This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2014, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.
Reid, Pelosi vow to stay on. Hatch to be 3rd in line for the presidency. How Love pulled it off.
Happy Thursday. The Republicans may be in charge of Capitol Hill come January but it doesn't look like Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid are going anywhere — unless their fellow Democrats want a change. Both the House minority leader and Senate (for now) majority leader have indicated they want to stay on leading their caucus. Now the question is, do their caucus members want that? [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/nov/5/nancy-pelosi-vows-to-stay-on-as-leader/" target="_blank">WaTimes]
Topping the news: When the GOP reclaims control of the Senate, Sen. Orrin Hatch will be third in line for the presidency as the Senate president pro tem. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1787743-155/hatch-senate-presidency-president-sen-chamber" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Mia Love's two-year long campaigning, hard work and a few breaks led to her win as the 4th District congressional representative — even if it was a thin margin. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/1790010-155/love-owens-utah-campaign-matheson-percent" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Love has been regarded as a rising star in the Republican Party. [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/06/us/politics/rising-stars-in-the-republican-party.html?ref=politics#" target="_blank">NYTimes]
-> Some races in Utah are subject to change after more than 37,000 uncounted votes are added to the current numbers. [http://fox13now.com/2014/11/05/37000-uncounted-votes-could-change-some-utah-races/" target="_blank">Fox13]
Tweet of the day: From http://twitter.com/UTPolitico" target="_blank">@UTPolitico: "Yea, no political ads on the radio today! #utpol"
-> From http://twitter.com/UtahAmicus" target="_blank">@UtahAmicus: "To all Utah Candidates — thank you for running! To the victors', congratulations! To the rest, thank you for your diligence!"
Happy Birthday: To state Rep. Richard Greenwood.
Tune in: University of Utah professor Hilary Coon and autism activist Carmen Pingree will join Kristen Moulton at 12:15 p.m. to discuss Coon's new research into genetic clues. Watch this online video chat at http://sltrib.com/" target="_blank">sltrib.com. You can also join the discussion by sending questions and comments to the hashtag #TribTalk on Twitter and Google+ or texting 801-609-8059.
In other news: Women lawmakers in Utah are now fewer in numbers than Democrats. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1788946-155/women-republican-legislature-democrat-district-seat" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Despite new voting tactics boosting voter turnout in some areas, Utah still remains near the bottom when it comes to voter participation. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1789606-155/mail-county-turnout-utah-percent-participation" target="_blank">Trib]
-> According to environmentalists, an assessment of an oil field near Moab should be conducted by the Bureau of Land Management before approving of the field's expansion. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1783225-155/fidelity-blm-field-gathering-impacts-utah" target="_blank">Trib]
Nationally: President Barack Obama says he plans to find common ground with Republicans, but vows to work with, and without, the help of Congress if the other side of Pennsylvania Avenue doesn't want to play ball. [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/06/us/politics/midterm-democratic-losses-grow.html?_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes][http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/obama-no-big-course-correction/article/2555815" target="_blank">Examiner][http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-republicans-ready-to-work-toward-finding-common-ground/2014/11/05/ab332396-64f4-11e4-9fdc-d43b053ecb4d_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost][http://online.wsj.com/articles/parties-vow-to-seek-common-ground-after-election-1415236674?mod=WSJ_hp_RightTopStories" target="_blank">WSJ][http://touch.latimes.com/#section/610/article/p2p-81890311/" target="_blank">LATimes]
-> Obama plans to seek congressional backing for military campaign against Islamic jihadists. [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/06/world/middleeast/obama-to-seek-congressional-backing-for-military-campaign-against-isis.html" target="_blank">NYTimes][http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/obama-to-seek-new-authorization-for-fight-against-islamic-state/2014/11/05/67bb0998-652c-11e4-bb14-4cfea1e742d5_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost]
-> The Nuclear Security Summit that will be held in Washington in 2016 will not have Russia in attendance. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/russia-to-skip-nuclear-security-summit-scheduled-for-2016-in-washington/2014/11/05/1daa5bca-6535-11e4-bb14-4cfea1e742d5_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost]
Where are they?
Got a tip? A birthday, wedding or anniversary to announce? Email us at cornflakes@sltrib.com" target="_blank">cornflakes@sltrib.com. If you haven't already, sign up for our weekday email and get this sent directly to your inbox. [http://www.sltrib.com/pages/email" target="_blank">Trib]
— Thomas Burr and Mallory Jesperson
https://twitter.com/thomaswburr" target="_blank">Twitter.com/thomaswburr and https://twitter.com/JespersonM" target="_blank">Twitter.com/JespersonM