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Trump fans wistful for the old, less-controlled Trump. Inside the Facebook tax deal. Some Utahns would rather vote Romney, Daffy Duck than Clinton, Trump.
Happy Monday. Now that Donald Trump is trying to stick to his campaign message and reading off a TelePrompTer, his most ardent fans are wistful for the old Trump — the one who might at any moment go off on a tangent about a Mexican judge, or belittle an adversary in R-rated terms, or improvise a long tribute to his own greatness. "I'd rather he not change. Be honest...I want him to speak from the heart," said one Trump supporter at a Virginia rally. [<a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/headlines/20160821-mixed-reviews-for-trump-reboot-fans-prefer-impromptu-to-teleprompter.ece">DallasMorningNews</a>]
<strong>Topping the news: </strong>Tim Lawson, a central figure in the Utah attorneys general scandal, has died from a serious infection. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/home/4264573-155/tim-lawson-shurtleff-confidant-key-figure">Trib</a>]
-> The tax-incentive deal offered to Facebook to plop down a data center in Utah is unprecedented and critics say it's far too much for far too few jobs. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4258379-155/in-pursuing-facebook-utah-hopes-for">Trib</a>] A quick look at the issues surrounding the proposed tax deal. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4262574-155/things-to-know-about-facebooks-west">Trib</a>]
-> Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson says he would welcome Mitt Romney to his Cabinet if he desires to be part of the Johnson administration. [<a href="http://beta.deseretnews.com/article/865660664/Gary-Johnson-wants-Mitt-Romney-and-Michael-Leavitt-in-administration.html">DNews</a>]
-> Some Utahns, disillusioned with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, may write in Romney, or even Daffy Duck. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4257761-155/mitt-romney-daffy-duck-some-utah">Trib</a>]
-> A reporter for Breitbart, a conservative news outlet whose chief will now lead Trump's campaign, called Rep. Jason Chaffetz a "sniveling little sh—" in a leaked email. [<a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/08/19/donald-trump-s-new-chief-steve-bannon-called-republican-leaders-c-ts.html">DailyBeast</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/trumps-new-campaign-boss-employees-go-after-gop-utah-lawmaker">KUTV</a>]
<strong>Tweet of the day: </strong>From @<a href="http://www.twitter.com/TeaPartyCat">TeaPartyCat</a>: "Trump: 'Climate change is a hoax, so when I'm president I'll end climate change and make it 72° everywhere all the time. It'll be terrific!'
<strong>Opinion section</strong>: Lynne Larson, a writer and retired teacher who lives in American Fork, says the LDS Church has a moral responsibility to respond to Trump. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4254002-155/op-ed-lds-church-should-see-a">Trib</a>]
-> Devin Bayles Hancock, a native and devoted advocate of San Juan County who opposes the Bears Ears National Monument, conducted her own poll that finds a lot less support for a national monument than the Pew Charitable Trusts' survey found. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4244505-155/op-ed-utahns-want-bears-ears-monument">Trib</a>]
-> Sen. Jim Dabakis, D-Salt Lake City, says Utah's elected leaders blew their chance to negotiate on a possible Bears Ears National Monument. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4253552-155/op-ed-utahs-leaders-blew-their-chance">Trib</a>]
-> Wes Swenson, a lifetime resident of Utah, an entrepreneur and a passionate outdoor enthusiast and conservationist, says allowing human-powered bikes in wilderness areas would be a benefit to those visiting public lands. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4237932-155/op-ed-allowing-wheels-in-wilderness-would">Trib</a>]
-> However, Kirk Robinson, executive director of Western Wildlife Conservancy, says adding bikes to wilderness areas poses dangers for hikers and possible damage to the landscape. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4254027-155/op-ed-mechanical-transport-is-contrary-to">Trib</a>]
-> Salt Lake City Council members Steve DeBry, a Republican, and Jenny Wilson, a Democrat, say the county has ensured its equestrian center is here to stay. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4248340-155/op-ed-county-ensuring-equestrian-center-patrons">Trib</a>]
-> John M. Seaman, a retired school psychologist and currently an adjunct professor of psychology at Salt Lake Community College, says high school classes should start later so that students can get the needed sleep they need at that age. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4237944-155/op-ed-utah-should-look-hard-at">Trib</a>]
-> George Pyle says you shouldn't believe those who claim religious freedom is ending. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4252822-155/george-pyle-dont-believe-those-who">Trib</a>]
-> Paul Rolly notes how Utah GOP Chairman James Evans mimicked his Democratic counterpart, Peter Corroon, in dueling news releases. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4213389-155/paul-rolly-gop-chairman-plays-a">Trib</a>]
-> Pat Bagley offers his take on climate change deniers. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4257193-155/bagley-cartoon-climate-clown">Trib</a>]
-> Frank Pignanelli and Lavar Webb discuss the relevancy of the Electoral College in modern times. [<a href="http://beta.deseretnews.com/article/865660501/Debating-the-necessity-and-relevancy-of-the-Electoral-College-in-electing-our-presidents.html">DNews</a>]
<strong>Weekend in review:</strong> The City Weekly takes a deep dive into the troubles at the Unified Fire Authority and potential misuse of taxpayer money. [<a href="http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/fire-starter/Content?oid=3424346">CityWeekly</a>]
-> Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson and running mate William Weld say they will submit a balanced budget to Congress within 100 days of taking office. [<a href="http://beta.deseretnews.com/article/865660593/Libertarian-presidential-ticket-pledges-balanced-budget-entitlement-reform.html">DNews</a>]
-> Julie Fisher is stepping down as executive director of the Utah Department of Heritage and Arts. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4257573-155/utah-heritage-and-arts-director-steps">Trib</a>]
-> Driving a lot of extra miles tends not to increase car insurance rates much in Utah. In fact, it typically brings just the second-smallest increase among the states, a new study says. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4257532-155/drive-a-lot-it-wont-hike">Trib</a>]
-> Rep. Chris Stewart, fresh off a trip to Russia, says the country may be trying to meddle with U.S. elections to undermine the future president. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4258142-155/utahs-stewart-russia-trying-to-meddle">Trib</a>]
-> Salt Lake County's equestrian park will get an upgrade. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/4258233-155/salt-lake-county-equestrian-park-to">Trib</a>]
<strong>Nationally: </strong>White nationalists, once a fringe group, now believe that with Donald Trump's rise that their worldview is gaining popularity and that the old Republican Party is coming to an end. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/racial-realists-are-cheered-by-trumps-latest-strategy/2016/08/20/cd71e858-6636-11e6-96c0-37533479f3f5_story.html">WaPost</a>] Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke says that with Trump's new campaign shake up, "We've taken over." [<a href="http://www.mediaite.com/online/david-duke-show-celebrates-trumps-breitbart-hire-weve-taken-over-the-republican-party/">Mediaite</a>]
-> Trump could flip-flop and support a pathway to legalizing millions of undocumented immigrants in America. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/08/21/it-sure-sounds-like-donald-trump-is-considering-his-biggest-flip-flop-yet/">WaPost</a>]
-> Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois likened President Barack Obama to a "drug dealer in chief" over a settlement with Iran that he says was ransom for returning four American hostages. [<a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-mark-kirk-barack-obama-drug-dealer-iran-met-0822-20160821-story.html">ChiTribune</a>]
->For years the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation thrived largely on the generosity of foreign donors and individuals who gave hundreds of millions of dollars to the global charity. Now that Hillary Clinton is running for president, there are questions about who gave and why. [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/21/us/politics/hillary-clinton-presidential-campaign-charity.html?_r=0">NYTimes</a>]
<strong>Where are they?</strong>
<ul>
<li>Rep. Jason <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/jasoninthehouse"; target="_blank">Chaffetz</a></strong> is in New York for media appearances, including MSNBC's <i>Morning Joe</i> and Fox's <i>Outnumbered</i>.</li>
<li>Gov. Gary <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/GovHerbert"; target="_blank">Herbert</a> </strong>meets with the<strong> </strong>Office of Management and Budget, sits down with Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox and his leadership team.</li>
<li>Lt. Gov. Spencer <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox"; target="_blank">Cox</a> </strong>hits the East-West Center's Journalism Seminar, does an interview on RadioWest Interview, talks with Gov. Herbert and then heads to the Capitol Preservation Board Meeting.</li>
<li>State Auditor John <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/FrugalDougall"; target="_blank">Dougall</a></strong> meets with a Utahn proposing a way to improve special service district accountability.</li>
<li>SL Co. Mayor Ben <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/MayorBenMcAdams"; target="_blank">McAdams</a></strong> hits a Taxing Entity Committee meeting to vote on Project Discus.</li>
<li>President Barack <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama"; target="_blank">Obama</a> </strong>holds meetings at the White House.</li>
</ul>
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