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Security experts question Utah GOP's online primary, report says. Utah's vote matters this time — for real. Herbert backs Cruz on eve of caucuses.
Happy (Western) Tuesday. The spotlight's on you today, Utah, as you head to caucus meetings — or vote online — in choosing your party's nominee on this Western Tuesday. More coverage of today's contests below but first a report from Wired magazine raising a red flag about the online portion of the GOP selection in Utah today. "Security researchers pretty much uniformly agree that letting people vote online is a very bad idea, one that is fraught with risks and vulnerabilities that could have unknowable consequences for the future of democracy," the article says. "This week, the Utah GOP is going to give it a whirl anyway." [<a href="http://www.wired.com/2016/03/security-experts-arent-going-like-utahs-online-primary/"; target="_blank">Wired</a>]
<strong>Topping the news: </strong>For the first time in decades, Utah's decision on the presidential primary contest matters. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3690396-155/this-time-its-for-real-utahs"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865650591/Utahns-have-lots-to-chew-on-heading-into-presidential-preference-caucus.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/03/21/bernie-sanders-makes-a-return-trip-to-utah-delivers-foreign-policy-address/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/bernie-sanders-returns-to-utah"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] Here's what you need to know about voting today. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/what-you-need-to-know-about-voting-tuesday"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]
-> A new poll shows Sen. Bernie Sanders leading in Utah for the Democrats, and on the Republican side, Utah voters prefer Sen. Ted Cruz. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865650529/Cruz-Sanders-top-picks-in-Tuesdays-Utah-caucuses-poll-says.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] Sanders made his second visit to Utah in days, hoping victory there could give him a second wind. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3689591-155/bernie-sanders-banking-on-utah-victory"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] Sanders' campaign could have down-ballot impacts on Utah legislative races. [<a href="http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/8910-"; target="_blank">UtahPolicy</a>]
-> Gov. Gary Herbert endorsed Cruz ahead of today's caucus vote. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3688867-155/utah-gov-gary-herbert-endorses-ted"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865650558/Herbert-says-hell-vote-for-Ted-Cruz-in-Utah-presidential-caucus.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/03/21/gov-herbert-endorses-ted-cruz-for-president/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/gov-herbert-announces-support-for-ted-cruz-at-bill-signing-event"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]
-> Sanders gave a speech at West High School, calling on Muslim countries to take a stand against ISIS. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3689591-155/muslim-countries-must-take-lead-in"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865650464/Another-Bernie-Sanders-event-set-for-Monday-in-Salt-Lake-City.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/03/21/bernie-sanders-makes-a-return-trip-to-utah-delivers-foreign-policy-address/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/bernie-sanders-returns-to-utah"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/bernie-sanders-hosts-second-utah-rally-in-slc"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]
<strong>Tweets of the day: </strong>From <a href="//twitter.com/warren_bass" target="_blank">@warren_bass</a> "At AIPAC2016 thousands of American Jews are on their feet cheering a man who wants to ban all members of a minority religion from the U.S."
From <a href="https://twitter.com/cboyack"; target="_blank">@Cboyack</a>: "Paul Ryan robocalling in support of Herbert for caucus...Last time he called it was to oppose the Guv's Medicaid expansion."
From @<a href="http://www.twitter.com/mikegehrke"; target="_blank">mikegehrke</a>: "My first Tweet: 'Watson, come here. Something is wrong with Facebook.'"
<strong>Happy Birthday:</strong> To State Rep. Jacob Anderegg.
<strong>In other news: </strong>The Utah parole board says a businessman with ties to the scandal involving former Attorneys General John Swallow and Mark Shurtleff still owes $1.4 million in restitution. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3689548-155/utah-parole-board-41-million-still"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865650610/Convicted-businessman-who-accused-Shurtleff-Swallow-hasnt-paid-restitution-parole-board-finds.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> The Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division's deputy director was arrested on charges he used his position to get a discount on a vehicle purchase. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3689577-155/charges-utah-state-employee-used-his"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865650573/Deputy-director-of-state-motor-vehicle-division-faces-criminal-charges.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> A judge granted an extension to the Bureau of Land Management to work out a deal with Washington County over a contested northern corridor transportation route. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865650586/Judge-agrees-to-delay-over-federal-land-plans-in-Washington-County.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> Gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Johnson is calling for a probe of Gov. Herbert's signature gathering. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3690161-155/jonathan-johnson-campaign-again-calls-for"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> The family of the final man indicted in the Oregon standoff is weighing its options on whether to take a stand against law enforcement seeking an arrest. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3690270-155/final-malheur-indictee-revealed-as-montana"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Utah drivers will have a chance of choosing "In God We Trust" license plates after Herbert signs the bill into law. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3688913-155/in-god-we-trust-license-plates"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865650580/In-God-We-Trust-Utah-license-plate-to-become-new-standard-option.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> While a jury deliberates, indicted businessman Jeremy Johnson asked for the court to dismiss charges against him in his bank fraud trial citing prosecutorial misconduct. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3688565-155/with-jury-out-jeremy-johnson-asks"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> The South Salt Lake City Council met to discuss a possible override of Mayor Cherie Wood's veto of a development of the old Granite High School. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3691187-155/south-salt-lake-city-council-debates"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/south-salt-lake-city-bracing-for-decision-on-granite-high-property"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]
<strong>Nationally: </strong>Coordinated attacks in Brussels have left some 27 people dead at the Brussels airport and subway station. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/brussels-on-high-alert-after-explosions-at-airport-and-metro-station/2016/03/22/b5e9f232-f018-11e5-a61f-e9c95c06edca_story.html?hpid=hp_rhp-top-table-main_no-name%3Ahomepage%2Fstory" target="_blank">WaPost</a>]
-> President Barack Obama said the current trade embargo on Cuba "will end" after meeting with Cuban President Raul Castro. [<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/21/politics/obama-cuban-raul-castro/index.html"; target="_blank">CNN</a>] Reporters questioned Castro on Cuba's alleged human rights violations. [<a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/273787-press-ruffles-castro-as-obama-visits-cuba"; target="_blank">TheHill</a>] [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/on-first-full-day-in-cuba-obama-to-meet-with-castro-and-address-the-public/2016/03/20/931e4ff6-eef5-11e5-89c3-a647fcce95e0_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-t"; target="_blank">WaPost</a>]
-> Republican front-runner Donald Trump unveiled his foreign policy team. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/03/21/donald-trump-reveals-foreign-policy-team-in-meeting-with-the-washington-post/?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_trump-foreign-1pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory" target="_blank">WaPost</a>] Trump also tried to cut a deal with GOP lawmakers in Washington, trying to get the party to unite behind him. [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/03/trump-gop-lawmakers-meet-221048"; target="_blank">Politico</a>]
-> Trump's campaign manager has faced growing accusations about inappropriate behavior with other staff and reporters. [<a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/mckaycoppins/trump-campaign-manager-faces-new-allegations-of-pushing-sexu#.iabkEyLzb"; target="_blank">BuzzFeed</a>]
<strong>Where are they?</strong>
<ul>
<li>Gov. Gary <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/GovHerbert"; target="_blank">Herbert</a></strong> talks with Varney and Co, heads to an American Legion site selection breakfast and a meeting with the Utah Office of Tourism, reviews bills and then goes to a Republican caucus.</li>
<li>Lt. Gov. Spencer <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox"; target="_blank">Cox</a></strong> discusses politics with students at Utah Valley University, reviews bills, then chats with the Executive Military Advisory Committee and caucuses with fellow Republican.</li>
<li>State Auditor John <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/FrugalDougall"; target="_blank">Dougall</a></strong> works in his office, goes to a Salt Lake Bees Game, then participates in the caucus.</li>
<li>President Barack <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama"; target="_blank">Obama</a></strong> speaks in Cuba, meets with the Civil Society and then attends a baseball game.</li>
</ul>
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