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Bill Clinton seems like he's 'running for re-election rather' than stumping for Hillary. Mike Lee eyes Senate leadership post. Poll: 57 percent of Utah Republicans favor dual-path primary option.
Happy Wednesday. Bill Clinton is a supportive husband, constantly on the stump to help elect his wife, Hillary. But he also often finds himself talking about, well, himself. At speech after speech, the former president defends his legacy and talks about the efforts he made for the country. "I thought he was running for reelection rather than campaigning for his wife," says Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y. [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/04/bill-clinton-hillary-campaign-221862"; target="_blank">Politico</a>]
<strong>Topping the news: </strong>Sen. Mike Lee is eyeing a Senate leadership spot, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. Orrin Hatch are backing the incumbent. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3769183-155/utahs-mike-lee-makes-bid-for"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/04/mike-lee-senate-leadership-221838"; target="_blank">Politico</a>]
-> Some 57 percent of Utah Republicans say they like the dual-path route to the primary ballot while only 22 percent oppose it, a new poll shows. [<a href="http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/9137-"; target="_blank">UtahPolicy</a>]
-> Former Attorney General John Swallow wants a judge to order the Salt Lake County district attorney's office to secure FBI evidence. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3768315-155/swallow-fights-for-judges-order-forcing"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/12/swallow-wants-the-case-against-him-dismissed/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]
-> Two jurors say the Jeremy Johnson fraud trial was unfair. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3765855-155/jeremy-johnson-jurors-critical-of-governments"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski banned city-sponsored travel to North Carolina and Mississippi after those states passed anti-LGBT laws. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3768989-155/salt-lake-city-mayor-jackie-biskupski"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/12/slc-mayor-bans-travel-to-north-carolina-and-mississippi-over-anti-lgbt-bills/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/salt-lake-city-mayor-bans-travel-to-mississippi-north-carolina-amid-anti-lgbt-laws"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/hearing-set-on-john-swallow-push-to-drop-charges"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]
<strong>Tweets of the day: </strong>From @<a href="http://www.twitter.com/TeaPartyCat"; target="_blank">TeaPartyCat</a>: "BREAKING: Paul Ryan to announce he will not accept the GOP nomination. Unless they ask really nicely."
From @<a href="http://www.twitter.com/Bencjacobs"; target="_blank">Bencjacobs</a>: "Worth noting Paul Ryan left the door open to Jim Gilmore 2016"
From @<a href="http://www.twitter.com/ConsultReid"; target="_blank">ConsultReid</a>: "Paul Ryan should have used Mo Udall's old line: 'If nominated, I shall run to Mexico. If elected, I will fight extradition."
<strong>Happy Birthday: </strong>to state Sen. Scott Jenkins and founding father Thomas Jefferson.
<strong>Tune in: </strong>BYU professor Julie Valentine, Utah State Crime Lab director Jay Henry and defense attorney Susanne Gustin join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to discuss solutions to the rape kit backlog. Watch Trib Talk live at <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">12:15 p.m. MT</span></span> on <a href="http://sltrib.com/"; target="_blank">sltrib.com</a>.
<strong>In other news:</strong> A New York Times op-ed columnist told a Utah Valley University forum that all Christian conservatives may face the same persecution that Mormons faced in the 19th century. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865652032/At-UVU-Times-columnist-Ross-Douthat-says-future-of-religious-liberty-similar-to-19th-century-Mormon.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> Big money is flooding into the fight between Rep. Mia Love and Doug Owens for Utah's 4th Congressional District seat. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3768983-155/big-money-pouring-into-mia-love"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865652096/Love-Owens-raising-big-bucks-for-4th-District-rematch.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> A new study gives ideas on how to manage water storage. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865652097/Stream-study-provides-insight-for-water-storage-in-the-West.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> A BYU student claims the school's honor code punishes victims and perpetuates rape culture. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3770084-155/byu-students-say-victims-of-sexual"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/byu-student-says-honor-code-creates-fear-shame-in-victims-of-rape"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]
-> Utah Policy objects to how Democratic gubernatorial candidate Vaughn Cook is using its poll results. [<a href="http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/9136-"; target="_blank">UtahPolicy</a>]
-> Vandalism is a growing problem at Utah's national parks. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/vandalism-a-growing-problem-in-national-parks-including-in-utah"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]
-> Lawyers for The Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News claim that the group Citizens for Two Voices has no legal standing to challenge the two companies' joint-operating agreement. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3769249-155/tribune-deseret-news-lawyers-ask-judge"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> A look at why some rape kits in Utah are being destroyed. [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/why-rape-kits-were-being-destroyed-in-utah"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]
-> Utah Chief Justice Matthew Durrant was elected to a 2nd term. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3769363-155/durrant-elected-to-second-term-as"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> A group of advocates for medical marijuana will not get a plan on the ballot in 2016. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3770070-155/utah-medical-marijuana-group-forgoes-2016"; target="_blank">APviaTrib</a>]
-> Michael Otterson, the head of the LDS Church's public affairs, offered his take on some of the issues facing the religion. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/3769761-155/mormon-churchs-pr-boss-discusses-lds"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Residents are raising concerns about a proposed gravel pit in Wayne County. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3764602-155/gravel-pit-proposal-rocks-scenic-southern"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> San Juan County filed a countersuit against the Navajo Human Rights Commission in the case challenging the vote by mail rules in the county.[<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3755356-155/county-in-utah-denies-vote-by-mail-procedures"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Salt Lake City's 900 south may soon be renamed Harvey Milk Boulevard. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3770611-155/slc-wants-to-welcome-harvey-milk"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Pat Bagley offers his take on Bill O' Reilly and Donald Trump. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3769981-155/bagley-cartoon-trump-stamp"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
<strong>Nationally: </strong>House Speaker Paul Ryan doubled down on Tuesday saying, "I do not want nor will I accept my party's nomination." [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/04/12/paul-ryan-to-deliver-a-shermanesque-rejection-of-running-for-president/?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_pp-ryan-1256pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory">WaPost</a>] [<a href="http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/276011-paul-ryan-gop-president-dismiss-rnc"; target="_blank">TheHill</a>]
-> North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory made some tweaks to the state's anti-LGBT law, but changed nothing. [<a href="http://www.vox.com/2016/4/12/11415774/north-carolina-lgbtq-law"; target="_blank">Vox</a>]
-> The FBI reportedly paid hackers to break into the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/fbi-paid-professional-hackers-one-time-fee-to-crack-san-bernardino-iphone/2016/04/12/5397814a-00de-11e6-9d36-33d198ea26c5_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_fbi-hackers-8pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory" target="_blank">WaPost</a>]
-> Republican front-runner Donald Trump says the rules are stacked against him. [<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/12/politics/donald-trump-family-town-hall/index.html"; target="_blank">CNN</a>]
<strong>Where are they?</strong>
<ul>
<li>Rep. Jason <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/jasoninthehouse"; target="_blank">Chaffetz</a> </strong>holds an Oversight hearing on GAO's Duplication Report, participates in a Judiciary Committee mark-up, talks with the National Shooting Sports Foundation and Central Utah Military Officers Association members</li>
<li>Rep. Chris <a href="https://twitter.com/RepChrisStewart"; target="_blank"><strong>Stewart</strong></a> hits a House Intelligence committee briefing and a GOP conference meeting. He sits down with the Military Officers Association and the Utah Cattlemen's Association. He heads to an Appropriations Committee mark-up and chats with the Utah Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management, the American Osteopathic Association and Utah's 4-H.</li>
<li>Rep. Mia <a href="https://twitter.com/RepMiaLove"; target="_blank"><strong>Love</strong></a> participates in congressional women's softball practice, testifies at a committee hearing on her HR 4087, Fair Treatment for Families of Veterans Act. She heads to a financial services hearing, meets with constituents and then votes.</li>
<li>Gov. Gary <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/GovHerbert"; target="_blank">Herbert</a></strong> heads to a Utah Technology Council meeting and a Boards and Commissions meeting</li>
<li>State Auditor John <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/FrugalDougall"; target="_blank">Dougall</a></strong> speaks at the Utah Association of Counties Management Conference and the Utah Republican Assembly.</li>
<li>President Barack <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama"; target="_blank">Obama</a></strong> views student science fair projects then speaks at the White House science fair.</li>
</ul>
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