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Top Democrats fear complacency about Trump win could come back to bite them. Trump defends Second Amendment comment some took as a call for assassination. Rep. Love leads Owens by 13 points in new poll.
Happy Wednesday. While some Democrats are giddy at the Donald Trump's slide in the polls, some high-level Democratic Party officials are growing increasingly worried about Democratic overconfidence that could give the Republican nominee — and some flagging GOP Senate candidates — an opening to climb back into contention. Fear of complacency is suddenly a frequent topic of discussion among both Capitol Hill influencers and the financiers backing Clinton's bid. [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/08/top-democrats-warn-against-writing-off-trump-226855">Politico</a>]
<strong>Topping the news: </strong>Trump said yesterday that Second Amendment followers could stop Hillary Clinton from choosing the next Supreme Court judges if she is elected — a point some took as a call for assassination, which Trump's team said was wildly inaccurate. [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/10/us/politics/donald-trump-hillary-clinton.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=first-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>]
-> GOP Rep. Mia Love has a 13-point lead over Democrat Doug Owens, a new poll shows. [<a href="http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/10436-mia-love-leads-doug-owens-by-13-points-in-utahpolicy-com-dan-jones-associates-poll">UtahPolicy</a>]
-> LGBT advocates want BYU excluded from the Big 12 conference for allegedly discriminating against LGBT individuals, to which BYU supporters say the school is being discriminated against for its religious beliefs. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4214456-155/big-12-controversy-poses-questions-for"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] BYU says it gladly welcomes LGBT players, coaches and fans to sporting events on its campus. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865659832/So-how-are-gay-athletes-coaches-and-fans-treated-when-their-teams-play-at-BYU.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> An alleged sexual assault victim at BYU is transferring to the University of Utah, saying BYU is hostile towards victims who speak out. Madeline MacDonald — like former BYU student Madi Barney, who filed a federal complaint against the school — was investigated by the Honor Code Office after reporting her alleged sexual assault. [<a href="http://kuer.org/post/alleged-byu-sexual-assault-victim-transfers-university-utah"; target="_blank">KUER</a>]
<strong>Tweets of the day: </strong>From <a href="https://twitter.com/HuntsmanAbby"; target="_blank">@HuntsmanAbby</a>: "Honestly, every day I tell myself this will go down as the craziest day of the campaign. Every day I've been wrong."
From <a href="https://twitter.com/aedwardslevy"; target="_blank">@aedwardslevy</a>: "you never hear about the 3rd amendment people"
From <a href="https://twitter.com/JohannaBarr"; target="_blank">@JohannaBarr</a>: "hey everyone, you could be talking about donald trump rn or you could be watching simone biles. make the right choice. #Rio2016"
<strong>Happy Birthday: </strong>To twin sisters and Utah natives Neena Pack, a physician assistant student at Duke University, and Neela Pack, a law student at George Washington University.
<strong>In other news:</strong> A small group gathered at Salt Lake City Hall to protest the recent shooting of a 17-year-old black male by police officers who will not face criminal charges. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4214036-155/in-a-small-rally-protesters-decry"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/08/09/black-lives-matter-rally-at-slc-hall-in-response-to-ruling-of-feb-officer-involved-shooting/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]
-> The Salt Lake County Council and Mayor Ben McAdams are hesitant to accept West Jordan's plan to offer Facebook $240 million in tax incentives to convince the company to build its new data center in the city. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4214967-155/like-salt-lake-countys-mayor-council"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865659829/Deal-to-lure-Facebook-to-West-Jordan-may-not-need-county-support.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> West Jordan City Council is considering censuring Councilman Jeff Haaga for drunkenly telling police officers that he had "protection" because of his position and could not be charged for a hit and run. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/west-jordan-councilman-filmed-drunk-on-body-cam-could-face-censure"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]
-> The state auditor's office sent out a list of recommendations to help organizations avoid fraud after exposing a $1 million fraud case in the Utah Communications Authority earlier this year. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4212901-155/utah-auditor-makes-recommendations-in-wake"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> State officials reached an agreement that will allow Riverton to continue to receive water, either from others' shares of Utah Lake or from Deer Creek Reservoir. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4214249-155/water-will-continue-flowing-for-riverton"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> A 90-day Salt Lake City parking amnesty program, which reduces overdue parking fines in exchange for a small donation to a nonprofit organization, began Tuesday. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4213767-155/salt-lake-citys-90-day-parking-amnesty"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> A Utah County woman died from hantavirus, making her the second Utahn to do so this year and leading health officials to warn locals about potential rodent infestations. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4212869-155/utah-county-woman-dies-from-hantavirus"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/hantavirus-claims-life-of-a-utah-county-mother"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]
-> A photographer got a look at the Department of Public Safety's new crime lab in Taylorsville. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4213531-155/gallery-a-photographer-investigates-the-case"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> The 10th Circuit removed U.S. District Judge Bruce Jenkins from a 40-year dispute over the Ute Tribe Land boundaries. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4214440-155/frustrated-appeals-court-tries-to-bring"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Pat Bagley gives his take on Delta Airline's computer failure that led the airline to ground and cancel hundred of flights Tuesday. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4214844-155/bagley-cartoon-delta-debacle"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] More on the Delta computer crash. [<a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/08/09/489308894/delta-air-lines-cancels-nearly-300-additional-flights"; target="_blank">NPR</a>]
-> Paul Rolly writes that one of Mitt Romney's close friends is pushing the Clinton effort in Utah, and Rolly questions whether or not Romney will follow suit. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4194530-155/rolly-mitt-romneys-buddy-is-all"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
<strong>Nationally: </strong>House Speaker Paul Ryan won his Wisconsin primary against a Trump-inspired opponent by 70 percent Tuesday. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/08/09/paul-ryan-weathers-his-primary-but-gops-populist-storm-still-rages/?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_ryan1135p%3Ahomepage%2Fstory" target="_blank">WaPost</a>] [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/08/paul-ryan-wisconsin-primary-226828"; target="_blank">Politico</a>]
-> Hillary Clinton is expanding her campaign efforts in Arizona and Georgia. Polls in both states show a tightening race between Clinton and Trump. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/clinton-campaign-to-devote-more-money-workers-to-arizona-georgia/2016/08/09/46150062-5e2e-11e6-8e45-477372e89d78_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_redstates-1130a-top%3Ahomepage%2Fstory" target="_blank">WaPost</a>]
-> The U.S. Olympic team is leading the pack with 26 medals so far. [<a href="http://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/rio-2016/medals/countries/united-states#united-states"; target="_blank">BBC</a>] [<a href="http://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/2016-rio-olympics-usa-gymnastics-day-4-simone-biles-medal-count/"; target="_blank">CBS</a>]
<strong>Where are they?</strong>
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<li>Gov. Gary <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/GovHerbert"; target="_blank">Herbert</a> </strong>has his weekly update with Lt. Gov. Cox and attends boards and commissions meetings in the afternoon.</li>
<li>Lt. Gov. Spencer <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox"; target="_blank">Cox</a> </strong>attends a State Homeless Coordinating Committee meeting in the morning. In the afternoon, he has his weekly update with Gov. Herbert and attends boards and commissions meetings.</li>
<li>State Auditor John <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/FrugalDougall"; target="_blank">Dougall</a> </strong>meets with Cottonwood Heights City Mayor Kelvyn Cullimore. Later he speaks at the Division of Division of Finance's Agency Coordinating Team meeting regarding financial risks investigated by the Office of State Auditor. After that he meets with the director of Technology Services.</li>
<li>SL Co. Mayor Ben <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/MayorBenMcAdams"; target="_blank">McAdams</a> </strong>meets with Salt Lake County Auditor Scott Tingley and Herriman Mayor Carmen Freeman in the morning. Later in the morning, he attends a Homeless Coordinating Committee meeting. In the afternoon, he attends a Criminal Justice Advisory Council meeting.</li>
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