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Who leads in 2016 polls? The Terminator, Darth Vader and the shark from Jaws. Some school districts facing tax hikes. Corroon unopposed for state Dem chair re-elect.

Happy Wednesday. Americans aren't sure yet who they'd like to elect president in 2016 and so far those Republicans and Democrats already in the race aren't polling so well. In fact, a new survey shows that the shark from Jaws, the Terminator and Darth Vader are doing better in polls than, you know, the real people actually running. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2015/06/09/the-shark-from-jaws-is-polling-better-than-all-of-the-2016-candidates/?tid=sm_tw" target="_blank">WaPost]

Topping the news: Some Utah school districts will face tax increases next year to help pay charter schools costs. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2606861-155/utah-school-districts-eyeing-tax-increases" target="_blank">Trib]

-> LDS Apostle Dallin H. Oaks set of a bit of a firestorm this week when he said it wouldn't be advisable for the faith to apologize for past rhetoric on homosexuality. [http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/2122123-155/no-apology-really-mormons-question-apostle" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Peter Corroon is running unopposed for his seat as the Utah Democratic chairman. http://www.sltrib.com/news/2606963-155/democratic-agenda-re-elect-coroon-as-chairman" target="_blank">[Trib]

-> In the latest excerpt from "Mormon Rivals," a look at how Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman approached their LDS faith during the 2012 presidential race and the impact it had on nudging the religion into the American mainstream. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2557486-155/mormon-rivals-romney-huntsman-fall" target="_blank">Trib]

Tweets of the day: From @https://twitter.com/ryanbeckwith" target="_blank">ryanbeckwith: "Politics is one big 'Monty Python' sketch."

-> From @https://twitter.com/benshapiro" target="_blank">benshapiro: "Romney's financial expertise made him out of touch. Rubio's troubles make him risky. The happy medium is clearly taking foreign cash."

Happy Birthday: To Chris "Sully" Sullivan.

Tune in: Patti Harrington of the Utah School Boards Association, Chris Bleak of Ascent Academies of Utah and Tribune education reporter Benjamin Wood join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to discuss changes in the way charter schools are funded and how it will affect charters, public school districts and taxpayers. Watch Trib Talk live at 12:15 p.m. MDT on http://www.sltrib.com/" target="_blank">sltrib.com.

In other news: Paul Rolly looks into a curious twist that was going on behind the scenes during the Shaun Cowley investigation involving SL Co. District Attorney Sim Gill and a debate over use of police force. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2605114-155/rolly-police-group-took-aim-at" target="_blank">Trib]

-> The Salt Lake County district attorney's office is getting two new offices instead of renting space. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2607216-155/council-signs-off-on-two-offices" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630427/Salt-Lake-County-approves-plans-for-new-district-attorneys-offices.html" target="_blank">DNews]

-> Gov. Gary Herbert says a new direct flight path between Amsterdam and Salt Lake City will increase tourism for both areas. [http://www.sltrib.com/home/2605800-155/herbert-lauds-slc-flights-to-amsterdam" target="_blank">Trib] [http://kuer.org/post/utah-officials-open-european-trade-mission-amsterdam-celebrate-new-nonstop-flight" target="_blank">KUER]

-> Bryan Schott sits down with SLC Mayor Ralph Becker to discuss his re-election bid. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/5933-salt-lake-city-mayor-ralph-becker-discusses-re-election-campaign-sexual-harassment-suit-against-salt-lake-city" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]

-> The main government website for the state, utah.gov, got a major redesign overhaul. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2601779-155/utahgov-gets-a-makeover-aimed-at" target="_blank">Trib]

-> As fewer residents use the facilities, Salt Lake County may get rid of its computer labs. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2590639-155/salt-lake-county-may-pull-the" target="_blank">Trib]

-> The Rio Grande area of downtown Salt Lake City is set for a makeover, including shops, restaurants and apartments. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2606847-155/salt-lake-city-advances-rio-grande" target="_blank">Trib]

-> The New York Times says Marco Rubio has had "persistent doubts about his financial management," including student loan debt, an expensive boat purchase and poor bookkeeping skills. [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/10/us/politics/marco-rubio-finances-debt-loans-credit.html?ref=politics" target="_blank">NYTimes] But the article caused somewhat of an uproar. [http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2015/06/rubios-luxury-speedboat-is-a-fishing-boat-208515.html?hp=r4_3" target="_blank">Politico]

-> The Secret Service evacuated reporters during the daily press briefing after a bomb scare, but President Barack Obama — who was nearby during the incident — was not asked to leave. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2015/06/09/white-house-briefing-room-evacuated-by-secret-service-during-televised-briefing/" target="_blank">WaPost]

-> Jeb Bush has filed the initial paperwork necessary to run for president in 2016. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2015/06/09/heres-jeb-bushs-paperwork-to-run-for-president-at-long-last/" target="_blank">WaPost]

-> Sen. Lindsey Graham, who's running for president, said if he's elected he'll have a "rotating first lady" at the White House. [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/lindsey-graham-rotating-first-lady-bachelor-president-118783.html?hp=c2_3" target="_blank">Politico]

Where are they?

  • Rep. Jason https://twitter.com/jasoninthehouse" target="_blank">Chaffetz participates in an Oversight Interior Subcommittee hearing on outdoor recreation issues and talks with representatives from Comcast and Micron.
  • Rep. Chris https://twitter.com/RepChrisStewart" target="_blank">Stewart attends a House Intelligence Committee meeting, testifies at a Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee hearing and meets with Comcast. He later speaks with Rep. Kevin Brady and attends a dinner with the Pakistan Ambassador.
  • Gov. Gary https://twitter.com/GovHerbert" target="_blank">Herbert is briefed on Belgium, goes to a European Research Council meeting and tours the Huntsman Chemical facility.
  • Lt. Gov. Spencer https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox" target="_blank">Cox attends a Boys State event at Weber State University and takes part in a Utah Career Center local trades competition.
  • SLC Mayor Ralph https://twitter.com/beckerformayor" target="_blank">Becker meets with the National League of Cities.
  • President Barack https://twitter.com/BarackObama" target="_blank">Obama lunches with Vice President Joe Biden and speaks with Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter.
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    — Thomas Burr and Courtney Tanner

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