s election. Morgan Lyon Cotti from the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah joined Good Morning Utah to talk about the biggest races in the country and here in Utah.”

November 2, 2020: Last-minute campaigning: How much does it matter? (KSL) “While it’s nothing out of the ordinary, it does beg the question, just how effective is last-minute campaigning this close to the election? Jason Perry, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, says it typically doesn’t do much to move the needle. ‘The campaigning towards the last couple of days means less and less as time goes by,’ explains Perry. ‘Particularly in this election cycle, there are just not a lot of people out there that they are going to try to convert in the last [couple] days.’”

November 1, 2020: Effect Of Nasty Ads On 2020 Election (KSL) “With just days, or even hours, to the 2020 Election, we talk to Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah about his perspective – especially on some of the negative advertising. We also walk through the process to vote for those who have not done so – even up to registering on Election Day.”

October 31, 2020: Ben McAdams, Burgess Owens, outside groups unleash a barrage of ads (Salt Lake Tribune) “Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, said it appears that Owens is using a barrage of negative ads to drive down the favorable view of McAdams among voters in the final days of the election. ‘These commercials that are coming from Owens seem to be having that effect,’ Perry said. ‘In polling we’ve been doing, his [McAdams] unfavorables have been going up. It went up 11% from September to October.’”

October 28, 2020: Why don’t people vote? (KSL) “Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, joined Debbie Dujanovic and Dave Noriega to explain why people don’t vote and why it is so important to do so. Debbie said her take on why people don’t vote is because they think their vote just won’t count for much. She asked Perry if he agreed. ‘That happens so often,’ he said. ‘We hear it all the time: ‘Why would I vote? It doesn’t matter at all, anyway.’ I think you gave the number one reason right there… The reality is, it does.’ When does every vote count? Perry cited the 2018 U.S. House race in Utah when candidate Democrat Ben McAdams narrowly unseated Republican Mia Love by 694 votes.”

October 28, 2020: More Utah women are donating to Biden as Trump struggles with female voters (Salt Lake Tribune) “The campaign donations represent a significant shift in the importance of female voters in this presidential election and demonstrate that women are now ‘putting their money where their votes have been,’ said Morgan Lyon Cotti, associate director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”

October 25, 2020: What did Mitt Romney get right and wrong in his infamous 2016 speech against Donald Trump? (Deseret News) “The University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics credentialed more than 100 reporters and at least nine cable TV news trucks lined up outside the hall. Romney did not give the Hinckley Institute an advance copy of the speech, which turned out to be a scathing indictment of Trump as a “fraud’’ and “phony.’’ Hinckley Institute Director Jason Perry doesn’t think Romney — right or wrong — would have a different take four years later. ‘Even though I think Mitt Romney’s tone has changed, I don’t think he would change his speech much if he were giving it today,’ he said.”

October 23, 2020: Utah voters react to final presidential debate (ABC4) “‘Both here in Utah and nationally we are at 25% of voter turnout from 2016 we have 300,000 people here in Utah and tens of millions of people nationally, it really does beg the question do the debate dates need to be moved,’ Morgan Lyon-Cotti said.”

October 22, 2020: Poll: Voters concerned about election results being accepted by Trump, Biden (Deseret News) “Hinckley Institute Director Jason Perry said the question of voter concern about the election results being accepted is timely because ‘so many people are talking about it. It shows that this is more than just talk about this possibility. Both sides are expecting there to be lawsuits or contention about the final outcome.’”

October 21, 2020: New poll shows how Utahns feel about Amy Coney Barrett nomination to Supreme Court (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found 61% of voters in the state want to see Barrett become the newest member of the high court. The survey shows 30% oppose her confirmation, while 10% aren’t sure.”

October 20, 2020: Poll: Are Utahns more concerned about virus after President Trump caught it? (Deseret News) “Hinckley Institute Director Jason Perry said the poll makes it clear how political the virus has become. ‘Health questions and political questions are fused when it comes to COVID-19,’ Perry said. ‘There is a danger anytime a health question becomes a political question it becomes a question of filters. We’re not talking any longer about what the best health strategy is, or the right precautions are. It becomes a political question.’”

October 20, 2020: The Art And Science Of Polling With Morgan Lyon Cotti On Tuesday's Access Utah (UPR) “Next time on Access Utah, we’ll preview the upcoming election with Morgan Lyon Cotti, Associate Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. We’ll talk about the art and science of polling, vote by mail, projected voter participation rates, and what’s on your 2020 ballot, including several proposed constitutional amendments.”

October 19, 2020: Poll: Utah’s 4th Congressional District race ‘pure’ toss-up (Deseret News) “Burgess Owens, the Republican challenger in Utah’s 4th Congressional District, is leading Democratic Rep. Ben McAdams by a single percentage point in the latest Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll results released Monday.”

October 17, 2020: Utah’s 4th District — one of the nation’s closest races — is contentious, competitive (Deseret News) “Owens said at a recent University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics forum that he decided to make his first bid for public office to help get the House back under Republican control and “put those values that our country is built upon, education, faith, free markets and the family unit, put those in the forefront.’”

October 16, 2020: Hinckley Institute of Politics talks Confirmation Hearing and Dueling Town Halls (ABC4) “The confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett and Joe Biden and President Trump’s dueling Town Hall meetings made headlines this week. Associate Director, Morgan Lyon Cotti from the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, joined Good Morning Utah to break down those events and talk about how they might affect voting in the upcoming presidential election.”

October 15, 2020: Young Utah Voters Discuss Why They Are Turning Out This Election (UPR) “Utah is the state with the nation's youngest average population-- which means a lot of young voters. In the 2016 presidential election, 26.8 percent of Utah voters were between the ages 18 and 29 while the national average was 21.6 percent. Despite the importance students like Young and Waddell place on voting, the voting rates for Utahns between the ages of 18 and 29 have a history of lagging, according to data from the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”

October 15, 2020: Ben McAdams, Burgess Owens both praise 'warp speed' vaccine effort (KSL) “Both Democratic Rep. Ben McAdams and Burgess Owens, his Republican challenger in Utah’s 4th Congressional District, offered praise Wednesday for President Donald Trump’s push to rapidly develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Washington’s response to the coronavirus pandemic was a key topic of separate discussions with the congressional candidates during an hourlong virtual University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics “Informed Decisions 2020” forum held midday.”

October 13, 2020: University of Utah students focus on virtual ways to encourage peers to vote (FOX13) “‘There have been some successful online voter registration events, but it’s been a challenge,’ said Kyle Tucker, Program Coordinator, Hinckley Institute. ‘It’s hard because we are all living in this virtual world and so we are kind of competing for people’s attention when there are so many different webinars, and forums and Zoom calls you can join.’”

October 13, 2020: 4th congressional district race setting spending records; $11 million projected in TV advertising (ABC4) “‘We are seeing an immense amount of money coming into negative campaign ads,’ said Jason Perry, director at Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘We’re looking at an enormous amount of outside money — some people like to call it satellite funding — from places outside the state’ added Perry. It’s a district being closely watched, as McAdams won in 2018 by fewer than 700 votes. ‘It leans Republican, but it has a Democrat representing it,’ said Perry.”

October 11, 2020: McAdams, Owens talk COVID-19 response, climate change and Black Lives Matter in 4th Congressional District debate (Deseret News) “McAdams and Owens have participated in a candidate forum sponsored by the Salt Lake Chamber and are scheduled to do the same at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics Wednesday. Monday’s debate, however, will be the only one between the candidates.”

October 8, 2020: V.P. debate in Utah was second-most-watched ever (Salt Lake Tribune) “‘It just shows the interest in this debate,’ said Jason Perry, the director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘The spotlight was on the state of Utah for the biggest political event of the week, and the state showed quite well.’ ‘The fact that the political cycle moves on to the next story is something we all expect,’ Perry said. ‘The impacts of this debate will be felt all the way through November, whether or not there is another presidential debate.’”

October 8, 2020: Hinckley Institute re-caps VP debate: #Flygate, Debate Winner, Undecided voters (ABC4) “Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, Jason Perry joined Good Morning Utah Thursday for a re-cap of the Vice-Presidential debate at the University of Utah; he also weighed in on the news that the next Presidential debate will be virtual. Perry talked about the leader coming out of the debate and how each candidate performed with an eye towards undecided voters; he said both accomplished what they set out to do. Perry hoped for a more clear plan from each about the next steps on COVID-19, but said each invigorated their voting bases.”

October 7, 2020: What does a Vice President do? Roles and responsibilities of a VP (ABC4) “‘This is the person who takes office if there’s a death or resignation of the President. That’s primarily it,’ Jason Perry, the Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics explains. ‘There’s only one constitutional role for the Vice President and that is to preside over the Senate which essentially means this: that person will cast the tie breaking vote if there is a tie in the Senate. Otherwise, they’re not even able to address the Senate unless they’re invited by the Senate itself. Those are the primary roles set by the Constitution for the Vice President.’”

October 7, 2020: Who is Vice President Mike Pence? (ABC4) “Vice President Mike Pence has a reputation for being steady and calm perhaps even boring…but considering the President that he serves, that may be a good thing. ‘His temperament is very different than the President which is interesting,’ Jason Perry, the Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics said. ‘He once referred to himself as Rush Limbaugh on decaf.’”

October 7, 2020: Pence and Harris debate at the University of Utah (Salt Lake Tribune) “‘This has been a monumental effort and everything is really coming together today,’ said Jason Perry with the Hinckley Institute of Politics. He said about 300 student volunteers have been working to make sure the event goes well. He added he was almost ready to relax, but not quite. ‘Everyone is anticipating this particular debate. That’s what everyone is talking about, seeing these two candidates together and hearing them discuss the issues,’ he said. When the debate ends at 8:30 tonight, Perry believes the positive afterglow from a successful event should continue for Utah into the future, similar to the long-lasting benefits for the state from the 2002 Olympics.”

October 7, 2020: What Utahns will be looking for during the Vice Presidential Debate (KSL) “As all eyes turn to Utah ahead of the one and only Vice Presidential debate, what will Utahns themselves be looking for during Wednesday night’s debate? Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Jason Perry says The Supreme Court, an issue in the 2016 election, is important once again to the state’s voters. ‘They wanted–not everyone–but a majority of Utahns wanted conservative candidates. They’ve got a couple of them already, but that issue is high on the list again,’ Perry says.”

October 7, 2020: Previewing the Vice Presidential Debate at the University of Utah (KSL) “The Vice Presidential Debate will take place on Wednesday at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Associate Director Morgan Lyon Cotti from the Hinckley Institute of Politics joined Good Morning Utah to preview the debate and talked about it could impacted voters in Utah.”

October 7, 2020: Political expert says differing personalities could stimulate peaceful VP debate (ABC4) “Hinckley Institute of Politics political expert Morgan Lyon- Cotti says this debate could be more peaceful than the first presidential debate. ‘The personalities of these two candidates are so different,’ Morgan Lyon-Cotti said. ‘Mike Pence is such a steady presence he does not get riled up by another person or another moderator and Senator Harris is this seasoned prosecutor who knows how to cross-examine and dive into issues in a measured way.’”

October 7, 2020: What To Watch For During The VP Debate With Jason Perry (UPR) “Aside from the topic on everyone’s mind-- the coronavirus pandemic-- Jason Perry, the director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, said he anticipates the economy will be an important discussion point during tonight’s debate vice presidential debate in Salt Lake City. ‘Both of these candidates are going to have to talk about how they're going to not just get us out of the pandemic, but how they're going to jumpstart the economy going forward,’ said Perry.”

October 7, 2020: Suburban Voters, Especially Women, An Important Demographic Tonight, Morgan Lyon Cotti Says (UPR) “When it comes to topics for tonight’s vice presidential debate, associate director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, Morgan Lyon Cotti, said she is anticipating discussion on big topics like the economy and health care-- issues she identifies as important to suburban voters. ‘Which is exciting for utahns. Because largely, our state is made up of those suburban voters who are still deciding how they want to vote,’ Lyon Cotti said.”

October 7, 2020: 12 feet and Plexiglass sheets will divide Pence and Harris in tonight's VP debate at the U (FOX13) “‘It's much closer than you'd expect for a state like this,’ said Jason Perry with the Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘Donald Trump at 50 percent, Joe Biden at 40 percent, that's a lead you'd expect to be much bigger considering where we are as a state of Utah. It kind of shows what Utah voters are like. They're not just about the party, they really are looking for the person. A lot of people have already made up their minds, that's clear from this poll, but it's so much closer than anyone would have expected.’”

October 6, 2020: Anti-Trump Republicans who run 'The Lincoln Project' focus on Utah during VP debate (FOX13) “‘It’s much closer than you’d expect for a state like this. Donald Trump at 50%, Joe Biden at 40%. That’s a lead you’d expect to be much bigger considering where we are as a state of Utah,’ said Jason Perry, the director of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘It kind of shows what Utah voters are like. They’re not just about the party, they really are looking for the person. A lot of people have already made up their minds, that’s clear from this poll. But it’s so much closer than anyone would have expected.’”

October 6, 2020: All eyes on Utah as lone VP debate is held in Salt Lake City (ABC4) “‘It’s 50 to 40, 40% for Joe Biden it is an interesting spread right there and interesting dynamics for the state of Utah,’ Jason Perry with the Hinckley Institute of Politics said. Perry says now more than ever, more eyes are on this debate. ‘The country is looking at this debate as a place where they are going to get real policy from these two candidates where are they going to go where are they going to take the United States of America we did not get a lot of that in the first presidential debate,’ Perry said.”

October 6, 2020: The vice presidential debate in Utah: What you need to know about the big event (Salt Lake Tribune) “This is just the third time since the modern presidential debates began in 1960 that an event has been held in the Intermountain West. The presidential candidates met at the University of Denver in 2012 and at the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2016. Salt Lake City was primed to host a Republican primary debate in 2016, but it was near the end of the schedule and Trump, then the clear front-runner, declined to participate. At that time, the University of Utah sought one of the 2020 debates and here we are.‘This area of the country has become much more important politically,” says Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. “I think it’s absolutely critical that at least one of these debates happens here in the West, and Utah is the perfect place for it.’”

October 5, 2020: U Prepares for Upcoming VP Debate with Hosting Hinckley Forum and Announcing Ticket Winners (The Daily Utah Chronicle) “As the University of Utah prepares to host the vice presidential debate, they held two events on Oct. 5, 2020 to inform students and fulfill final announcements. At 12 p.m., the Hinckley Institute of Politics hosted a forum titled: The Vice President, and at 1 p.m. the U live-streamed the drawing of tickets for viewing the debate via their Instagram.”

October 5, 2020: Raffle Held For 60 Univ. Of Utah Students To Attend VP Debate (KSL) “‘It is a huge deal to be able to be in the hall literally seeing history being made. We opened this raffle for just one day, and we had over 4,000 students sign up. Of those, we whittled it down to 300,’ said Morgan Lyon Cotti with the Hinckley Institute of Politics, who said the final 60 were then picked from the 300 during the raffle.”

October 2, 2020: President Trump’s Positive COVID-19 Test Could Impact VP Debate in SLC (KSL) “Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah said there is a rigorous testing system in place that will deliver results in 12 hours for anyone attending. ‘There is no better place to have this debate than the state of Utah right now, particularly when it comes to being tested,’ Perry said. ‘Not only do we have a world-class health facility here with our hospital, but we also have ARUP, which is a reference laboratory, one of the best in the entire world that is doing all the testing for us. This is the place to be we’re leading the way on a normal day, particularly given the debates.’”

September 30, 2020: Why debates are essential to both political insiders and undecided voters (KSL) “‘There are a couple of outcomes that are good for candidates, and this is what they’ll be trying to do,’ Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, said of the debates, ‘These candidates are trying to solidify their base. It’s one thing for their base to say they’re supportive and this is who their candidate is, but they really need those voters to actually cast a ballot.’”

September 30, 2020: A chance to see candidates for the Utah Board of Education (Salt Lake Tribune) “To help voters and candidates for the state Board of Education better understand each other, the Utah Education Debate Coalition (UEDC) — made up of United Way of Utah, the Hinckley Institute of Politics, the Deseret News, the Sutherland Institute and he Utah Association of Public Charter Schools — stages debates between candidates in the Board of Education. While each member of UEDC cares deeply about the work of the state board, none of our organizations endorses or opposes candidates. This campaign season we will hold three debates, all live streamed on the Hinckley Institute’s YouTube channel and available for viewing afterward. The first was Wednesday. Others are set for Oct. 6 and Oct. 8. Each debate will last one hour, from 7 to 8 p.m.”

September 30, 2020: A vice presidential debate preview: “It’s going to be something to watch” (KSL) “Current Vice President Mike Pence and VP hopeful Kamala Harris will lock horns for the vice presidential debate in Utah. And a political expert from the site of the battle says there may be more interest in this one than the presidential debates. Jason Perry, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, says that’s because of Kamala Harris. ‘I think she’s come off as someone who greater enhances the (Democratic ticket.) People (want to get to) know her as a person and a candidate.’ Perry says for Harris, that is both an opportunity and a position fraught with pressure. ‘That opportunity is to show what kind of direction she might give to (Biden’s administration.)’”

September 23, 2020: Should Utah’s governor issue a mask mandate? Cox, Peterson differ (Deseret News) “The state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic was a focus during an hourlong virtual “Informed Decisions 2020” forum on the governor’s race, featuring separate interviews of Cox and Peterson by Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, that were streamed on YouTube.”

September 22, 2020:What you need to know about the Vice Presidential debate, hosted in Utah (ABC4) “‘It is never too early to educate our youth about democracy and our political process and what better opportunity could there be than a front-row seat to one of the nation’s largest political events. From kindergarteners to college students, it is vital Utah’s students learn about the importance of civic engagement and their right to vote,’ said The Hinckley Institute of Politics Director, Jason Perry.”

September 20, 2020: Sean Reyes has big lead over Greg Skordas in Utah attorney general race (Deseret News) “Democrat Greg Skordas has a lot of ground to cover in a short time to make the race against Republican Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes competitive. A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows Reyes with a commanding lead, though less than half of voters say they would choose him and nearly a quarter remain undecided.”

September 19, 2020:Poll: 51% say it’s safe for children to be back in the classroom (Deseret News) “Plans in place, most Utah schools have been back in session for several weeks, some more than a month. Do Utahns perceive it’s safe for children to be back in classrooms? Just over half of Utahns — 51%— think it is, according to a new Deseret News/University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.”

September 18, 2020: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death will spark a political fight. Mike Lee, Mitt Romney will likely play prominent roles. (Salt Lake Tribune) “‘A lot of Republicans are going to be in a tough spot,’ said Morgan Lyon Cotti, associate director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘Should they be held to this argument from four years ago? But we know these judges have an impact for generations. Knowing this might be their last chance to nominate and confirm a judge for some years, that might overrule that.’”

September 18, 2020: New poll shows how Utahns plan to vote in race for governor (Deseret News) “Republican Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox continues to hold “a commanding lead” over Democrat Chris Peterson in the race for Utah governor, but nearly a quarter of likely voters are still undecided. That’s according to the results of a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll released Friday.”

September 18, 2020: Utah topples daily record with 1,117 new COVID-19 cases (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows just under one-third of Utahns strongly approve of Herbert’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, 37% somewhat approve, 16% somewhat disapprove, 12% strongly disapprove, and 4% aren’t sure.”

September 17, 2020: Voting by mail? No big deal, Utahns say in new poll (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found that 75% of likely Utah voters have voted by mail in previous elections, compared to 24% who said they have not. Of those who previously voted by mail, 75% said they believe their vote was counted properly, while only 4% said no, and 21% said they weren’t sure.”

September 17, 2020: Utah Debate Commission poll shows McAdams leading Owens — the only Democratic ray of hope (Salt Lake Tribune) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll conducted Sept. 7-12 and released Monday, for example, showed McAdams up by 4 percentage points, with 45% of the vote compared with 41% for Owens.”

September 16, 2020: Burgess Owens wins GOP primary for 4th Congressional District, AP reports (Deseret News) “President Donald Trump holds a sizable lead over former Vice President Joe Biden in Utah, a Republican-dominated state where most voters believe they’re better off since he was elected but the country is not, according to the latest Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.”

September 15, 2020: Poll: Only half of Utahns say they’d take FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine (Deseret News) “Nearly a quarter of Utahns who say they would not take an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine if it were available, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. And nearly another quarter of Utahns say they don’t know if they’d take it.”

September 15, 2020: ‘Massive undertaking’ underway as Utah’s vice presidential debate draws nearer (The Salt Lake Tribune) “With Utah’s vice presidential debate just over three weeks away, the event’s organizers say they are involved in a ‘massive undertaking’ to get the state ready to take the national stage. Officials continue to work with security professionals, Secret Service members and law enforcement agencies across the Salt Lake Valley and beyond to put together safety protocols for the Oct. 7 event, according to Jason Perry, chairperson of the University of Utah’s Vice President Debate Steering Committee and director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

September 14, 2020: Poll: McAdams holds slight lead over Owens in one of country’s most competitive races (Deseret News) “Utah’s only Democrat in Congress, Rep. Ben McAdams, holds a slight lead over Republican Burgess Owens in one of the nation’s most competitive races, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll released Monday.”

September 14, 2020: In COVID era, whether ‘likely voters’ will follow through is anyone’s guess (Deseret News) “The Deseret News/Hinckley Institute survey this week is, for the first time in election 2020, based upon likely voters. So, it seems like an appropriate time to comment on the challenges facing pollsters in figuring out who is likely to actually show up and vote.”

September 9, 2020: School Funding Amendment On The Ballot For This November (KUER 90.1) “This November, Utahns will be voting on several amendments to the state constitution, including one about public education funding. Utah is ranked 51st in the nation when it comes to per-pupil spending, but the state also has a large number of school-age children, according to Andrea Brandley, a research associate, with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. She presented the information at a virtual panel held by the Hinckley Institute on Wednesday.”

September 2, 2020:Opposing Arguments (University of Utah Magazine) “For nine decades, Kingsbury Hall has been the University of Utah’s center stage, hosting VIPs such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Gerald Ford, Maya Angelou, and Ta-Nehisi Coates. But on October 7, its curtains will open to its biggest audience ever as the 2020 vice presidential candidates square off in their one and only debate. ‘We predict 100 million people from all over the world to tune in,’ says Jason Perry JD’99, director of the U’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘And hundreds of student volunteers will get experience in the political process that you cannot get any other way.’”

September 2, 2020: USA Today’s Susan Page to moderate Pence-Harris debate at University of Utah (KSL) “Jason Perry, the U. vice president of government relations and Hinckley Institute of Politics director who serves as chairman of the campus’ debate steering committee, praised the selection of Page to moderate what will be the state’s first-ever debate in a presidential race.”

September 2, 2020: USA Today journalist Susan Page will moderate vice presidential debate in Utah (The Salt Lake Tribune) “‘This is an important part of the democratic process, and we are building all of this around the opportunity for students in every major to be involved — from our architecture shop to our music shop,’ said Jason Perry, chairman of the U.’s Vice President Debate Steering Committee and director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

September 2, 2020: Hinckley Institute encourages student engagement in politics (UtahPolicy) “TurboVote was created to help students vote, no matter what. Sign up to receive election reminders, get registered to vote, & apply for your absentee ballot! The deadline to register in Utah is October 23rd, so make sure you're signed up today. At the University of Utah, the Hinckley Institute has partnered with the Andrew Goodman Foundation and the PAC-12 Voting Challenge to make sure all students get the chance to participate.”

September 1, 2020: Will there be a post-convention bounce for GOP congressional candidate Burgess Owens? (KSL) “‘He was really playing to that national stage, the people he’s going to need to help fund his campaign,’ said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘The people who are watching are the national people, the people who will bring money to a race like this. The 4th District is highly competitive.’”

August 27, 2020: Burgess Owens touts Trump’s record on race in speech at the Republican National Convention (The Salt Lake Tribune) “Utah’s 4th Congressional District race between Owens and McAdams is expected to be among the most competitive in the nation. Handicappers at the Cook Political Report say the race between them is a toss up, and recent polling from the Deseret News and the Hinckley Institute of Politics have indicated it would be a close race.”

August 23, 2020: RNC speaking slot ‘dream come true,’ congressional candidate Burgess Owens says (Deseret News) “A recent Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll showed Owens and McAdams tied, each with the support of 35% of Utah voters and a significant chunk still undecided.”

August 21, 2020: A look back at the DNC and look ahead to the RNC (ABC4) “Associate Director, Morgan Lyon Cotti from the Hinckley Institute of Politics joined Good Morning Utah to talk about those messages and looks ahead to the Republican National Convention.”

August 21, 2020: Four U Presidential Scholars Named (@TheU) “As the academic advisor to the Hinckley Institute of Politics, Curry hopes to inspire others to study Congress and Washington politics.”

August 18, 2020: Is ranked-choice voting the answer to plurality? (Deseret News) “[Hatch] cited the latest Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll, which found 49% of registered Utah voters backed runoff elections.”

August 17, 2020: Add Kanye West to list of presidential candidates on Utah ballot (Deseret News) “While Utahns may be willing to consider presidential alternatives, West’s celebrity alone isn’t likely to be enough to draw many voters, said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He said many Utahns felt a connection to McMulllin, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ‘Kanye West is not the same as one of those typical third-party candidates who may capture the vote against the other candidates,’ Perry said. ‘I think he will get some small segment of the Utah population that may like the novelty of this opportunity, but I do not think it will impact this race to any substantial degree.’”

August 17, 2020: Utah 4th Congressional District race now a toss-up, according to new national rating (Deseret News) “The latest Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll showed McAdams and Owens tied at 35% each, with nearly a quarter, 24%, of the registered voters surveyed July 27-Aug. 1 still undecided.”

August 15, 2020: Democrats make their pitch for Latter-day Saint votes in a week marked by strong appeals from both parties (Deseret News) “Still, others, some of whom did not vote for Trump in 2016, say he has won their vote this year. In Utah, the Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll taken at the end of July showed that 55% of respondents said they approve of the president’s job performance, while 42% disapprove.”

August 11, 2020: Biden’s VP pick is ‘going to appeal to a lot of Utahns’ (Deseret News) “Jason Perry, U. vice president of government relations and chairman of the campus’ debate steering committee, said Biden’s choice of Harris heightens expectations for the sole vice presidential debate, a 90-minute event on Oct. 7 expected to be viewed by 100 million people worldwide. ‘The biggest and perhaps most important campaign question for Joe Biden has been answered with the selection of Kamala Harris as his running mate,’ said Perry, who is also director of the U.’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘Sen. Harris will energize the Democratic Party, and since the University of Utah will host the only vice presidential debate, this will be the debate to watch. The eyes of the world will be on the state of Utah for this historic event.’”

August 11, 2020: 100 million sets of eyes will be on Utah as Pence, Harris compete in the only VP debate (KJZZ) “Kamala Harris, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's newly-announced VP pick, will be in Utah eight weeks from now. She'll take part in the only vice presidential debate, happening on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. ‘This is the debate everyone wants to watch,’ said Jason Perry with the U's Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

August 10, 2020: Another push for governor? Social media post renews Huntsman write-in candidacy (ABC4) “Morgan Lyon Cotti, Associate Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, provided insight on the topic to ABC4 News. ‘He’s come out and said he won’t do it, but then we see these really cryptic social media posts from members of his family or members of his team, so everybody is wondering what is going to happen. We don’t have that much time left before the election,” explained Cotti. ‘The clock is ticking.’”

August 10, 2020: Should there be a runoff if no candidate wins a majority? 49% of Utah voters say yes in new poll (Deseret News) “Nearly half of Utah voters want the law changed so runoff elections can be held in races where no candidate receives a majority, as happened when Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox won the state’s June 30 Republican gubernatorial primary with just over 36% of the vote, a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found. Hinckley Institute Director Jason Perry said voters ‘want the voice of the people, the majority of the people’ to determine the winner of an election. But in the case of the GOP gubernatorial primary, nearly two-thirds of the voters chose a candidate other than Cox. ‘That’s what this questions gets to,’ Perry said. ‘That is a new issue in our current political system and a byproduct of having multiple avenues to the ballot. That’s why you see 49%, nearly half of Utahns, saying they would like to have some type of runoff.’”

August 9, 2020: Sean Reyes leads Greg Skordas but many undecided in Utah A.G. race, poll shows (Deseret News) “‘That’s a high percentage of voters who are not sure for an incumbent. But it says more about the office itself at this point than it says about the candidates,” said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute. “These are two candidates that are very qualified.’”

August 8, 2020: Poll: 41% of Utahns already comfortable without mask in public (Deseret News) “A high percentage of Utahns feel comfortable going into public without masks amid the pandemic, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. The Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll found that 43% of Utahns believe the governor should require everyone to wear a mask in public at all times amid the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s compared to 36% who believe individuals should decide for themselves whether to wear masks, and 18% who said they believe that decision should be made by local governments.”

August 7, 2020: Poll: Spencer Cox has ‘big lead’ over Chris Peterson in Utah governor race (Deseret News) “Nearly half of Utah voters back GOP Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox in the race for governor, while 17% support Democrat Chris Peterson, according to the latest Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll that also found 29% are still undecided. Jason Perry, Hinckley Institute director, said the race is looking good for Cox. ‘Spencer Cox is in a great position going into November. This is a big lead for where we are in the election cycle,” said Perry, who has held key posts under two GOP governors. “I think it may narrow somewhat but this is historically a race that goes to the Republican in Utah.’”

August 6, 2020: Donald Trump holding on to lead over Joe Biden in Utah (Deseret News) “President Donald Trump may be trailing former Vice President Joe Biden nationally, but he’s holding onto his lead in Utah over the Democratic challenger, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll. ‘The reality is, Utahns are not unsure of how they feel about President Trump,’Hinckley Institute Director Jason Perry said, pointing out the president has been able to maintain a core of support since the beginning of the year, with his approval ratings hitting a high of 57% in March and April before dipping to a low of 52% in May.”

August 6, 2020: McAdams-Owens congressional race all tied up, Deseret News/Hinckley poll finds (Deseret News) “President Donald Trump may be trailing former Vice President Joe Biden nationally, but he’s holding onto his lead in Utah over the Democratic challenger, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll. ‘The reality is, Utahns are not unsure of how they feel about President Trump,’ Hinckley Institute Director Jason Perry said, pointing out the president has been able to maintain a core of support since the beginning of the year, with his approval ratings hitting a high of 57% in March and April before dipping to a low of 52% in May.”

August 5, 2020: Poll finds 43% of Utahns want Herbert to issue statewide mask mandate (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows that a significant percentage of Utahns believe Gov. Gary Herbert should issue a statewide mask mandate — something he’s been reluctant to do. ‘That is a pretty significant number — higher than you might think when you think about just how political the question is,’ said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, noting there is ‘not great support’ to the local government approach.”

August 4, 2020: School or no school? Masks or no masks? Where Utahns stand on school this fall (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found 54% of Utahns intend to have their children in school when the bells start ringing later this month. Another 23% will have them participate remotely via technology, while 9% will teach them at home and 14% aren’t sure what they’re going to do.”

August 3, 2020: McAdams-Owens congressional race all tied up, Deseret News/Hinckley poll finds (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll released Monday shows a tie in the 4th Congressional District race between Utah’s only Democrat in Congress, Rep. Ben McAdams, and Republican challenger Burgess Owens. Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Jason Perry said the poll results show why this is the race to watch in Utah. ‘This is a very competitive district historically and it’s become even more so now,’ Perry said, with the winner determined by who can secure support from moderate Republicans and independent voters. ‘It comes down to which candidate can find a strong tailwind going into the November election.’”

July 28, 2020: University of Utah hasn’t even considered canceling vice presidential debate (Deseret News) “We are 100% moving forward for this debate on Oct. 7,” [Perry] said Tuesday. “We’re going to have 100 million people watching this event and showcasing the state of Utah and what’s happening here, and also what’s happening with our students from every university in the state of Utah. That’s something we see as very valuable.”

July 24, 2020: Will Utah governor’s race start heating up soon? (Deseret News) “Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said because Utahns are worried about more than politics right now, the best course for Cox may be to stay off the campaign trail until Labor Day and be seen instead as focusing on the state’s COVID-19 response. ‘That is really going to be the biggest factor for him, the success there,’ said Perry, who held key posts in the administrations of Herbert and former Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. ‘He sees that, which is why it’s campaigning more in terms of leadership than campaigning in terms of shaking hands.’ Perry said voters facing the ‘most serious of circumstances’ are weighing their political choices differently.”

July 22, 2020: Salt Lake City’s VP debate will have a live audience (KSL) “‘Safety has been a primary concern for us as we have been planning this event,’ said Jason Perry, U. vice president of government relations and chairman of the campus’ debate steering committee. ‘This is a monumental effort from many, many people to make sure we can pull this off successfully.’ Perry, who is also director of the U.’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said masks are expected to be worn and social distancing maintained within the secured area of the campus, but added, plans are ‘changing as circumstances change around us.’”

July 22, 2020: Vice presidential debate to be held with audience in Utah (The Washington Post) “A vice presidential debate will be held with an audience at the University of Utah in October, though it will be significantly smaller to accommodate social distancing amid a surge of coronavirus cases in Utah and elsewhere, officials said Wednesday. ‘We will not have a lot of students on campus,’ said Jason Perry, with the university’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

July 22, 2020: The vice presidential debate in Utah will go on but feature a smaller crowd (The Salt Lake Tribune) “Jason Perry, chairman of the U.’s Vice President Debate Steering Committee and director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, said one of the most important elements of the debate will be student involvement, ‘even if it’s remotely.’ ‘This is an important part of the democratic process, and we are building all of this around the opportunity for students in every major to be involved — from our architecture shop to our music shop,’ he said. ‘And our faculty are putting together programs and curriculum to help talk about these issues, the things that are going to come up, from civic dialogue to all the other aspects of having a debate.’”

July 17, 2020: Mail-in primary election in Utah is one for the books (KSL) “More than half a million voters in Utah mailed in their votes in the June 30 primary election. Justin Lee, state director of elections at the Lieutenant Governor’s Office, joined guest hosts Jason Perry and Morgan Lyon Cotti on Live Mic to discuss the Republican primary election for governor.”

July 11, 2020: Could Jon Huntsman Jr. become a write-in candidate for governor? (Deseret News) “Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a former economic development official in the Huntsman administration, said while some Huntsman supporters may be looking for options, a write-in candidacy ‘has not historically been a very successful option in the state.’ ‘Huntsman is not behind this effort so it would be misplaced to say that it’s sour grapes for him,” he said. ‘To do so would require a candidate who is motivated to be part of the write-in effort and it would require an amazing amount of effort and money to make that happen. And there are so many unknowns between now and November.’”

July 8, 2020: Discussing the primary election results with The Hinckley Institute of Politics (ABC4) “The results for the primary election are still coming in but some of the key races, like the Republican pick for Governor have already been decided. Morgan Lyon Cotti from The Hinckley Institute of Politics joined Good Morning Utah to talk about that race and others from the primary election.”

July 8, 2020: Campaigning during coronavirus, GOP ex-envoy falls short (The Salt Lake Tribune) “Meanwhile, there were two other candidates in the race, and vocal Trump supporter Greg Hughes likely siphoned off votes from both front-runners by railing against coronavirus-related business shutdowns, said Jason Perry director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”

July 8, 2020: Huntsman supporters explore write-in candidacy for November (ABC4) “‘It’s one of the most difficult things to do in politics. They still have some time, the deadline isn’t until later in the summer to have this be an option for the Fall,’ said Morgan Lyon Cotti, with the Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘But for the voter, it means that they have to skip over the names of the candidates that are listed on their ballot and physically write in the name of the person that they want to be running,’ added Lyon Cotti.”

July 7, 2020: Campaigning during coronavirus, GOP ex-envoy falls short (The Associated Press) “Meanwhile, there were two other candidates in the race, and vocal Trump supporter Greg Hughes likely siphoned off votes from both front-runners by railing against coronavirus-related business shutdowns, said Jason Perry director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”

July 7, 2020: What went wrong with former Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.’s third run for Utah governor? (Deseret News) “Anderson also pointed to a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll in April that found voters trusted Huntsman the most among the gubernatorial candidates to lead the state in a crisis, even though Cox headed up the state’s task force on dealing with the outbreak. The ‘big questions’ voters had for Huntsman — why was he running again and, perhaps more importantly, would he leave office a second time — needed to be answered face-to-face, said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a former Huntsman administration official.”

July 5, 2020: Each of Utah’s Republican candidates for governor won — and lost — these counties (The Salt Lake Tribune) “Morgan Lyon Cotti, a University of Utah political science professor and associate director at the Hinckley Institute of Politics, noted that Huntsman’s 17,000-vote lead in Salt Lake County roughly canceled out Cox’s 17,000-vote edge in Utah County. ‘So even though all of the other counties are going to be smaller,’ she said, ‘you still have to have that statewide strategy.’”

July 2, 2020: Latest election results show possible GOP Gubernatorial winner (FOX13) “‘Today the State of Utah took a substantial step forward in who the next governor is going to be,’ said Hinckley Institute of Politics Director at the University of Utah Jason Perry. ‘Spencer Cox had a really great day. He was able to keep his lead. The options and the math has become much clearer,’ Perry said. ‘We are going to see in the remaining days whether or not there is a path for victory for Jon Huntsman. It’s a lot less likely after today.’”

July 2, 2020: Latest election results show possible GOP Gubernatorial winner (FOX13) “‘Today the State of Utah took a substantial step forward in who the next governor is going to be,’ said Hinckley Institute of Politics Director at the University of Utah Jason Perry. While the race is still too close to call, Perry tells FOX13 News Huntsman needs to cover a lot of ground if he wants to win.”

July 1, 2020: Burgess Owens wins GOP primary for 4th Congressional District, AP reports (KSL) “Ahead of the primary, pundits have had a tough time predicting the winner with no contenders surfacing as a ‘clear standout,’ as Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said in an interview with the Deseret News earlier in June. An April Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found that voters in the 4th District, which includes parts of Salt Lake and Utah counties, were split over reelecting McAdams, but more than two-thirds were undecided about which of the then-seven Republicans in the race they supported.”

July 1, 2020: Discussing early election results with the Hinckley Institute of Politics (ABC4) “The ballots are in but it could take weeks before they are all counted because of precautionary measures for COVID-19. Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, joined Good Morning Utah to talk about the early results and what they could mean for the candidates.”

July 1, 2020: Huntsman could win, but Cox has a strong advantage (FOX13) “Huntsman and Cox are the clear leaders in the race to replace Herbert, who is not seeking reelection. Burningham and Hughes were tied for a distant third in the most recent Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.”

June 30, 2020: Burgess Owens declared the winner in Utah’s 4th District Republican primary (The Salt Lake Tribune) “‘Two years ago, McAdams was the successful challenger in a bruising election in what has turned out to be the most competitive district in the country,’ said Jason Perry, the head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘He enters this current race as an incumbent with significant name recognition and fundraising ability.’”

June 30, 2020: Here’s why official Primary Election results could take up to 3 weeks (ABC4) “Election officials tell ABC4 News that more than 400,000 ballots have been turned in for the election so far, and Jason Perry, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, says that alone shows big participation for a primary. ‘That is already more than any ballot than we've cast in either the 2018 or the 2016 election,’ said Perry. ‘You start looking at the issues that Utahns care about, like COVID-19, the economy, the protests happening in the state, people are engaged like we have not seen in a very long time and it’s resulting in participation at the ballot box.’”

June 30, 2020: Burgess Owens wins GOP primary for 4th Congressional District, AP reports (KSL) “Ahead of the primary, pundits have had a tough time predicting the winner with no contenders surfacing as a ‘clear standout,’ as Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said in an interview with the Deseret News earlier in June. An April Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found that voters in the 4th District, which includes parts of Salt Lake and Utah counties, were split over reelecting McAdams, but more than two-thirds were undecided about which of the then-seven Republicans in the race they supported.”

June 28, 2020: How the primary races are shaping up heading into election day (ABC4) “Campaigns are pulling out all the stops with election day just two days away. The race getting the most attention is the Republican primary for governor. Voters will also decide the party nominee in some congressional races. Jason Perry with the Hinckley Institute of Politics joins us this week on Inside Utah Politics to break down the latest trends in the big races.”

June 27, 2020: Who will capture the GOP nomination for Utah governor? Here's what the polls have said (KSL) “Jason Perry is the director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. The institute conducted polling about the governor's race in conjunction with the Deseret News. ‘Polling is an art form,’ Perry said. ‘To do it effectively requires a lot of time. It requires a lot of effort and a lot of thought, because you want to make sure you are polling the people in the state who are going to be voting.’ He also said the questions in a poll undergo thorough vetting to make sure they're not leading or vague. Perry said the most important thing to remember when reading a poll is that it represents ‘just a snapshot in a moment in time.’”

June 24, 2020: Big spending reported in Utah’s GOP gubernatorial primary (Deseret News) “Herbert, who served as Huntsman’s lieutenant governor, is not seeking reelection after more than a decade in office and has endorsed Cox. The most recent Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll showed Cox pulling ahead of Huntsman, followed by Hughes with Wright trailing.”

June 24, 2020: Democrats, Unaffiliated Voters Register As Republicans Ahead Of Primary (UPR) ‘“But this is a big number this year, more than we’ve seen in the past. And certainly enough to influence this primary,’ said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. ‘It would be a mistake for people to think that this was, for example, Democrats just trying to take down who they think the strongest opponent is. That is not the case in Utah for this particular primary,’ said Perry.”

June 23, 2020: The Hinckley Institute of Politics weighs in on the GOP primary (KSL) “With less than a week to go until the primary elections in Utah, the Hinckley Institute of Politics is weighing in on some of the most important races that will be decided June 30th. Morgan Lyon Cotti joined Good Morning Utah to talk about the governor’s race and more in a live interview.”

June 22, 2020: What’s driving the surge of COVID-19 cases in Utah? (Deseret News) “‘There are, of course, politics at play in how the state is responding to this pandemic. Many elected officials have approached the public with a plan going forward. There were moments when it looked like that plan was doing well, but the problem with that approach is that when things turn, and they have, elected officials need to be careful when they take credit on the way up because they don’t want the blame when it goes back down,’ said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

June 18, 2020: 4th Congressional District GOP primary ‘overshadowed’ by events (Deseret News) “‘A lot of people have been more worried about things closer to home,’ said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, and what time they make for politics is largely for a race that may end up being decided in the primary, given that Utah hasn’t elected a Democratic governor in 40 years. ‘Historically, the Republican nominee for governor is likely to be the next governor for the state of Utah. There’s still a race to be had there without question, but that is the tradition,’ Perry said, so voters aren’t likely to shift their focus to the 4th District race until after the primary.”

June 18, 2020: County clerks address vote-by-mail stigmas, strengths ahead of Utah's primary (KSL) “On Wednesday, elections officials from Wasatch Front counties gathered in a virtual forum, hosted by the Hinckley Institute of Politics, to discuss mail-in voting and voters' concerns. How can officials ensure that noncitizens don't get a ballot? That no one votes twice? That voters' privacy is protected?”

June 10, 2020: Spencer Cox, Jon Huntsman locked in tight battle as Utah’s Republican primary election nears, new Tribune poll finds (The Salt Lake Tribune) “The findings largely match the results of other recent polls, although the surveys conducted by Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics and UtahPolicy.com/KUTV had Cox with a bigger lead over Huntsman and Hughes gaining more ground on both of them.”

June 8, 2020: Mail-in ballots should be showing up this week, experts expect big turnout (KSL) “The pandemic and Utah’s law allowing for mail-in ballots are leading experts to think that the Beehive State could see quite a turnout for this year’s election. Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, says it’s the perfect storm. ‘Because it’s easy, because it’s there, [and] people are sitting right there with the ballots in front of them,’ he said.”

June 7, 2020: Poll: Utahns down on Trump, federal response to pandemic, up on state reaction (Deseret News) “And a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows only half approve of President Donald Trump’s performance regarding the outbreak that has claimed more than 110,000 lives in the U.S. ‘A majority of Utahns clearly believe that government acted too late and they left it in the hands of the state of Utah and they believe Utah is doing it right,’ said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute at the University of Utah. ‘That is a consistent message from the state of Utah,’ he said. ‘They want to be able to handle the problems in their own way and they believe our elected officials have approached this in the right way.’”

June 4, 2020: Mask or no mask? New poll shows how split Utahns are over face coverings (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics survey asked Utahns how long it would be before they would be comfortable going out in public without wearing a mask.”

June 3, 2020: Poll: How comfortable are Utahns going back to church, school and sporting events? (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found that 52% of Utahns are comfortable with attending church services if appropriate social distance protocols are in place, while 46% are uncomfortable about going to church.”

June 2, 2020: Poll: Trump’s job approval rating dips in Utah (Deseret News) “Hinckley Institute Director Jason Perry said Utahns have been busy sorting out their own feelings toward the situation, especially after Saturday’s protest in downtown Salt Lake City where two cars were burned and both public and private property was vandalized. ‘There will be Utahns who disapprove of the president’s actions but mostly they’re going to be focused on how our local leaders have approached these protests,’ Perry said. ‘Utahns over the last couple of days have had a chance to look at their own thoughts and feelings about the protests.’ He said Utahns have come to the conclusion they want ‘compassion. They’ve been wanting people to be thoughtful about their approach, and this to be one of the opportunities where we embrace each other. ... It’s a much more supportive approach.’”

June 1, 2020: Poll: Cox moves ahead of Huntsman; Hughes surges in tight GOP governor race (Deseret News) “Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox has pulled ahead of former Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. in the latest Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll as Republican voters will cast ballots this month in the race for Utah governor. Huntsman owned a slim edge over Cox in previous Deseret News/Hinckley Institute polls. That endorsement is among several factors that bumped Cox into the lead, said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. Utahns generally feel Herbert has done a good job in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, and Cox has been the mouthpiece on the state’s response and how it emerges from the crisis, he said.”

May 21, 2020: Gov. Herbert formally endorses Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox in governor’s race (Deseret News) “Cox and Huntsman, who are joined on the primary ballot by former Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes and former Utah GOP Chairman Thomas Wright, have led through the race in polling, including a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll last month, before party delegates narrowed the field.”

May 17, 2020: Communications and Political Science Student Wins Prestigious Truman Scholarship (The Daily Utah Chronicle) “Gina Shipley, Managing Director of National Internships & Development Officer at the Hinckley Institute of Politics, and other Hinckley Institute faculty members provide one-on-one assistance to students who have applied for the scholarship. Since 2007, the U has had nine students receive the scholarship. Shipley said the U is one of few universities who continues to have an award winner, and she believes it’s because of the opportunities the Hinckley Institute provides. ‘[The Truman Foundation] is looking for leadership and public service,’ Shipley said, ‘That’s really our mission, providing students internships and leadership experience. The internships really provide that depth of knowledge and skills and shows the [Truman Foundation] committee that the student is truly committed.’”

May 4, 2020: How do Utahns rate Mitt Romney, Mike Lee job performance amid pandemic? (Deseret News) “Sen. Mitt Romney continues to see a job approval rating above 50%, while Sen. Mike Lee still languishes below that mark, according to the latest Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. ‘Leading during a pandemic is immensely difficult, particularly when there is so much uncertainty about how actions taken now may impact outcomes in the future,’ said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. ‘For now, it appears our local and federal elected officials have found a balance of public trust that is keeping their polling numbers relatively stable.’”

May 3, 2020: Utah residents split on how prepared they felt for the Magna earthquake (Deseret News) “The poll of 964 registered Utah voters taken by the Scott Rasmussen firm on behalf Deseret News and the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute shows 45% of respondents felt they were prepared, 46% felt they weren’t and 9% remain unsure.”

April 30, 2020: Poll: 62% of Utahns approve of Gov. Gary Herbert’s handling of the coronavirus; 47% approve of President Trump’s (The Salt Lake Tribune) “‘Local control is a hallmark of American politics and the reality is that people trust their local elected officials because each state has unique issues and challenges that many do not think can be properly addressed in Washington,’ says Jason Perry, the director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.‘Governor Herbert received high marks from Utahns because he approached the pandemic with a local lens,’ Perry added. ‘The directives he implemented were perceived by many as necessary to help Utahns protect Utahns.’”

April 28, 2020: Poll: Donald Trump’s lead over Joe Biden holds steady in Utah (Deseret News) “Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said the poll results show that Utahns not only approve of how the president is handling the COVID-19 outbreak, they see him as best-equipped to handle the economic fallout from the deadly virus. ‘For right now, he is still owning the economic argument, that he is the one who is going to be able to bring the United States out of the economic state that it’s in right now,’ Perry said. ‘It looks like he is poised still to win reelection in Utah. ... The reality is that people do tend to vote with the 401(k)s and their wallets.’”

April 28, 2020: Federal court ruling could put GOP gubernatorial candidate Jan Garbett on primary ballot (Deseret News) “Garbett was the pick of just 1% of registered Utah voters polled recently for the Deseret News and the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

April 27, 2020: Jeff Burningham suspends signature gathering in governor race, citing coronavirus (The Salt Lake Tribune) “The latest polling on this year’s gubernatorial race shows Huntsman in the lead among the gubernatorial hopefuls, with 32% of 312 likely Utah voters in the June primary election saying they would cast their ballot for the former Utah governor. Cox trailed behind him with 20%, while all the rest of the candidates received less than 10% of the vote. That Deseret News and Hinckley Institute of Politics poll, conducted from Feb. 24 to March 1 had a margin of error of plus or minus 5.5 percentage points.”

April 24, 2020: Poll: Utahns split over McAdams’ reelection, but 2/3 unsure about Republican pick (Deseret News) “‘The race is wide open on the Republican side,’ said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, since the effects of the stay-at-home orders to prevent the spread of the virus have kept many voters from focusing on what traditionally is one of the state’s most competitive races. ‘People will have an opportunity to really start paying attention to who these candidates are. But when there are so many of them and people are worried about other things right now, it makes sense people that you have a lot of people who just don’t know,’ he said. ‘They will know, and they will make up their minds.’”

April 23, 2020: How do Utahns plan to spend their coronavirus stimulus checks? New poll has answers (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics polls show that 16% of Utahns will put their small slice of the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package into savings. Those numbers show a slight shift but are similar to the results of a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll in March, with one exception. Utahns who say the government overreacted and put too many restrictions in place doubled from 6% to 12% over the past month.”

April 22, 2020: Huntsman, Cox continue to lead in tight GOP governor’s race (Deseret News) “Utahns would most trust former Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. to lead the state in a time of crisis, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll that also found Huntsman and Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox continue to lead among Republican voters in a tight GOP race for governor. Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, said the pandemic is what’s on voters’ minds now. ‘People care about who their next governor is but that is taking a back seat to the items that people are most concerned about right now, which is their jobs and their families and their ability to provide and when their kids can get back to school,’ Perry said.”

April 14, 2020: Trial by fire: Coronavirus, earthquake test Mendenhall in her first 100 days as mayor (Deseret News) “‘No elected official wants to deal with two emergencies — an earthquake and a pandemic — in their first 100 days, two really difficult things to go through and to see your citizens and residents go through,’ said Morgan Lyon Cotti, associate director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘Elected leaders usually get too much credit and too much blame for whatever major events are going on.’ But the time of crisis also gives the new mayor an opportunity to shine, Cotti said. ‘It’s often in times of crisis that we truly see what type of leader a person is, and we can see how people can rise to the challenge and how others cannot,’ Cotti said.”

April 5, 2020: Some criticize President Trump’s COVID-19 efforts, but not these Americans (Deseret News) “In Utah, 58% of registered voters approve of Trump’s handling of the pandemic, compared to 38% who disapprove, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. A partisan divide also exists in Utah, according to the Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. As Dennis Romboy reported, 79% of Utah Republicans approve of the president’s management of the pandemic, compared to 20% of Democrats.”

April 4, 2020: COVID-19 is Changing On-Campus Efforts to Promote the 2020 Census (Daily Utah Chronicle) “ASUU and the Hinckley Institute are collaborating to encourage all students to fill out the census. Morgan Lyon Cotti, associate director of the Hinckley Institute, was working with ASUU on the census efforts on campus. In an email, she said, ‘Much of census outreach the University of Utah had planned has now been changed, but we are still working to promote the census through class outreach, digital advertising, social media and any other resources at our disposal.’”

April 2, 2020: Poll: Huntsman, Cox statistically tied in Utah GOP gubernatorial primary (The Hill) “Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman (R) and Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox (R) are running neck and neck in the state's Republican gubernatorial primary, according to a new Deseret News-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. Hinckley Institute Director Jason Perry said the coronavirus pandemic could in part be responsible for the “flattening” of the figures in the gubernatorial race.”

April 2, 2020: Trump, Herbert job approval rises among Utahns as nation grapples with pandemic (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows Gov. Gary Herbert’s approval rating is up 10 points since January. Also, Sen. Mike Lee remains at just under 50% job approval, while Sen. Mitt Romney’s rating climbed a little, and he still has more Democrats than Republicans in Utah who like what he’s doing.”

April 1, 2020: Poll: Huntsman, Cox still lead Utah’s governor race, but 1/3 are undecided (Deseret News) “The same two gubernatorial candidates — former Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. and Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox — remain the front-runners in the crowded Republican field, but even more voters are undecided, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. Hinckley Institute Director Jason Perry said the deadly virus is having a big impact on the state’s most competitive race.”

April 1, 2020: Poll: Utahns weigh in on how COVID-19 is affecting them (KSL) “New data from the Deseret News and The Hinckley Institute shows how concerned Utahns are about coronavirus. A new poll shows the vast majority of Utahns surveyed are either “very concerned” or “somewhat concerned” about the spread of coronavirus in Utah. Voters voiced their concerns about the damage it will cause.”

March 31, 2020: How is coronavirus pandemic affecting Utahns? New poll has some answers (Deseret News) “Nearly three-fourths of Utahns say they were unable to buy the groceries or supplies they sought because of the coronavirus outbreak. And nearly half have stood in line to buy groceries, a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows.”

March 30, 2020: Poll: Utahns approve of how Trump, state responded to coronavirus outbreak (Deseret News) “But in somewhat of a disconnect, nearly half say the federal government acted too late and didn’t do enough to slow the spread of the deadly infection, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.”

March 13, 2020: Jeff Burningham suspends signature gathering in governor race, citing coronavirus (KSL) “Huntsman and Cox are the clear leaders in the race to replace Herbert, who is not seeking reelection. Burningham and Hughes were tied for a distant third in the most recent Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.”

March 11, 2020: Democrats view Mitt Romney more favorably than Republicans, national poll shows (Deseret News) “Recent Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics polls found that already to be the case among Utah Democrats and Republicans. In Utah, voters’ reaction to Romney’s decision was 49% positive compared to 40% negative, with 11% not sure, according to a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. Another Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll released last week also found Romney’s approval rating higher among Democrats than among Republicans. In that survey, 61% of Democrats approve of his job performance compared to 48% of Republicans.”

March 10, 2020: Poll: 1 in 4 Utahns impacted by drug costs (Deseret News) “The Finches’ struggle to afford essential prescription drugs and supplies isn’t unique. Nearly 1 in 4 Utahns believe prescription drug prices largely impact their lives, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.”

March 6, 2020: Jon Huntsman, Spencer Cox leading GOP field in Utah governor’s race (Deseret News) “Huntsman continues to be the front-runner with 32% of Utahns saying they would vote for him in the GOP primary election in June, the Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows.”

March 5, 2020: Lawmakers tackling tax reform after all this session, considering income tax cut (Deseret News) “But a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found that only 10% of Utahns want to see surplus state income tax revenues used for a tax cut, while 41% say the best use of the funds is teacher pay raises or bonuses; 19%, hiring more teachers to reduce class sizes; 12% increasing per-pupil spending; 7%, classroom supplies; 3%, extracurricular activities; and 7% weren’t sure.”

March 5, 2020: Trump rates higher among Utahns than their own congressional leaders, poll says (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll asks voters in each of Utah’s four congressional districts to rate Trump’s job performance and that of its representative. The impeachment proceedings and Super Tuesday combined with the lack of other options has consolidated Utahns behind Trump, said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

March 4, 2020: Super Tuesday watch party at the U (ABC4) “Young voters gathered at the University of Utah for a Super Tuesday watch party. Voters came to the Hinckley Institute of Politics to hear from political experts about Super Tuesday and how candidates are shaping up in Utah.”

March 4, 2020: Bernie Sanders or Joe Biden? Utah still picks Trump (Deseret News) “Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden inched up in head-to-head matchups with Trump, whose approval rating in Utah also rose slightly, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. Both Sanders and Biden had 31% against Trump in the Deseret News/Hinckley Institute survey from a month ago.”

March 3, 2020: What Utah's History Tells Us About Why Its Democrats Are So Progressive (KUER) “Utahns gather in the Hinckley Institute of Politics on University of Utah’s Salt Lake City campus to watch election results as 13 states count votes in a presidential primary election Tuesday, March 3, 2020.”

March 3, 2020: U of U students attend primary watch party (FOX13) “Dozens of students and faculty gathered at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics to watch the results of Super Tuesday.”

March 3, 2020: Utah called for Bernie Sanders in state’s first Super Tuesday primary (Deseret News) “At the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, dozens of excited students packed a room laden with TV screens and projectors to eat pizza and watch election results.”

March 3, 2020: At watch party, young Utah Democrats say their vote counted this year — and largely for Bernie (KSL) “At a Hinckley Institute of Politics Super Tuesday event, some young voters told KSL NewsRadio's Paul Nelson they were surprised by the primary results and the rapidly shifting field. ‘I wish I just could have voted with all of the information,’ said Morgan Lyon Cotti. ‘I didn't think we'd see so many things shift with the election just a day, half a day, two days before the election.’”

March 2, 2020: Why do Utah’s delegates matter on Super Tuesday? (ABC4) “‘Utah is not the biggest prize these candidates are going after, but it’s telling about their staying power, and how they appeal to this particular demographic of this state,’ said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

March 2, 2020: ‘Let us transform this country,’ Bernie Sanders tells Utah crowd (Deseret News) “Sanders is at the top of a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll, with 28% of likely voters in Utah’s Super Tuesday Democratic primary naming him as the candidate they’re voting for in the largely by-mail primary that has been underway for weeks.”

March 2, 2020: Race shifts again after Klobuchar, Buttigieg endorse Biden (Deseret News) “Sanders also made a campaign stop in Salt Lake City on Monday — attracting a crowd of several thousand supporters to the Utah State Fairpark despite the cold — and leads in a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll with the support of 28% of likely voters. ”

March 2, 2020: Democratic Presidential Candidates Stop In Utah Ahead Of Super Tuesday (KSL) “The latest poll from Deseret News and The Hinckley Institute of Politics shows Sanders leading all the other candidates among likely voters in Utah.”

March 1, 2020: Pete Buttigieg ends historic presidential campaign, urges unity (The Salt Lake Tribune) “But recent polls showed Buttigieg trailing far behind front-runner Bernie Sanders in Utah. FiveThirtyEight predicted Buttigieg had just a 1% chance of winning Utah’s Super Tuesday contest while a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll showed 18% support for Buttigieg.”

March 1, 2020: Pete Buttigieg’s decision to step down could reshape Utah’s Super Tuesday primary (Deseret News) “A Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll released Thursday showed Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is poised to win Utah’s Democratic primary election Tuesday, but the more than $3 million spent in the state by billionaire and former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg has helped propel him to second place.”

February 28, 2020: Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar coming to Utah (Deseret News) “Sanders, the front-runner nationally, is leading in a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll with the support of 28% of likely Utah Super Tuesday Democratic primary voters, followed by Bloomberg with 19%, Buttigieg with 18%, and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who held a rally at The Depot last April, with 15%.”

February 28, 2020: Many Utah Republicans crossing over to vote in Democratic primary (Deseret News) “Sanders has emerged as the Democratic front-runner across the country and in Utah, where the latest Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll him shows him leading among likely voters in the Democratic primary. Trump, though, has strong support among Utah Republicans. A Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll last month showed 80% of likely GOP voters approve of the job he is doing. The survey found 18% of Republicans in the state disapprove of the president’s performance.”

February 28, 2020: Bernie Sanders is front-runner in Utah primary race, say polls, predictions (The Salt Lake Tribune) “A poll released Friday by the Deseret News and Hinckley Institute of Politics shows Sanders leading with 28%, while three other candidates are in a near tie for second place.”

February 28, 2020: Matt Rourke, AP Sanders ahead in Utah Super Tuesday poll; Bloomberg, Buttigieg, Warren trailing (KSL) “A new Utah Democratic presidential primary poll puts Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in the lead in the Beehive State, with Michael Bloomberg, Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren following behind. Sanders is polling at 28% in a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll released late Thursday evening. Utah’s primary is on Super Tuesday, March 3.”

February 27, 2020: Poll: Bernie Sanders leading in Utah’s Super Tuesday Democratic presidential primary (Deseret News) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is poised to win Utah’s Democratic primary election Tuesday, but the more than $3 million spent in the state by billionaire and former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg has helped propel him to second place. Jason Perry, head of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, said he believes Utahns are responding to how they see Bloomberg handling the economy as compared to other Democrats in the race, while Sanders is relying on his popularity here. Super Tuesday will give the country an opportunity to see how Democrats perform ‘in states like ours that are historically red,’ Perry said. ‘No one can say the voice of Utahns doesn’t matter this election cycle. ... Candidates will use what happens in Utah to their advantage if they can, or have to explain it if they cannot.’”

February 24, 2020: One Utah senator’s votes align more with President Trump. It’s not Mike Lee. (The Salt Lake Tribune) “‘Based on their voting history, both Romney and Lee clearly back President Trump’s policy agenda and their Republican credentials are not really in doubt even if they sometimes disagree with the president,’ said Jason Perry, the head of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘A key difference is that when Senator Romney disagrees with the president it often becomes very political and makes national news,’ says Perry. ‘When Senator Lee disagrees, it is usually because of a long held constitutional or policy principle.’”

February 22, 2020: Democrat Tulsi Gabbard makes campaign stop in Utah to share hope to end war, unite country (Deseret News) “Nationally, Gabbard is polling well below the frontrunners for the Democratic nomination. And Utahns’ support for the president remains firm when compared to potential opponents, according to a recent Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.”

February 21, 2020: Mussolini comment kept Chris Stewart from intelligence job, report says (Deseret News) “‘As a Republican, I’m telling you, Donald Trump does not represent Republican ideals,’ Stewart told University of Utah students at a Hinckley Institute of Politics forum in March 2016. ‘He’s our Mussolini.’”

February 21, 2020: Tulsi Gabbard brings her campaign to Utah ahead of Super Tuesday vote, preaching a message of unity to heal a ‘divided country’ (The Salt Lake Tribune) “During a campaign event Friday at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard called for unity and an end to hyper-partisanship to heal the wounds of a ‘terribly divided country.’”

February 20, 2020: Utah GOP lawmakers honor Trump in wake of Romney’s vote to convict in impeachment (KSL) “Most Utahns supported Romney’s decision. A Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll taken earlier this month found that 49% of Utah voters were pleased with his decision while 40% were unhappy with it.”

February 20, 2020: Mike Bloomberg calls himself the ‘un-Trump’ in Salt Lake campaign rally (Deseret News) “A Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll in January showed Bloomberg had the strongest showing against Trump in Utah among Democratic challengers, with 32% of voters saying they’d vote for him compared to 45% for Trump.”

February 20, 2020: Gabbard In Utah, Vanity Plates & Provo Brewpubs (KUER) “Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, is making a campaign stop in Utah this week. Friday, Gabbard will host a free ‘Meet the Candidate’ event at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”

February 19, 2020: Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard campaigning in Utah this weekend (The Salt Lake Tribune) “A ‘meet the candidate’ event Friday, 1:30 to 3 p.m., at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, 260 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City.”

February 19, 2020: Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard to hold campaign events in Utah (KSL) “The Hawaii congresswoman, who is polling nationally at 1% to 2%, is scheduled to be at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics on Friday at 1:30 p.m., and at Pierpont Place in Salt Lake City at 6:30 p.m.”

February 19, 2020: Bloomberg is the one to watch in Democratic presidential debate, pollster says (KSL) “Including in Utah, where Bloomberg has dropped more than $2 million in advertising. Rasmussen’s polling for the Deseret News and the Hinckley Institute in January showed Bloomberg had the strongest showing against President Donald Trump in Utah, with 32% of Utah voters saying they’d vote for him compared to 45% for Trump.”

February 17, 2020: Can a Republican take on Trump and survive? Mitt Romney is proving it’s possible. (The Washington Post) “‘Democrats in Utah were more excited about Mitt Romney’s vote than Republicans were disappointed,’ said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘Utah is different,’ said Perry, a former chief of staff to Republican Gov. Gary R. Herbert. ‘Utahns like politicians who have a conscience and a set of principles they follow,’ Perry said. ‘There are many here who don’t agree with what Senator Romney did. But they’re not willing to go after him for voting his conscience.’”

February 17, 2020: Super Tuesday fast approaching: What is it and why is it important? (ABC4) “Jason Perry, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics said, ‘This is a big day in politics, Super Tuesday is a day when you have 14 states that are going to be selecting their delegates, they are going to pick their candidates in the primary for president. It’s a huge deal, it’s big for us in Utah because this is the first time we are going to be participating in Super Tuesday. We were not always on this March 3rd with these other states and we are going to be part of the big selection; this year which is huge for us in Utah.’”

February 12, 2020: Voters approve of Romney's impeachment vote to convict Trump 50%-39%, poll finds (USA Today) “But a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll released Tuesday found that 49% of Utah voters had a positive response to Romney's vote. Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said Romney will likely need to address the angry members of his party if he plans to seek reelection. ‘He’s going to have to win that group over and explain to their satisfaction,’ Perry told The Deseret News. But, he added, the ‘entire political chessboard is going to change by 2024.’”

February 12, 2020: Here’s the cost of ‘unique and amazing’ opportunity for Utah of hosting vice presidential debate (Deseret News) “The benefits of conducting the vice presidential debate in Utah are considerable, such as the national exposure with an expected 35 million viewers on television and online, the economic boost of lodging and dining for some 1,500 journalists as well as campaign staffers and others, as well as the educational opportunities for students, said Perry, director of the U.’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

February 11, 2020: Poll: Utah voters split on Romney's impeachment vote (The Hill) “The Deseret News-Hinckley Institute of Politics survey released Tuesday found that 37 percent of registered voters surveyed said they were less likely to support Romney’s reelection, while 36 percent said they were more likely to back the senator. The difference between the two is within the poll's 4.5 percentage point margin of error.”

February 11, 2020: How is Mitt Romney handling impeachment fallout? ’I don’t follow that.’ (The Salt Lake Tribune) “A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll showed 49% of those surveyed saying they felt more positive about Romney’s choice than 40% who felt more negative.”

February 9, 2020: Fox's Pirro rips Romney: 'Dream of endearing yourself to the Trump-hating left is a joke' (The Hill) “A Deseret News-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll published Monday before Romney's announced his decision to convict Trump showed 53 percent of Utah voters surveyed gave the president a positive job approval rating, while 52 percent viewed Romney favorably.”

February 9, 2020: Romney, vilified by Trump and his allies for voting to convict, finds respect back home (NBC News) “Back home, Romney met with state lawmakers and did local news interviews to explain the decision-making process behind his vote to convict. ‘There will be ramifications for Sen. Romney,’ Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics, said. ‘He knew that there would be.’”

February 6, 2020: Senator Romney meets with state lawmakers to explain conviction vote (ABC4) “This is the first time we’ve had a senator vote against the president of his own party. It’s a historic vote, which means Senator Romney is going to spend a lot of time explaining why he went to such an extr

February 6, 2020: Trump criticizes Mitt Romney for using religion as ‘crutch’ in removal vote (Deseret News) “A Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll taken last month actually shows Lee with a lower approval rating than both Romney and Trump. According to the survey, 53% of Utahns approve of Trump’s job performance, with Romney at 52% and Lee at 48%. More than one-fifth weren’t sure how to rate Lee.”

February 5, 2020: CNN’s Baldwin praises Romney: ‘Extraordinary’ moment of ‘pure honesty and emotion’ (The Hill) “A Deseret News-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll published Monday showed 53 percent of Utah voters surveyed gave Trump a positive job approval rating, while 53 percent viewed Romney favorably.”

February 4, 2020: More than half of Utahns approve of President Trump’s job performance (KSL) “Utahns give Mr Trump 53 percent approval rating in a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.”

January 17, 2020: Walking the tightrope: Mitt Romney’s first year in Senate (Deseret News) “As Utahns are clearly divided on the Trump administration and many of the issues facing the country, the only safe place for Romney has been to stick to policy, which he has tried to do and not put himself in the position of purely being a foil to the president, said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. “I think Mitt Romney has created a very careful balance as an elected official,” Perry said.”

January 15, 2020: Utah activist launches campaign to save oceanic wildlife (Deseret News) “Danny Quintana speaks at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, about his new global educational campaign and the dangers of overfishing.”

January 13, 2020: Rep. Rob Bishop won’t run for Utah governor; endorses Thomas Wright (KSL) “Rep. Rob Bishop won’t run for Utah governor; endorses Thomas Wright (KSL) “Jason Perry, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said this is a big endorsement for Wright. “The reality is, Rob Bishop has been a very popular member of Congress. He’s very popular with Republicans, particularly conservative Republicans. Since his first race, he’s won by big margins. Utah Republicans do care about his opinion,” Perry said.”

January 8, 2020: The 7 Deady Misconceptions About Air Quality with Brian Meonch, Saving the Ocean’s Wildlife (KRCL) “Danny Quintana, President and Founder of the Global High Seas Marine Preserve, highlighted his upcoming lecture at Saving the Ocean’s Wildlife: Sustainable Food, Thu, January 15. at the Hinckley Institute of Politics.

January 1, 2020: Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski leaves office with mixed reviews (Deseret News) “Short term, those mixed views will linger, but with time, Biskupski may be remembered more of her accomplishments and their lasting effects, according to Morgan Lyon Cotti, associate director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”

2019 MEDIA COVERAGE

October 9, 2019: How Mitt Romney survives the slings and arrows of team Trump (Deseret News) “‘(Romney’s) sitting in a position right now where he he can take principled approaches,’ said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”

September 3, 2019: Democratic presidential contenders as a group have raised more money from Utah donors than President Trump (The Salt Lake Tribune) “Utah is historically a red state but it has proven that it is willing to consider alternatives,” says Jason Perry, the head of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics. “And that is not just for their votes but it's clearly also the case with their money.”

September 2, 2019: Expect Utah’s 2020 Gubernatorial Campaigns To Ramp Up Soon (KUER) “While some gubernatorial hopefuls have been more open about their plans than others, expect many of them to jump into the race soon, said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. ‘It’s just a big calculation the candidates are going through. I expect between now and the end of September, we’re going to see most of those candidates stake a claim,’ he said.”

August 29, 2019: Utah launches gun saefty campaign for students grades 5-12 (KSL) “Though the video stated 42% of Utah households own guns, Will Fowlke at the Attorney General’s Training Center said the number is actually 46% (based on a 2017 Hinckley Institute of Politics-Salt Lake Tribune poll) and the video will be corrected “at the first opportunity.”

August 8, 2019: Utah election fraud problem is overstepping moms of Latter-day Saint missionaries more than foreign meddlers (The Salt Lake Tribune) “Morgan Lyon Cotti, associate director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, said she's heard local officials talk about parents filling out ballots for their absent children and other benign voter mistakes and misunderstandings.”

June 7, 2019: EPA may take Salt Lake off its dirty-air list, thanks partly to the weather (The Salt Lake Tribune) “Not all Utahns, however, according to a Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll conducted in January. It indicated about a third of those surveyed had changed their commuting habits to improve air quality.”

May 30, 2019: Herbert unveils massive Utah renewable energy project, draws praise from Trump official, protests from climate activists (The Salt Lake Tribune) “‘Let me commend the people of Utah, because your commitment to that vital aim is incredibly important, from the governor’s office to the state’s research institutions to the private sector,’ Perry said. ‘I am delighted that Utah remains all-in on an all-of-the-above energy strategy.’ Perry made his remarks while joining a panel with Herbert, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and Dominion Energy CEO and President Thomas Farrell, moderated by the Hinckley Institute of Politics’ Jason Perry.”

May 9, 2019: Analysis: As the Salt Lake Tribune changes to a non-profit, will it affect their reporting? (Utah policy)“The Tribune currently has a public opinion polling relationship with the Hinckley Institute of Politics, which is now housed in a new building where the old Orson Spencer Hall used to be on the U. campus.” “Jason Perry, head of the Hinckley Institute and vice president for communications for the U., tells UtahPolicy.com that he doesn’t know if the Tribune will want to, or be able to, continue the partnership after the paper becomes a non-profit.”

May 3, 2019: Republican delegates set to vote on new party chair (ABC4) “The gathering has gained a reputation over the years, and Jason Perry with the Hinckley Institute of Politics says to expect more of the same. "Tomorrow will be long, and it will be mostly painful and there will be a lot of contention, but in the end, I predict there's some resolution. We will have a new chair, and that chair is going to help set the tone for the party," said Perry.”

April 18, 2019: Utah political expert weighs in on the Mueller Report (ABC4) "Russia definitely tried to interfere in our elections and they want to again in the future," said Morgan Lyon Cotti, Associate Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. "This will always be referenced when we talk about that issue in the future so this will likely not die down for a very long time."

April 17, 2019: Warren, in Utah, pledges changes in national-monument policy (Washington Post) “Utah voters, though, are divided on the move that shrunk Bears Ears National Monument by about 85 percent and cut Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument nearly in half, said Jason Perry with the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. “There are passionate feelings on both sides,” he said. Warren’s salvo could also signal a wider slice of the field taking up the issue in the run-up to 2020, he said.

April 12, 2019: Despite Disputes With Trump, Other Republicans, Sen. Romney’s First 100 Days ‘Encouraging’ (KUER) “‘I think those that want him to be sort of the foil to President Trump, they’ve had some reason to be satisfied,’ said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. However, Perry noted, Romney’s promise about when to break with the president gives him broad leeway. ‘He is walking the line that he said he would when he went into the position,’ he said. ‘Utahns are divided on President Trump, and that is why the only real position Mitt Romney can take is, ‘I call it when I need to call it.’”

April 10, 2019: Students Speak About Their Passions in this Year’s HIP Talks (The Daily Utah Chronicle) “Kyle Tucker, who organized the event, said about the purpose of HIP Talks, ‘Obviously the prize money that is provided by the Wayne Owens Family is a great incentive for the students, but it’s really just about giving them an opportunity to foster their public speaking skills and to practice in a forum where they’re supported.’”

April 8, 2019: Source: Ambassador Jon Huntsman Jr. not ruling out another run for Utah governor (Deseret News) “Jason Perry, head of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics, said if Huntsman "decides to come back to Utah and run for governor, it will have an immediate and significant impact on this race and who decides to run." Perry, who has been a chief of staff to Herbert, said Huntsman would be a front-runner in the race after leaving Utah "as a very popular governor. His experience has only increased since then."

March 27, 2019: 2019 Legislative Wrap Up (KCPW) “After 45 days, the 2019 Utah legislative session ended just 2 weeks ago, and our state elected officials took on a lot of issues including abortion, conversion therapy, hate crimes and more. At the beginning of last week, state lawmakers convened at the Hinckley Institute of Politics to review this past session, and to talk about some of the highlights.”

March 27, 2019: Economy and sociology experts discuss Utah’s gender wage gap with state senator (Deseret News) “Utah women are cornered into fewer jobs than women nationally, which contributes to the state's wide gender wage gap, according to a panel gathered to discuss pay disparity in the Beehive State.”

March 23, 2019: University of Utah Hosts Forum on Humanitarian Crisis in Yeme (The Daily Utah Chronicle): According to the Hinckley Institute, Prasow has “investigated and analyzed U.S. national security policies and practices and led advocacy efforts urging executive and legislative branch officials in Washington to implement national security policies that respect internationally-recognized rights. Prior to joining Human Rights Watch, Prasow was a defense attorney with the Office of Military Commissions and was an associate at Paul, Weise, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP where she served as habeas counsel for Saudi detainees at Guantanamo.”

March 19, 2019: Utah lawmakers could call themselves into special session over tax reform, but won't have to (KSL) "This is a significant change in the way the Legislature operates," said Jason Perry, head of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics. "We will see, one of these days, just what kind of power that is." Perry said although the governor is "highly likely" to call the special session on tax reform, the reality is that if for some reason he didn't want to, lawmakers could do it themselves. "I think the Legislature is not going to take that lightly," Perry, who served as chief of staff to Herbert, said. "But I think it gives them a lot more leverage in their negotiations."

March 19, 2019: How Mayor Biskupski's exit changes the race to lead Utah's capital city (ABC 4) “The Hinckley Institute and the Salt Lake Tribune teamed up for a poll on the race early last month. It had the mayor at 14%, trailing former state Senator Jim Dabakis at 26%. Followed by state Senator Luz Escamilla 6%, former city councilman Stan Penfold 6%, David Ibarra 3%, and David Garbett 2%. Perry says at this point, Dabakis is still in a commanding position."He has sort of a larger-than-life personality. People know him already and when it comes to the big issues impacting the city, he's pretty well informed. There are other great candidates that are trying to get their name out there as well, but right now, he's one that comes with money and name ID ready to go," Perry said.”

March 9, 2019: Romney, Lee no fans of Trump’s emergency order but will they vote to overturn it? (Salt Lake Tribune) ““Utah senators are working through a potential lose-lose situation when it comes to the president’s national emergency declaration,” said Jason Perry, the director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. “Utahns are divided in their support of President Trump just as they are on the border wall. Our senators risk angering half their constituency no matter how they vote and then they risk a Twitter backlash from the president if they vote against him.”

March 4, 2019: 'We have reached a tipping point’: Utah Senate approves hate crimes bill in its first floor vote in years (Salt Lake Tribune) “A recent Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll conducted in mid-January found there is strong public support among Utahns for efforts to increase hate crimes penalties. While support was particularly secure among Democrats, at 89 percent, about 53 percent of Republicans also said they agreed with the proposal. Some 63 percent of unaffiliated voters, who make up the state’s second-largest voting bloc, supported hate crimes legislation.”

February 18, 2019: Starting From the Bottom: Improving Women’s Equality in Utah (The Daily Utah Chronicle) “Barnes recently shared her experiences as a woman in student government and discussed the importance of women in student leadership during an ElectHER event hosted by the Hinckley Institute of Politics and ASUU. ElectHER is a program that works to train young women to run for public office.”

February 12, 2019: A Crowded Field (Salt Lake City Weekly) “A recent poll conducted by The Salt Lake Tribune and the Hinckley Institute of Politics placed Garbett near the bottom of the candidate list. It showed Dabakis leading with support from 26 percent of respondents, 12 percentage points ahead of Biskupski. It also found Penfold and Sen. Luz Escamilla, D-Salt Lake City, receiving support from 6 percent of respondents. Ibarra earned 3 percent and Garbett, 2 percent.”

February 9, 2019: Let’s talk about sex… education. Utah voters say they’d like teachers to explain more about condoms and birth control in class, according to new poll (Salt Lake Tribune) “We often talk about how Utah is a conservative state, but we’re also a pragmatic state,” said Morgan Lyon Cotti, associate director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. “Utahns seem to agree that sex education beyond just abstinence-only is a good thing for students to know.”

February 7, 2019: Local News Hour (KPCW) Hinckley Institute of Politics Assistant Director Morgan Lyon Cotti recaps this week at the Utah Legislature.

February 5, 2019: Did the Utah Legislature do the right thing by overriding the medical marijuana initiative? Poll shows voters are divided. (Salt Lake Tribune) “Fifty-one percent of those surveyed in the The Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll said they supported the changes made by lawmakers during a December special session, held a couple of days after Proposition 2 took effect.”

February 4, 2019: Poll shows Utahns support “red flag” bill (KSL) “The survey from the Hinckley Institute of Politics and the Salt Lake Tribune shows 87 percent of Democrats either “strongly support” or “somewhat support” the bill that would let an officer take a gun if someone in that home is deemed to be a threat to themselves, or to others. Plus, 57 percent of Republicans showed support for it.”

January 31, 2019: Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up (MSNBC) “On a related note, Trump won Utah in 2016, despite finishing with less than 50% of the vote in the state. Looking ahead, a new Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found 54% of Utahans opposed to the president’s re-election.”

January 28, 2019: Hinckley Institute of Politics talks 2019 legislative session (ABC 4) “Jason Perry, the director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, says Proposition 3, or Medicaid expansion, is going to require a lot of attention. While lawmakers want to respect the voice of the people, who voted to expand Medicaid in November 2018, Perry says funding has become a concern. For more on what Perry had to say about the 2019 session, including the impressive amount of freshman lawmakers, watch his full Good Morning Utah segment.”

January 25, 2019: Hinckley Institute of Politics reacts to deal to end the government shutdown (ABC 4) “Dr. Morgan Lyon Cotti from the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah said there was major delays at airports throughout the country and that hurt the country. “Congressional democrats and the president were really feeling the heat," said Dr. Cotti.”

January 22, 2019: The Hinckley Institute of Politics: Where All Majors Can Get Connected (The Daily Utah Chronicle) “The Hinckley Institute of Politics provides opportunities for students to engage with prestigious organizations in numerous ways. . .Contrary to what its name implies, the Hinckley Institute of Politics has internships available for all majors and disciplines and isn’t limited to political science. They also offer internships during every semester.”

January 22, 2019: Boomerang bills: Proposals that are popular with the public but nonstarters on Utah’s Capitol Hill just keep coming back (Salt Lake Tribune) “Last year, polling by The Salt Lake Tribune and Hinckley Institute of Politics found 75 percent of Utahns in favor of banning hand-held cellphone use while driving.”

January 17, 2019: Utah voters blame Trump the most for shutdown, but congressional Democrats a close second (Deseret News) “Jason Perry, head of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics, said Trump is viewed as provoking the fight."What's happening here, at least in the minds of Utahns, is that the impasse is in the hands of President Trump. It was his line in the sand. It was his campaign promise," Perry said.”

January 9, 2019: Shutdown approaches record territory with no end in sight (ABC4) “Jason Perry, the director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics says there is one clear takeaway. "There's not a single thing in the speech from the president or from the responses from the Democratic Party that gave any idea that this thing is going to end soon. In fact, I think it showed the difference between them being even bigger than many thought," said Perry.”

January 7, 2019: Mia Love goes to work for CNN, says she’ll bring an ‘unleashed’ Republican perspective (Salt Lake Tribune) “Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, says Love’s TV role will give her a new venue to espouse her views and keep her in the spotlight. “In her concession speech, Representative Love said she had no plans to leave politics,” Perry said. “She will now be the second former Utah congressperson to assume the platform of political commentator. She clearly intends to stay engaged and motivated to share her brand of politics.”

2018 MEDIA COVERAGE

December 17, 2018: A look back at Senator Orrin Hatch’s brief presidential bid nearly 20 years ago (KUER) “He felt like he was in a stage of his career where, if he was president of the United States, he could really get a lot done for the country,” said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

December 7, 2018: McAdams-Love race in Utah spurred $11M in spending (Standard Examiner) “The season of heavy campaigning in Utah has gotten longer with the advent of mail-in balloting across much of the state, which gives voters nearly a month to cast their ballots rather than a single day, said Jason Perry with the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. “Candidates have to start messaging earlier and earlier," Perry said. "The commercials, the most expensive part of every campaign, are starting earlier in the process."

November 13, 2018: Utah’s GOP House members preparing for shift from majority to minority (Deseret News) “Jason Perry, head of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics, said there's a long list of significant issues Utahns want to see tackled in Congress, including public lands, health care and immigration. Perry said House Democrats may be distracted by their new oversight authority over the White House, which includes subpoena powers, "an enormous tool" that can be wielded without the minority party.”

November 6, 2018: A look back at the 42-year career of Senator Orrin Hatch (ABC4) “It would be hard to look at his career and say I didn't like anything that he did. There are things that he has sponsored, in terms of legislation, that people across the country have benefited from,” said Hinckley Institute of Politics director Jason Perry.”

November 6, 2018: Breaking down the Love, McAdams battle (ABC4) “Jason Perry, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics joined ABC4 's Political Correspondent Glen Mills in studio on Election Day to break down the contentious battle.

November 4, 2018 Democrats hope young voter turnout will turn Utah blue (PBS News Hour) Hinckley Institute forum on Standing Up to Utah’s Needs featured in PBS News Hour.

October 30, 2018: Salt Lake Olympic committees meet today to prepare for a future Winter Games bid decision by the end of the year (Salt Lake Tribune) “In a poll conducted in February by The Salt Lake Tribune and the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, 83 percent of residents statewide said they’d support a future Games. While the 2030 cycle has always been the target for Salt Lake and the USOC — and it remains so — the 2026 cycle is currently in limbo.”

October 28, 2018: Latest poll of potential Utah Republican candidates for 2020 governor’s race shows Chaffetz, Cox remain leading contenders (Salt Lake Tribune) “Former U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz and Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox continue to lead the pack of presumed Republican candidates for Utah’s 2020 gubernatorial election, according to a new poll from The Salt Lake Tribune and Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

October 27, 2018: Ben McAdams and Mia Love remain tied in New York Times Upshot poll, as new twist over Love’s campaign financing emerges (Salt Lake Tribune) “It shows them tied 45-45 percent, with 9 percent undecided — and a 4.7 percent margin of error. A Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll earlier this month also showed McAdams and Love tied, 46-46, with 8 percent undecided.”

October 21, 2018: Utah voter enthusiasm driven by Trump, Romney and marijuana, poll shows (Salt Lake Tribune) “Statewide, voter registrations are up by more than 70,000 people — or 4.5 percent — since January, according to data from the Utah lieutenant governor’s office… New polling by The Salt Lake Tribune and Hinckley Institute of Politics suggests three primary drivers behind the surge in voter enthusiasm: medical marijuana, Mitt Romney and President Donald Trump.”

October 20, 2018: Medicaid-Expansion Fights Pit Hospitals, Labor Against Conservative Groups, Tobacco Companies (Wall Street Journal) “Residents of Idaho, Nebraska, Montana and Utah are voting on the proposed expansions under Affordable Care Act… Polls so far indicate strong support for the ballot measures. Fifty-nine percent of voters in Utah support the expansion, according to the Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.”

October 20, 2018: New poll shows Rep. Chris Stewart with a strong lead over Shireen Ghorbani in Utah’s 2nd district race (Salt Lake Tribune) “Stewart, a three-term Republican congressman, has a comfortable 23-point lead heading into the homestretch of the 2nd Congressional District race, according to the Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.”

October 17, 2018: Utahns favor the ballot initiative expanding Meidcaid, even as the state seeks a smaller program (Salt Lake Tribune) “A new poll, by The Salt Lake Tribune and the Hinckley Institute of Politics, shows a majority of voters are on board. Full Medicaid expansion was supported by 54 percent of poll respondents, compared with 35 percent who opposed the initiative.”

October 15, 2018: Utah’s medical marijuana initiative in no longer a sure thing, poll finds (Salt Lake Tribune) “The reported drop comes on the heels of a major shift in the debate around Prop 2. Amid the recent round of polling, state leaders and advocates announced they’d agreed on a medical cannabis plan that lawmakers would consider in a November special session. Jason Perry, the Hinckley Institute’s director, said this deal likely contributed to the weakened support for Prop 2. While medical marijuana as a concept exerts wide appeal, the specifics of the initiative had alienated some people, he noted.”

October 15, 2018: Romney has commanding lead over Wilson in U.S. Senate race (Fox13) “Republican Mitt Romney has a commanding 36 point lead over Democrat Jenny Wilson in the race for the U.S. Senate seat left open by the retirement of seven term incumbent Orrin Hatch, according to a Salt Lake Tribune/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.”

October 15, 2018: Rep. Mia Love has lost her lead and in now tied with Ben McAdams in Utah’s 4th District race (Salt Lake Tribune) “Each has 46 percent support — with 8 percent undecided — in a survey by the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics in partnership with The Salt Lake Tribune. In the last Tribune-Hinckley poll in June, Love led 45 percent to 39 percent, with 16 percent either undecided or favoring others (even though no other candidates are in the race). Love has attracted few of those previously undecided voters, said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute.”

October 8, 2018: No state has seen President Trump’s approval rating drop further than Utah, new poll shows (Salt Lake Tribune) “Trump’s presidency has been largely about what people are willing to overlook for what they think is most important,” said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. “Right now we are seeing that even with a conservative Supreme Court nominee, new trade deals and the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years, the balance has shifted in the minds of many voters as they react to some of the president’s more controversial qualities.”

October 4, 2018: How will Prop. 2 compromise impact voter turnout? (Good4Utah) Jason Perry of the Hinckley Institute of Politics said voters will likely need time to look over the new details of the compromise before deciding. "I think a lot of people are still watching this, and it's going to take a while to digest this compromise to see if it really hits the mark," said Perry.

October 3, 2018: Utah higher education presidents express support for gas tax, increased education revenue (The Utah Statesman) However, a Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found 56 percent of Utah residents oppose the gas tax.

September 24, 2018: Mail-in elections changing how candidates strategize (Good4Utah) “Director Jason Perry of the Hinckley Institute of Politics all candidates talk and strategize around mail-in ballots because it's the new reality in Utah. For candidates, he says their message has to be more focused and to the point. "You can't wait until October," said Perry. You can't wait until the night before the election for your message to come out because the reality is a lot of the population has already voted by then."

September 11, 2018: Love Campaign admits finance mistake as election heats up (Fox13) “Jason Perry, Executive Director or the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah said the campaign's biggest immediate problem is the mistake makes them look bad at precisely the wrong time. "This is a big deal because this is a race to watch, and it's so close that you really can't make mistakes like this," said Perry.”

September 2, 2018: Utah voters have a crowded ballot this year. Here’s what all the questions, propositions and amendments are about (Salt Lake Tribune) Read about this year's ballot initiatives along with polling data from the Salt Lake Tribune and Hinckley Institute.

August 28, 2018: Utah's 4th District race hits the airwaves (Good4Utah) "Jason Perry, the director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics says the race has been within the margin of error the entire time and it will stay that way to the end. "This is the one race in the state of Utah where there is still a chance for the Democrats to make a play. She's still up in the polls, but it's within the margin. Both candidates have to take this job very seriously," he said"

August 27, 2018: Boon or boondoggle? The Lake Powell Pipeline debated at U's Hinckley Institute (Fox13) "A debate pitted critics against state managers over the most critical resource in the American West, water."

August 27, 2018: Medicaid expansion initiative flying under the radar of election season (Good4Utah) "While Prop. 3 hasn't received much attention so far, political experts believe that's going to change. Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Jason Perry notes that "I think the kind of sleepy time behind this one may be behind us," said Perry. "After Labor Day people are going to start talking about all of them."

August 25, 2018: Utah candidate must 'walk fine line' given legal drama surrounding Trump (Deseret News) "We're seeing Republicans and Democrats alike be united in one thing, and that is, 'Our politics are independent of what happens in the White House,'" Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics, said. Utahns seem to trust that process and they're willing to wait to get those results. But in the meantime, candidates really need to walk a very fine line in how far they push absent a final report," Perry said."

August 12, 2018: The money behind Utah's contentious medical marijuana initiative (Deseret News) "Utah voters' support of the initiative hovered between 75 and 77 percent in three polls commissioned by the Hinckley Institute of Politics and Salt Lake Tribune released between July 2017 and January 2018."

August 8, 2018: As UT awaits Medicaid-Plan approval, voters could make the call (PNS) "The latest poll from the Salt Lake Tribune and the Hinckley Institute of Politics found that about 54 percent of Utah voters favor the ballot initiative, even though it requires a 0.15 percent tax increase."

July 25, 2018: Voter turnout hits around 29 percent for Utah primary, better than 2016 (Deseret News) "There are also significant questions on the ballot in November that have and will continue to motivate people to vote," said Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics."

July 16, 2018: Some call for Russian Ambassador Huntsman's resignation after Trump-Putin summit (WJLA) "Jason Perry, the director of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics, who worked with Huntsman when he was governor, said it would be wrong for Huntsman to resign. “People who know Jon Huntsman know this is the time we need him the most,” Perry said."

July 15, 2018 Op-ed: Utah must keep the climate conversations going (Deseret News) "This year’s passage of HCR007, the first climate resolution ever to pass in a red state, demonstrates an increased willingness by elected officials to represent the belief of a strong majority of Utahns that climate change is real. Indeed, a 2017 Hinckley Institute poll shows that 71 percent of Utahns believe in climate change."

July 15, 2018: Who is judge Brett Kavanaugh and what can we expect from his confirmation process (Good4Utah) "The director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics Jason Perry stops bye Inside Utah Politics to break down the career of nominee Brett Kavanaugh and what to expect from the confirmation process."

July 14, 2018: Higher density may help Utah’s housing crisis — but it’s a solution many don’t want near them (Salt Lake Tribune) "A recent Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found that 49 percent of registered voters thought new housing was “positive for the state.” Another 27 percent said they were neutral on the idea, while 19 percent viewed additional housing as negative."

July 11, 2018: ‘Trib Talk’: Will Utah ban abortion and same-sex marriage under the new Supreme Court? (Salt Lake Tribune) "On this week’s episode of “Trib Talk,” reporter Benjamin Wood discusses the nomination of Brett Kavanuagh to the U.S. Supreme Court with Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, and Michelle Quist, an attorney and Republican candidate for the Salt Lake County Council."

July 10, 2018: Hinckley Institute of Politics weighs in on President Trump's second Supreme Court nominee (Good4Utah) "President Donald Trump has nominated Brett Kavanaugh, a Federal Appeals Court Judge in Washington, to succeed Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court. It's a nomination the country's been waiting days for. Morgan Lyon Cotti, Associate Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, joined Brian Carlson, to weigh in on the President's pick and the political battle for the confirmation."

July 10, 2018: Trump sets his sights on dismantling #MeToo movement (NY Daily News) "A poll commissioned by The Salt Lake Tribune and the Hinckley Institute of Politics of 654 registered voters statewide found that 87% of respondents who identified as “very liberal” said their opinion of the movement is either very or somewhat favorable, while only 16% of “very conservative” respondents said the same."

July 9, 2018: Rod Arquette Show Rundown-Monday, July 9, 2018 (Salt Lake Tribune) "Morgan Lyon Cotti, Associate Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, joins the show to discuss the results of a new poll about the #MeToo movement that shows Utah conservatives being skeptical of the movement."

July 8, 2018: Gov. Chaffetz? Former Utah congressman leads field of potential 2020 Republican candidates for governor (Salt Lake Tribune) "Hinckley Institute Director Jason Perry said the poll suggests more about name recognition than potential campaign success. Between now and 2020, he said, candidates should watch for how their numbers increase or decrease on this type of polling."

July 8, 2018: In her bid to unseat Rep. Chris Stewart, Democrat Shireen Ghorbani is finding that many voters don’t even know the name of their congressman (Salt Lake Tribune) "Stewart leads Ghorbani 48 percent to 24, with 14 percent favoring others (United Utah Party candidate Jan Garbett in on the ballot) and 13 percent undecided, according to a new Salt Lake Tribune/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll."

July 8, 2018: Like Trump, Utah conservatives are wary of the #MeToo movement (Salt Lake Tribune) "We’re seeing increased polarization and political tribalism throughout the country,” Morgan Lyon Cotti, associate director of the Hinckley Institute, said of the results. “And here in Utah as well, we can see evidence of the deep divide between the parties with these viewpoints on the #MeToo movement."

July 5, 2018: How Self-Defense And Suicide Are Changing The Conversation On Guns In The West (KUER) "Guns have always been a part of life in the West. Forty-two percent of Utah residents own a gun, according to a 2017 Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll. The number of Utah women who own guns has surged in the last five years."

July 5, 2018: What Do You Think of All This Construction? About Half of Utah Voters Say They Support New Apartment Buildings, Condos and Houses (Salt Lake Chamber) "A recent Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll finds that 49 percent of registered voters believe this construction is a positive for the state. Another 27 percent claimed to be neutral on the idea, while 19 percent— or about 1 in 5 — viewed additional housing as a negative.”

June 4, 2018: SCOTUS sides with Colorado baker in LGBT discrimination case, dividing Utahns (KUER) "A Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll from November showed 67 percent of Utah voters favor a religious exception for bakers who object to gay marriage."

May 23, 2018: Mike Kennedy's apology for Mitt Romney, explained (KUER) "Jason Perry, Director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, says the entire issue was a “major miscalculation” by Kennedy. “I’ve not really seen a time in the recent past where anyone was looking for a politician to apologize for them,” he said. Perry believes Kennedy could have found a better way to differentiate himself from Romney, who enjoys wide name recognition after two unsuccessful presidential bids."

May 17, 2018: Outgoing UTA board members happy name not changing ( Deseret News Utah) "This whole discussion got to a position where they just needed to make a decision,' said Jason Perry, head of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics. 'It was starting to take a toll not just on the organization, but on elected officials.' He said lawmakers 'were being forced to constantly explain, justify and defend this decision. The one thing they did not want to spend all their time talking about was the name.' Now, Perry said, UTA can focus on fixes the public wants to see. Legislative audits have been critical of executive compensation and other issues, including transit development dealings. "

May 16, 2018: Campus-Community Dialogue: #MeToo – Now What? ( KCPW) " The Hinckley Institute of Politics recently hosted their final Spring Campus-Community panel discussion. The panel takes a look at the #MeToo movement — and, in particular, what the future holds for the movement. "

May 14, 2018: Political clashes heat up as big issues head for Utah ballot (HJ News) " The spats come as groups turn to voters after years of trying to convince conservative lawmakers to see things their way. The issues poised to make the ballot generally have strong support in voter polls, said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute at the University of Utah. 'Utahns on a couple of these key issues are wanting to take bigger steps than the Legislature has made and they feel like they have the power to do it,' he said. "

May 2, 2018: United Utah Party eyes its prospects for November (Cedar City News) " Historically, third parties do not have a long tradition of success in Utah, said Jason Perry, the director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. 'But Utahns are willing to consider a third-party candidate when the other options are unacceptable,' Perry said. 'You only have to look to our last presidential election to see that.' "

April 27, 2018: Utah Democratic Party puts a friendly wager on the line for its convention (Good4Utah) " Democratic delegates will vote on races in all four congressional districts, and the U.S. Senate. As far as the party's chances in November are concerned, Jason Perry, the director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics says to keep an eye on the 4th Congressional District. Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams is seeking the democratic nomination for that seat. "

April 23, 2018: Mitt Romney's Second-Place Showing Among Utah Republican Delegates Unlikely to Hurt His Senate Chances (Political News) " Federal filings show Romney, in his latest report, has $1.15 million on hand in his campaign kitty. Kennedy showed $257,000 in his account. (Romney poured $1 million from his failed presidential bid into the Utah Senate race.) 'Mitt Romney is an exceptionally popular candidate in the state; he has high name recognition; he has lots of money; and that is in contrast to his opponent, who has none of those things,' said Jason Perry, the director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. "

April 20, 2018: Romney's reception at GOP convention likely a 'mixed bag' (KSL) " Romney's reception at the convention will be a "mixed bag," said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. 'This is going to be a sign for all of us who watch whether or not the fracture within the Republican Party is going to mend anytime soon,' he said. Perry said delegates who oppose signature gathering and those who don't know if Romney is conservative enough for them might have some things to say. Those voices in the past pushed popular Gov. Gary Herbert into a primary two years ago against a more conservative candidate, Jonathan Johnson. "

April 16, 2018: As deadline arrives, 4 initiative campaigns say they have enough signatures to get on ballot (Deseret News Utah) " 'We have not had this number of initiatives come forward from the public in recent memory. So it's impressive that several of these initiatives had so much public support, particularly since each one of them had to stand on its own,' said Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. ' There was a concern for several of these that if we had so many initiatives, some will just get lost. ... But a couple of these initiatives really caught the public's attention just because of the subject matter.' But Perry also cautioned against too readily assuming that each of the initiative campaigns declaring victory Monday will ultimately have cleared the necessary signature thresholds in at least 26 of the 29 state senate districts, as required. "

April 12, 2018: Col. Wilkerson criticizes U.S. foreign policy in U of U forum (Good4Utah) " Col. Lawrence Wilkerson (Ret.) was the main speaker at a forum hosted by the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. During the talk he criticized U.S. foreign policy on Iran and Syria but said domestic issues could also make us less safe. "

April 10, 2018: Mitt Romney's Senate campaign war chest includes $1M from his presidential bids (KSL) " Romney is the only GOP candidate so far who has turned in signatures to secure a spot on the June primary ballot, but will also compete for the support of delegates at the party's state convention. Jason Perry, head of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics, said Romney's war chest proves he's a formidable contender. 'We knew that Mitt was popular in the state,' Perry said. 'For any challengers, they're going to look at that ability to fundraise and they will realize that he is a real candidate, and that he is going to be exceptionally hard to beat.' "

April 3, 2018: Lt. Gov. talks opioid overdose prevention, medical marijuana in U. panel discussion (KSL) " A handful of the state's foremost leaders in the fight against opioid addiction met Tuesday at the University of Utah for a panel discussion focusing on how to overcome that scourge in Utah. The discussion, held at the U.'s Hinckley Institute of Politics, was moderated by Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, who told reporters afterward that opioid addiction has 'become a public health crisis, a policy crisis, a political crisis.' "

March 27, 2018: Romney’s Comments On DACA Still To The Right Of Most Utahns ( KUER) " A January poll from the Salt Lake Tribune and Hinckley Institute of Politics showed that 69 percent of Utah voters support allowing DACA recipients to stay in the U.S. 'It would seem to me that he’s on much firmer ground when he talks about fiscal conservatism and budgetary issues than on issues of immigration,' said Karpowitz.

March 13, 2018: U.S. Senate candidate Larry Meyers: It’s not just Romney running for Hatch's seat (The Spectrum) " It could be tough to beat Romney, based on initial polling data on the race. One poll, released in January by The Salt Lake Tribune and the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, showed 85 percent of state Republicans supporting Romney, along with 55 percent of independents. "

March 10, 2018: Flexing their muscles, Utah lawmakers expand the power of the Legislature (Deseret News Utah) " Jason Perry, director of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics, said there were several bills during the session that gave the Legislature more control over areas they thought weren't being managed well. 'They're trying to bring their influence to bear on these particular areas. We'll see if this is a trend that continues or not,' he said. "

March 5, 2018: As the number of female interns in the state Legislature grows, lawmakers and coordinators work to ensure they’re not sexually harassed (Salt Lake Tribune) " 'As it’s been reported in the media, that has certainly been an issue in Utah, and we are working closely with legislators and with legislative research to make sure that whisper network is not a part of this environment anymore,' said Morgan Lyon Cotti, associate director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. "

February 26, 2018: Utah GOP passes bylaw preventing signature gathering (Fox13) " Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics Jason Perry says this move is all about power. 'They want to keep their stranglehold on the nomination process they've had for a long time. That's what this is about. They're losing their control of the party nomination process,' said Perry. "

February 22, 2018: Mia Love holds narrow lead over Ben McAdams in hypothetical match-up (2KUTV) " A similar poll conducted by the Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics shows Love holding a five percent lead over McAdams. Since the 2016 election Love has fallen from 53.8 percent to 49 percent, Utah Policy states in a report. "

Febraury 16, 2018: What we know about Romney's campaign Platform (Good4Utah) " Jason Perry is the Director for the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics. He said, 'I expect that this is going to be a Utah-centric campaign, that's what you can pick up from his announcement this morning,' "

February 16, 2018: Mitt Romney Finally Announces Utah Senate Campaign (Slate) " Romney won every single county in Utah in 2012, and a poll by the Salt Lake Tribune and the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics projected him to win 64 percent of the vote over Democratic Salt Lake City councilwoman Jenny Wilson. "

February 11, 2018: POLITICAL STRATEGIST KARL ROVE SAYS NASTY POLITICS NOT NEW (Political News) " Karl Rove, known as the “architect” of President George W. Bush’s presidential campaigns, shared one central message here Thursday: 'don’t despair.' Rove, who served as senior adviser and deputy chief of staff to President George W. Bush, spoke at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, where he said he began his political career. 'They were some of the most exciting and pleasant times I had, and when I left here I was on fire,' Rove said, referring to his time spent at the University of Utah as a student. Among many other topics, Rove addressed the current low levels of trust in American institutions, including the White House, Congress and the media. 'Things are not what they ought to be. I’m not gonna say that things are normal,' Rove said. 'But I like to remind people we’ve been here before.' Rove gave many examples of previous eras in American history when politics have been, in his words, “brutal, nasty, ugly, divisive and unconstructive.' He said the key to overcoming such eras is in the presidency. "

February 9, 2018: In Utah talk, Karl Rove suggests President Donald Trump isn’t the worst Americans have seen (Salt Lake Tribune) " President Donald Trump has called Democrats “treasonous” for not clapping during his State of the Union address. He’s mocked the minority leader of the Senate as “cryin’ Chuck Schumer.” And he’s tweeted that actress Meryl Streep is “over-rated.” Still, Republican strategist Karl Rove said Thursday, the political discourse has been more “nasty and mean and vicious” in America’s past than it is now. Trump, he suggested, is not the worst this country has seen. Speaking at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, where he studied for two years, Rove offered his take on historical partisanship that has caused deeper rifts. "

February 8, 2018: Karl Rove, ‘architect’ of Bush presidential campaigns, speaks at Hinckley Institute (Fox 13) " Political strategist Karl Rove is speaking at the Hinckley Institute of Politics Thursday. Rove served as the senior adviser and deputy chief of staff during the George W. Bush administration. He’s also known as “the architect” of Bush’s 2000 and 2004 presidential campaigns. Rove will speak at the Hinckley Institute at 2 p.m. It’s free and open to the public. "

February 3, 2018: 3 of 4 Utahns support tougher ban on cellphone use while driving (Salt Lake Tribune) " Three of every four Utahns apparently would like to send a message to people who use cellphones while driving: Hang up, already. A new poll commissioned by The Salt Lake Tribune and the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics shows that by a 75-23 margin, Utahns support HB64 by Rep. Carol Moss, D-Holladay — legislation that would clearly ban the use of hand-held cellphones while driving. It would still allow use of hands-free devices. "

February 2, 2018: Romney Says He’ll Decide on Senate Run Mid-Olympics: ‘Join Team Mitt’ (Breitbart Store) " Former Massachusetts governor and failed presidential candidate Mitt Romney said he would announce on February 15 if he is running for the Utah Senate seat being vacated by longtime statesman Orrin Hatch (R-UT). 'I think he’s in,' Jason Perry, executive director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics told the Tribune. 'The way this tweet was put out and the message that was delivered seems to indicate that he has a big announcement.' 'You don’t usually send out a tweet to say ‘I’m not interested,' Perry said."

February 1, 2018: President Trump falsely claims record viewership for his State of the Union address (Salt Lake Tribune) " President Trump falsely claims record viewership for his State of the Union address. Biskupski gives her State of the City speech. McAdams outraises Love. According to a new poll by The Salt Lake Tribune and The Hinckley Institute, 46% of Utah Rep. John Curtis’ constituents don’t know who he is -- something the new congressman says he’ll work to improve. "

January 29, 2018: Opposition to Our Schools Now’s $715M tax hike falls to its lowest level yet (Salt Lake Tribune) " Fifty-six percent of Utahns support an initiative seeking to add $715 million in annual public school funding by boosting income and sales taxes, according to a new poll. That number is in line with recent polls on the Our Schools Now campaign showing a consistent, but not necessarily comfortable, cushion of support for the proposed ballot measure. But the new survey — conducted for The Salt Lake Tribune and the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics — also suggests opposition to Our Schools Now is eroding. Only 38 percent of Utahns say they “strongly” or “somewhat” oppose the initiative, a decline of 5 percentage points since October. "

January 28, 2018: Breaking down the State of The State address (Good4Utah) " On Wednesday, Governor Gary Herbert gave his annual State of the State address, but this year's speech was a little different. Less than a week after the federal government shutdown he decided to focus on what he calls, 'Utah's unique spirit of collaboration,' where he called for all Utahans to come together and work with one another for a brighter future. Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics Jason Perry stops by this weeks Inside Utah Politics to break down the speech. 'People left the speech thinking, I'm proud to be a Utahn, but they're also thinking we have to think beyond ourselves and that is such an important principal. Decisions today impact tomorrow and we have to, kind of be making laws that think that way, 'Perry said. "

January 27, 2018: Should Utah allow higher-alcohol beer in grocery stores? Utahns are split (Salt Lake Tribune) " The selection of 3.2 percent beer in Utah grocery and convenience stores will, later this year, start a rapid decline. Consumers will see fewer options while businesses, especially in rural areas, could see sales revenue drop. Without legislative action, Utah could soon become one of only two states that maintain the 3.2 percent beer mandate. The Legislature is undecided on the issue. And a new Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows their constituents also are split. "

January 26, 2018: Mia Love Vulnerable In Re-Election Race (Goddard's Political Wire) " A new Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows Rep. Mia Love (R) with a small 5-point edge over Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams (D), 47% to 42%, 'a slightly narrower lead than she had three months ago and just outside of the margin of error of plus or minus 4.9 percentage points'.”

January 25, 2018: A majority of Western voters oppose Trump’s energy-focused public lands agenda, poll finds (Salt Lake Tribune) " New bipartisan polling finds widespread disapproval among Western voters of the Trump administration’s public land policies, including recent reductions to two Utah national monuments and the expansion of lands being made available for energy extraction. New polling commissioned by The Salt Lake Tribune and the Hinckley Institute also found Utah voters divided over the monument reductions, but with a near or slight majorities favoring reduction rather than opposing it. "

January 23, 2018: Trump’s team wants Bears Ears, Grand Staircase lawsuits filed in D.C. sent back to Utah (Salt Lake Tribune) " The Trump administration is urging a federal court in Washington to transfer lawsuits seeking to overturn changes to the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments to Utah’s district court, where it says the impact of the ultimate decision will be felt most. A new poll by The Salt Lake Tribune and the Hinckley Institute of Politics shows that about half of Utahns support Trump’s move to dramatically shrink the two monuments. "

January 19, 2018: Bills and ballot initiative aim at legalizing medical marijuana in Utah (Daily Universe) "A BYU graduate’s proposed 2018 ballot initiative effort could lead to the legalization of medical marijuana in Utah. At the same time, a Utah County lawmaker says he will introduce a package of bills aimed the production and sale of cannabis-based medicines. The initiative needs 113,000 signatures by April 15 in order to be included in November’s ballot. A recent poll conducted by the Salt Lake Tribune and the University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics shows that 75 percent of Utah voters either strongly or somewhat support the initiative. "

January 19, 2018: Utah preps for federal shutdown as politicians squabble over CHIP (KSL) " Gov. Gary Herbert urged the U.S. Senate on Friday to resolve its differences in order to keep the federal government going and to fund the Children's Health Insurance Program. Political observers in Utah said voters are likely to be frustrated over the difficulty Congress has coming to an agreement. 'It's turning out to be the blame game, and putting very important populations in the middle of that game. It is concerning,' said Jason Perry, head of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics. "

January 13, 2018: Money being raised for Sen. Orrin Hatch library, public policy institute (Deseret News) " Both the University of Utah and Brigham Young University have made their interest in the project known, although other campuses in the state may also be hoping to participate. Jason Perry, head of the U.'s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said he and U. President David Pershing are leading an effort to attract the center. A possible site is on South Temple, near the U.'s Thomas S. Monson Center. 'There is huge interest in the papers that Sen. Hatch has collected in his time in office. There are many organizations that would love to be affiliated with him and his center and the university is one of them,' Perry said. "

January 11, 2018: Republican House speaker in Utah won’t seek re-election (Post Register) "Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, said the Republican may have his eye on a higher office, perhaps the governor’s seat that is opening in 2020. 'What we know about Greg Hughes is he has a plan for whatever he does,' Perry said. 'He is known for being willing to take risks.'Hughes said he would back Mitt Romney if the former Massachusetts governor decides to run for the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated when Sen. Orrin Hatch retires at the end of the year.

January 10, 2018: Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes will not seek re-election in 2018 (KUTV) "Jason Perry, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, commented, 'I doubt very much that he is finished with politics.' 'Anytime there is a high-profiled political position available, Greg Hughes is on that list,' Perry said. 'And we have some big opportunities coming. He could decide to run for the [U.S.] House, but most speculation is on him being most interested in running for governor' in 2020. "

January 8, 2018: Mitt Romney treated for prostate cancer over the summer (KSL) " Jason Perry, head of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics, said he sees a 'high likelihood' that Romney is running, and the news about his health shouldn't have any negative effect on the race. 'In fact, I think it's just a positive for Mitt Romney. Get that out on your own terms and put it to rest. He's already an amazingly popular candidate. If he decides to run, nothing's going to hurt him in terms of announcements like that,' Perry said. He said the timing of the news is telling. "

January 3, 2018: Mitt Romney could change race for open Senate seat ( Good4Utah) " Morgan Lyon Cotti is the Associate Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. She notes if Romney does decide to run he would be hard to beat. 'It would be very difficult to challenge Mitt Romney whether from the Republican or Democratic side, said Cotti. 'However if Mitt Romney decides not to run we could see quite a few people going for that seat.' Several people have already declared for the race even before Senator Hatch's announcement. Jenny Wilson, who is a current member of the Salt Lake County Council, is a Democrat who has already announced she's running. "

January 2, 2018: Senator Hatch announces retirement after more than four decades of service (Good4Utah) "Hatch has also been part of the confirmation of every justice currently sitting on the Supreme Court. Morgan Lyon Cotti, with the Hinckley Institute of Politics says regardless of what you think of him, Hatch is an institution in Utah politics. 'You could argue that he's the most powerful politician Utah has ever had. As President Pro Tempore and the chair of the Senate Finance Committee he has a huge amount of sway,' said Lyon Cotti."

January 2, 2018: Orrin Hatch just announced he’ll retire from the Senate (Vox) " A July poll from the Salt Lake Tribune and the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics found 78 percent of voters in the state wanted to see Hatch retire after this term, with 57 percent saying he should "definitely not" run for reelection. Hatch polled 1 point behind the Democratic candidate. "

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December 23, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Ryan-Murray deal signals hope for a broken Congress” (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.”

December 20, 2013: “Letter: Let’s promote clean energy sources” (Salt Lake Tribune) “That’s under the income taxing system, but as former Rep. Bob Inglis said at the Hinckley Institute: It’s possible if we “unleash the power of free enterprise for clean air and energy.”

December 19, 2013: “With Matheson out, Utah Dems scramble for 2014″ (Daily Herald) “Kirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said Matheson would very much be a viable candidate for U.S. Senate or Utah governor in the future.”

December 18, 2013: “Matheson’s exit prompts questions regarding 2014 election” (Fox 13) “Republican and Hinckley Institute director Kirk Jowers and democrat and former party chair Donald Dunn are on the same page when it come to the top person on the democrat list.”

December 18, 2013: “Search warrant reveals possible charges against former Utah attorney general” (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, sees it as a two-man race between Reyes and Tarbet, the acting attorney general.”

December 18, 2013: “Mia Love Is Clear Front-Runner for Matheson Seat” (Roll Call) “I think Mia Love is too formidable right now,” said Kirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. “She has the name ID, the money and now she has Dave Hansen who is about the most respected campaign manager. So if you’re taking a look at your ability to win, it’s hard to see anybody who doesn’t start out behind in all major campaign considerations.”

December 18, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed on Fox 13 regarding Congressman Matheson’s retirement and next possible steps.

December 17, 2013: “Jowers: Lee Will Transform the Tea Party” (Utah Policy) “Hinckley Institute of Politics director Kirk Jowers says Mike Lee has a chance to change the direction of the Tea Party and transform the Republican party as well. “

December 18, 2013: “Search warrant reveals possible charges against former Utah attorney general” (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, sees it as a two-man race between Reyes and Tarbet, the acting attorney general.”

December 17, 2013: Rep. Jim Matheson says he won’t run for re-election in 2014″ (KSL) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics, said Matheson’s departure all but assures the seat will fall into Republican hands.”

December 17, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL News Radio regarding Rep. Jim Matheson’s announcement that he was not running for reelection.

December 2013: “The University is unifying and expanding its endeavors to bring international experiences to all students.” (Continuum) “She signed up for a global internship through the Hinckley Institute of Politics, and it led her to India.”

December 2013: “Through the Years” (Continuum) “Since 2007, the U’s Hinckley Institute of Politics has coordinated an internship program with Maitri every semester. Singh Wadhwa often works directly with the U interns, who help with a range of projects including the organization’s annual report, newsletter, website, grant proposal development and writing, background research for projects, and even development and execution of new projects. Kirk Jowers BA’92, current director of the Hinckley Institute, also serves on Maitri’s international advisory board.”

December 17, 2013: “Rep. Jim Matheson says he won’t run for re-election in 2014″ (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics, said Matheson’s departure all but assures the seat will fall into Republican hands. He said it would be nearly impossible for another Democrat to recreate Matheson’s campaign magic with one possible exception — McAdams.”

December 17, 2013: “Utah Democrat Rep. Matheson won’t seek 8th term” (Washington Post) “Tim Chambless of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics said he wouldn’t be surprised if Matheson launched a bid for Lee’s seat or the governor’s office in 2016.”

December 17, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL News Radio regarding Rep. Jim Matheson’s announcement that he was not running for reelection.

December 16, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Are the rich getting richer off the poor?” (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.”

December 16, 2013: “Mike Lee will change the tea party” (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers is the Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics and a partner at the Washington, D.C., law firm of Caplin & Drysdale.”

December 13, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed on Fox 13 regarding jailed associate of former attorney general.

December 13, 2013: “Lawson charges trigger big question: Who’s next” (Salt Lake Tribune) “It should send shock waves up the spine of Shurtleff and Swallow,” said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. “There’s a danger whenever you get someone with not much to lose and a lot to gain by giving up a bigger fish. It would seem this is the opening act.”

December 8, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Create wealth before distributing it” (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.”

December 6, 2013: “A Giant is Gone but Mandela’s Legacy Lives On” (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.”

December 3, 2013: “Somalia: Education is the Best Way to Defeat Al-Shabaab” (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.”

December 2, 2013: “Candidates seeking to replace Swallow include pair with ties to his accusors” (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said Republicans may want to avoid choosing anyone connected to Swallow.”

December 2, 2013: “AG candidates include 2 with ties to Swallow’s accusers” (KSL) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said Republicans may want to avoid choosing anyone connected to Swallow.”

December 2, 2013: “Utah A.G. John Swallow: ‘No way to convince people I’m innocent’” (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, who heads the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, said it’s unreasonable for Swallow to want a blanket finding of innocence from the public.”

December 2, 2013: “Robert Bennett: ‘Nuclear option’ ends unwritten rules” (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.”

December 2, 2013: “‘No way to convince people I’m innocent,’ says John Swallow” (KSL) “Kirk Jowers, who heads the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, said it’s unreasonable for Swallow to want a blanket finding of innocence from the public.”

November 27, 2013: “Rising star or sinking? Lee ignites both sides” (Standard-Examiner) “Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, said Lee’s appeal could mean greater fundraising ability.”

November 25, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Caucus delegates do not always honor commitments to public” (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.”

November 24, 2013: “Utah A.G. John Swallow leapt before he was pushed” (Salt Lake Tribune) “Similarly, Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, said a state commission he cochaired that looked at ways to strengthen democracy talked about the need for donation limits — which he says the Swallow scandals show are needed.”

November 22, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers appeared live in studio on KSL TV’s morning program to discuss the implication of Attorney General John Swallow’s resignation.

November 22, 2013: “Swallow’s resignation leaves office in limbo” (Standard-Examiner) “Swallow’s resignation is the first time a Utah attorney general has stepped down midterm, said Tim Chambless of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. The state has seen two governors resign, but both left for other political posts and not in scandal, he said.”

November 22, 2013: “Utah attorney general announces resignation” (Bloomberg Business Week) “Swallow’s resignation is the first time a Utah attorney general has stepped down midterm, said Tim Chambless of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. The state has seen two governors resign, but both left for other political posts and not in scandal, he said.”

November 22, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers appeared live in studio on KSL Radio’s Grant & Amanda morning program to discuss the implication of Attorney General Jon Swallow’s resignation.

November 21, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers appeared on Fox 13 TV news to discuss the implication of Attorney General John Swallow’s resignation.

November 21, 2013: “Utah attorney general announces resignation, denies breaking any laws” (StarTribune) “Swallow’s resignation is the first time a Utah attorney general has stepped down midterm, said Tim Chambless of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. The state has seen two governors resign, but both left for other political posts and not in scandal, he said.”

November 20, 2013: “Sam Daley Harris, Author and Social Entrepreneur” (KCPW) “The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Air date: Nov. 20, 2013) – Sam Daley Harris founded the organization ‘RESULTS’, an international citizens’ lobby effort that significantly influenced policy actions that helped to reduce global hunger and poverty in the 1980’s and 1990’s by promoting micro-lending, working with UNICEF, and increased child vaccinations.”

November 20, 2013: “Partitioning North Africa and the Middle East Might be the Only Option” (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.”

November 20, 2013: “Mike Lee steps out of Ted Cruz’s shadow” (Politico) “‘It is true that we’ve had a number of donors, volunteers, etc., who believe that a direct primary will allow more mainstream Republicans and Democrats to get elected,’ said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

November 18, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Quality health care will bring down costs” (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.”

November 13, 2013: “Malcolm Gladwell, Author” (KCPW) “The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Air date: Nov. 13, 2013) – Malcolm Gladwell is author of several national and international best selling books, including The Tipping Point, published in 2000, Blink, in 2005, and the book Outliers, 2008.”

November 14, 2013: “Rolly: Dems, too, try to stifle direct primaries” (Salt Lake Tribune) “County My Vote is led by such prominent Republicans as former Gov. Mike Leavitt, Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Kirk Jowers and Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller. But Democrats also have been heavy contributors to its political issues committee, Alliance for Good Government.”

November 11. 2013: “Robert Bennett: Both parties claim victories in changing landscapes” (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.”

November 10, 2013: “Author Malcolm Gladwell discusses his newest book” (Fox 13) ”Author Malcolm Gladwell spoke at the University of Utah this week, and he took some time to sit down with FOX 13 News as well.”

November 9, 2013: “Sen. Mike Lee in Iowa debut: Time to stop being ‘party of no’” (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’sHinckley Institute of Politics and a Republican, welcomed Lee’s talk of uniting the fractured party.”

November 8, 2013: “UT AG collects $100K from donors, lends self $50K” (The Spectrum) “Kirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said the amount surprises him since he was just elected and is more than three years away from re-election campaign.”

November 8, 2013: “Swallow raking in campaign cash again, but it may help pay lawyers” (Salt Lake Tribune) “The amount Swallow has raised surprisedKirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

November 8, 2013: “Sen. Lee set as keynote speaker at tea party event” (KSL) “”He would potentially risk endearing himself to that group nationally, but not endearing himself to people in Utah,” said Kirk Jowers of the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

November 8, 2013: Hinckley Institute Resident Scholar John Price was interviewed on Bloomberg Radio.

November 6, 2013: “Bob Bennett, Former Utah Senator” (KCPW) “The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Air date: Nov. 6, 2013) –Bob Bennett served 3-terms as a Republican U.S. Senator from Utah for 18 years. In 2010 he lost his bid for reelection to Tea Party-Republican Candidate Mike Lee.”

November 6, 2013: “Mitt Romney backs primaries over caucuses, conventions” (Salt Lake Tribune) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’sHinckley Institute of Politics and a founder of Count My Vote, said he’s not taking Romney’s comments as an endorsement, but added that the group welcomes them to the discussion.”

November 6, 2013: “Attorney General John Swallow didn’t delete emails to hide anything, lawyer says” (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said the “whole story could be ‘it just looks bad.’”

November 6, 2013: “Malcolm Gladwell: David no underdog compared to Goliath” (Salt Lake Tribune) “Malcolm Gladwell spoke to a capacity crowd at Abravanel Hall Tuesday night, kicking off the inaugural Sam Rich Lecture Series hosted by the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”

November 6, 2013: “David And Goliath And Why Being A Loser Can Make You A Winner” (KUTV) “He’s talking about his latest book “David and Goliath” though he’s best known for his first book “Tipping Point.” He sat down early Tuesday at the Hinckley Institute of Politics for a lecture series and ended the night with a speech at Abravanel Hall.”

November 6, 2013: “Malcolm Gladwell” (KUTV) “The Hinckley Institute of Politics is thrilled to present Malcolm Gladwell as the inaugural Sam Rich Lecture. Gladwell is a celebrated author, and New Yorker staff writer. Dubbed by Time magazine as “one of the 100 most influential people,” Gladwell has written four phenomenally-successful bestsellers that have changed the way we think about our world and, in the case of his first book, The Tipping Point, our very vernacular.”

November 6, 2013: “A Conversation with Malcolm Gladwell” (KUER) “Wednesday, a conversation with celebrated author Malcolm Gladwell. Gladwell was in Utah as a guest of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, which gave us the chance to sit down with him.”

November 5, 2013: “Powell Pushing Dual-Track Path to Primary Ballot” (Utah Policy) “Kirk Jowers is director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. But he’s kept his position as a lawyer/lobbyist for a D.C. firm, and often travels to Washington on business for that firm.

November 5, 2013: “Malcolm Gladwell tells of the power of forgiveness” (Deseret News) “Malcom Gladwell was in Salt Lake Tuesday night, speaking at the inaugural Sam Rich Lecture Series, hosted by the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”

November 5, 2013: “Plans for tonight: Malcolm Gladwell, sold out” (Salt Lake Tribune) “Author and thinker Malcolm Gladwell will deliver a lecture at Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City. The lecture starts at 8, and is sold out.”

November 5, 2013: “Gladwell discusses power of underdogs” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “Gladwell came as the guest of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, which brought him to Utah as the inaugural speaker for the Sam Rich Speaking Series at Abravanel Hall Tuesday evening.”

November 4, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Obamacare: the glitches will be fixed, the lies will not” (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.”

November 1, 2013: “Jon Huntsman Sr. says book’s Romney tax claim is ‘supermarket tabloid trash’” (Deseret News) “It’s the same rumor that surfaced in 2011 and 2012, and Jon Huntsman Sr. categorically denied it in 2012,” Kirk Jowers of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics said on KSL Newsradio Friday morning.”

November 1, 2013: “Book claims Huntsman Sr as source for controversial Romney tax rumors” (KSL) “Mitt Romney repeatedly denied the no taxes claim and a spokesman for Mitt Romney told KSL Friday, “Whoever the source was, the information was totally false.” Longtime Romney supporter Kirk Jowers, from the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, spoke about it live on KSL Newsradio Friday morning.”

November 1, 2013: “The Democratic Lies Keep Coming” (Beaufort Observer) “It’s the same rumor that surfaced in 2011 and 2012, and Jon Huntsman Sr. categorically denied it in 2012,” Kirk Jowers of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics said on KSL Newsradio Friday morning.”

November 2013: “Forum discusses future of Utah Energy” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “The Hinckley Institute of Politics held a forum Tuesday on the future of Utah’s energy, co-sponsored by the Office of Sustainability and the Environmental Studies Program.”

October 30, 2013: “News roundup: Columnist says Lee deserves a second chance” (Salt Lake Tribune) “Gov. Gary Herbert attends the Utah Water Summit and talks to Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

October 30, 2013: “Sim Gill, Salt Lake County District Attorney” (KCPW) “The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Air date: Oct. 30, 2013) – Sim Gill was elected as Salt Lake County’s District Attorney in 2010.”

October 28, 2013: “Bennett shares opinions on future” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “The Hinckley Caucus Room was overflowing with rows of students on Monday.They came to see former Sen. Bob Bennett (R-Utah) speak. Although the crowd was full of political science majors and political enthusiasts, many of the lecture’s attendees had ulterior motives — the seminar also offered extra credit and lunch.”

October 28, 2013: “Robert Bennett: A single worldview warps our perception” (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.”

October 21, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Washington dsn’t need a third 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.”

October 17, 2013: Senate panel recommends Cox for Lieutenant Governor” (The Pyramid) “Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politicsand an adviser to the governor, said he expects the confirmation to go smoothly. “He hasn’t had a lot of time on Capitol Hill to step on many ts, so I would assume that Senate confirmation would be a breeze,” Jowers said.”

October 17, 2013: “Utah delegates stand by their shutdown votes” (KSL) “The Hinckley Institute’s Kirk Jowers says Republicans are taking a big image hit as a result.”

October 17, 2013: Count My Vote initiative met with opposition at Provo hearing” (KSL) “At a Count My Vote public hearing Wednesday, backers hoping to change Utah’s current caucus and convention system to a direct primary election were met mainly with criticism and questions from audience members.”

October 16, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL regarding the government shutdown.

October 15, 2013: “Senate panel to consider Cox for Utah lieutenant gov.” (The Spectrum) “The confirmation is expected to go smoothly, said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics and an adviser to the governor.”

October 15, 2013: “Senate panel recommends Cox for lieutenant gov.” (Timesunion.com) “Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics and an adviser to the governor, said he expects the confirmation to go smoothly.”

October 15, 2013: “Video of Dem goading Rep. Chaffetz on House floor gs viral” (KSL) ”The benefit, for Republicans, is that it gives them more control in this debate and their ability to dictate the terms,” said Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Kirk Jowers.”

October 14, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Republicans shoot themselves in the foot” (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.”

October 13, 2013: “Tea Party Hypocrisy” (Huffington Post) “So it is no wonder Lee is losing support. Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’sHinckley Institute of Politics, told Time magazine, “Utahans expect effectiveness and efficiency and results out of their government, not ideological tantrums.” But Washington has devolved into nothing but ideological tantrums and trust in government is at an all-time low.”

October 11, 2013: “An Evening with Malcolm Gladwell” (FYI) “The Hinckley Institute of Politics is proud to announce the inaugural Sam Rich Lecture Series with celebrated author, and New Yorker staff writer, Malcolm Gladwell.”

October 10, 2013: “Mike Lee’s Favorability Drops In Utah, Voters Want Shutdown Compromise: Poll” (KSL) “Utahns are conservative but pragmatic,” Kirk Jowers, the head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, told Deseret News. “Utahns expect effectiveness and efficiency and results out of their government, not ideological tantrums.”

October 10, 2013: “Lt. gov. pick sheds no light on Herbert’s possible re-election plans” (KSL) “I don’t think the pick necessarily telegraphs Gov. Herbert’s intentions one way or the other,” said Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and an adviser to the governor.”

October 10, 2013: “Rolly: Carl Wimmer gs from Mormon to evangelical” (Salt Lake Tribune) “He trashed leaders of the Nevada Republican Party during a news conference at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics after he learned they had no intention of making him their political director after he had been led to believe he had the job.”

October 9, 2013: “Students intern at ‘Colbert Report’” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “U students studying in the Hinckley Institute of Politics have the opportunity to intern for “The Colbert Report,” the popular political-themed show hosted by Stephen Colbert on Comedy Central.”

October 9, 2013: “Gov. Herbert’s re-election plans still unclear after lieutenant governor pick” (Deseret News) “I don’t think the pick necessarily telegraphs Gov. Herbert’s intentions one way or the other,” said Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and an adviser to the governor.”

October 7, 2013: “Pride Week hosts events for LGBT community” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “Tuesday there will be a discussion at the Hinckley Institute of Politics about “two-spirit” individuals. Some American Indian communities believe that a body can be inhabited by two souls of different genders.”

October 7, 2013: “Early Hints of Shutdown Backlash in . . . Utah?” (TIME) ““Utahns are conservative but pragmatic,” said Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. “Utahns expect effectiveness and efficiency and results out of their government, not ideological tantrums.”

October 7, 2013: “Potential lieutenant governor appointments, and their odds” (Deseret News) “Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers is a close confidant of Herbert but as a player with the “Count My Vote” initiative, may be temporarily sidelined (35:1).”

October 7, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Raising the debt limit is necessary” (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.”

October 4, 2013: “Utahns against gov’t shutdown, poll says” (KSL) “Utahns are conservative but pragmatic,” said Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. “Utahns expect effectiveness and efficiency and results out of their government, not ideological tantrums.”

October 4, 2013: “New poll finds Utahns don’t believe Obamacare fight worth shutting down government” (Deseret News) “Utahns are conservative but pragmatic,” said Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. “Utahns expect effectiveness and efficiency and results out of their government, not ideological tantrums.”

October 3, 2013: “Al-Shabaab’s Continued Security Threat in the Horn of Africa” (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.”

October 3, 2013: “3 reasons the Tea Party has so much influence” (KSL) “But now, so many things have been added on to it, and kind of the rigidity of getting that, has made it almost impossible to get deals done,” says Kirk Jowers with the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. “It’s burn the village unless you do it our way.”

October 2, 2013: “‘Count My Vote’ Makes Their Case on How to Boost Voter Participation” (Utah Policy) “And along that line, Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics and board member of Count My Vote, said that between he, former GOP Gov. Mike Leavitt and CMV’s main organizer, Rich McKeown, they had spoken to more than 30 legislators who, while publicly declining to support the initiative, privately told them it was critical that it pass.”

September 30, 2013: “Campus Dems, Reps talk national debt” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “The Can Kicks Back hosted a gathering at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Monday trying to bring the College Republicans of the University of Utah and the College Democrats of the University of Utah together to gather ideas on how to reduce the national debt.”

September 30, 2013: “Robert Bennett: I’ve seen this movie before” (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.”

September 27, 2013: “Fordham Debate to Ask Whether Remaining the World’s Sole Superpower is in Nation’s Best Interest” (Law Today) “Moderator Kirk L. Jowers is the Director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and Federal Relations. He also is an Associate Professor and the 2007 recipient of the University of Utah’s Par Excellence Award.”

September 27, 2013: “Debt ceiling debate highlights dysfunction, distrust in Washington” (KSL) “Of course, we aren’t solving problems that need to be solved, like immigration, we’re leaving that undone. But number two, the cynicism of our citizens has reached epic proportions,” said Kirk Jowers, executive director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

September 27, 2013: “Utah awaits possible federal shutdown” (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said what’s seen as dysfunction in Congress is taking a toll.”

September 25, 2013: “ASUU and Hinckley sponsor council to educate on evolving health care system” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “ASUU’S Student Advocacy Board joined up with the Hinckley Institute of Politics to sponsor a forum to help students understand and navigate the post-Affordable Care Act world of health insurance.”

September 23, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Considerations on ‘Count My Vote’” (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.”

September 22, 2013: “Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb: Potential lieutenant governor appointments, and their odds” (Deseret News) “Hinckley InstituteDirector Kirk Jowers is a close confidant of Herbert but as a player with the “Count My Vote” initiative, may be temporarily sidelined (35:1).”

September 22, 2013: “Matheson bucks Dems, votes vs. health care law” (Daily Herald) “I think fighting Obamacare in its extreme form is a losing cause for Republicans because they’ve lost so many times on it, including in the Supreme Court,” Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, told the Deseret News.”

September 20, 2013: “Utah congressmen vote to defund Obamacare” (Deseret News) “I think fighting Obamacare in its extreme form is a losing cause for Republicans because they’ve lost so many times on it, including in the Supreme Court,” said Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

September 20, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL regarding Obamacare.

September 18, 2013: “Hinckley Institute honors Jowers” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “The Hinckley Institute of Politics unveiled a portrait of their director, Kirk Jowers, in the Hinckley Caucus Room Wednesday.”

September 18, 2013: Count My Vote launches initiative to change Utah’s primary elections (Deseret News) “Former Gov. Mike Leavitt and other supporters of the Count My Vote initiative filed the paperwork to begin collecting the nearly 102,000 signatures needed from voters around the state to put the issue on the November 2014 ballot.”

September 18, 2013: Count My Vote starts drive to replace Utah’s election system (KSL) “An initiative petition drive that would replace the state’s unique caucus and convention system for selecting political party nominees was launched Wednesday at the state Capitol.”

September 18, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on Doug Wright regarding Count My Vote.

September 18, 2013: Count My Vote launches effort for direct Utah primaries (Salt Lake Tribune) “Organizers of the Count My Vote movement filed paperwork with the lieutenant governor’s office Wednesday, officially launching their bid to replace Utah’s system of nominating candidates with a direct primary system.”

September 17, 2013: “Obama to Assad: Weapons Cache must be Verifiable” (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.”

September 16, 2013: “Robert Bennett: The U.S. has suffered humiliation before” (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.

September 13, 2013: Mike Leavitt, Norma Matheson join Gail Miller as co-chairs of Count My Vote initiative (Deseret News) “Former Gov. Mike Leavitt and former Utah first lady Norma Matheson were named co-chairs Friday of the ‘Count My Vote’ initiative petition drive.”

September 13, 2013: Matheson and Leavitt to serve as Count My Vote co-chairs (Salt Lake Tribune) “Organizers of the Count My Vote named two more prominent Utahns Friday as co-chairs of its election reform initiative — former First Lad

September 11, 2013: “Buhler delivers grad rate cure-all” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “Buhler spoke at a Hinckley Forum yesterday about the state goal to increase the number of resident graduates in the state to 66 percent by 2020.”

September 9, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Important questions surrounding a potential U.S. attack on Syria” (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.”

September 9, 2013: “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.”

September 8, 2013: “Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb: Who might run in the next few election cycles?” (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, a media favorite and director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics is always fun to watch as he maneuvers for the right opportunity. He has staked out a strong position against the caucus/convention system. If there are no changes he is doomed, but if the state gs to a direct primary he could be a contender.”

September 6, 2013: Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics – Episode #158 (Utah Policy) ”Utah unveils their new school grading system, Luz Robles decides to run for Congress and the “Count My Vote” group raises more than $500,000 to get on the ballot.”

September 6, 2013: “Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics – Episode #158″ (Utah Policy) “Utah unveils their new school grading system, Luz Robles decides to run for Congress and the “Count My Vote” group raises more than $500,000 to get on the ballot.”

September 5, 2013: “State Sen. Luz Robles challenging GOP Congressman Chris Stewart” (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’sHinckley Institute of Politics, said Stewart “has done a good job at being a solid member of Congress without giving people any reason to vote against him.”

September 4, 2013: Count My Vote Averages $21K Per Donation (Utah Political Capitol) ”False bios of actual Count My Vote supporters such as former Utah Governor, Michael Leavitt, University of Utah Political Science Director, Kirk Jowers.”

September 3, 2013: “Utah election reform group awash in donations” (Salt Lake Tribune) “The Count My Vote drive” spearheaded by former governor and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt, his longtime chief of staff Rich McKeown and Kirk Jowers of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics” is looking to expand voter participation in elections by overhauling Utah’s unique method of choosing political candidates”

September 3, 2013: “Count My Vote initiative raises more than $500,000″ (Deseret News) “Count My Vote, the group behind an initiative petition drive to change Utah’s unique system for selecting political party nominees, reported contributions Tuesday of more than $500,000.”

September 2, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Congress is needed in Syria decision” (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.”

September 1, 2013: “Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb: Some newspaper headlines you’ll never see published” (Deseret News) “Hinckley Institute director confesses to not having an opinion ” Jowers totally speechless when asked by TV reporter, ‘Why did the chicken cross the road?’”

August 29, 2013: “Ballot effort to reform Utah elections is a ˜Go’” (Salt Lake Tribune) “The group was formed by former governor and Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt; McKeown, who served as Leavitt’s chief of staff; and Kirk Jowers, who is director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”

August 30, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL with Doug Wright regarding Count My Vote naming Gail Miller as a co-chair.

August 30, 2013: “Mali’s Recovery is Dependent on International Aid” (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.”

August 26, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Getting a government of compromise” (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.”

August 19, 2013: “Mali’s Road Ahead” (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.”

August 19, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Congress should reclaim its powers” (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.”

August 15, 2013: “GOP poll finds Republicans would fare worst in government shutdown” (Salt Lake Tribune) “‘The poll shows what you would intuitively think. Tea partyers and conservatives out there may cheer and more financially support taking drastic action on this but the moderate Republicans and independents and, of course, Democrats will hold Republicans responsible for the shutdown,’ says Kirk Jowers, the head of the University of Utah’sHinckley Institute of Politics.”

August 15, 2013: “Al Qaeda Still has some Life” (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.”

August 13, 2013: “PRICE: U.S. Embassies ” the first line of defense” (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.”

August 12, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Why the U.S. still needs newspapers” (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.”

August 8, 2013: “Dan Simons, candidate for MT. Pleasant mayor” (The Pyramid) “A professor at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politicssaid, “Elected officials end up working 80 hours between their public and private jobs.” Simons said he is the only candidate who has the time and experience to serve as mayor.”

August 6, 2013: “Post-Benghazi, U.S. Embassies are Still Vulnerable” (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.”

August 5, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Democracy fell along with Detroit” (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.”

Augsut 2, 2013: “Results for Mali’s First Round Elections” (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.”

July 30, 2013: “Mali’s ˜Old Guard’ Set to Win” (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.”

July 29, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Do not dismiss ‘style’ in politics” (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.”

July 26, 2013: “Group backing ballot change to Utah caucus system raises $70,000″ (Salt Lake Tribune) ”The Count My Vote group is organized by former Gov. Mike Leavitt, McKeown, who was Leavitt’s chief of staff, and Kirk Jowers, the director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”

July 25, 2013: “Lockhart replaces Swallow committee head to avoid conflict” (Deseret News) ”Some of the firms outside the state have Utah ties, including Caplin & Drysdale in Washington, D.C., which lists University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics executive director Kirk Jowers among its lawyers. Several have considerable experience in the political arena.”

July 25, 2013: “How to Sound Smart About Utah Politics – Thursday Edition (Deseret News) ”Tonight the Hinckley Institute of Politics hosts a televised town hall meeting on how Obamacare will affect Utah [Tribune].”

July 25, 2013: “News roundup: HW Bush shaves his head to support child” (Salt Lake Tribune) ”A healthcare town hall meeting at the Hinckley Institute of Politics featuring a panel of state policy leaders, experts and healthcare advocates, aims to answer residents’ questions about the Affordable Care Act. [Trib]“

July 25, 2013: “Town hall held for Utahns curious about Affordable Care Act” (Salt Lake Tribune) ”Supported by KUTV Ch. 2 and The Salt Lake Tribune, the free town hall was hosted by KUTV’s Rod Decker at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. It also aired live on KUTV.”

July 24, 2013: “Count My Vote initiative leader: ‘There’s nothing that will stop us’” (Deseret News) “The effort by Count My Vote, which includes former Gov. Mike Leavitt; political consultant LaVarr Webb, who writes a column for the Deseret News; and University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics headKirk Jowers, began in 2009.”

July 24, 2013: “Town hall meeting seeks to answer Affordable Care Act questions” (Salt Lake Tribune) “But health insurance remains out of reach, and Kristen Hodges now wants to know how implementation of the Affordable Care Act in January will help her family. She’ll bring her questions ” Will they qualify for Medicaid? What about a tax credit for private insurance? ” to a Thursday night health care town hall meeting at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on the University of Utah campus. The forum is free and open to the public.”

July 24, 2013: “PRICE: Mali’s presidential election” (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.”

July 23, 2013: “Mormon Malian presidential candidate becomes modern pioneer” (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.”

July 22, 2013: “Group backing ballot change to caucus system begins raising money” (Salt Lake Tribune) “The Count My Vote group is led by former governor and Cabinet secretary Mike Leavitt; McKeown; University of Utah political scientist Kirk Jowers; and others. It has expressed concern that the current system of letting a relatively small group of delegates pick nominees at a state convention results in candidates representing the fringes of both parties, leaving mainstream Utahns under-represented and driving down election turnout.”

July 22, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL with Doug Wright regarding the efforts to move the 2014 Utah primary election to July, August, or September and his moderating the Utah State Bar discussion with United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.”

July 22, 2013: “Robert Bennett: $700 billion deficit is not good news” (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.”

July 18, 2013: “Attorney General John Swallow investigative committee faces daunting job” (Deseret News) “This committee has a monumentally difficult job ahead of it. It has to balance public expectations with considerations of justice. It has to balance the public interest and the Legislature’s responsibility,” said Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

July 18, 2013: “Matheson says No Labels a way to get work done in Congress” (Deseret News) “In Matheson’s case, though, steering away from his party “absolutely” helps him with Utah voters, said Kirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

July 16, 2013: “Utah House’s Swallow panel to walk fine line on openness” (Salt Lake Tribune) “It’s incredibly unusual and very difficult,” said Kirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. “It brings up the perfect conundrum, because you have an investigation done expressly for the public trust, but it sits in contrast with all of these private investigations which are in the name of justice ¦ and sometimes they aren’t completely compatible.”

July 15, 2013: “Robert Bennett: ACA delay sign of poor management” (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.”

July 15, 2013: “Love raises $475K for Matheson rematch in 2014″ (Miami Herald) “The Matheson-Love rematch will be one of the most competitive of all 435 House races next year, and in Utah, it will be the race to watch, said Tim Chambless, a professor at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”

July 13, 2013: “Limiting money in Utah politics” (Salt Lake Tribune) “Please contact your legislator and attend the meeting to support our proposal to put into law the campaign contribution limits from the Governor’s Commission on Strengthening Democracy.“

July 12, 2013: “Bob Bernick’s Notebook: Media Matters” (Utah Policy.com) “Finally, in one of the last appearances I made at the University of Utah’sHinckley Institute of Politics forums, for some reason several students started badgering me on how biased the Deseret News was in its political reporting.”

July 11, 2013: “Mitt Romney raising money for N.H. GOP, but is he returning to political life?” (Deseret News) “Longtime Romney supporter Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, noted Romney’s participation with the GOP is at the grass-roots level, rather than at a high-profile event.”

July 10, 2013: “PRICE: Obama’s miscues in Egypt” (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.”

July 10, 2013: “John Price, former U.S. ambassador to Comoros, Mauritius and the Seychelles islands and resident scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics was interviewed on Republicans International Radio.

July 10, 2013: “Candidates for mayor, city council can be scarce in small Utah towns” (Salt Lake Tribune) “The drawbacks of local politics could be discouraging would-be candidates, according to Tim Chambless, a professor at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

July 8, 2013: “The easy part of immigration reform is over” (The Republic) “”It is the definition of a difficult vote,” said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. ‘The House members are thinking, ‘It is probably in my own self-interest if I vote no, but probably against my party’s and my country’s self-interest if I vote no.”

July 8, 2013: “Robert Bennett: NSA key to protecting U.S. interests” (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.”

July 7, 2013: “Immigration reform: The easy part is over ” Now it’s the House’s turn” (Salt Lake Tribune) “˜It is the definition of a difficult vote,’ said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. ˜The House members are thinking, ˜It is probably in my own self-interest if I vote no, but probably against my party’s and my country’s self-interest if I vote no.” Jowers said he has ˜evolved’ to believe that ˜an imperfect solution is better than what we have now, and the Senate bill is an imperfect solution.’”

July 2, 2013: “Utah House set to create panel to investigate Attorney General John Swallow” (Deseret News) “The pros begin with the public really wanting something to get done here,” said Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics. “I think the House has felt a fair amount of pressure to get started on some sort of investigation.”

July 2, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed by on KSL Radio regarding new campaign finance laws that are popping up in states around the nation in response to the threat of Super PACs.

July 1, 2013: “PRICE: Obama missing chance to promote trade in Africa” (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.”

July 1, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Having faith in America’s future” (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.”

June 30, 2013: “Rolly: Former Sen. Bennett says tea party spells doom for GOP” (Salt Lake Tribune) “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.”

June 30, 2013: “PRICE: Mali elections need to be free, fair and transparent” (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.”

June 28, 2013: “Bennett speaks his mind about Mike Lee” (Salt Lake Tribune) “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.”

June 24, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Resolving Utah’s wilderness conflict” (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.”

June 23, 2013: “PRICE: Africans question purpose of Obama’s visit” (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.”

June 19, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live in studio on Fox 13′s Good Day Utah regarding U.S. and Utah politics and an update on the Attorney General Swallow developments.

June 17, 2013: “Majority of Utah voters want Swallow impeached, poll shows” (KSL) “Kirk Jowers, the director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, said lawmakers must decide if they want to start their own investigation or wait until the current local and federal investigations wrap up.”

June 17, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Sticking to facts is effective criticism” (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.”

June 16, 2013: “PRICE: Readying outpost in Djibouti for ˜rapid response’” (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.”

June 12, 2013: “Price: French president says Mali rebels will not mar July elections” (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.”

June, 13, 2013: “Mia Love to take another crack at unseating Jim Matheson” (Politico) “Republicans are always trying to put Matheson into a partisan box, said Kirk Jowers, a longtime Romney friend and director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. The problem is that people know Matheson, they like his dad, they like his record, and Matheson ds amazing gymnastics to ensure he can’t easily be put into a box.

June 10, 2013: “PRICE: Nigeria needs help with Islamists, not Kerry lecture” (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.”

June 10, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Abandoning capitalism a bad choice” (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.”

June 10, 2013: “Real Women Run Offers Training Wvent for Female Candidates and Female Campaign Staff” (Utahpulse.com) “The Hinckley Institute’smission is to promote citizen involvement in government “ our mission is not being fulfilled if half of the population isn’t fully engaging in the political process. Hinckley Institute Founder Robert H. Hinckley said, ˜Making up your mind to begin the battle is half the game; nerve to stick to the finish is the other half.’ The Real Women Run initiative is here to first empower Utah women to want to be politically active and then give them the tools and confidence to make it happen, said Lindsay Zizumbo, Program Manager, Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

June 9, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed by on KSL Radio regarding whether Attorney General John Swallow should resign.

June 8, 2013: “Rolly: Lack of women in politics has real consequences” (Salt Lake Tribune) “The third annual “Realwomenrun” training seminar for female political candidates next Saturday at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics highlights some telling statistics.”

June 8, 2013: Hinckley Institute State and National Program Manager Lindsay Zizumbo was interviewed by on Red Meat Radio regarding the upcoming Real Women Run Training on June 15.

June 6, 2013: “Republican group pushes initiative on caususes” (Standard.net) “The measure would push the Beehive State to a primary ballot with signatures instead of the caucus system, where convention nominations are initiated. The group is headed by Rich McKeown and includes Kirk Jowers of the Hinckley School of Politics from the University of Utah. Jowers is a resident of North Salt Lake.

June 6, 2013: “News roundup: Can you hear me now? NSA snatches U.S. phone records” (Salt Lake Tribune) “Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, joined the voices calling for Swallow’s resignation. [Fox13]“

June 5, 2013: “Romney’s son won’t rule out Utah run for office” (KSL) “Romney toyed with running against Matheson in 2008 and later for lieutenant governor on a ticket with Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, but has yet to make a bid for elected office.

June 5, 2013: “Josh Romney not ruling out run for office in Utah” (Deseret News) “Romney toyed with running against Matheson in 2008 and later for lieutenant governor on a ticket with Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, but has yet to make a bid for elected office.”

June 5, 2013: “Political expert says Swallow ˜probably should step down’” (Fox 13) “Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, visited Good Day Utah to talk about allegations against Utah Attorney John Swallow, as well as Mitt Romney’s Utah political retreat.”

June 5, 2013: “Romney’s son won’t rule out Utah run for office” (KSL) ”Romney toyed with running against Matheson in 2008 and later for lieutenant governor on a ticket with Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, but has yet to make a bid for elected office.”

June 5, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL with Doug Wright discussing the Romney Retreat in Deer Valley and the next steps for caucus convention reform.

June 5, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live in studio on Fox 13′s Good Day Utah regarding the Romney Retreat in Deer Valley and the Attorney General Swallow developments.

June 4, 2013: Hinckley Institute Kirk Jowers was interviewed by reporter Leslie Thatcher on KPCW 91.9 FM, Park City, UT re: Mitt Romney’s visit to Park City this week.

June 3, 2013: “Romney in Park City for retreat” (Fox 13) “Kirk Jowers, director of Hinckley Institute of Politics, said he thinks those present will mainly focus on economic issues and the federal deficit. He said the discussions may have life beyond the event.”

June 3, 2013: “Potential White House hopefuls to join Romney in Utah this week” (Salt Lake Tribune) “Kirk Jowers, a longtime Mitt Romney friend and head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, says Americans may not have chosen Romney for the White House but polls showed he won over voters on economic matters.”

June 3, 2013; “Robert Bennett: Utah could learn from California” (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.”

June 1. 2013: “GOP contenders for 2016 vying for attention at Romney retreat” (Deseret News) “For the Republicans considering a run for the White House, the gathering is an opportunity to stand out, said longtime Romney supporter Kirk Jowers, the head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

June 1, 2013: “Military Strikes on Iran Would Trigger Humanitarian Catastrophe” (“Iran News and Middle East Reports) “The article entitled Iran strike won’t lead to civilian disaster (Yaakov Lappin, June 1, 2013) was riddled with inaccuracies and misrepresentations of our study, The Ayatollah’s Nuclear Gamble: The Human Cost of Military Strikes against Iran’s Nuclear Facilities. Had Lappin contacted our organization (which he did not), we would have been glad to correct the many distortions allegedly attributed to Dr. Ephraim Asculai’s paper which served as the basis for Lappin’s article (his article ds not provide a link to the paper).”

June 2013: “The Turkey Alumni Club is U’s seventh international group.” (Alumni Connection) “Turkish alumni of the U number about 60, and some 20 students from Turkey were enrolled this fall. Following a March alumni reception in Ankara, Turkey, attended by Hinckley Institute of Politics DirectorKirk Jowers, a group of alumni has been working with the U’s Hinckley Institute to establish international internships to send University students to Turkey to work in business or government.”

May 31, 2013: “Romney re-emerges into political arena; first appearance set for Utah” (KSL) “Romney confidante and head of the Hinckley Institute of Politics Kirk Jowers says the topics will likely include the economy and federal deficit.”

May 30, 2013: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed by reporter Andrew Adams on KSL Radio regarding the Romney Readiness Project 2012: Retrospective and Lessons Learned.

May 28, 2013: “PRICE: U.S. unwisely ignores sub-Saharan Africa” (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 27, 2013: “Robert Bennett: Incompetence is not a good defense or a reassuring strategy” (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 24, 2013: “‘Count My Vote’ group aims to change GOP caucus system” (KSL) “‘Every other state has reformed in some way to make it more responsive to technology that has developed since 1890, and more amenable to people participating,” said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.

May 22, 2013: “John Swallow corporate donors fail to report contributions” (Fox 13) “The director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, Kirk Jowers, also says the combination of a prosecutor running for statewide office with no donation limits creates too much opportunity for abuse.”

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 Answerregarding 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 dsn’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 dsn’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 16, 2013: “Hinckley: Liquor stores bring profit despite strict policies” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “Some might say Monday morning is too early to talk about liquor laws, licenses and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, but the Hinckley Institute of Politics and Bonneville Research disagree as they hosted the event “Working in Partnership with Utah State Government.”

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’sHinckley 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.”

March 21, 2013: “Gun education would deflect misconceptions” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “Clark Aposhian, chairman of Utah Shooting Sports Council, addressed this issue at a gun policy discussion at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on March 4.”

April 8, 2013: “Hinckley Forum: Chaffetz blames rising debt on Obama budgets” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, updated students on the latest news in Washington at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Monday.”

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 19, 2013: “CHOICE urges students to go abroad, work against poverty” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “The Bennion Center and Hinckley Institute of Politics are interested in sponsoring students to go on these expeditions, and they will probably be starting to provide funds in the fall, Jan Shut said.”

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 7, 2013: “U students nominated for Truman Scholarship” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “Two of the U’s best and brightest students have been chosen by the Hinckley Institute of Politics as finalists for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship, an elite and highly competitive national scholarship that selects only one junior per state for a $30,000 award for graduate school.”

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 28, 2013: “Hinckley Forum: Health care threats outweigh budget cuts” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “With another budget cliff looming this week, the rising costs of health care pose more of a danger to the United States than the upcoming mandatory federal budget cuts, said Robert Huefner, professor of political science, at the Hinckley Institute of Politics yesterday.”

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 areHinckley Institute of Politics Director Kirk Jowers (who led an ethics commission) and Swallow’s Republican primary opponent Sean Reyes.”

February 13, 2013: “Gov’t can’t foil free speech on campus” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “A couple of years ago the Hinckley Institute of Politics sponsored David Horowitz, a venomous anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim hate propagandist, to speak.”

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.”

February 8, 2013: “Great conversation and event with the @uofuDC chapter. Always good catching up with fellow Utahns twitter.yfrog.com/gz335lu…
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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: “Tanner Center informs students of global issues” (Daily Utah Chronicle) “Internship opportunities are available through organizations such as the Hinckley Institute of Politics, Mexico Border Studies Program, United Nations Human Rights Council based in Geneva and at nongovernmental organizations in India.”

February 1, 2013: “Proposal to remove straight party voting defeated” (Standard-Examiner) “In an interview last year, Kirk Jowers, director of theHinckley 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’sHinckley 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.

2012 MEDIA COVERAGE

December 31, 2012: Political analyst: Change likely to come to GOP (Standard-Examiner): “‘Kirk Jowers said he thinks the changes will be forced by circumstances.’The reason I think things will change is the problems have reached a point of no return,’ Jowers said.”

December 26, 2012: Washington Post op-ed suggests Huntsman for Speaker of the House (Fox 13) ”‘I think there’s zero chance that anyone would ever be selected outside of the House of Representatives. And so, no slight to Huntsman or Daniels or anyone else you could think of, they just simply won’t do it. It’s their body, it’s their House and they’ll pick one of theirs to be speaker,’ Jowers said.” Story also published by the Deseret News.

December 24, 2012: Will Medicare Part D be a financial solution? (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.“

December 19, 2012: Utah politicos weigh in on gun violence solutions (KSL.com) ”When you see kind of the market taking into account this tragedy and these steps, I think it follows that our leaders and politicians that have control over this can take a more thoughtful approach to the next step, said Hinckley Institute of Politics President Kirk Jowers.”

December 17, 2012: A happier ending than I anticipated, AIG pays back TARP money, 17 billion in interest (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.“

December 14, 2012: Sub-Saharan Africa: Breeding a New Generation of Leaders (The Diplomatic Courier) Ambassador John Priceserved as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Mauritius, Republic of Seychelles, and Union of the Comoros from February 8, 2002 to June 17, 2005 and 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.

December 10, 2012: “Feds: $11.2 million spent on Matheson-Love” (San Francisco Chronicle) ”This was an unprecedented,” said Tim Chambless, a professor at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. “We have never seen a race so expensive in Utah.” Story also published by ABC4, by The South Florida Times, and by the Deseret News.

December 5, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL Radio regarding Super PACS.

December 3, 2012: “Robert Bennett: Media are failing in Rice coverage” (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.”

November 29, 2012: “Will Islamists Trump Democracy?” (International Policy Digest) by former Ambassador John Price, current Hinckley Insittute of Politics Resident Scholar

November 28, 2012: “Obama and Romney set to meet on Thursday” (Fox 13) ”Kirk Jowers ran Mitt Romney’s official Political Action Committee, and he thinks Romney still wants to be involved in public service. I think ultimately he’ll be very drawn to do something for his country and whether that has anything to do with President Obama, I don’t know. That will probably be more up to Obama than to Romney, Jowers said. Story also published on Deseret News.

November 27, 2012: “What next? From the election horse race to the critical issues” (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.

November 26, 2012: “Mitt Romney comes under fire from fellow Republicans” (ABC4) ” Kirk Jowers worked with Romney’s campaign for years and he now cautions those who may already be looking ahead for a nomination in 2016.”

November 26, 2012: “Politics and Social Media Forum Wednesday” (City Weekly) ”Hear C-SPAN’s Mortman explain the new trends at this free public forum. Check it out at the University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics, 260 S. Central Campus Drive, Wednesday, Nov. 28″

November 26, 2012: “Robert Bennett: One Problem America needs to fix–education” (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.”

November 24, 2012: “Romney’s Utah Supporters upset with how he’s being treated by GOP” (Deseret News) ”Another top Romney supporter in Utah, Kirk Jowers, said the candidate has likely been ruminating about the reasons for his loss.”

November 23, 2012: “FEC dismisses funds complaint against Wil Cardon (AZ Central) ”In their initial March 16 response to the complaint, Cardon’s attorneys, Kirk Jowers and Matthew Sanderson, argued that Smith was a disgruntled former business associate of Cardon’s father and that his blind conjecture should be rejected.

November 20, 2012: “The Arab Spring Didn’t Buy Us Many Friends” (Diplomatic Courier) ”Ambassador John Price served as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Mauritius, Republic of Seychelles, and Union of the Comoros from February 8, 2002 to June 17, 2005 and 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.”

November 20, 2012: “Matheson holds on to win by whisker, but Utah GOP questions results” (Salt Lake Tribune) ”Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, said the money spent by outside Super PACs “disproportionately advantaged the incumbents” like Matheson, because, while he was already well known, Love was an unknown quantity.”

November 19, 2012: “Focusing entirely on one job prospect? Don’t” (Detriot Free Press) ”Referencing Mitt Romney’s loss for the job of United States president, Kirk Jowers, a Romney friend said in a recent New York Times article: “‘He will be sifting through this for quite a while. The question is when the sifting takes a couple of hours a day instead of being all consuming.”

November 16, 2012: “Bob Bernick’s Notebook: Utah’s GOP Won’t Change Until They Have To” (Utah Pulse) ”Along with U of U Hinckley Institute of Politics director Kirk Jowers, another Romney devotee, and a few other mainstream conservative local Republicans (as the informal group likes to call itself), Leavitt has the organizational power and connections to fund and run a citizen initiative aimed at the 2014 general election ballot.

November 13, 2012: “Utah A Country? Thousands Sign Petition For Utah To Secede” by Dan Rascon” (KUTV) ”Kirk Jowers the director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah says this is the wrong approach for those upset about the election results.”

November 12, 2012: “Another election, this time to replace mayor-elect Ben McAdams in Legislature” (Deseret News) ”Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a Republican, said the Democratic delegates voting in the race may not care about the tax increase.”

November 12, 2012: “Mia Love says election loss surprised her, but she’s mum on future” by Dennis Romboy (Deseret News) ”‘She was caught in a great but difficult situation,’ said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. The national Republican Party was heavily involved and excited about her campaign, but it diverted her attention away from the district, Jowers said. For example, Love was the only candidate for major office in Utah to turn down an hourlong interview with the well-respected Doug Fabrizio on KUER Radio. She also campaigned for Romney in Ohio and Nevada.” In addition, see story here.

November 12, 2012: “Time to Reset the Reset in US-Russian Relations” by John Price (International Policy Digest) “Regardless of which political party occupies the White House, American presidents are allowed a certain degree of latitude on foreign policy, where initiatives are not as constrained by Congressional oversight in comparison to the nation’s domestic issues.” John Price former U.S. Ambassador is Resident Scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics

November 11, 2012: “Sunday Edition, Nov. 11: Romney’s career, the Mormon moment and campaign clutter” by Richard Piatt (KSL)“There are a lot of Romney supporters ” especially in Utah ” who have no doubt that if voters around the country knew Romney as well as they did, he would have won. One of those people is Kirk Jowers, a Romney confidant who has known the Romney family for years. He is the head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. Richard Piatt discussed Romney’s defeat with Jowers, and what the campaign could have done differently.”

November 9, 2012: “For Romney, mulling what comes next” (HT Politics) ”He will be sifting through this for quite a while,’ said Kirk Jowers, a Romney friend. The question is when the sifting takes a couple of hours a day instead of being all consuming.’

November 8, 2012: “For Romney, All His Career Options Are Still Open. Except One.” by Michael Barbaro (New York Times) ”‘He will be sifting through this for quite a while,’ said Kirk Jowers, a Romney friend. ‘The question is when the sifting takes a couple of hours a day instead of being all consuming.’

November 8, 2012: “Forum evaluates election aftermath” by Topher Webb (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Rep. Jim Matheson won the 4th Congressional District race because he defined himself to voters better than Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love, said political science professor and political columnist Frank Pignanelli at a Hinckley forum on Wednesday.”

November 8, 2012: “AP story points to Huntsman Jr. as Secretary of State candidate” by John Daley (KSL) ”University of Utah Political Science Professor Tim Chambless says with China looming large in U.S. foreign policy and financial affairs, appointing Huntsman to the cabinet could make sense.”

November 7, 2012: “Voters’ trust propelled Matheson to victory, analysts say” by Jordan Ormond (KSL) ”‘This race seemed like a perfect storm against him, and he still prevailed,’ said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”

November 7, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on Access Utah for a post-election wrap up

November 7, 2012: “Election 2012 – The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same” by Bob Bernick (Utah Pulse.com) ”And you could very well see a moderate Republican use the same alternative route to run for governor. (How about Hinckley Institute of Politics director Kirk Jowers?)”

November 7, 2012: “Rising Republican star Mia Love of Utah loses to Democrat” by Debbie Hummel (Reuters) ”The race, which drew millions of dollars in outside money, so dominated Utah’s airwaves and news reports that it essentially rendered the state’s three other congressional races ‘irrelevant,’ said Kirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

November 7, 2012: “Jim Matheson dodges GOP machine in win over Mia Love” by Dennis Romboy (Deseret News) ”‘This race seemed like a perfect storm against him, and he still prevailed,’ said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. ‘It’s hard to see another circumstance where they can take him out without a major mistake, and he hasn’t made one so far.’”

November 7, 2012: “Romney’s loss ends presidential dreams” by Thomas Burr (Salt Lake Tribune) ”For Kirk Jowers, the head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a long-time Romney friend, the loss stung even though Jowers thought Romney was “the best candidate he could be” and had given his all.”

November 7, 2012: “A day of painful goodbyes for Mitt Romney (+video)” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”Kirk Jowers, another longtime Romney supporter from Utah who traveled to Boston for Election Day, said he skipped the brunch because he knew how difficult it would be to recap the loss.”

November 7, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed on BBC regarding Romney’s defeat.

November 6, 2012: “Hinckley Forum: Speaker: Votes increasing: by Topher Webb (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Utahns might see a 25-percent jump in voter turnout from the 2010 midterm elections, said state elections director Mark Thomas at a Hinckley Institute of Politics forum on Monday.”

November 6, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed on live on the Doug Wright show regarding the presidential election.

November 6, 2012: “Is Mitt Romney’s loss Utah’s loss? Mike Leavitt, other Utahns were poised to make an impact” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”Other Utah names that had been on Romney’s shortlist for filing 100 top-level slots were Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, a top surrogate on the campaign trail for the past year; and Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a longtime supporter.”

November 6, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed in Boston at the Romney Election Watch by KSL TV news, KUTV news, and television stations from Chicago, Boston, and other media markets.

November 5, 2012: “4th District race draws big money from both parties” by Nineveh Dinha (Fox 13) ”‘I think this will be the most expensive U.S. House race we’ve ever seen. Usually we see about $1 million spent by each candidate,’ says Tim Chambless, a professor at the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

November 5, 2012: “Utahns surveyed say Romney’s faith rarely a target” by Aaron Vaughn (Fox 13) ”Romney has gotten a share of critical views pertaining to his religious beliefs. Tim Chambliss, from the Hinkley Institute of Politics, said it is no surprise Romney’s critics would use his LDS faith against him.”

November 2, 2012: “Good Question: What Happens If They Tie?” by Matt Gephardt (KUTV) ”Hinckley Institute President Kirk Jowerssays the chances of a tie are slim. It’s a very unlikely scenario, but realistic. You can go play with the map on a couple different websites and come out with a very realistic 269.

November 2, 2012: “Foreign Policy Needs More Focus on Security” by John Price (International Policy Digest) ”On October 29, 2012 the State Department gave a briefing on Secretary Hillary Clinton’s visit to Algeria. The focus of the trip was on ‘counterterrorism cooperation and Mali.’ John Price former U.S. Ambassador is Resident Scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics

November 2, 2012: “‘The Colbert Effect:’ how young voters get their political news” by John Daley (KSL) ”Universities are well aware of the trend. The U.’s Hinckley Institute of Politics offers an internship at “The Colbert Report.” It’s become one the program’s most coveted, said director Kirk Jowers.”

Novmeber 1, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers and U of U students Nelson Warr, Kaitie Jowers, Mary Mellor and Sam Ortiz participated in KSL Doug Wright’s townhall regarding the presidential election.

November 1, 2012: “Could Sandy Aftermath Affect Election Day?” by Heidi Hatch (KUTV) ”Super storm Sandy is unprecedented for many different reasons, but one thing is for sure. Never in our Nation’s history has an election day been moved. The only way it can happen, is if Congress meets and moves it for every single state- and that we’re told is not going to happen. This afternoon we sat down with Kirk Jowers, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah to get answers. He said, a delay for a state ‘would be beyond unprecedented’ he went on to say he thinks attorneys on both sides are looking at it very closely.’”

November 1, 2012: “Straight-ticket voting allowed in Iowa, but parties aren’t pushing it” (The Gazette) ”There’s a feeling straight-ticket voting is not good for democracy, according to Kirk Jowers of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, a state where the practice still is allowed. Voters don’t have to look at the individual candidates. They simply walk in, fill in one oval and walk out without giving each candidate due consideration.”

October 31, 2012: “Fewer Democrats on Utah’s Capitol Hill Could Cause Problems” by Bob Bernick (Utah Policy.com) “‘That’s an interesting question,’ says Lindsay Zizumbo of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. Going down two Democratic senators and five House members likely wouldn’t change the day-to-day operations of the Utah Legislature much, says Zizumbo, who specializes in watching legislative politics for the institute. ‘We are so close to one-party rule in Utah already; it would just mean less of a voice for the minority members.’

October 30, 2012: “Superstorm Sandy slows Mitt Romney’s momentum” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s band a longtime Romney supporter, said the storm has put Romney in a difficult situation. ‘The president gets to act presidential and he gets the free ‘earned’ media. Romney is forced to sit out the storm,’ Jowers said. ‘In a perfect world, there would be no perfect storm a week before the election.’”

October 29, 2012: Just think what you could by with $3B” (Deseret News) ”According to Kirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, if you include another $1 billion more spent by the super PACs and political parties on behalf of the candidates, then the price tag is closing in on $3 billion spent during a deep recession.”

October 29, 2012: “The Diplomatic Security Service Failed to Protect” by Ambassador John Price (Diplomatic Courier) ”We are living in the most crucial time in modern history since the Cold War. Today’s enemy has no name, no face, no uniform, and not even a standing army. It is a theological movement with a mission to control the world under Sharia. So how has the United States foreign policy dealt with these issues?” John Price former U.S. Ambassador is Resident Scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics

October 29, 2012: “Robert Bennett: Bennett: Religion and politics in Europe vs. America” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”This is being written in Paris, where I have been attending an academic conference dedicated to an analysis of the 2012 presidential election. If they could vote, Europeans would solidly support President Obama, with France leading the way. Some polls show that Obama would draw more than 90 percent of the vote here; across the entire continent, he runs above 70 percent. 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.“

October 29, 2012: “Sen. Orrin Hatch spends $12 million on re-election bid” by Dennis Romboy (Deseret News) ”‘I feel like it’s by far the most (ever) spent on any race in Utah,’ said Kirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

October 26, 2012: “Following in a Father’s Footsteps, But Probably Not Into Politics” by Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Ashley Parker (New York Times) ”For now, though, he is all in, on the road six days out of seven, selling Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, to the American public. ‘It means a lot to him, more than anything else, what people think about his father, do they know he’s a man of character and integrity,’ said one friend, Kirk Jowers. ‘Tagg will do anything his father needs and anything he thinks will advance or protect his dad.’

October 26, 2012: Hinckley Forum: Cooke Lays Out Broad Platform Intentions. by D.J. Summers (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Tim Chambless ’said changing concepts is a good thing as we need to produce more competition between parties. It’s important to have dual-party inclusion,’ Chambless said. ‘We need to create more party competition. Competition is a good thing, whether in politics or business or dating.’

October 26, 2012: Tim Chambless Academic Coordinator at the Hinckley Institute of Politics was interviewed by La Vanguardia(Spanish newspaper) by Francesc Peiron regarding U.S. presidential election, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama, and the impact of religion and wealth.

October 25. 2012: Specialists Predict Possible Tie in Presidential Election by Keith McCord (KSL) ”Depending on how the electoral votes go in those states, there’s a possibility that there will be a tie –with Barak Obama and Mitt Romney each having 269 votes¦that’s where the 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution kicks in, said Tim Chambless, a professor at the Hinckley Institute of Politics. “Then, the new Congress, let me stress, the new House of Representatives and the new Senate meeting in January of 2013 would meet to choose the new president and new vice president.”

October 25, 2012: “Rising Republican star Mia Love in tight Utah race for House” by Jennifer Dobner – Reuters (Chicago Tribune) ”‘These polls have been very volatile,’ said Kirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, citing the challenges of polling a new district. ‘Part of it too is that Matheson is a very well known and popular in Utah, but there is also a lot of excitement for Mayor Love.’”

October 26, 2012: “\Hinckley Forum: Profs discuss hazards to democracy” by Anne Plummer (Dailty Utah Chronicle) ”Panelists Jim Curry, Samuel Handlin and Peri Schwartz-Shea discuss democracy at work at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Thursday.”

October 25, 2012: “Hinckley Forum: Cooke lays out broad platform intentions” by DJ Summers (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Doug Fabrizio from RadioWest interviews gubernatorial candidate Peter Cooke at a Hinckley Forum.”

October 23, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers and University of Utah student Kaitie Jowers were interviewed on KUTV 2regarding the last presidential debate.

October 23, 2012: Tim Chambless Academic Coordinator at the Hinckley Institute of Politics was interviewed by ABC 4 regarding the third presidential debate.

October 22, 2012: Mitt Romney Heard, Not Seen, in New Ad for Mia Love Dennis Romboy by (Deseret News) University of Utah political science professor Tim Chambless said it will be interesting to see how the Romney ad plays in the new, untested congressional district. He noted Romney dsn’t have 100 percent support in Utah, but also that the district is 62 percent Republican.”

October 22, 2012: Tim Chambless Academic Coordinator at the Hinckley Institute of Politics interviewed with Polish Radio Channel III. Polish journalist Martin Zakowski.

October 22, 2012: Tim Chambless Academic Coordinator at the Hinckley Institute of Politics interviewed with Swiss and Danish journalists Fabrice Boule and Mashu Poulsen, official election observers for OSCE/ODIHR.

October 22, 2012: Tim Chambless Academic Coordinator at the Hinckley Institute of Politics interviewed with British Consul-General (Los Angeles) Dame Barbara Hay regarding U.S. presidential election and Utah’s 4th Congressional District race.

October 22, 2012: Tim Chambless Academic Coordinator at the Hinckley Institute of Politics interviewed with the New York Times reporterRay Rivera aboutUtah’s 4th Congressional District race.

October 22, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed on KSL by Dan Jessop regarding the recent Gallup poll on the presidential race.

October 22, 2012: “Robert Bennett: Message sent vs. message received: The impact this misinterpretation has on politics” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”Every expert in human communications knows ;message sent; is not always the same as ‘message received.’ In illustration of this principle, I cite a cartoon where, in the panel labeled ‘What he said,’ a young man asks a young woman, ‘Will you marry me?’ In the adjoining panel, labeled ‘What she heard,’ she thinks, ‘I will never have to diet again.’ 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.”

October 22, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed on KCPW radio regarding the presidential foreign policy debate.

October 22, 2012: “Salafi Islamists may gain Political Control (Part II)” by John Price (International Policy Digest) ”In the Arab Spring dissidents involved in the uprisings used the U.S. and European allies for financial and military support, which led to regime change, but not to the democratic outcome that everyone had expected.” John Price former U.S. Ambassador is Resident Scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics

October 20. 2012: “Put Off By ‘Too Many Mitts,’ ‘Salt Lake Tribune’ Endorses Obama” by Howard Berkes (Capital Public Radio) ”ButKirk Jowers, a long-time Romney adviser and director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, says the Tribune ’got it wrong.’ Jowers says he’s known Romney since 1994 and says the Republican nominee ‘is the same man with the same character and the same values, and he’s the same singular force who saved the Olympics.’”

October 20, 2012: “Salafi Islamists may gain Political Control” by John Price (International Policy Digest) ”The Arab Spring started with uprisings by dissidents in Tunisia, and spread across North Africa, and to the Arabian Peninsula.” John Price former U.S. Ambassador is Resident Scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics

October 19, 2012: “Put Off By ‘Too Many Mitts,’ ‘Salt Lake Tribune’ Endorses Obama” by Howard Berkes (NPR) ”But Kirk Jowers, a long-time Romney adviser and director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, says theTribune ’got it wrong.’ Jowers says he’s known Romney since 1994 and says the Republican nominee ‘is the same man with the same character and the same values, and he’s the same singular force who saved the Olympics.’”

October 19, 2012: Presenters Unravel Rohingya Genocide” by Ainsley Cook (Daily Utah Chronicle) Dr. Tim Chambless, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, addresses attendees at the Voices for Rohingya: Stop the Genocide! lecture in the Union on Thursday night.

October 18, 2012: “The Myth of ‘Surgical Strikes’ on Iran” by David Isenberg (Time) ”The University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and Omid for Iran, a nonprofit organization based in Salt Lake CIty, Utah published the assessment. Author Semnani has provided support for the conferences and educational initiatives in the United States.

October 18, 2012: “The Myth of Surgical Strikes on Iran” (Paulo’s Corner) ”The University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and Omid for Iran, a nonprofit organization based in Salt Lake City, Utah, published the assessment.”

October 17, 2012: “Presidential audience” by Anna Drysdale (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Senior Molly Wheeler finds humor in comments made by Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney concerning energy efficiency during the presidential debate at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Tuesday.”

October 17, 2012: Political Expert Examines Presidential Debate. by Noah Bond (ABC 4) ABC 4 turned to political expert University of Utah political science professor Tim Chambless who works at the Hinckley Institute of Politics to get his answer. He says Mr. Obama won. ‘On style, in terms of energy. In terms of assertiveness, I would much more tilt it towards to the President. This was a different Presidential than the one we saw in the first Presidential debate,˜ Chambless said.

October 17 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed by Richard Piatt on KLS regarding the presidential debate.

October 17, 2012: “Political expert examines presidential debate” by Noah Bond (ABC 4) ”ABC 4 tuned to political expert University of Utah political science professor Tim Chambless who works at the Hinckley Institute of Politics to get his answer. He says Mr. Obama won, ‘On style in terms of energy. In terms of assertiveness I would much more tilt it towards the President. This was a different President than the one we saw in the first Presidential debate, Chambless said.”

October 16, 2012: “Too much style, not enough substance in presidential debate, students say” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”The second presidential debate Tuesday focused too much on style for many of the students watching at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

October 16, 2012: Are You Tired Of Political Ads? You Are Not Alone. by Cristina Flores (KUTV) In some places like Las Vegas, where presidential candidates are competing hard for voters, viewers are bombarded with 10,000 television ads a week, according to Tim Chambless of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.

October 16, 2012: “Hatch: Energy resources would boost schools” by Blake Belden (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Hill Airforce Base and energy were hot topics for Sen. Orrin Hatch when he spoke at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Monday.”

October 16, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers appeared live, via remote hook-up from the Hinckley Caucus Room, on KSL Channel 5′s Evening News, to discuss the upcoming presidential debate.

October 15, 2012: “Robert Bennett: Candidates should debate how to fix Social Security, Medicare” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News)“The sparring over Social Security and Medicare between Vice President J Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan during their debate last week was like a conversation between two women at year end. 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.”

October 15, 2012: “Matheson pushes for ed funding” by Anna Drysdale (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Matheson was interviewed Wednesday by Doug Fabrizio of RadioWest at the Hinckley Institute of Politics as part of the Meet the Candidates series. He addressed a wide array of issues, from taxes to funding for public television to health care, but spent a great deal of time answering education questions.”

October 15, 2012: “County mayoral candidates to speak on diversity” (Salt Lake Tribune) ”The county’s Council on Diversity Affairs is sponsoring the forum along with the Hinckley Institute of Politics, Inclusion Center, League of Women Voters of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office of Diversity and Human Rights, Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Utah Multicultural Affairs, YWCA and Vietnamese Community of Utah.”

October 15, 2012: “Town hall format ‘wild card’ in second Mitt Romney/President Obama debate” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”A moment like that from Romney, while unexpected, could be the final blow to Obama’s re-election, suggested Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a longtime Romney backer.”

October 12, 2012: “Is straight-party ticket voting good for democracy?” by John Daley (Deseret News) ”In general there’s a feeling that straight ticket voting is not good for Democracy, said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. ‘You don’t get to really look at other people running,’ he said. ‘You just kind of walk in, punch it, and walk out without a lot of consideration, and it just dsn’t quite give the candidates their due.’

October 12, 2012: “Pres. Obama, Romney face challenge after VP debate” by Richard Piatt (KSL) ”‘Biden punched Ryan in the mouth a few times’” said Kirk Jowers with the Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘Ryan, on the other hand, was very competent and very smart.’”

October 12, 2012: “Benghazi Attack: AQIM Terrorists had their roots in Mali” by John Price (International Policy Digetst) ”On July 5, 2012 the UN Security Council passed Resolution 2056, to deal with the instability in northern Mali. Tuareg fighters returning from Libya brought with them a large cache of arms.” John Price former U.S. Ambassador is Resident Scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics

October 10, 2012: “The Arab Awakening and Change in the Middle East” (KERA) ”How is the Arab Awakening changing the geopolitical dynamic in the Middle East and what might the future hold for Syria, Iran, and their neighbors? We’ll spend this hour with Roxane Farmanfarmaian, Affiliated Lecturer in International Relations of the Middle East and North Africa at the University of Cambridge and Middle East Fellow at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at University of Utah.”

October 10, 2012: “Let Romney be Romney” by Rick Moran (American Thinker) ”‘Second only to his mother, Tagg is probably the most trusted individual in Mitt’s life on political matters,’ said Kirk Jowers, a longtime friend of Mitt Romney’s, and director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘Tagg really devoted himself in 2007 and ’8, and has stayed engaged all the way through until now.’”

October 10, 2012: “Romney Son, Tagg, Takes Charge” by McKay Coppins (Buzzfeed.com) ”‘Second only to his mother, Tagg is probably the most trusted individual in Mitt’s life on political matters,’ said Kirk Jowers, a longtime friend of Mitt Romney’s, and director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. “Tagg really devoted himself in 2007 and ’8, and has stayed engaged all the way through until now.’”

October 10, 2012: “Voting A Patriotic Duty” by STAN ROSENZWEIG (City Weekley) “Kirk Jowers brings excellent news in his Oct. 4 letter [Outcome Not a Forgone Conclusion, City Weekly]. He cites a recent U of U survey showing that most students plan to vote. He gs on to encourage more Utahns to vote, because the results are not certain and every vote could sway the results. But there is another reason to vote: citizenship.”

October 10, 2012: “The Arab Awakening and Change in the Middle East” (Kera.org) ”How is the Arab Awakening changing the geopolitical dynamic in the Middle East and what might the future hold for Syria, Iran, and their neighbors? We’ll spend this hour with Roxane Farmanfarmaian, Affiliated Lecturer in International Relations of the Middle East and North Africa at the University of Cambridge and Middle East Fellow at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at University of Utah. She’s in town to speak to the World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth.”

October 9, 2012: “Romney’s family open new campaign to ‘Let Mitt Be Mitt’” by John Daley (KSL) ”Romney supporter, Kirk Jowers also feels that the new campaign is a good move for Romney. ‘Ultimately, the candidate has to be him or herself,’ he said. ‘I think in the debate people saw that with Mitt and if he keeps that up, according to the polls, he should do very well.’” Story also published on Deseret News.

October 8, 2012: “Robert Bennett: Debate gave Romney a boost he needs” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”Last Thursday morning, Republicans filled the airwaves and Internet with blogs, phone calls, emails and tweets that shared their joy over Mitt Romney’s dominating performance in the presidential debate the night before. Democrats, on the other hand, were spinning and making excuses, the most bizarre of which came from Al Gore, who said that Obama lost because he had not been in Denver long enough to become acclimated to its high altitude. 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.”

October 8, 2012: “Consider the human costs of using the ‘military option” on Iran’s nuclear facilites) by Jasmin Ramsey (www.lobelog.com) ”‘The Ayatollah’s Nuclear Gamble’ is sponsored by Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics(http://www.hinckley.utah.edu/) and was authored by Khosrow B. Semnani (http://www.mec.utah.edu/?pageld4882), an Iranian-American engineer by training and philanthropost.”

October 8, 2012: “Radioactive fallout is likely if Iran hit, study says” by Howard Altman (Tampa Bay Online) ”According to a recent study by The University of Utah’s Hinckley School of Politics and Omid for Iran, exactly that. Fallout. Amont other consequences, enough radioactive fallout to kill about as many people perished in Nagasaki.”

October 8, 2012: “Vice presidential debate: Romney team tries to build on momentum” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a longtime Romney supporter, said the best the GOP ticket can hope for is to sustain the bump in the polls from the presidential debate. ‘At this point, all eyes are really on the top of the ticket. There’s no way the vice president can be as positive for the ticket as the president,’ he said. ‘Of course, the downside is always huge for either ticket.’

October 6, 2012: “Ansar al-Sharia: A New Salafi Jihadist Movement” by Ambassador John Price (Diplomatic Courier) ”If the world feared Osama bin Laden and his al-Qaeda network, wait until we see the outfall of the Arab Spring, which unleashed suppressed Salafist and Wahhabist imams in North Africa. Today their followers are attempting to take control of North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, in their quest to create a caliphate under their brutal version of Sharia Islamic law. John Price former U.S. Ambassador is Resident Scholar at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics

October 5, 2012: “Time investigates Romney’s faith as election advantage” by Aaron Vaughn (Fox 13) ”Romney supporter Kirk Jowers, who is also with the Hinckley Institute of Politics, said, ‘that’s probably fair. His book is called ˜No Apology: The Case for American Greatness’. I think he certainly sees America if not ˜the’ great country, a great country that has great responsibility to lift the entire world in how it proclaims liberty and freedom abroad.’

October 5, 2012: “Hinckley Forum: Foreign Service” by Alexandra Burton (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”It is important for students interested in foreign service careers to get an early start, since the application process is rigorous, said Nelson Warr, staff assistant at the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

October 5, 2012: “Why Do Candidates Have The Same Tag At The End Of Political Commercials?” (KUTV) ”While the phrase is a clear motif in American politics, Kirk Jowers with the Hinkley Institute of Politics says it’s only been around for 10 years.”

October 5, 2012: “LGBT community unveiling ˜borders’” Anne Plummer (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Members of the LGBT community and gender-study students heard from a panel about immigration and sexuality issues at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Thursday.”

October 4, 2012: “Political expert examines Presidential Debate” by Noah Bond (ABC 4) ” The Hinckley Institute of Politics and theUniversity of Utah associate director Tim Chambless graded President Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney during their first presidential debate.”

October 4, 2012: “Attack On Iranian Nuclear Program Could Lead To Up To 70,000 Civilian Casualties” by Doug Mataconis (Outside the Beltway) ” Experts believe the Isfahan uranium-conversion facility ” which contains an estimated 371 metric tons of uranium hexafluoride ” is one of the four Iranian sites likely to be targeted if Israel or the United States were to decide to take military action in an effort to delay or cripple Iran’s nuclear program. The University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and the NGO Omid for Iran teamed up to produce a study that concludes that a military strike on the facility could have tragic consequences for Maryam and thousands of other residents of her centrally located city, which has a population of 2 million.”

October 4, 2012: “Pres. debate evokes student response” by Topher Webb (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Multiple locations were available across campus for students to watch the presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney Wednesday. Some watched at large, organized events and others in unorganized small groups. The Hinckley Institute of Politics hosted a screening of the debate in the Hinckley Caucus Room that filled to capacity.”

October 4, 2012: “U of U students react to presidential debate” by Cristina Rendon (ABC 4) ”Dozens of students gathered at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah to watch the screening of the presidential debate Wednesday. The viewing was held in the Caucus Room and in the lobby of the Hinckley building to accommodate an overflow of students.”

October 3, 2012: “Outcome Not A Forgone Conclusion” by Kirk Jowers (City Weekly) ”At the Hinckley Institute of Politics, we’re observing the exact opposite response. In fact, the results of our University of Utah straw poll conducted last week with a sample of 1,510 freshmen, sophomore, juniors, seniors and graduate students is cause for great optimism”particularly considering 18- to 25-year-olds are traditionally one of the lowest-voting demographics.”

October 3, 2012: “U students grade the big debate” by Aaron Vaughn and Max Roth (Fox 13) ”The University of Utah turned the first presidential debate into a combination pizza party/symposium in the Hinckley Institute of Politics caucus room. The crowd was overflowing, with seats set up in the lobby of Orson Spencer Hall in front of a second large-screen television.”

Octobetr 3, 2012: “Utah students weigh in on a debate filled with substance” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”‘I was extremely surprised “ and pleasantly surprised “ at how Mitt Romney did,’ Smith said following a debate watching party at the university’s Hinckley Institute of Politics that attracted some 175 students.”

October 2, 2012: “Study: Thousands Would Die in an Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Sites” by Golnaz Esfandiari (The Atlantic) ”Now a new report is trying to answer that question. Experts believe the Isfahan uranium-conversion facility — which contains an estimated 371 metric tons of uranium hexafluoride — is one of the four Iranian sites likely to be targeted if Israel or the United States were to decide to take military action in an effort to delay or cripple Iran’s nuclear program. The University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and the NGO Omid for Iran teamed up to produce a study that concludes that a military strike on the facility could have tragic consequences for Maryam and thousands of other residents of her centrally located city, which has a population of 2 million.”

October 2, 2012: “Study: Thousands Would Die In Attack On Iran’s Nuclear Facilities” by Ben Armbruster (Think Progress) ”The University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and the NGO Omid for Iran has concluded in a new report that bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities in an attempt to delay its nuclear progress would kill thousands of Iranians and severely injure tens or perhaps hundreds of thousands more.”

October 1, 2012: “Robert Bennett: Is the presidential election over?” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”This week’s conventional wisdom is that the presidential campaign is over. “Mitt Romney is in a death spiral, caused by his own ineptness, and Barack Obama is beginning to coast. The proof is in the polls.”

October 1, 2012: “Ten Days of Briefs on the Top Issues” (Utah Foundation) ”Tune in to KUER public radio (FM 90.1) starting on Monday, October 1st! We’re creating a 10-day series on the top 10 issues for this election year from our Utah Priorities Survey. The spots will air during their morning local news breaks at 7:33 and 8:33 a.m. Utah Foundation is also co-sponsoring a series of hour-long candidate forums produced by KUER’s RadioWest talk show talk show and the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

October 1, 2012: “U.S., China still strong in competition” by Lesedi Botite (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”The United States and China, two worldwide powerhouses, each have their own leadership strengths and weaknesses in the economic, military and political sense, said a speaker at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Friday.”

October 1, 2012: ” Utah Foundation Launches 10-Day Series of Policy Briefs of Voters’ Top Issues” (Utah Policy) “Each gubernatorial election year since 2004, Utah Foundation organizes the Utah Priorities Project in partnership with the Hinckley Institute of Politics to identify what voters view as the top ten issues for the election year.”

September 29, 2012: “Scruggs: Civility and political compromise” by H.E. “Bud” Scruggs (Salt Lake Tribune) ”With this in mind, I was drawn to a story in The Tribune last week, which reported on a lecture by Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. According to the article, the speakers presented a thesis from their new book advocating moderation in politics and railing against extremism.”

September 28, 2012 “Military Strike to Have ‘Devestating’ Impact on Democracy in Iran” (Eurasia Review) ”A military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities would have a devastating effect on those who dream of democracy in Iran, says a new study titled The Ayatollah’s Nuclear Gamble by Khosrow B. Semnani, published by the Hinckley Institute of Politics, University of Utah and Omid for Iran.”

September 28, 2012 “German Politics discussed at forum” by Blake Belden (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”The conflict in Syria was at the forefront of a forum held at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Thursday. Peter Ammon, the ambassador from Germany to the United States, said the conflict is a religious war, which historically are hard to bring to an end.”

September 27, 2012: “Obama up, Romney down in polls ” ds it matter?” by Josh Furlong (KSL) ”‘The thing you look for in polls are trends, and then you try to figure out what those trends mean,’ said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘Some of the polls that talk about whether the country is on the right track or wrong track, whether they believe the economy is getting better, with those type of right track questions, it sometimes gets to the heart of what people feel without them trying to protect or harm their candidate of choice.’”

September 27, 2012: “What 371 metric tons of uranium hexafluoride could mean to Iranians” by Gordon Lubold (Foreign Policy)“Semnani is not well known in Washington. But we’re told by an independent expert on Iran that Semnani, a scientist, went to “considerable lengths” to make his model as realistic as the available data allows. He funded his own research but the report was published by the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and Semnani’s Omid for Iran.”

September 27, 2012: “How Many Civilians Would Be Killed in an Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Sites?” by Azadeh Moaveni (Time World)“Beyond those initially killed in a potential strike, the Iranian government’s lack of readiness for handling wide-scale radiation exposure could exponentially raise the death toll, Semnani says. His study, published by the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and the nongovernmental organization Omid for Iran, outlines Iran’s poor record of emergency response and notes that its civilian casualties from natural disasters like earthquakes have been far greater than those suffered during similar disasters in better prepared countries like Turkey.”

September 26, 2012: “Howell: students crucial to future community” by Anna Drysdale (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Politicians often speak about reaching across the aisle to get things done in Washington. Scott Howell, a Democrat who is challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch for his long-held seat, spoke at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Tuesday to convince students he is the man for the job.”

September 25, 2012: “Majority of U students voting blue” by Emily Andrews (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Nelson Warr, a senior in political science and economics and a student administrator at the Hinckley Institute of Politics, said he was surprised to find that Gov. Gary Herbert, a Republican, overtook Democratic candidate Peter Cooke by 7‰percent.”

September 25, 2012: “Howell to emphasize higher ed importance” by Carolyn Webber (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”To help students keep track of political hopefuls in the various races, the Hinckley Institute of Politics is bringing local candidates to campus.”

September 24, 2012: “Robert Bennett: President is not omnipotent, honesty needed in campaign” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”As the campaign enters its most frenetic period, when millions of dollars will be spent and millions of words will be spoken, we should remember this fundamental truth: as important and powerful as the president is, he is not a comic book superhero who personally determines the fate of the nation at every level.”

September 22, 2012: “Romney has several Utah power players in key spots” by Thomas Burr (Salt Lake Tribune) Josh Romney has hinted before at a possible political run of his own and was considering running in Utah’s gubernatorial race two years ago as the running mate toKirk Jowers, the head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a longtime friend of Mitt Romney. The bid never happened, but Josh Romney hasn’t ruled out putting his name on a future ballot.

September 20, 2012: “Center matches students with fitting leadership opportunities” by Topher Webb (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”On Wednesday, directors from the Bennion Community Service Center and the Hinckley Institute of Politics let students know how to get involved in the community and the government at a Hinckley Forum.”

September 20, 2012: “Utah’s youth could use more sex education, not less” Kyler Bowers (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Last week, members of the Utah PTA on campus at the Hinckley Institute of Politics described the uphill battle to keep comprehensive sex education in the state. Powerful interest groups, including the far-right, socially conservative Eagle Forum, lobbied the Legislature heavily to pass the anti-sex education bill.”

September 20, 2012: “Students should pursue degrees with skill sets” by Matt Stern (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”With a strong emphasis placed on internships and hands-on experience, offices such as the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program and the Hinckley Institute of Politics allow students to pursue their passions, while building skill sets that will allow them to succeed after they graduate.”

September 17, 2012: “Ambassador explains roles, economic triangle in Peru” by Topher Webb (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Harold Forsyth, Peru’s ambassador to the United States, told students about the relationship between the two countries in matters of security and the economy at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Friday.”

September 17, 2012: “Romney in Utah Tuesday for big fundraisers” by Richard Piatt (KSL) ”Longtime Romney confidant Kirk Jowers with the Hinckley Institute of Politics predicts a lot of support for the Republican presidential candidate. University of Utah senior Nelson Warr plans to volunteer at Tuesday’s event. Because of that, Warr says, Utah voters understand the quest for money and a tight schedule. ‘Because of where we are, because of the kind of state we live in, we’re not a battleground,’ said Warr. ‘But that’s OK. We still believe in the message, we can still help out in other ways.’”

September 17, 2012: “Mitt Romney to dash for cash in Utah amid swing states stops, debate prep” by Dennis Romboy (Deseret News)“Utahns are energized about (Romney) because they know him to some extent. Whether they’ve met him personally, they know what he did for our Olympics. They feel a kinship toward him.’ Jowers called Utah ‘reliably supportive’ of Romney, noting many contributors had never given to a political campaign before.’

September 17, 2012: “Robert Bennett: Lessons learned from embassy attack” by Robert Benneett (Deseret News) ”One lesson that both campaigns can take from last week’s 9/11 attacks in Libya, where the U. S. Ambassador was killed, and Egypt, where the U. S. Embassy was stormed, is, ‘Wait for the facts before speaking out.’”

September 17, 2012: “Documentary asks ‘so what?’ about Mitt’s Mormonism” by Joseph Walker (Deseret News) ”But it ds, said Kirk Jower, director of the Hinckley Institute, who participated in the panel discussion. ‘You can’t stop people from having their own belief about who represents them the best,’ Jowers said. ‘When they walk into the voting booth, they are going to decide who to vote for, and if that decision is based on religious preference, there’s nothing that can stop them from doing that. But that’s a different thing than an official religious test constitutionally.’

September 14, 2012: “Romney schedules first stop in Utah since nomination” by Aaron Vaughn (Fox 13) ”Longtime Romney supporter and Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, Kirk Jowers says Utah is good to Romney. ‘Utah knows Romney, and so we have always been very solidly behind him. There are some states that are trying to get to know him and so you see him go up and you see him go down. That will probably continue until at least that first debate when more of the country will finally make up their mind. They know what they think about Obama and they’re still trying to figure out what they think about Romney, Jowers said.

September 12, 2012: “Utah lacking strong political role models” by Matt Stern (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”This illustration came in the form of a speech at the Hinckley Institute of Politics. The speech made it clear that even Utah’s most successful democrat was having a real problem connecting with and inspiring his audience.”

September 12, 2012: “Election Profile: Donna McAleer” by Eric Peterson (City Weekly) ”After participating in an event by the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and the YWCA’s Utah’s Real Women Run event in 2012, McAleer wrote a blog for the group, urging women to fill the seats of power if they really wanted to change their worlds. McAleer ended the blog by sounding a note that now is the time for women to run.”

September 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed by Poltic regarding the Republican National Convention.

September 12, 2012: Thomas E. Mann and Norman Ornsterin 2012 Hinckley Institute of Politics Fellows were interviewed on KCPW.

September 12, 2012: “Where Are The Voters?” by Katharine Biele (City Weekly) ”As November nears, you can only wonder why no one in the state is really interested in voting. But maybe it’s not such a mystery. Even Hinckley Institute of Politics director Kirk Jowers says voters just think the outcome is a forgone conclusion, so why vote?”

September 12, 2012: “Mitt Romney criticized for response to attack on Libya” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”Ornstein and Mann spoke Wednesday at a forum sponsored by the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics about their book, which blames Republicans for the current dysfunction in Washington, D.C.”

Septem ber 12, 2012: “Authors: Politics of no compromise threatens country” by David Montero (Satl Lake Tribune) ”For about five minutes Wednesday, Norman Ornstein did a little stand-up comedy before a crowd of around 250 at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. That’s because the remaining 55 minutes of the lecture was a sobering riff on his and Thomas Mann’s politically apocalyptic-titled book, “It’s Even Worse Than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided with the New Politics of Extremism.”

September 12, 2012: Thomas E. Mann and Norman Ornsterin 2012 Hinckley Institute of Politics Fellows were interviewed by Doug Wright, KSL.

September 11, 2012: Thomas E. Mann and Norman Ornsterin 2012 Hinckley Institute of Politics Fellows were interviewed in RadioWest with Doug Fabrizio.

September 10, 2012: “Opinion: Conventions brought respite from brutal campaigns” by Kirk Jowers (KSL) ”The national conventions have been a needed respite from an otherwise wrenching presidential campaign. We have finally been treated to the two sides’ love for America and enumerated qualifications to lead it, rather than their hateful vitriol of the opposing candidate and party.”

September 10, 2012: “State of the Race: Polls tighten as presidential debates loom” by John Daley (KSL) ”Now, the focus turns to a series of presidential debates ” the first in just one month. ‘It looks like the first one will be the ball game, because that’s the one where I think people will finally solidify their thoughts on these two men,’ said Kirk Jowers of the Hinckley Institute of Politics.’”

September 10, 2012: “It’s Even Worse Than It Looks” by Doug Fabrizio (NPR) ”Mann and Ornstein are in Utah as guests of The Hinckley Institute of Politics and the Marriott Library at the University of Utah. This Wednesday at 12:15 p.m., they’ll give a lecture at the library’s Gould Auditorium (Map). It’s part of the international September Project. For more information click here.”

September 10, 2012: “Sex ed debate becomes lesson for future Utah leaders” by Lisa Schencker (Salt Lake Tribune) ”Tim Chambless, aHinckley Institute associate professor, said he intended the forum to give his students an actual political scenario to think about. ‘Where possible, I want to give my students a real-life case study rather than a hypothetical,’ Chambless said. ‘I want my students to think critically with the hope that they’ll then problem solve.’”

September 10, 2012: “Nevada email prompts Mormon church to reaffirm neutrality stand” by Thomas Burr (Salt Lake Tribune) ”Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a Romney adviser, says both the LDS Church and the Romney campaign have been careful not to cross any lines.”

September 4, 2012: “Hinckley straw poll brief” by Emily Andrews (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”The Hinckley Institute of Politics is gearing up for the presidential election season with a straw poll, designed to give students a chance to participate in a mock election before the real thing rolls around in November.”

September 2, 2012: “Democratic congressman Matheson to avoid partisan politics of convention, will stay in Utah” (The Associated Press)“Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, said Matheson has spent much of his political career building an image of a politician who isn’t beholden to his party. ‘Some people take issue whether that’s true when it counts, but it’s a big part of his image,’ Jowers said, noting that if Matheson did attend, and speak, he’d have to keep an even, restrained tone and resist the partisan politics that are typical of conventions.”

September 2, 2012: “Scott Howell criticizes Orrin Hatch on education” by Dennis Romboy (KSL) ”‘Education is not Democrat versus Republican,’ he said Wednesday Aug. 29 at a news conference at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘It’s about doing the right things for the right reason for our kids.’”

August 31, 2012: “Mayor Love not catering to students” by Anna Drysdale (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Rep. Jim Matheson, a Democrat who represents Utah’s second district and will oppose Love in the new district this November, commented on Love’s stance at a forum at theHinckley Institute of Politics on Thursday.”

August 31, 2012: Political expert examines Romney’s RNC speech” by Noah Bond (ABC 4) ”ABC 4 spoke with Tim Chambless who works in the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah to break apart Gov. Mitt Romney’s verbal language as he accepted the Republican nomination for President of the United States.”

August 31, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed on KSL News Radio regarding the use of social media in the presidential campaigns.

August 31, 2012: “Matheson keeps focus local, won’t attend Democratic convention” by Paul Nelson (KSL) ”Political analysts say Matheson isn’t really missing anything by avoiding the conventions. In fact, attending one could actually hurt him. Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Kirk Jowers said Matheson has spent a lot of time creating an image of not being beholden to his party. ‘Some people take issue whether that’s true, when it counts, but, it’s a big part of his image,’ Jowers said.”

August 30, 2012: “Hinckley: Lobbying the Utah Legislature” by Topher Webb (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Two lobbyists discussed common misconceptions about campaigning, such as state legislators’ texting habits, on Wednesday at the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

August 30, 2012: “Romney’s road to the GOP nomination began when his father lost his own White House bid” by Thomas Burr – Salt Lake Tribune (Independentmail.com) “Kirk Jowers, a Romney friend and supporter and head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, says Romney followed a path similar to his father’s but with the added bonus of not having to blaze it. ‘He saw his father’s success in politics and public service, so he saw how much could be accomplished,’ Jowers says. ‘I’m sure he absorbed a lot of lessons from his parents’ losses, but there have been so many successes as well that he certainly had a balanced view.’”

August 30, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed by several local, national, and international radio and television stations while attending the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.

August 29, 2012: “Defeat, Introspection, Reinvention, Nomination” by Michael Barbaro (New York Times) ”Mr. Romney’s book, ‘No Apology,’ published in March 2010, was a forceful conservative manifesto: an argument for preserving America’s military supremacy, free-market economic edge and energy independence. ‘He wanted his vision for American to be pretty black and white, which was probably inspired by people calling him a flip-flopper,’ said Kirk Jowers, a family friend.”

August 29, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed by several local, national, and international radio and television stations while attending the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.

August 28, 2012: “The Red Kool-Aid Stand: Delegates Bear Testimonies In Tampa” by Mike Winder (City Weekly) ”The only complaint at the service project was by us Ute fans who were bothered that Sean Reyes led the singing of the BYU fight song during the event (I know at least Kirk Jowers and I would have rather heard ‘Utah Man’).”

August 28, 2012: “Die schrecklich nette Familie Romney” by Sabine Muscat (Financial Times Deutschland) ”Was Familienwerte angeht, haben die Mormonen, die frÃ¼h heiraten und groÃŸe Familien haben, Amerikas Konservativen viel zu bieten. Romney sei “altmodisch” und ein anstÃ¤ndiger Mann, lobt Kirk Jowers, Delegierter aus Utah, der den Kandidaten durch die mormonische Gemeinde kennt. Er glaubt, dass die Ã–ffentlichkeit dem oft als Kult abgelehnten Mormonentum heute offener gegenÃ¼berstehe als 2008.”

August 28, 2012: “Rep. Chaffetz speech gets big cheer at RNC ” from Utahns” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”Utah delegate Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said it’s not likely the speech by Chaffetz had much impact outside the state.’It’s certainly a big honor for him to have been chosen, so the recognition absolutely registers’ in Utah, Jowers said, noting most convention speeches carry far more downside than upside.”

August 28, 2012: “Mike Winder’s Convention Diary – ‘Mo-mentum and Mitt-mentum’” by Mike Winder (Utah Policy.com) ”The only complaint at the service project was by us Ute fans who were bothered that Sean Reyes led the singing of the BYU fight song during the event (I know at least Kirk Jowers and I would have rather heard ‘Utah Man’).”

August 28, 2012: “Mia Love speech at Republican National Convention ‘pitch perfect’ on national stage” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”Utah delegate Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said a lot of people know who Love is after her speech. ‘I hope her website is ready to get a lot of donations. They’ll probably be coming in fast and furious,’ Jowers said, adding that she understands there’s still a lot of work ahead.”

August 28, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed by several local, national, and international radio and television stations while attending the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.

August 27, 2012: “For Utahns, Romney is a good candidate and good friend” by Thomas Burr (Salt Lake Tribune) ”Beyond some friends Romney has in Utah’s convention group, there’re also some with closer ties: Rep. Jason Chaffetz has served as a surrogate for Romney across the country; Kirk Jowers, the head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, worked as a lawyer for a pro-Romney political action committee; and Taylor Leavitt is the son of ex-Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt who is now heading up Romney’s transition team should he win the White House.”

August 27, 2012: “GOP Hopes House Hopeful Will ‘Change Impressions’” by Terry Gildea (NPR) ”Kirk Jowers, executive director of theHinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, says the national GOP spotlight on Love is an attempt by the party to shed its white male image. ‘Certainly the African-American vote is going the wrong way for them, [and] the Hispanic vote has been going the wrong way for Republicans,’ Jowers says. ‘So where they can find people like Mayor Love, individuals who don’t fit a stereotype that Republicans don’t want applied to them, I think they are going to make extra efforts to bring them into the fold.’”

August 26, 2012: “GOP Hopes House Hopeful Will ‘Change Impressions’” by Terry Gildea (NPR) ”Kirk Jowers, executive director of theHinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, says the national GOP spotlight on Love is an attempt by the party to shed its white male image. ‘Certainly the African-American vote is going the wrong way for them, [and] the Hispanic vote has been going the wrong way for Republicans,’ Jowers says. ‘So where they can find people like Mayor Love, individuals who don’t fit a stereotype that Republicans don’t want applied to them, I think they are going to make extra efforts to bring them into the fold.’”

August 26, 2012: “Utah GOP benefits from Romney ties at convention” by Lisa Riley Roche (KSL) ”Utah Delegate and Hinckley Institute of Politics director Kirk Jowers says that this is an especially crucial time for Romney to win supporters, as he looks to topple President Barack Obama.With the stage set for Romney at the convention ” though he won’t arrive until mid-week ” the build-up surrounding his Thursday night acceptance speech has already started. ‘Everyone knows and has an opinion on Obama at this point,’ Jowers said. ‘So the variable is Romney. It’s growing, but this is really the time when they decide, ‘do we love him? Is he competent?’ and if the convention gs well, all those answers should be there.’”

August 26, 2012: “Mia Love, Jason Chaffetz in the GOP convention spotlight” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a GOP delegate to the convention, said Love is the one to watch since Chaffetz is an established name in the party. ‘This is just a chance to kind of solidify his status. For Mia, she is all potential in most people’s eyes,’ Jowers said. ’If this were the NBA, Jason is an established star in the league. And Mia is potentially a first-round draft pick and that’s always more exciting.’

August 26, 2012: “Aug. 26: GOP convention, criminal justice, and Utah’s highways” by Richard Piatt (KSL) ”For what to expect this week, Sunday Edition has Lisa Riley Roche, political reporter for the Deseret News, Bob Bernick, political reporter for Utah Policy, andKirk Jowers from the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

August 24, 2012: “Romney gets Utah support at RNC convention” by Aaron Vaughn (Fox 13) ”‘He’s absolutely critical. Romney trusts his hunch his instincts his wisdom,’ said University of Utah Hinkley Institute spokesman Kirk Jowers.”

August 23, 2012: “Ferret in the Dishwasher: Mitt Romney Non-Insult of the Tea Party” by David Weigel (Slate) ”Today, Grunwald’s mothership magazine runs an excerpt from the book that gets into the GOP base’s rejection of the program, and of Republicans who voted for TARP. The star is Sen. Bob Bennett [Resident Scholar at the Hinckley Institute of Poltiics], who lost at the 2010 nominating convention even after getting Mitt Romney to campaign for him.

August 23, 2012: “Speakers give U interactive experience with politics:” by Carolyn Webber (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”The U’s Hinckley Institute of Politics will soon open its doors for the year to a broad spectrum of leaders, including congressmen, ambassadors, authors and scholars from around the world. The institute has a storied history of hosting well-known speakers, with past guests including former President Bill Clinton, former Gov. Mitt Romney, Sen. John McCain and numerous foreign ambassadors. September will bring more presenters to campus to discuss current issues with students.”

August 22, 2012: “CBO report predicts another economic recession on the way” by Richard Piatt (KSL) ”The CBO report is coming at a key time in the political campaign season. Even if easing into higher taxes may be responsible and more palatable than the cliff, theHinckley Institute’s Kirk Jowers says it’s a ‘no-no’ subject. ‘This is the worst possible time to have these types of potential consequences looming,’ said Jowers, ‘because no one from either party has any interest in solving any problems. It’s all about November, and then they’ll solve the problem.’”

August 22, 2012: “Rep. Jason Chaffetz gets speaking slot at GOP convention” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, at the Hinckley Institute of Politics in Salt Lake City on Aug. 22, 2011. Chaffetz is set to speak Monday at the Republican National Convention.”

August 22, 2012: “Board combats political apathy” by Emily Andrews (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”To combat this apathy, Sadler is organizing a series of forums set to run in October with the Hinckley Institute of Politics. The forums will feature local candidates such as Gov. Gary Herbert, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Peter Cooke, Republican congressional candidate Mia Love, Sen. Scott Matheson, Sen. Orrin Hatch and Democratic Senate candidate Scott Howell.”

August 22, 2012: ” Primetime speakers include Gov. Susana Martinez, Utah’s Mia Love” by Paul Foy – Associated Press (Voxxi.com)“Love’s speaking engagement is ‘a big deal’ that shows the party is behind her, said Kirk Jowers of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. Jowers likened Love’s potential opportunity to President Barack Obama’s breakthrough Democratic convention speech in 2004.”

August 21, 2012: “Mia Love gets prime speaking slot at GOP convention; U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Rep. Jim Matheson” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) “Kirk Jowers, president of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, said this is an honor for Love. ‘It’s a big deal and shows that the party is really behind her,’ he said.”

August 21, 2012: Kirk Jowers, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics was interviewed by the Norwegian Daily Dagsavisen re: mormonism and politics.

August 21, 2012: “Mia Love to speak at GOP national convention” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”Kirk Jowers, president of theHinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, said this is an honor for Love. ‘It’s a big deal and shows that the party is really behind her,’ he said.”

August 21, 2012: Kirk Jowers, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics was interviewed by France 5 TB regarding the US presidential campaign.

August 21, 2012: Kirk Jowers, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics was interviewed on KSL re: the sudden surge of Medicare talk on the campaign trail.

August 21, 2012: “Utah’s Mia Love to speak at Republican convention” (Associated Press) ”Kirk Jowers of the University of Utah’sHinckley Institute of Politics called the speaking engagement “a big deal” and says it shows the party is behind her.”

August 21, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL News Radio’s Morning News with Grant and Amanda regarding the upcoming the Medicare debate.

August 20, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed on KSL News Radio regarding the lack of military service by the presidential and vice-presidential candidates.

August 20, 2012: “Get relevant experience and volunteer with a local political campaign” by Arielle Newman (Daily Utah Chronicle) “As a U student, you can get the added benefit of receiving internship credit for working on political campaigns. The Hinckley Institute of Politics, located in OSH, has an amazing internship program. The institute can help set you up with internships on campaigns so you can attain college credit for your volunteer hours.”

August 20, 2012: “Utah Honors grad from Mexico achieves dream of education” by Brian Maffly (Salt Lake Tribune) ” Eduardo Reyes-Chavez was 11 when a ’coyote’ spirited him across the U.S. border to start a new life with his mom in Salt Lake City. At the time, he knew three words of English. In college, his excellent grades opened many doors for internships [with the Hinckley Institute of Politics], but his illegal status prevented him from leaving Utah. Reyes-Chavez and his sister obtained U.S. residency in 2009 after their mother married a legal resident.”

August 20, 2012: “Robert Bennett: Breaking down the 2012 vice presidency” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”The topic of the moment is the vice presidency. Should President Barack Obama dump J Biden in favor of Hillary Clinton? Is Mitt Romney’s choice of Paul Ryan a good one? 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.”

August 13, 2012: “Robert Bennett: Deciphering voter sentiment from polls” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”After showing a statistical tie for months, the presidential polls have taken a dramatic turn ” at least for a moment. As I write this, CNN has Obama ahead by 9 and Rasmussen has Romney ahead by 4, with both polls taken during the exact same time period. What is going on? 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.”

August 13, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers appeared live in KSL TV studio on the Morning News Today show to discuss Mitt Romney’s Paul Ryan vice presidential pick.

August 13, 2012: “Like father like son: Both Huntsmans say Romney should release taxes” by Robert Gehrke and Matt Canham (Salt Lake Tribune) ”Kirk Jowers, a Romney adviser and University of Utah political science professor, speaking to Huntsman Sr.’s comments, said Romney shouldn’t release any more than he has already committed to turning over. ‘I have a lot of respect for Mr. Huntsman, but in this case the political realities dictate that Romney should not give the Obama team any more fuel to the fire to run negative and untrue ads,’ Jowers said.”

August 13, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers appeared live in KSL Radio studio on the Grant & Amanda show to discuss Mitt Romney’s Paul Ryan vice presidential pick.

August 11, 2012:Paul Ryan-Mitt Romney ticket draws praise from Utah politicos who call Ryan a serious choice” by Jasen Lee (Deseret News) ”‘In my mind, what Ryan brings that no one else did was an actual roadmap to fix the economy and to get us back to a more fiscally responsible way of going forward, said Kirk Jowers, Romney supporter and director of Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. “Ryan puts it (the race) squarely in Romney’s court. It’s about jobs and it’s about fixing this deficit.’”

August 10, 2012: “Romney will announce VP Saturday; speculation abounds” by Richard Piatt (KSL) ”It could be one of the best kept secrets in a while: Not even close confidants like the Hinckley Institute’s Kirk Jowers has a clue.”

August 10, 2012: “Utah’s politics on global warming” by John Daley (KSL) ”Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Kirk Jowers said the dynamics of the issue have changed considerably. ‘In 2008, it was a big issue in the presidential election and down ticket,’ Jowers said. ‘This election it’s been a complete non-issue.’”

August 6, 2012: “McAdams deserves student vote” by Arielle Newman (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Ben McAdams, the Democratic candidate for Salt Lake County Mayor, was born and raised right here in Utah and attended the U. He likes to say that politics is in his blood because he sold his plasma to pay for his political science degree. After an inspiring internship with the Hinckley Institute of Politics, McAdams worked on his first campaign.”

August 6, 2012: “Hinckley promotes diversity in education” by Anne Plummer (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Every year the Hinckley Institute of Politics gives more than $700,000 to provide the U with competitive internships in the community, nation and around the world. These internships include opportunities such as working with the White House in Washington D.C., creating sustainable programs in Bolivia, working in the Australian or German Parliament and developing sustainable projects in Tanzania.”

August 6, 2012: “Robert Bennett: It’s time we all ‘Face the Facts’” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”When I first became interested in politics, virtually all political information was in the newspapers, with a little bit more available on the radio. Then came national television, with its three networks offering nightly news, followed by cable channels offering news and commentary 24 hours a day. Next, the internet stimulated the rise of opinion blogs of an indeterminate number, followed by social media which makes it possible for a political claim to “go viral” to millions of computer, tablet and smart phone screens in a matter of a few hours. In today’s campaigns, all of these methods of distributing one’s message are being used simultaneously. 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.”

August 3, 2012: “Politicos opine on whether Mitt Romney’s overseas gaffes will hurt campaign” by Dennis Romboy (Deseret News) ”‘In Utah, it will have no effect. Nationally, it won’t have a negative impact, but it probably didn’t give him the positive (publicity) it could have,’ said Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics and a Romney adviser.”

August 2, 2012: “Utah gives Obama lowest marks of his presidency” by Matt Canham (Salt Lake Tribune) ”Or as Kirk Jowers, a Republican who runs the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and is an adviser to the Romney campaign, puts it: ‘It sounds like 26 percent had very low expectations or were not in Utah when Romney ran the Olympics.’”

July 30, 2012: “Utah VFW Lauds University of Utah’s efforts on behalf of Veterans” (Utah VFW “The VFW and the University have maintained positive relations for many years. Utilizing the University’s Hinckley Institute of Politics internship program, more than one dozen University of Utah students have interned in the National VFW’s Washington, D.C office. Two of those interns, Steve Glauser and Brian Wotring, published articles in the Hinckley Journal of Politics, working closely with VFW staff to research Veterans and military issues.”

July 26, 2012: Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics was interviewed live on Doug Wright re: Mitt Romeny’s foreign travels.

July 25, 2012: “Supporters of Ted Cruz’s tea party role models Rand Paul, Mike Lee see influence but not results” by Todd Gillman (Dallas News) ”Business groups and universities grumble about the new reality, as they do in Kentucky, where Paul also shuns spending carve-outs. But ‘the irony is that over the last two years, whether we had Bennett or Lee we would have had exactly the same number of earmarks, which is zero,’ noted Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

July 24, 2012: “Mia Love Clips at Incumbent Jim Matheson’s Heels in Utah’s 4th Congressional District” by Lauren Fox (US News) ”‘Utah has gone from one of the highest voter turnout states to one of the lowest and the Romney Tsunami will probably correct that,’ says Kirk Jowers, the director of the Hinckley Center for Politics at the University of Utah. ‘There will be so many more voters for Romney that it could end Matheson’s winning streak.’”

July 17, 2012: “Wage disparities hurt Utah women” by Mary Mellor (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”I had the opportunity to speak with Gov. Gary Herbert four days after the Bureau’s labor study was released, when he came to the Hinckley Institute. When I asked Gov. Herbert about wage disparity and the hurdles women face, he said: Equal pay already exists. It’s a non-issue in Utah today.”

July 16, 2012: “Utahns with connection to Olympics side with Romney on Bain debate” by John Daley (KSL) “Romney supporter Kirk Jowers says both sides are looking to inflict damage on the other. ‘It’s hurting Romney a little bit right now and has the capacity to hurt him in the long run, but it’s also hurting Obama because I think people are looking more for solutions than accusations,’ Jowers said.”

July 16, 2012: “Photo IDs may be inconvenient, but they help prevent voter fraud” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”An increasing number of states have passed laws requiring voter ID at the polls. When a Republican legislator in Pennsylvania recently said that their ID law would enable Mitt Romney to win the state, Democrats pounced, insisting that the remark proved that Republicans were using fears of ‘vote fraud’ ” which Democrats insist is non-existent ” to engage in ‘voter intimidation,’ a blanket term that covers anything that impacts the ability to vote. Robert Bennett, former U.S. Senator from Utah, is a teacher, researcher and lecturer at the University of Utah’sHinckley Institute of Politics and a Fellow at George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs.”

July 10, 2012: “Utah: Very Republican, but Not Quite as Conservative as It Appears” by Nate Silver (NY Times Blog) ”Today we continue our Presidential Geography series, a one-by-one examination of the peculiarities that drive the politics in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Today’s stop: Utah, the Beehive State. FiveThirtyEight spoke with Tim Chambless, a political science professor with the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”

July 8, 2012: “How ds Love stack up against previous Matheson challengers?” by Dennis Romboy (Deseret News) ”‘Mayor Love will be a far more difficult matchup for Matheson than his past opponents because she is likable, charismatic and has no record of votes and/or message bills that can be used against her,’ said Kirk Jowers, head of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the U.”

June 27, 2012: “State GOP chairman says negative advertising “damages the system” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”University of Utah political science [and Hinckley Institute of Politics] professor Tim Chambless said even though the negative advertising appeared to work in the attorney general’s primary race, it could backfire in the general election.”

June 26, 2012: “Mia Love has her sights set on congressional seat” by Krissah Thompson (Daily Herald) ”‘It is unprecedented. It is astonishing,’ said Tim Chambless, an associate professor of political science at University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.” Story also here.

June 24, 2012: “Constitution Party readies for its Tuesday primary” by Julian Reyes (Deseret News) ”Tim Chambless, an associate professor of political science at the University of Utah and and part of the Hinckley Institute of politics, said the Constitution Party’s purpose is usually not to win, but to try to send out its political message.”

June 24, 2012: “Sen. Hatch Faces ‘Youth Movement’ In Utah Primary” by Terry Gildea (NPR) ”‘Liljenquist was always hoping to win this thing in convention or at least get rid of Hatch as they were able to do with Bennett,’ said Kirk Jowers, executive director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. ‘Because once you get to the primary, people know Hatch, they’re used to him and Hatch has all the money. It made the numbers game almost impossible for Liljenquist.’” Story also here.

June 24, 2012: “One for the Money: Republican Donors Put Big Dollars Behind Romney” (Jakarta Globe) ”‘James Baker has always been one of my hers,’ said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics and Federal Relations at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and a long-time Romney supporter. ‘It’s like Jim Baker or Bono.’”

June 21, 2012: “Race for Utah’s attorney general heats up with super PAC’s attack ad” by Wendy Leonard (Deseret News) ”Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said that with little accountability, super PACs exist to be negative. Candidates, he said, are expected by the public to portray civility and don’t typically go into the negative aspects of a campaign themselves. ‘Super PACs try to rip down the other candidate and that heightens the cynicism, heightens the apathy of people wanting to get involved and makes it really difficult for us to trust anyone who is elected, even when they are both great people potentially,’ Jowers said.”

June 19, 2012: “Study: Utah’s Voter Turnout Continues to Drop” by Bob Bernick (Utah Policy) ”The ailing Larry H. Miller was named as chair, but he passed away during the study and Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, took over the chairmanship.”

June 18, 2012: “Lt. Gov. Greg Bell plays golf at the Utah Hospitals Tournament, participates in a Hinckley Institute seminar then sits in on the Commission on Civic and Character Education.” (Political Cornflakes)

June 18 2012: “Citizens United had an impact in Wisconsin recall” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”Ever since it was rendered, the Citizens United decision by the Supreme Court has been hammered by commentators who lean left. They say it has tilted the money balance in politics irretrievably in favor of corporations and right wing fat cats and cite it as the ultimate evil every time there are concerns raised about the impact of money in politics. This constant drumbeat of attack has produced significant disapproval of Citizens United and the court that rendered it, so Democrats bring it up whenever they can, believing that it will help position them as the party of purity when it comes to campaign spending. 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.”

June 2012: Kirk Jowers, Hinckley Institute director was interviewed in “The Religious Test” Documentary.

June 13, 2012: “Rolly: Wimmer blames the messenger for all the confusion” by Paul Rolly (Salt Lake Tribune) ”Then he acted shocked when he held a news conference at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, and two television stations broke into their noon newscasts to cover it live.”

June 13, 2012: “News roundup: Lee says Mormons have extra dose of patriotism. WVC Mayor Mike Winder speaks at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah” (Political Cornflakes)

June 12, 2012: “Romney Aide Oversees Fundraising That Makes Him Cash, Too” by Lisa Lerer (Bloomberg) “‘Zwick’s focus has always been Romney,’ said Kirk Jowers, a former Romney aide and director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘And there’s been plenty to keep him busy.’” Story also here.

June 11, 2012: “Police investigating burglary at Alpine home of House Representative Jason Chaffetz” by Emiley Morgan (Deseret News)“Jason Chaffetz announces he will not run for office in the U.S. Senate at the Hinckley Institute of Politics in Salt Lake City on Monday, August 22, 2011. He believes he can do more good in the U.S. House of Representatives and will seek re-election.”

June 10, 2012: “Mysterious ads, slander allegations plague attorney general’s race” by John Daley (KSL) ”‘SuperPACs (are) not accountable; and they’re only built for one thing, and that’s to tear someone down,’ said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”

June 8, 2012, Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL Radio’s Doug Wright Show regarding Mitt Romney’s visit to Utah.

June 7, 2012: “UTA pays big bucks for lobbyists, but can it pay for the programs?” by John Daley (KSL) “‘Lobbying dollars are sometimes the best bang for the buck a company or an organization spends,’ said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘There was a lot of federal dollars going out. If you could get a nice earmark, what’s $200,000 in lobbying fees for a $10 million, $20 million, even $2 million earmark?’”

June 7, 2012: “Wimmer: Nevada GOP struggles prevented his employment” by Meredith Forrest Kulwicki (Fox 13) ” Explaining his situation during a press conference at the University of Utah’s Hinkley Institute of Politics, Wimmer said he thought his job was secure given the correspondence with party officials telling him they were going to help him find housing next to the party’s headquarters in Las Vegas. He says he was also given his first assignment of tracking down a missing $15,000 donation.”

June 7, 2012: “Carl Wimmer’s rough road trip to Vegas” by Chris Vanocur (ABC 4) “Thursday, at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, Wimmer told reporters, “I was in the dark as much as anybody here.”

June 7, 2012: “Carl Wimmer back in Utah after Nevada GOP debacle” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”At a news conference at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics Wednesday, Wimmer said there wasn’t a job waiting for him after all, thanks to a “non-functional” state party organization.”

June 7, 2012: “Jowers: Leavitt Not Afraid of Far-Right ” (Utah Policy) “In an interview, Kirk Jowers tells TPM that Mike Leavitt is the ‘perfect choice’ to head Mitt Romney’s transition team, noting that the former Utah governor has long experience dealing with activist conservatives who are now complaining about his relatively moderate position on healthcare reform. Kirk Jowers, a former Republican operative and longtime Mitt Romney backer, remembers the first time he met Mike Leavitt, the man tapped to run Romney’s transition team. It was in the late 1990s, during a fight over allowing states to force online retailers to levy sales taxes. Leavitt was a staunch supporter of collecting online taxes ” a position that split him from anti-tax purists on the right like Grover Norquist. As general counsel for the Advisory Commission On Electronic Commerce, Jowers was on Norquist’s side.“

June 7, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL News Radio regarding Mitt Romney’s national fundraising success and the part Utah is playing.

June 7, 2012: “Jowers: Leavitt Not Afraid of Far-Right” (Utah Policy) ”In an interview, Kirk Jowers tells TPM that Mike Leavitt is the ‘perfect choice’ to head Mitt Romney’s transition team, noting that the former Utah governor has long experience dealing with activist conservatives who are now complaining about his relatively moderate position on healthcare reform.”

June 7, 2012: “Romney’s Transition Team Leader Not Afraid To Pick Fights With The Right” by Evan McMorris-Santoro (TPM) “‘It was clear after the first meeting that Leavitt was five miles ahead of everyone else,’ Jowers recalled. ‘He just danced around them and was looking around corners when everyone else hadn’t even seen the corner yet.’ Jowers ” who now runs the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah ” said Leavitt is the perfect choice to lead any Republican’s transition team, especially Romney’s.”

June 7, 2012: ” Happening today: Carl Wimmer holds a news conference to discuss “the Nevada Republican Party and their initial offer of employment.” Noon, Hinckley Institute.” Political Cornflakes

June 6, 2012: “Wimmer’s Nevada GOP future still ‘confusing,’ spokeswoman says ” by Lisa Riley Roche (KSL) “Wimmer is scheduled to hold a noon news conference at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. So ds former state lawmaker and unsuccessful congressional candidate Carl Wimmer have a job with the Nevada Republican Party?”

June 5, 2012: “Grad helps women combat poverty” by Megan Gessel (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Courtney McBeth, assistant director for theHinckley Institute of Politics and Jessop’s summit recommender, said Jessop embodies President Pershing’s vision of undergraduate success and community impact. ‘[Liz] is an exceptional example of the opportunities available at the U, and the [summit] recognized this unique background and her potential for [future] leadership,’ she said. ‘She is globally aware and culturally competent ¦ a shining example of what the Hinckley and the U hope to instill and provide.’

June 5, 2012: “Tea Partier: Bring back Glass-Steagall!” by Alex Seitz-Wald (Salon.com) ”‘I’m a little surprised to hear that,’ said Tim Chambless of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, a frequent commenter on Utah politics. So surprising, in fact, that Chambless wanted to hold off on responding to it before he could verify the quote and read it for himself.”

June 4, 2012: “Mike Leavitt’s new role heading Romney transition team puts attention on former Utah governor” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”Longtime Romney supporter Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said Leavitt “would be a phenomenal chief of staff” given his experience at the state and national level. ‘No one has more relevant experience,’ Jowers said, including with the “past Republican power brokers under Bush’ who could prove useful to a new GOP president.”

June 4, 2012: “Leavitt working on transition plan for Romney” by Lisa Riley Roche (KSL) “Longtime Romney supporter Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said Leavitt ‘would be a phenomenal chief of staff’ given his experience at the state and national level. ‘No one has more relevant experience,’ Jowers said, including with the ‘past Republican power brokers under Bush’ who could prove useful to a new GOP president.”

Jowers said there likely would be little concern raised if Romney chose another member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as chief of staff.

June 4, 2012: “Wimmer to work as new Nevada GOP political director” by Nineveh Dinha (Fox 13) “‘It’s like herding political cats,’ saysChambless, a political professor at the University of Utah and Academic Outreach Coordinator for the Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘He’s trying to bring people together that will vote for the nominee and right now there are folks that are doing so much finger pointing in the state of Nevada that for a person whose not even a resident of Nevada, who is a resident of Utah to try to bring these folks together is going to be very difficult to do.’”

June 4, 2012: “Taking stock of the presidential race” by Robert Bennertt (Deseret News) ” Last week, after the Texas primary gave Mitt Romney the statistical majority he needs to become the Republican nominee, President Obama called him to offer congratulations. The race is now officially on ” time to take stock. 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 30, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL News Radio’s Morning News regarding the impact Mitt Romney’s religion will have on the upcoming U.S. presidential contest

May 28, 2012: “After Lugar’s loss, Hatch not taking Senate race for granted” by Valerie Richardson (The Washington Times) ”‘Sen. Hatch is doing everything he can to avoid what happened to Dick Lugar,’ said Tim Chambless, a University of Utah political science professor and academic outreach coordinator at the school’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘It’s one thing to talk about what happened to Bob Bennett two years ago. It’s another thing to talk about what happened toDick Lugar two weeks ago.’

May 28, 2012: “How I came to write a weekly column” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”Recently, in the on-line comments section that accompanies the column, where people go back and forth with each other in their reactions to it, one commentor requested that I log on and participate in the discussion. I have considered doing it, but have been reluctant because I think that could be a bit of overkill in behalf of my opinion. Having made my point in the column, I have been content to stand aside as my defenders and attackers each have their say. 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 27, 2012: “Senate candidates Cardon, Flake spar over accusations” by Dan Nowicki (The Arizona Republic) “In a March 16 letter to the FEC’s general counsel, Cardon attorneys Kirk Jowers and Matthew Sanderson paint Smith as a disgruntled former business associate of Cardon’s father who has no evidence connecting what they say is an unrelated business loan with Cardon’s personal loans to his Senate campaign. ‘Mr. Smith’s blind conjecture should be rejected,’ the lawyers wrote.”

May 26, 2012: “Liljenquist pushing to make name for himself as primary approaches” by Dennis Romboy (Deseret News) ”He’s got the advantage. He almost came out of convention. He’s got the money. He has almost 100 percent name recognition,’ said University of Utah political science professor Tim Chambless.”

May 24, 2012: “Dan Liljenquist Works to Breach Orrin Hatch’s Stronghold” by Kyle Trygstad (Roll Call) ”Kirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said there dsn’t appear to be anything on the horizon that’s going to significantly cut into Hatch’s lead. ‘It’s hard to imagine the game-changer, Jowers said. That’s why you get a Sarah Palin jumping on and Club for Growth backing away, because it dsn’t look like there’s a real logical path for Liljenquist to win this one.’

May 21, 2012: “Romney, Obama fighting for favor in swing states” by John Daley (KSL) ”‘(Romney) has to win the three states that Obama beat McCain in that had traditionally been Republican ” that’s Indiana, Virginia, North Carolina,” said Romney advisor, Kirk Jowers. ‘He’s got to win the two big swing states, that are always swing states, Florida and Ohio, and then pick up one of those other swing states, in Iowa, New Mexico, Colorado.’”

May 18, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL News Radio’s Morning News with Grant and Amandaregarding the upcoming U.S. presidential contest.

May 18, 2012: “Why you should vote in November” by Kendahl Melvin and Nelson Warr (Deseret News) ”Kendahl Melvin and Nelson Warr represented the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the Harvard National Campaign for Political and Civic Engagement held in Cambridge from March 30-April 1, 2012. During the conference, they participated in the research that contributed to this editorial.”

May 17, 2012: “2012 election has parties going high-tech in pursuit of ‘millennial voters’” by Richard Piatt (KSL) ”‘Even in 2008, where there was a great increase in youth voter participation,’ said Ellesse Sorbonne, outreach coordinator at the U.’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, ‘Utah ranked third worst in the nation, which is pretty dismal.’

May 17, 2012: “Hatch rejects Liljenquist calls for TV debate” by Dennis Romboy (KSL) “‘Hatch can get his message out a hundred ways,’ said Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘Liljenquist will take all the free media he can get. That’s what debates can be seen as in some ways.’”

May 16, 2012: “Utah National Republican Delegates Heavy on Party Insiders” by Bob Bernick (Utah Policy) ”Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a Mitt Romney advisor and organizer, put together the official Romney slate at the request of Romney’s national campaign, with the advice of several top Utah Romney-backers, like Chaffetz.”

May 16, 2012: “Orrin Hatch continues to rebuff Dan Liljenquist’s calls for TV debate” by Dennis Romboy (Deseret News) “Liljenquist will take all the free media he can get. That’s what debates can be seen as in some ways. Kirk Jowers, head of the University of UtahHinckley Institute of Politics.”

May 15, 2012: “Bennett Says 2012 Very Different Year for Hatch than 2010 Was for Him” by Jeff Robinson (KCPW) “While longtime Republican Utah Senator Orrin Hatch will fight to keep his party’s nomination on June 26, former Senator Bob Bennett didn’t have the luxury of being in a primary election in 2010, when his bid for a fourth term in office fell right at the state GOP convention.”

May 13, 2012: “Elected officials should perform duties with openness, transparency” by Peter Corroon (Deseret News) “Accountability, ethics and transparency are things I have spent many years addressing as Salt Lake County mayor. I certainly have room for improvement, but I take them seriously. So do our citizens. In this regard, I have watched with interest the work of the Utah Citizen’s Council, Utahns for Ethical Government and the Utah Transparency Project, which is supported by both the Hinckley Institute and the Sutherland Institute. And I do so again now as supporter of the Alliance for a Better UTAH.”

May 11, 2012: “Utah’s investment in innovation paying off ” by Kirk Jowers (KSL) “In recent weeks, Utahns have celebrated the new Adobe campus with its promise of as many as 3,300 high-paying jobs over the next two decades. That the powerhouse software company centralized in the entrepreneurial capitals of San Francisco, New York City, Stockholm and Tokyo would opt to build a key location in Lehi is a testament to Utah’s economic prowess even during a recession. 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.”

May 9, 2012: “ Political Cornflakes: News roundup: Bush’s $80K phone bill has Chaffetz shaking his head” (Salt Lake Tribune) “Rep. Jason Chaffetz meets with students from the U.’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, attends a Judiciary hearing where the FBI director will testify and later meets with Bruce Johnson, a Utah State Tax Commissioner.”

May 7, 2012: “It’s time to reinstate earmarks” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) “The biggest piece of legislation to come before the Congress this session is the transportation bill, dealing with infrastructure spending throughout the nation. The issue is a serious one ” many of our bridges and highways are well past their design age and need repair or replacement ” but Congress has repeatedly pushed it off, passing temporary extensions of old authorizations rather than tackle the challenge of crafting new ones. 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 7, 2012: “Answer This: Bob Bennett” by Patrick Gavin (Politico) ”Utah Republican Bob Bennett served three terms in the Senate, holding leadership positions on the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, the Appropriations Committee and the Rules and Administration Committee. After leaving the Senate in 2011, he started the consulting firm The Bennett Group and serves as a senior policy adviser at Arent Fox.”

May 6, 2012: “Do women in politics face an uphill battle in Utah?” by Dan Harrie (Salt Lake Tribune) ”On the agenda for the May 19 session at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics are five hours of training by current and former elected officials and political pros ” along with a free lunch.”

May 4, 2012: “University of Utah student starts Colbert-like super PAC” by Matt Canham (Salt Lake Tribune) ”U. alum Matt Sandersonand Kirk Jowers, the director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, have done legal work for the Colbert super PAC though Trevor Potter, their colleague at the firm Caplin & Drysdal and the comedian’s on-air legal adviser.”

May 4, 2012: “In Newark, examples of how technology can improve education” (NJ.com) “In all the hubbub about the election and the issues that will decide it, one lingering challenge to America’s future has been pushed aside: our education crisis. Robert Bennett, former U.S. senator from Utah, is a teacher, researcher and lecturer at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

May 3, 2012: “In Utah, GOP House Candidate Out To Make History” by Terry Gildea (KUMN) ”‘Now he’s chosen to run in the 4th Congressional District, a district that really has only about 25 percent of his former constituents. And so he has to reintroduce himself to about three-quarters of the district,’ says Tim Chambless, an associate professor with The Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.”

May 2, 2012: “Preparing for Primaries — All About Voting in Utah on AU Thursday” (UPR) ”Our guests will include state Democratic party chairman Jim Dabakis and state Republican party chairman Thomas Wright, Deseret News columnists Frank Pignanelli and LaVarr Webb, and University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Kirk Jowers.”

April 30, 2012: “Who will be Mitt Romney’s running mate?” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”Now that Mitt Romney has nailed down the Republican nomination, speculation has turned to his choice of a running mate. Polls are being taken ” Condoleezza Rice is in first place, followed by Rick Santorum ” and all kinds of analyses are being written. All are speculation, and most are wildly off the mark.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 24, 2012: “Study gives Utah a liquor-profit plan” by Anne Plummer (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Bob Springmeyer, president of Bonneville Research and U graduate in political science and economics, explained the firm’s study at the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

April 23, 2012: “U. student to intern with Colbert” by Laura Schmitz (Salt Lake Tribune) ”Benns landed the coveted internship thanks toKirk Jowers, director of the U.’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a partner at Caplin & Drysdale, the law firm that handles host Stephen Colbert’s super PAC.”

April 21, 2012: ” GOP Sen. Hatch clears big re-election hurdle, still faces June primary in Utah” by Alicia Acuna (Fox News) “‘They were angry because ObamaCare had just been passed and so they flooded the caucus meetings and had a very angry electorate that wanted blood on almost all incumbents,’ recalled Kirk Jowers, associate professor and director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

April 20, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers appeared on the Fox News Channel to discuss Utah’s upcoming convention and the fate of Utah Senator Orrin Hatch. (should be links up on Friday).

April 19, 2012: “Economy, education, energy are guv’s focus” by DJ Summers (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Gov. Gary Herbert outlined the goals of his administration at a Hinckley forum Wednesday. His administration intends to focus on what he calls the three E’s: economy, education and energy.”

April 19, 2012: “2012 Should be More Moderate Politically in Utah” by Bob Bernick (Utah Policy) ”Now an in-depth poll by Dan Jones & Associates, sponsored by the non-partisan Utah Foundation and the University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics, shows such is the case.”

April 18, 2012: “˜Bullied’ creator hopes film will raise awareness” by Alyssa Ferris (Daily Utah Chronicle) “Today, the LGBT Resource Center will screen the documentary Bullied (not to be confused with the 2011 documentary Bully) at noon in the Union’s Saltair Room. The film’s creator, Jamie Nabozny, will be on hand afterward and will hold a panel discussion in the Hinckly Institute of PoliticsOSH room 255.”

April 18, 2012: “Poll: Utah GOP delegates more moderate than two years ago” by Lee Davidson (Salt Lake Tribune) ”Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, said while greater participation brought delegates with views closer to most voters, a gulf still remains. They are still far apart on things such as pollution, gay rights and global warming. Also, he said only 25 percent of GOP delegates are women, and most delegates in both parties are older ” suggesting young people are not participating.”

April 18, 2012: “Energy, real estate interests fuel Herbert’s campaign” by Robert Gehrke (Salt Lake Tribune) ”Tim Chambless with theHinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, said in speeches around the state, including a recent speech to business leaders, Herbert has emphasized energy development as one of the four pillars of his administration.”

April 18, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers appeared live in KSL studio for on the Doug Wright Wright show to discuss the upcoming convention, Utah Priority Survey results, and presidential election.

April 18, 2012: “Poll: Utah Sen. Hatch Leads Liljenquist 63 Percent to 21 Percent” (Nesmax) ” A Utah Foundation/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll released Tuesday produced results similar to the Wilson Perkins Allen survey. Hatch leads Liljenquist 61 percent to 21 percent in the Utah Foundation poll.”

April 18, 2012: “Poll: Hatch, Herbert Within Striking Distance of 60% at Convention” by Bob Bernick (Utah Policy) ”The Dan Jones & Associates poll comes as part of a broad-ranging delegate/voter survey sponsored by the Utah Foundation, a non-partisan public policy think tank, and the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

April 18 2012: “Poll: Hatch just above Utah threshold” by Charles Mahtesian (Politico) ”The WPA poll, conducted for the Hatch campaign, mirrors the findings of a Utah Foundation/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll released Tuesday that put Hatch at 61%. In both polls, Hatch’s fate is within the margin of error.”

April 17, 2012: “Workforce services adopt business strategies” by DJ Summers (Daily UIah Chronicle) ”Kristen Cox, executive director of the Utah Department of Workforce Services, spoke at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Monday.”

April 17, 2012: “Sen. Orrin Hatch, Gov. Gary Herbert convention races too close to call” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) “But the poll, conducted by Dan Jones & Associates for the nonprofit research group and the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.43 percent, making the outcome of the convention unpredictable.”

April.17, 2012: “New poll shows Hatch, Love leading among GOP delegates” by Dan Metcalf Jr. (ABC 4) ”A new [Hinckley Institute of Politics] poll shows that interesting races are developing among candidates vying for congressional seats in Utah.”

April 17, 2012: ” Survey reveals Utahns’ priorities in 2012″ (KSL) ”We still didn’t improve the representation of women (at the caucuses),” said Kirk Jowers, executive director of the Hinckley Institute. “They stayed marred at the exact same number as they did in 2010, for both Republicans and Democrats.”

April 12, 2012: “Becker: Government, public should seek transparency” by Kelly Jones (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”There is always a frenzy when a major politician comes to campus. Students in the audience at Wednesday’s Hinckley Institute Forum described it as more hectic than usual. Mayor Ralph Becker and Salt Lake councilman Soren Simonsen were at the Institute to endorse the Utah Transparency Project, a final class venture launched by the U Honor’s College.”

April 12, 2012: “Utahn part of Stephen Colbert’s Super PAC team” by Matt Canham (Salt Lake Tribune) ”‘It’s kind of funny that all of this is attributable to a two-week intensive course I took,’ said Sanderson, who received his undergraduate degree at the University of Utah. That two-week course was on the U.S. presidency, and the teacher was Kirk Jowers, who now heads the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the U. and is a partner at Caplin & Drysdale. Jowers said Sanderson received “the highest score I had ever administered,” so he pushed the institute to give Sanderson a job and helped him land an internship at the Campaign Legal Center, a nonprofit advocating for tougher campaign-finance laws.”

April 11, 2012: “New project pushes for more open government in Utah” by Ben Winslow (Fox 13) ”A student project at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics is pushing local and county governments to do more to be open and transparent to the public.”

April 11, 2012: “University of Utah students launch open government campaign” by Rosemary Winters (Salt Lake Tribune) ”University of Utah student Theresa Krause introduces Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker as students unveil their Utah Transparency Project at theHinckley Institute of Politics in Salt Lake City, Utah, April 11, 2012.”

April 11, 2012: “New exchange program to send U interns to Germany” by Megan Gessel (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”A German student from the University of Kiel, Julian Wettengel wanted to immerse himself in the real mechanics of his American politics and government major. He got this chance when he was accepted as an intern at the Wilson Woodrow International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C., through an exchange with the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

April 11, 2012: “New project pushes for more open government in Utah” by Ben Wnslow (Fox 13) “A student project at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics is pushing local and county governments to do more to be open and transparent to the public.”

April 11, 2012: “Students to share government transparency project with 270 agencie” (ABC 4) ”The students at the transparency project kick off event at the Hinckley Institute in Salt Lake also cited research that says doing these types of things leads to more public trust and more public input. Alex Boren says, ‘When citizens are not informed, they cannot be effectively engaged.’”

April 11, 2012: “LGBT panel discusses community, goals” by Gina Kopcrak (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Extra chairs were crammed into theHinckley Caucus Room yesterday afternoon. The faces that represent the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community in Utah, both socially and politically, came to engage students in discussion about the issues that the LGBT community is facing.”

April 10, 2012: “Romney supporters warn presidential race now gets tougher” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a longtime Romney supporter, said Utahns should expect to be hit up for contributions by the Romney campaign. ‘It’s going to be an epic general election,” Jowers said. “I think it will be incredibly hard fought and come down to the wire.’”

April 10, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL News Radio regarding Rick Santorum suspending his presidential campaign

April 9, 2012: “Republic will survive Obamacare ruling” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”In anticipation of a 5-4 Supreme Court decision against Obamacare, commentators on the left have dredged up more than a decade’s worth of complaints about similar close decisions from the court, saying that all of these rulings have been blatantly partisan. 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 9, 2012: ” U of U students want transparency in local government” by Alison Peek (Examiner.com) ”A think tank of honor students at the University of Utah has written five Best Practices for local government transparency, and plan to introduce them Wednesday at a formal launch at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. Their goal: to have all of Utah’s city and county governments adopt the principles of the Transparency Project.”

April 6, 2012: “Prof: World democracies should band together” by DJ Summers (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”India, the biggest democracy in the world, and Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East, can collaborate on a new world order of peace and prosperity, said the Thursday Hinckley Forum speaker Ramesh Babu Kanneganti, a professor of American Studies at Osmania University in Hyderabad, India. The distant nations serve as leaders around the world and wield enormous influence that should be used wisely, he said.”

April 5, 2012: “Nine Things You Need to Know Today” by Bryan Schott (Utah Policy) ”The five Republican candidates for Utah’s new 4th Congressional District seat face off at the Hinckley Institute of Politics [Deseret News].”

April 5, 2012: “Chief: Citizens, police should be a team” by DJ Summers (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank spoke about the duty of the police force in maintaining community ties and developing a rapport built on trust and mutual assistance at a Hinckley Forum on Wednesday.”

April 4, 2012: “4th District GOP challengers say they can’t let Matheson define them” by Dennis Romboy (Deseret News) “So it comes as no surprise that the current crop of GOP challengers in Utah’s new 4th Congressional District are often asked how they plan to unseat the moderate Democrat. The five candidates took a swing at that question Wednesday during a Hinckley Institute of Politics forum at the University of Utah.”

April 4, 2012: “Notable achievements: April 4, 2012″ by Andreas Rivera (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”‘I am pleased to see the Truman Foundation validating social justice work, activism and community organizing by recognizing the work I’ve done with the Mestizo Arts and Activism Collective, the Bennion Center Social Justice Gardens, the Honors College Social Justice Scholars and the Hinckley Institute of Politics,’ Edgette said.”

April 3, 2012: “Notable achievements: April 4, 2012″ by Marjorie Clark (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”‘The challenges we face as Americans are a result of our government’s acquisition of debt,’ Lee said at the Hinckley Institute of Politics. The national debt has been increasing and accruing interest since the 1930s and has been passed from generation to generation.”

April 3, 2012: “4th Congressional Candidates And The First Senate Debate” by Eric Peterson (City Weekly) ”The congressional action gets started at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics forum, where 4th Congressional District Candidates Mia Love, Jay Cobb and Carl Wimmer are confirmed to speak about their bid to usurp Utah’s lone Democrat in D.C., Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah.”

April 3, 2012: “Utah’s unusual political nominating system under way and under scrutiny” by Lisa Riley Roche and Dennis Romboy (Deseret News) ”‘We would get the best of both worlds,’ said Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politicsand a supporter of changing the caucus system. Delegates should be able to choose the party’s best candidates at a convention, but the final pick should be left up to voters, he said.”

April 2, 2012: “Ashley Edgette is the University of Utah’s sixth Truman winner in a row” by Brian Maffly (Salt Lake Tribune) ”Ashley Edgette, an honors student interested in food security, is among 54 winners named Monday by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, president of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. The U. is the only university in the country to have fielded a Truman winner in each of the past six years. Much of that success can be attributed to the school’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, which maintains a thorough vetting process for U. applicants.”

April 2, 2012: “U student named Truman Scholar” (FYI News) ”Former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, president of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, has announced U student Ashley Edgette as a 2012 Truman Scholar. Edgette is the sixth Truman Scholar from the Hinckley Institute of Politics in the past six years, and the only Truman Scholar representing the state of Utah this year.”

April 2, 2012: “2012 Truman Scholarship awarded to University of Utah student” (Deseret News) ”The University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics is the only institution in the nation to produce a scholar in each of the last six consecutive years. ‘The university community is proud of Ashley Edgette’s exceptional achievements, and we congratulate her for being recognized by the Truman Foundation,’ said U. President David W. Pershing. ‘It is a great honor, and we are thrilled to have her represent the U. on the national stage.’

April 2, 2012: “Regardless of Supreme Court’s ruling, health care still needs reform” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”The Supreme Court will not announce its decision on Obamacare until June, but pundits on both sides of the political spectrum have rushed to judgment. They are writing as if the decision has already been made ” the Court is going to rule against the administration, and strike down the law ” and are giving us a spate of contradictory predictions about the consequences. 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 29, 2012: “Mali coup shows regime instability” by Elisabeth Jessop (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”I am currently living in Bamako, Mali, West Africa doing an international internship on Yeah Samake’s presidential campaign through the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

March 29, 2012: “Politician: Be the best at your job now” by Megan Gessel (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Highlighting the importance of a good education and civic involvement, Ibarra spoke at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Wednesday about his journey.”

March 27, 201: “Coup in Mali hits close to home” by Hunter Schwartz (KSL) “University of Utah [and Hinckley Institute of Poltics] students Elizabeth Jessop and Kyle Rehn, who are in Bamako interning for Yeah Samake’s presidential campaign, said they have been “living on the edge” the past week. ‘We were downtown when we heard there would be unrest,” Jessop said. “By the end of the evening, there was regular gunfire. It was almost impossible to sleep.’”

March 27, 2012: “Rocky Anderson: U.S. requires a new point of view” by Megan Gessel (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”The United States operates under a pretense of democracy and has deteriorated to tolerating rule by the elite and making illegal war, said presidential candidate Rocky Anderson at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Monday. In a forum titled, ‘An End to Plutocracy: It’s Up to Us,’ former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson spoke about the inequality, unconstitutionality and unaccountability he sees plaguing the United States.”

March 27, 2012: “Racial equality needs students’ nurturing” by Michael Ukkestad (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”A local example of this can be seen in last year’s ASUU elections when a Voice Party candidate’s signs were vandalized with racially charged statements. Last week, theHinckley Institute of Politics held a forum where a panel discussed the race issue and how we should address it as a campus community.”

March 26, 2012: “An End to Authoritarianism and Plutocracy: It’s up to us” by Rocky Anderson at the Hinckley Institute of Politics(OpEdNews.com) ”Let us consider the fundamental guiding principles for the United States of America — freedom, equal opportunity,compassion, and security.”

March 26, 2012: “Republicans Grappling with Flood of New Delegates ” by Bob Bernick (Utah Policy) ”Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, says the flood of new state GOP delegates means that the April 21 state convention will be more open-mined and less angry than the 2010 convention “ in which Sen. Bob Bennett, R-Utah, was removed from office.”

March 26, 2012: “How Supreme Court justices may vote on health care” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”The individual mandate has a mixed legal history, having been ruled constitutional by some panels and unconstitutional by others. The Supreme Court must render the final decision, and speculation about what that will be, and how it will come about, abounds. 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 23, 2012; “Women’s Week panel upset with Utah’s attitude toward refugees” by Kelly Jones (Utah Daily Chronicle) ”The last thing refugee women need is to be re-victimized by their host communities, said a group at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Thursday.”

March 23, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL Radio regarding the impact of Super PACs.

March 22, 2012: “Latino leader Mickey Ibarra donates papers to University of Utah” (Salt Lake Tribune) “Wednesday at noon, Ibarra will give the Hinckley Institute Forum keynote. Then, on Thursday, U. officials will hold a public reception at the Marriott Library at 5:30 p.m. in recognition of “The Mickey Ibarra Papers: A Utah Journey to the White House.” The U. awarded Ibarra an honorary doctorate of humane letters five years ago. The son of a Mexican immigrant, he graduated from BYU.”

March 21, 2012: “Hinckley forum: Panelists urge students to serve elderly people” by Megan Gessel (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”A great need exists in society to care for older adults both physically and emotionally, said three panelists at a Hinckley Institute of Politics forum Wednesday.”

March 21, 2012: “Utah: The story behind the score” by John Daley (State Integrity) “‘Just as we reveled in high marks from Pew for good governance and Forbes for businesses, we also must take [this] poor grade as a call for the state to look at model laws and possibilities for improvements,’ said Kirk Jowers, chair of the Governor’s Commission on Strengthening Utah’s Democracy.”

March 20, 2012: “Racial equality needs students’ nurturing” by Tyson Gibb (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”At the Hinckley Institute of Politicson Monday, Bagley discussed the unique culture of Utah politics and how he conveys ideas through editorial cartoons. Bagley’s political cartoons in The Salt Lake Tribune are renowned for their biting social commentary.”

March 20, 2012: “Once endangered, Orrin Hatch Battles Back in Utah” by Kyle Trygstad and David Drucker (Roll Call) ”Kirk Jowers,Director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a member of Mitt Romeny’s finance team, said the difference between 2012 and 2010 was timing, voter outreach and Hatch building a campaign team that recognized that Thursday was the most important election.”

March 19, 2012: “Studies give Utah D for corruption risk, B+ for spending transparency ” by Dennis Romboy (KSL) ”‘You find the abuses, and Utah has had its share of abuses, every state has,’ said Kirk Jowers with the Hinckly Institute of Politics. “And so you need to legislate around that. At least give honest people a chance to remain honest.”

March 19, 2012: “Studies give Utah D for corruption risk, B+ for spending transparency” by Dennis Romboy (KSL) ”‘You find the abuses, and Utah has had its share of abuses, every state has,’ said Kirk Jowers with the Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘And so you need to legislate around that. At least give honest people a chance to remain honest.’”

March 19, 2012: “Moving beyond political ideology” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”In a presidential campaign in years gone by, a third party candidate justified his getting into the race by saying, “There’s not a dime’s worth of difference between the two parties.” Some say the same thing today.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 18, 2012: “Utah’s revolving door keeps spinning out lobbyists ” by Britny Mortensen (Salt Lake Tribune) ”In fall 2009, theGovernor’s Commission on Strengthening Utah’s Democracy recommended eliminating the lobbying loophole to “flatly prohibit state officials from engaging in all lobbying for compensation for one calendar year after the state official leaves office. Accordingly, in the 2010 legislative session, Rep. Carol Spackman Moss, D-Holladay, introduced a bill to do just that. The bill failed to make it out of the House.”

March 17, 2012: “Senate candidates prepare to court 4,000 delegates” by Hunter Schwartz (Deseret News) ”‘Utah Republicans are all in for Romney, and I think they take Romney seriously when he says he could use a powerful friend in the Senate’ says Kirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and Federal Relations.”

March 15, 2012: “Hatch’s grand plan for survival to be put to the test Thursday” by Robert Gehrke (Salt Lake Tribune) ”But Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, said no campaign has ever gone to the level of detail as the Hatch campaign.’What Hatch has done that’s so unique and so expensive is essentially trying to have a much bigger impact on who the delegates will be, [waging] thousands of mini elections around the state on Thursday,’ Jowers said. “Hatch essentially ¦ expanded the potential pool of [delegates] 20-fold, and so the complexity and cost just go up exponentially.’”

March 14, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL News Radio’s Morning News with Grant and Amanda regarding the results of the Mississippi, Alabama, Hawaii, and American Samoa GOP contests.

March 13, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers appeared live on the March 13 episode of Access Utah: Caucuses: How do they work? Why should we participate? http://www.upr.org/post/find-my-caucus.

March 12, 2012: “Is Mitt Romney the inevitable nominee?” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) “Last week, following Super Tuesday, Team Romney called upon the other candidates to recognize reality and withdraw, so that the campaign focus could switch to President Obama. They said that the mathematics of the race for the Republican nomination were now inexorable, that Romney was the inevitable nominee. Robert Bennett, former U.S. Senator from Utah, is a part-time teacher, researcher and lecturer at the University of Utah’sHinckley Institute of Politics.”

March 12, 2012: “Hatch Faces Trial by Fire in Utah” by Sean Sullivan (National Journal) ’Kirk Jowers, the director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and Federal Relations, said Liljenquist’s efforts can’t be compared to Hatch’s. “It’s kind of like saying, ‘Has [Rick] Santorum been doing the same work that Romney has?’ Jowers said.’

March 9, 2012: “Hinckley forum: Democracy to take on a new look” by Megan Gessel (Daily Utah Chronicle) “Despite the sea of political cynicism, the deliberative democracy occurring worldwide is cause for optimism, said a communication scholar at a Hinckley Institute of Politics forum on Thursday.”

March 9, 2012: “Legislative interns make all the difference at Capitol ” by Richard Piatt (KSL) ”Interns work long hours doing a lot of tedious tasks and don’t get paid much. But many said it was one of the best jobs they’ve had – tracking schedules, returning emails and climbing a lot of stairs. Interns at the Capitol rarely sit around, and the public rarely sees the work that they do.”

March 9, 2012: “Abortion, autism among last-minute bills for state legislature” by Brittany Green-Miner, Meredith Forrest Kulwicki, Max Roth, and Ashton Goodell (Fox 13).

March 9, 2012: “Poll: Half of Utahns not interested in attending party caucuses” by (Lisa Riley Roche) “‘Predictable, but sad’ was the reaction of Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a longtime critic of the caucus system as a cause of the state’s low voter turnout.”

March 9, 2012: “Most Utahns won’t attend party caucuses” by Lisa Riley Roche (KSL) “‘Predictable, but sad” was the reaction of Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a longtime critic of the caucus system as a cause of the state’s low voter turnout.’Utah has to make its democracy more accessible to more people in order to get us back engaged,’ Jowers said, calling for changes in the system that would result in more primary elections.”

March 9, 2012: “Is social media changing politics?” by John Daley (KSL) “‘It ds increase awareness, but ds it have a long term impact?’ said Kirk Jowers of the Hinckley Institute. ‘I think it’s still too early to know how that works.’”

March 8, 2012: “Nobody’s in charge of governing Utah education” by Sen. Howard Stephenson and Cody Jenkins (Deseret News) ”The Soviet agricultural system has been relegated to the ash heap of history, but American public education continues with one five-year reform plan after another. Howard Stephenson is a Utah State senator and the chair of the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee. Cody Jenkins is an intern from the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

March 8, 2012: “Hinckley forum: Invest in school first, stock second, investor says” by Marjorie Clark (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”A finance specialist spoke to students about the tricks of investing and the importance of education at the Hinckley Institute on Wednesday.”

March 8, 2012, Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL Radio’s Doug Wright Show regarding the results of Super Tuesday.

March 8, 2012: “Hinckley forum: Journalist decries political extremism” by Brandon Schembri (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Politics have intensified and are beginning to change focus in an attempt to appeal to party extremists, said a journalist at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Wednesday.”

March 7, 2012: “Candidates voice ideas in final debate” by Andreas Rivera (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Sync party candidates Ellie Sanchez and Jake Rush debate with Open party candidates Geneva Thompson and DJ Payton in the Hinckley Caucus Room on Tuesday.”

March 6, 2012: “It’s not so super a day for Utahns” by Doug Robinson (Deseret News) ”‘More importantly, we have no impact on the issues,’ says Kirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘The issues that are important to us will not be important to candidates because they don’t need to address them. They need to go to Iowa to talk about ethanol subsidies and to Florida to talk about off-shore drilling. We don’t get to vote or have candidates who really care about us.’”

March 5, 2012, Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL Radio’s Doug Wright Show regarding the Super Tuesday GOP presidential races.

March 4, 2012: “Poll says Romney’s faith not as big of a factor in 2012 race” by Lisa Riley Roche (KSL) ”‘There’s no question that Romney’s religion is a mixed bag,’ said Kirk Jowers, a longtime Romney advisor and head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

March 4, 2012: “Ohio voters like Santorum, lukewarm on Romney” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”‘I think it’s smart,’ said Kirk Jowers, a longtime Romney adviser and head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. Jowers dismissed the suggestion that being in Boston on election night will connect Romney to Massachusetts’ liberal image, especially passage of his state health care plan.”

March 3, 2012: “Utahns say Romney the only Republican who can beat Obama, new poll shows” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News)“Kirk Jowers, a longtime Romney adviser and head of the U.’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said he believes Utahns are paying more attention to the nomination fight than residents of other states.”

March 3, 2012: “Poll: Utah voters believe Romney’s Mormon faith hurting him less this time” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News)“‘There’s no question that Romney’s religion is a mixed bag,’ said Kirk Jowers, a longtime Romney advisor and head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘It’s been incredibly helpful to him in some states, in fundraising, in volunteers, in imaging,’ Jowers said. Romney was able to count on LDS voters in states like Nevada and Arizona to help deliver victories.”

March 2, 2012: “Poll: Utahns support Romney first; Obama next in line ” by Lisa Riley Roche (KSL) ”Kirk Jowers, a longtime Romney adviser and head of the U.’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said he believes Utahns are paying more attention to the nomination fight than residents of other states.”

March 2, 2012: “Understanding Politics” (KSL) “Lindsay Zizumbo is the Internships Program Manager for the Hinckley Institute of Politics. She offers a few ways to wrap your brain around the big, seemingly complicated, political world.”

March 1, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers appeared live in KSL studio for a SPECIAL TOWN HALL MEETING ON THE AIR, with host Doug Wright and fellow guests Rep. Kraig Powell, GOP Chair Thomas Wright, and Democratic Chair Jim Dabakis to discuss Utah’s Caucus System.

February 29, 2012: “Upstart Political Party Seeks Leader to Help Group Work Against Partisan Politics” (PRWeb) ”‘Polls show that Americans are more frustrated and angrier at government than ever before,’ said Taylor Morgan, political programs manager for the Hinckley Institute of Politics at The University of Utah.”

February 29, 2012: “Notable Achievements: Feb. 29, 2012″ by Andreas Rivera (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”All three finalists for the Truman Scholarship Award are U students. This is the fourth consecutive year that all U final nominees have been selected as Truman Scholarship finalists, according to a press release from the Hinckley Institute of Politics, where all of the students have served internships. Harvard University and Stanford University are among the schools from which finalists are considered. The Truman Scholarship is a national award of $30,000 for graduate studies, with 3,000 students applying every year.”

February 28, 2012: “Wrong Taft. Wrong newspaper” by Francisco Kjolseth (Salt Lake Tribune) ”The Salt Lake Tribune State Sen. Karen Morgan joined former Sen. Bob Bennett at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Tuesday to discuss the loss of civility in today’s politics.”

February 27, 2012: “Americans are anchored in the center” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”I have been following politics all my life. The first Republican convention I remember in which there was a contest was 1952, when Dwight D. Eisenhower narrowly outmaneuvered William Howard Taft to win. From then until now, I have never seen a nomination fight like this one. 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 26, 2012: “Jason Chaffetz Supports Mitt Romney but Is Coy on Ambitions” by Daniel Newhauser (Roll Call) ”‘Chaffetz would be phenomenal as White House spokesman or working as some type of legislative liaison capacity,’ said Chaffetz confidant Kirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘If President Romney felt he really needed Congressman Chaffetz to serve some role for him, he would probably be open to doing it.’”

February 25, 2012: “GOP presidential race will drag on, Romney backers say” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”Longtime Romney adviser Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said this has already been “by far the most vetted nomination process in the history of our country,” including 20 GOP debates.”

February 25, 2012: “Romney’s race for GOP nomination will continue, supporters say ” by Lisa Riley Roche (KSL) ” Longtime Romney adviser Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said this has already been ‘by far the most vetted nomination process in the history of our country,’ including 20 GOP debates.’”

February 25, 2012: “Jack Ambramoff, teen tanning and a boxing beauty queen” (KSL) ” In this Sunday Edition, “The Man Who Bought Washington,” convicted Lobbyist Jack Ambramoff explains his crimes and why he believes the federal political system is still broken {at the Hinckley Insittute of Politics]. Plus, we’ll take a closer look at a bill that would require parental consent for anyone under 18 to use a tanning bed. And, we’ll introduce you to a beauty queen with a great left hook.

February 25, 2012: “‘Excommunicated’ by GOP, Bob Bennett says Romney, religion, economy make 2012 election unique” by Jared Whitley (Deseret News) ”Sharing his “experiences of a practical politician, forcibly retired,” former Sen. Robert Bennett told an interfaith conference of Mormons and Protestants in Washington, D.C., that the 2012 election is proving to be one unlike any in his lifetime, and Gov. Mitt Romney’s religion is a key part of that.” 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 24, 2012: “Washington’s most notorious lobbyist, Jack Abramoff, pushes for reform” by John Daley (Deseret News) “At the University of Utah [Hinckley Institute of Politics] Thursday, Abramoff talked about his new book, “Capitol Punishment: The Hard Truth About Washington Corruption from America’s Most Notorious Lobbyist. He writes about how he rose to the top and ended up serving 43 months in federal prison, an experience he said changed him.”

February 24, 2012: “Wealthy Utahns write big checks to Mitt Romney super PAC” by Matt Canham (Salt Lake Tribune) ”Kirk Jowers, a campaign finance lawyer and Romney supporter, said it makes sense that the super PAC would out-raise the campaign in Utah for two reasons.”

February 24, 2012: “Politics Up Close: Former Superlobbyist Jack Abramoff” by Jeff Robinson (KCPW) ”Less than two years after getting out of federal prison, former superlobbyist Jack Abramoff is in Utah, talking about the corrupt practices that led to his downfall and what should be done to put an end to such practices in Washington. We sat down with him at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

February 24, 2012: “Exposing Capitol’s secrets” by Andreas Rivera (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff was the speaker at Thursday’s Hinckley Forum. He spoke to students about the corruption he witnessed and partook in during his time in prison.”

February 23, 2012: “Jack Abramoff comes to Utah on reform-oriented book tour ” by John Daley (KSL) ”Former lobbyist and influence peddler Jack Abramoff spoke at the University of Utah [Hinckley Institute of Politics] Thursday, advocating reforms in the lobbying system.”

February 23, 2012: “Hinckley Forum: Education forum discusses benefits of charter schools” by Megan Gessel (Daily Utah Chronicle)“Charter schools are often more able to prepare students for college than traditional public schools because they have academic rigor and smaller class sizes, said two speakers at the Hinckley forum Wednesday.”

Febuary 23, 2012: “U events desperately need to be organized” by Mimi Marstaller (Daily Utah Chronicle) “A few weeks ago I got an email about a Hinckley Institute forum happening the next day. The talk was fascinating but was attended mostly by students who had to be there for a class. The announcement of the event showed up on the Hinckley home page and the U’s Events page.”

February 23, 2012: “Study abroad deserves more credit” by Mark Pittman (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Since 2006, the Hinckley Institute of Politics has provided more than $730,000 in scholarships directly to students undertaking international internships, with 300 students undertaking them in at least 35 countries. The institute sends about 80 students a year on international internships, and those numbers have been steadily growing.”

February 22, 2012: “The Hinckley Institute’s Kirk Jowers says Utah is leading the way in voter reform. [KSL]” (Political Cornflakes)

February 22, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers appeared on-air with host Neal Larson of KID Newsradio 590am/92.1fm, Idaho Falls, ID to discuss GOP presidential campaign

February 2012 – Zac Zabawa was featured in the local paper while serving a Hinckley internship in India.

February 21. 2012: ” Salty Citizen – Shake off the cynicism. A better Utah awaits” by Kirk Jowers (City Weekly) ”On one hand, we live in an incredibly vibrant place. We have unparalleled access to outdoor recreation, the arts, booming businesses, and a world-class research, Pac-12, BCS-busting university. Kirk Jowers is director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics. He thanks Hinckley colleague Rochelle McConkie Parker for assisting with this feature.”

February 21, 2012: “”Utah leads way in solving voter registration problems” by Kirk Jowers (KSL) “Just a few years ago, Governor Jon Huntsman issued a challenge for Utah to improve some of the lowest voter turnout numbers in the nation. Governor Huntsman formed, and Governor Gary Herbert subsequently endorsed, a commission to explore the extent of the problem and make suggestions for improvement. 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 20, 2012: “Entitlement spending must change” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) “President Obama’s budget is out and it is an eye popper ” the largest peacetime one in history. Still, it claims to contain $1.7 trillion in budget cuts, or is it $2.4? Or some other number? Republicans insist that those cuts are phony and focus on the tax increases, which they put at $2 trillion. Maybe $3. Or more. Or less.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 18, 2012: “Romney visits Utah, speaks at Olympic celebration” by Lisa Riley Roche (KLS) “‘A lot of people are nostalgic about the Olympics and upset at the falsehoods said about the Olympics for political purposes and they wanted to welcome their leader home,’ said Kirk Jowers, a Romney adviser and head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.

February 18, 2012: “Mitt Romney relishes Olympic anniversary as opponents attempt to make his role as Games head political” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) “‘A lot of people are nostalgic about the Olympics and upset at the falsehoods said about the Olympics for political purposes and they wanted to welcome their leader home,’ said Kirk Jowers, a Romney adviser and head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

February 17, 2012: “Mediocrity of education continues” by Howard Stevenson and Cody Jenkins (Deseret News) ”The commission called for more homework, extended school years, higher standards for teachers, higher graduation requirements, more rigorous and measurable standards and stiffer requirements for admission to four-year colleges. The national report was followed by state reports calling for implementation of the recommendations and countless other five-year plans for reforming education. Howard Stephenson is a Utah State senator and the chair of the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee. Cody Jenkins is an intern from the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

February 17, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed on KSL TV’s Evening News regarding Mitt Romney being in Salt Lake City.

February 17, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed on KSL Radio regarding the Mitt Romney fundraiser at Little America

February 16, 2012: “Profs weigh in on Occupy pros, cons” by Megan Gessel (Daily Utah Chronicle) “Professor in the Sociology Department, Julie Stewart speaks on the Occupy Movement at the Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

February 14, 2012: “Biographer highlights the many sides of Honest Ab” by Megan Gessel (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Biographer Ron Andersen highlighted a few of the president’s lesser-known qualities ” his humor, spirituality and fearlessness ” on Monday at aHinckley Institute of Politics forum.”

February 13, 2012: “Mormon church seeks to boost party caucus turnout ” by Lee Davidson (Salt Lake Tribune) ”‘It is a very significant step by the LDS Church,’ said Kirk Jowers, director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

February 13, 2012: “A brokered convention? Dream on” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) “With Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum’s surprise showing in three states last week, people are again talking about a “brokered convention.” What exactly is that, and how could it happen? Bennett, former U.S. Senator from Utah, is a part-time teacher, researcher and lecturer at the University of Utah’sHinckley Institute of Politics.”

February 11, 2012: “Tuesday losses for Romney cast doubt on frontrunner status ” by Lisa Riley Roche (KSL) ”‘Santorum has had difficulty in states where a lot of people vote, that require a broader outreach,’ said Kirk Jowers, a longtime Romney supporter and head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.

February 10, 2012: “Colonel says building trust is key in security, military strategies” by Kelly Jones (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”‘Counter-insurgency is about challenging assumptions, developing trust and not being afraid to get your boots dirty,’ he said in a Hinckley Institute of Politics forum on Thursday.”

February 10, 2012: “Romney’s ‘Horrible Tuesday’ signals tough race ahead” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”‘Santorum and Gingrich have each had some victories and some colossal no-shows. Neither of them has shown the ability to mount a sustained campaign against Romney, said Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.“

February 10, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL News Radio’s Morning News with Grant and Amanda.

February 7, 2012, Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL Radio’s Doug Wright Show regarding the Missouri, Minnesota, and Colorado GOP presidential races.

February 6, 2012: “Candidates need economic policy to win” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”With the Florida primary behind us, pundits are now pouring through its exit polls to come up with numbers to tell us where Mitt Romney’s strengths and weaknesses lie. Pollsters are doing the same with numbers attached to President Obama’s current approval ratings, giving us state-by-state projections of his likely electoral vote count. 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 6, 2012: “Would Mormon church influence Romney if president?” by Matt Canham (Scrippsnews.com) “Former Utah GOP Sen. Bob Bennett, who is Mormon and a Romney supporter, said it shouldn’t shock anyone that the LDS Church asks national politicians for help on occasion. Bennett predicted the LDS Church would be more hesitant to weigh in on a political issue if Romney were in the White House.”

February 6, 2012: “Romney has solid lead ahead of Tuesday’s triple primary” by John Daley (KSL) “‘When you look at it right now — and what he did in Florida, what he did in Nevada, the states coming up between now and Super Tuesday — it’s hard to see anything going wrong for him,’ said Kirk Jowers, a Romney supporter.”

February 2, 2012; “Law prof advocates stifling extremism” by Jake Stout (Daily Utah Chronicle) “All these questions were predicated on decisions of morality and ethics, the key issues behind extremism and targeted killing, which Guiora spoke about at Hinckley Institute of Politics forum Wednesday.”

January 31, 2012: “Romney wins big, but not big enough to end nomination race” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics head Kirk Jowers, a longtime Romney adviser, said Florida sends a message to voters in the upcoming primary states. ‘South Carolina seemed to call in to question whether he had the fight necessary to take on Obama and his billion dollars,’ Jowers said. ‘There’s no question that Florida answered Mitt is ready, willing and able.’”

January 31, 2012: “Hits and Misses” by Katharine Biele (City Weekly) “So, as Durham steps down from the chief-justice spot, Utah women should be encouraged by the nonpartisan Real Women Run effort, sponsored by the YWCA and Hinckley Institute of Politics.The first event anticipated 40 attendees and got 300, which may attest to the interest. Right now, only 17 percent of the Utah Legislature is female and there are no female federal lawmakers. Durham, of course, represents the best for women, and, hopefully, will serve as a guiding light.”

January 2012: “Women meet in Sandy for leadership training” by JM Martin (Sandy Journal) ”The event was the product of a partnership between the YWCA of Salt Lake City, The Hinckley Institute of politics at the University of Utah and an organizing committee of 20 prominent women in positions of leadership.”

January 30, 2012: “Despite Gingrich, Romney says he’ll get the nomination” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”Longtime Romney supporter Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said none of the remaining candidates are likely to be ready to leave the race right away. Besides Gingrich, Texas Rep. Ron Paul and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum are still in the running. Both have left Florida and are campaigning in other states.”

January 30, 2012: “Romney adjusts, moves Florida polls” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) “The Florida Primary may determine the race for the Republican nomination. In 2008, it was McCain’s win there that eliminated Romney. If that proves to be the case this time, it will be because of “halftime adjustments,” to use a football term, that Team Romney made as a result of the outcome in South Carolina. (Full disclosure ” I am a Romney supporter.) 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 30, 2012: “Race for GOP presidential nomination going the distance, but Mitt Romney says he’ll eventually win” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”Longtime Romney supporter Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said none of the remaining candidates are likely to be ready to leave the race right away.”

January 30, 2012: “Democracy Day 2012″ (City Weekly) ”Interested in the legislative process? Register for this FREE event and find out more. If you have ever wanted to learn more about the political process, meet your legislators or tour the capitol, register now for Democracy Day 2012. Special events this year include a mock debate between the Chairmen of Utah’s major political parties, and a keynote speech from Kirk L. Jowers.”

January 30, 2011: Kirk Jowers, Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics will be the keynote speaker AARP’s and CAP’s Democracy Day and moderate a debate between Republican Chairman Thomas Wright and Democratic Chairman Jim Dabakis.

January 27, 2012: “Hinckley forum: Utah Legislature to consider popular vote bill” by Jake Stout (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Panek was speaking at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Thursday for a bipartisan event promoting a change to the way votes are tallied in presidential elections.”

January 25, 2012: “Climate change could put food at risk” by Tiffany Justice (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Emanuela Bozzini, a research fellow at the University of Trento and Fulbright Schuman Fellow, spoke about the possible effects of climate change at Tuesday’s Hinckley Forum.”

January 24, 2012: “Utah higher education must adapt or die, Harvard business innovator tells legislators” by Ladd Brubaker (Deseret News) ”Afterward, Pershing said he has also been influenced by the book’s ideas. However, he said coursework is not the only product that the U. offers, but experiences provided by programs such as the Hinckley Institute of Politics and others.”

January 23, 2012: “With growing turnout, student voters can inspire candidates” by Mark Pittman (Daily Utah Chronicle) “‘University students always play a huge role in presidential campaigns,’ said Kirk Jowers, director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics. ‘Because no amount of money or organization can compensate for a lack of passion and on-the-ground work, which is provided primarily by students.’

January 23, 2012: “Economic recovery depends on political stability” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”Let us hope that the news stays good or even improves. However, it ignores a potential problem facing us in 2012 which could change everything ” the unresolved financial problems in the rest of the world. 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 22, 2012: “Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed on Fox 13 regarding the SC Primary and Florida.”

January 20, 2012: “Lawyers support minorities on the bench during MLK Week” by Kelly Jones (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”The Hinckley Institute held a Celebrating Utah First discussion panel with Judge VerniceTrease; Judge Raymond S. Uno; Trystan Smith; Robert Flores; Sheldon Spotted Elk.The forum was moderated by Dr. M. David Rudd, Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Science, and was part of the 2012 Martin Luther King Celebration.”

January 20, 2012: Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live on KSL News Radio’s Morning News with Grant and Amanda.

January 19, 2012: “Alumni lobbyists redefine their roles in government” by Dan Treasure (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”On Wednesday at theHinckley Institute of Politics, U alumni and lobbyists David Spatafore and Lincoln Shurtz spoke to a full house about their jobs.”

January 18, 2012: “Rep. Ivory says keep separation of state duties” by Dan Treasure (Daily Utah Chronicle) ”Rep. Ken Ivory, R-West Jordan, framed an argument for states’ rights through the lens of national debt and health care reform at a Hinckley Institute of Politicsforum Tuesday.”

January 18, 2012: “Poll: Only 1/3 of Utahns Participate in Utah’s Caucus System” by Bob Bernick (Utah Policy.com) ”Leaders of the group, which include former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt, Hinckley Institute of Politics executive director Kirk Jowers and Exoro partner and UPD publisher LaVarr Webb, said they didn’t have enough time before the April 15 petition filing deadline to gather the estimated 100,000 voter signatures required.”

January 17, 2012: “Huntsman has many options — including Senate bid” by Thomas Burr (Scripps News) ”‘Huntsman would be glad to serve in the next administration,’ said Kirk Jowers, a friend and backer of Romney and head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.”

January 17, 2012, Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live in-studio on KSL Radio’s Doug Wright Show regarding Huntsman dropping out of the GOP presidential race.

January 17, 2012: “Getting women to run” (Deseret News) ”Two years ago, a Dan Jones & Associates poll for the Deseret News/KSL in conjunction with the Hinckley Institute found that women make up 55 percent of Republican voters in the state but only 25 percent of convention delegates. On the Democrats’ side, women were 60 percent of voters and only 43 percent of delegates. Young people and newcomers to the state also were disproportionately represented.”

January 17, 2012: “The Ins and Outs of the 2012 Presidential Election” “Presented by Kirk Jowers Director, the Hinckley Institute of Politics and the Director for Federal Relations, The University of Utah

January 16, 2012: “Huntsman: Smart choice to get out now, expert says” by Andrew Adams (KSL) ”Hinckley Institute of Politics directorKirk Jowers says Huntsman’s performance in New Hampshire was nice but not good enough to spur more fundraising beyond the Granite State. And he still trailed in the polls in places like South Carolina.”

January 16, 2012: “Mitt Romney’s technology driven campaign” by Robert Bennett (Deseret News) ”However, a large percentage of potential voters fail to participate, so a candidate may not have moved up by changing minds; instead, he might have increased his total by getting passive supporters off the bench and onto the field. Every campaign needs a good “ground game” to identify and stimulate such potential voters. Bennett, former U.S. Senator from Utah, is a part-time teacher, researcher and lecturer at the University of Utah’sHinckley Institute of Politics.”

January 16, 2012: “Women take on leadership at conference” by Jason Asay (Standard Examiner) “On Saturday, nearly 300 women attended the “Real Women Run: Find Your Voice” leadership training conference, sponsored by the YWCA and the University of Utah’sHinckley Institute of Politics.”

January 16, 2012: “Next for Huntsman: Senate bid? Romney Cabinet? 2016? ” by Thomas Burr (Salt Lake Tribune) ”[S]aid Kirk Jowers, a friend and backer of Romney and head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics[:] . . . ‘From what I know of Romney, he’s incredibly magnanimous and very focused on doing what’s right for the country. . . . I don’t think Huntsman has burned any bridges with Romney.’

January 16, 2012: “Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live in-studio on Fox TV’s News regarding Huntsman dropping out of the GOP presidential race.

January 16, 2012: “Huntsman’s decision to quit presidential race ‘came from his gut’” by Lisa Riley Roche (Deseret News) ”;Huntsman put everything into New Hampshire. It was the proverbial ‘Hail Mary’ and it didn’t’ make it to the end zone,’ said Kirk Jowers, a Romney supporter who advised Huntsman as governor. ‘So it was inevitable he was going to drop out. Jowers, director of the University of Utah’sHinckley Institute of Politics, said Huntsman likely took time after New Hampshire’s election “to make sure everyone was at peace with abandoning the fight.’”

January 16, 2012: “Huntsman dropping out not a surprise to some political observers” by Aaaron Vaughn (Fox 13) ”‘You realize it’s inevitable that he can’t win. Almost inevitable that Romney’s going to win,’ says director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics Kirk Jowers. ‘So you drop out, endorse the frontrunner and live to fight another day.’

January 15, 2012: “Utah’s caucus system: Repair or replace?” by Billy Hesterman (Daily Herald) ”‘The great thing about the parallel track is it keeps everything that is good about the caucus convention system,’ said Kirk Jowers, head of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics and a member of Leavitt’s group. ‘This adds the component that allows the rest of your party’s voters to have a say in who represents the party.’”

January 15, 2012: “Romney’s spot on GOP ticket could increase Utah voter turnout” by John Daley (Desert News) “‘I tend to think that Democrats are in a lot of trouble if Mitt is at the top of the ticket,’ said Romney adviser Kirk Jowers, the director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics. Veteran political observers in Utah believe Romney’s impact could drive voter turnout up 3 percent or more.”

January 15, 2012, Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live in-studio on Fox TV’s 9 pm News regarding Huntsman dropping out of the GOP presidential race.

January 15, 2012, Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed live in-studio on KSL TV’s 10 pm News regarding Huntsman dropping out of the GOP presidential race.

January 15, 2012, Hinckley Institute Director Kirk Jowers was interviewed on CBS Radio regarding Jon Huntsman’s announcement that he was dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Mitt Romney.

January 14, 2012: “Real Women Run conference encourages women to get involved in politics” by Brittany Green-Miner (Fox 13) ”The group held their inaugural event, sponsored by The Hinckley Institute and the Salt Lake City chapter of the YWCA, on Saturday in Salt Lake City to help teach and encourage women to run for public office.”

January 14, 2012: “Hundreds of women participate in public leadership training” (Deseret News) ”Real Women Run is a collaborative nonpartisan effort. In addition to the YWCA and The Hinckley Institute, the partnership includes Salt Lake Community College, Vision 2020, representatives from all political parties in Utah, League of Women Voters, AAUW, current and former elected female officials, Westminster College, and other community organizations that support women.”

January 14, 2012: “Hundreds of women express interest in public leadership” (KSL) ”Real Women Run is a collaborative nonpartisan effort. In addition to the YWCA and The Hinckley Institute, the partnership includes Salt Lake Community College, Vision 2020, representatives from all political parties in Utah, League of Women Voters, AAUW, current an