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Huckabee eyeing presidential run — again. Same-sex marriage plaintiffs want attorney fees. Poll: Utahns believe liquor laws hurt tourism.
Happy Wednesday. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee was a surprise contender in the 2008 presidential race — at least with his Iowa victory — and he could be back for another bid. Huckabee, who famously trounced Mitt Romney in '08 in the Iowa caucuses, is laying the groundwork for a possible 2016 presidential run. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mike-huckabee-rebuilds-political-team-with-eye-on-another-presidential-run/2014/11/12/8cb28ccc-69b3-11e4-b053-65cea7903f2e_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost]
Topping the news: The plaintiffs in the legal battle over same-sex marriage recognition are asking Utah taxpayers to pay nearly $200,000 in attorneys fees and costs. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865615229/Plaintiffs-in-marriage-recognition-case-want-Utah-to-pay-nearly-200000-in-legal-fees.html" target="_blank">DNews][http://fox13now.com/2014/11/10/aclu-wants-utah-to-pay-33000-for-gay-marriage-recognition-case/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> Most Utahns believe the state's liquor laws hurt tourism and economic development. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/3997-exclusive-poll-do-utah-s-liquor-laws-hurt-tourism-and-economic-development" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> Utah Democrats have re-elected Sen. Gene Davis as minority leader and Sen. Karen Mayne as minority whip. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1811210-155/senate-whip-leader-majority-sen-caucus" target="_blank">Trib]
Tweet of the day: From @RealClearScott: "As Huck moves toward 2016 run, he gets to keep his hour-long, weekly Fox show, while Ben Carson loses contributor status. Why? Who knows."
In other news: Seasonal highways are starting to close as winter approaches. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1811371-155/road-state-highways-seasonal-utah-close" target="_blank">Trib]
-> In lieu of the New Year's Eve fireworks in downtown Salt Lake City, the Downtown Alliance plans to raise money in an effort to make the biggest disco ball in America. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1811171-155/ball-fireworks-eve-disco-downtown-lake" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Pat Bagley offers his take on Joseph Smith's new family tree. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/1812515-155/com-bagley-cartoon-facebook-lake-salt" target="_blank">Trib]
-> The Utah Air National Guard will name its base after retired Brig. Gen. Roland R. Wright. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1811007-155/base-guard-national-wright-utah-fighter" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Eleven veterans were honored at the University of Utah on Veterans Day. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1798074-155/davis-army-veterans-war-medals-coast" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Paul Rolly discusses an Ogden Eagle Scout candidate's special gift for Veterans day. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/1806911-155/veterans-benjamin-homeless-ogden-scout-center" target="_blank">Trib]
Nationally: A deal that will help curb carbon emissions has been reached between China and the United States. [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/12/world/asia/china-us-xi-obama-apec.html?_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes][http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/china-us-agree-to-limit-greenhouse-gases/2014/11/11/9c768504-69e6-11e4-9fb4-a622dae742a2_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost][http://online.wsj.com/articles/u-s-china-ready-deals-to-avert-military-confrontations-1415721451?mod=WSJ_hp_LEFTTopStories" target="_blank">WSJ][http://www.politico.com/story/2014/11/us-china-climate-change-112804.html?hp=l1_3" target="_blank">Politico]
-> The Associated Press has called the Senate race in Alaska for Republican Dan Sullivan, who defeated Sen. Mark Begich. [http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2014-11-12/republican-sullivan-defeats-alaska-democratic-senator-begich-ap" target="_blank">Bloomberg]
-> The upcoming lame-duck session will be the first test to see if Democrats and Republicans can work together and break the gridlock. [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/12/us/politics/lame-duck-session-is-first-crucial-test-of-breaking-gridlock.html?ref=politics" target="_blank">NYTimes][http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/la-na-lameduck-congress-20141112-story.html" target="_blank">LATimes]
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