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Five things to know about a Trump vs Clinton matchup. White House urges consensus on Bears Ears. Utah Co. GOP fighting Republicans who gathered signatures.

Happy Monday. While Bernie Sanders fans and #NeverTrumpers might not be ready to discuss a Hillary Clinton versus Donald Trump general election matchup, the rest of the political world is — and the picture right now looks pretty grim for the Republicans. It wasn't supposed to be like this. Five things to look for in a Trump vs. Clinton general election. [<a href="http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/05/2016-donald-trump-hillary-clinton-election-things-you-should-know-213875">Politico</a>]

<strong>Topping the news:</strong> The White House is urging the Utah delegation to reach a compromise on the Public Lands Initiative. The alternative may be a new national monument. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3864211-155/white-house-urges-utah-delegation-to">Trib</a>]

-> The Utah County Republican Party is campaigning against candidates who forced a primary by signature gathering. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3864457-155/utah-county-republican-party-taking-sides">Trib</a>]

<strong>Tweets of the weekend:</strong> From <a href="https://twitter.com/GideonResnick">@GideonResnick</a>: "A Trump-Gingrich ticket would set the record for most number of marriages in a nominee pairing."

From <a href="https://twitter.com/DanaHoule">@DanaHoule</a> "I don't see how the GOP takes out Trump at the convention, but I also can't see how they allow him to be nominated."

From ‏<a href="http://www.twitter.com/BiIIMurray">@BiIIMurray</a>: "As a kid, my parents told me I could be anyone I wanted to be. Turns out, this is called 'Identity Theft.'"

<strong>Happy Birthday: </strong>to Murray City Councilwoman Diane Wiley-Turner, Liddy Huntsman and Diana Lee Hirschi.

<strong>Tune in: </strong>Derek Brown, who served as former Sen. Bob Bennett's chief counsel, and Tribune columnist Paul Rolly join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to remember Bennett and his political legacy. Watch Trib Talk live at <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">12:15 p.m.</span></span> on <a href="http://sltrib.com/"; target="_blank">sltrib.com</a>.

<strong>Opinion section: </strong>Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. and former Rep. Jim Matheson say America should keep up its global presence. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3860456-155/op-ed-to-keep-america-and-utah">Trib</a>]

-> Mike Washington, an investment advisor, says closing the "carried interest" tax loophole wouldn't hurt Utah pensions. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3855563-155/op-ed-closing-carried-interest-loophole-would-not">Trib</a>]

-> Bill Johnson, president of the Academic Senate at the University of Utah, says the recent vote on fossil fuel divestment reflects a larger societal debate. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3858270-155/op-ed-divestment-vote-not-a-mandate">Trib</a>]

-> Kevin T. Jones, former state archeologist, says the public lands in the Bear Ears region deserve protection. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3856162-155/op-ed-protect-bears-ears-before-the">Trib</a>]

-> Nathaniel R. Ricks, an eighth-grade U.S. history teacher at Canyons School District, explains why he will continue to show the film "Glory" in his class. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3859416-155/op-ed-why-i-will-continue-to">Trib</a>]

-> Alicia Ingersoll, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology at Utah State University, says the U.S. Women's Soccer team should get equal pay. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3845500-155/op-ed-us-womens-soccer-team-seeks">Trib</a>]

-> Kenneth E. Thorpe, a professor of health policy at Emory University, says proposed changes to Medicare will do more harm than good. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865653688/My-view-The-cost-cutting-scheme-that-moved-Medicare-backward.html">DNews</a>]

-> Hal Quinn, president of the National Mining Association, says the federal moratorium on coal leasing is politics and not good policy. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865653820/My-view-The-federal-coal-moratorium-mdash-Politics-masquerading-as-policy.html">DNews</a>]

-> Jay Evensen says America can do better than resort to insults in political discourse. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865653579/Our-incivility-comes-with-a-price.html">DNews</a>]

-> Pat Bagley offers his take on what he says is LDS Church's cultural baggage. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3865299-155/bagley-cartoon-mormon-cultural-baggage">Trib</a>]

-> Frank Pignanelli and LaVarr Webb discuss the unpopularity of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton's chances in Utah. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865653821/Unpopular-politicians-and-Clintons-chances-in-Utah.html">DNews</a>]

<strong>Weekend in review:</strong> Some OBGYNs are saying Utah's new fetal anesthesia bill forces them to practice medicine unethically. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865653817/New-Utah-abortion-rule-puts-some-doctors-at-odds-with-the-law.html">DNews</a>]

-> Teachings of past Mormon leaders may be aiding and abetting 'rape culture." [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3862702-155/how-outdated-mormon-teachings-may-be">Trib</a>]

-> The three candidates for governor of Utah have different ideas on Medicaid expansion. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/medicaid-expansion-divides-governors-race">KUTV</a>]

-> Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch flew to Israel and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3863580-155/hatch-visits-with-netanyahu-in-israel">Trib</a>]

-> None of the remaining three presidential candidates support transferring control of federal public lands to the states. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3863946-155/donald-trump-sweep-of-republican-field">APviaTrib</a>]

-> The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the conviction of people who steal or vandalize archeological sites and artifacts on Utah's public lands. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3859532-155/blm-wants-to-pay-people-who">Trib</a>]

-> A Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton general election race could affect other Utah races. [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/top-stories/what-impact-could-trump-and-clinton-have-on-local-races">ABC4</a>]

-> A new study shows that Utahns who get traffic tickets face lower insurance hikes. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3862992-155/study-finds-traffic-tickets-bring-smaller">Trib</a>]

-> Former Gov. Jon Huntsman gave personal and political advice to Utah State University graduates at their commencement. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3866334-155/jon-huntsman-jr-offers-personal-">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/top-stories/huntsman-jr-talks-politics-shows-humorous-side-at-usu-graduation">ABC4</a>]

-> Tesla is arguing in front of the state Supreme Court for the ability to sell cars in Utah. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3864167-155/tesla-waging-car-sales-fight-before-utah">APviaTrib</a>]

-> The state Supreme Court is deciding what to do with a prosecutor who withheld evidence from a trial. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3862949-155/prosecutor-withheld-evidence-and-the-utah">Trib</a>]

-> A former child bride reached a $2.75 million settlement with the trust that oversees the polygamous towns of Hildale, Utah and Colorado City, Az. [<a href="http://_wp_link_placeholderhttp://www.sltrib.com/news/3862919-155/former-child-bride-polygamous-trust-settle">Trib</a>]

-> The Division of Water Resources said the paperwork submitted to the federal government for the Lake Powell Pipeline has errors and will be revised. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3864310-155/lake-powell-proposal-sent-to-feds">Trib</a>]

 

<strong>Nationally:</strong> On Saturday, Mitt Romney warned of demagogues — veiled hits at Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders — during a commencement speech at Trine University. [<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/07/politics/mitt-romney-demagogues-donald-trump/index.html">CNN</a>]

-> Evangelical Christians are feeling as if they have no one to vote for this election cycle. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/theres-nobody-left-evangelicals-feel-abandoned-by-gop-after-trumps-as">WaPost</a>]

-> Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton plans to tinker with the government rather than the drastic overhaul proposed by her counterparts.  [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/clintons-wonky-policies-of-fine-grained-complexity-contrast-with-rivals-grandiose-ideas/2016/05/08/7a6f4b66-10a3-11e6-93ae-50921721165d_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_clintonamerica-558pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory">WaPost</a>]

-> The FBI investigation into Clinton's emails is nearing its end. [<a href="http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/279077-decision-time-for-fbi-on-clinton">TheHill</a>] Clinton says no one from the FBI has contacted her yet. [<a href="http://www.cnn.com/politics">CNN</a>]

<strong>Where are they?</strong>

<ul>

<li>Gov. Gary <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/GovHerbert"; target="_blank">Herbert</a></strong> has no public events.</li>

<li>Lt. Gov. Spencer <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox"; target="_blank">Cox</a></strong> has no public events.</li>

<li>SL Co. Mayor Ben <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/MayorBenMcAdams"; target="_blank">McAdams</a></strong> tours Treager Grills then sits down with County Councilman Jim Bradley, District Attorney Sim Gill and Sheriff Jim Winder.</li>

<li>President Barack <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama"; target="_blank">Obama</a> </strong>receives the daily presidential briefing.</li>

</ul>

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