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13 dumb political things that should go away. Utah GOP agrees to follow SB54 rules. Poll: Less than 50 percent of voters want to re-elect Bishop, Stewart.
Happy Monday. For a long, long time, the Ames, Iowa, straw poll was the biggest deal in the presidential politics and candidates paid big money to draw supporters so they could take the mantle and all the attention. Now? Eh, no major candidate seems to care. In that vein, The Washington Post's Amber Phillips looks at other things that should go, like exploratory committees, perennial candidates and diner visits. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2015/05/30/the-iowa-straw-poll-is-dying-here-are-13-dumb-political-things-that-should-go-with-it/" target="_blank">WaPost]
Topping the news: The Utah Republican Party's governing body met Saturday, and despite past criticism of the law, agreed to follow the SB54 guidelines to qualify for the ballot. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2570223-155/to-get-on-ballot-utah-gop" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629760/GOP-leaders-vote-to-comply-with-SB54-after-Gov-Herberts-call-to-stop-infighting.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://fox13now.com/2015/05/30/utah-gop-settles-civil-war-over-sb54/" target="_blank">Fox13]
-> A new poll shows that less than half of voters want to re-elect Reps. Rob Bishop and Chris Stewart (though the margin of error is about plus or minus 7 points). [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/5829-less-than-half-of-voters-think-bishop-stewart-deserve-another-term" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]
-> With the new book "Mormon Rivals" out, the question arises: Is the approach to faith and politics by Mitt Romney or Jon Huntsman the one that'll sell to voters in Utah and nationally? [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2542625-155/romney-or-huntsman-which-type-of" target="_blank">Trib]
Tweet of the day: From @https://twitter.com/cboyack" target="_blank">cboyack: "Overheard from a Capitol tour guide this morning, to her group: 'this is a VERY conservative state…'"
-> From @https://twitter.com/RobertGehrke" target="_blank">RobertGehrke: "RNC Committeeman Bruce Hough just sang 'Happy Birthday' to me. He's got a lovely voice. I wonder if his kids are talented, too."
Happy Birthday: To former Taylorsville City Administrator John Inch Morgan.
Tune in: Tribune reporters Matt Canham and Thomas Burr discuss their new book, "Mormon Rivals: The Romneys, the Huntsmans and the Pursuit of Power" which explores the faultline between Utah's two most prominent political families. Watch Trib Talk live at 12:15 p.m. MDT on http://sltrib.com/" target="_blank">sltrib.com.
Opinion section: Check out Pat Bagley's take on state School Superintendent Brad Smith. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2567992-155/bagley-cartoon-educating-the-public" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Rep. Mia Love says the education bill she's co-sponsoring — the Student Right to Know Before You Go Act — will provide students much-needed information on college loans. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2562791-155/op-ed-students-should-know-colleges-success" target="_blank">Trib]
-> George Pyle, citing Ireland's vote to recognize same-sex marriage and Nebraska's repeal of the death penalty, argues that the Culture Wars may be coming to an end. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2562774-155/pyle-the-end-of-the-culture" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Paul Rolly looks into the irony of small government proponents, such as San Juan County Commissioner Phil Lyman, asking for government handouts. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2562102-155/rolly-government-critics-are-quick-to" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Arthur Sutherland argues from personal experience that retired Americans need financial advisers to help in the post-pension era. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2554054-155/op-ed-in-post-pension-era-americans-need" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Joanne McGillis, a civic volunteer and homemaker, says VALOR magazine (printed in last Sunday's newspaper) focused too much on war machinery and failed to recognize the nation's veterans. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2562808-155/op-ed-valor-should-have-focused-on" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Lauren Howells, a fellow with the Alliance for a Better Utah and a graduate student at the University of Utah, hopes political conflicts can be resolved with words and wisdom instead of weapons. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2562746-155/op-ed-picking-up-a-gun-is" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Dan Deuel with the National Parents Organization of Utah champions HB35, a law outlining child custody practices. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2563052-155/op-ed-shared-parenting-law-puts-utah" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Ed Blake, executive director of the Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity, describes the debilitating experience of watching a loved one suffer from Alzheimer's and appreciating the simple kindness of strangers. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2382516-155/op-ed-one-womans-kindness-cushioned-the" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Salt Lake Tribune Editor and Publisher Terry Orme explains why the newspaper published the new book "Mormon Rivals." [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2566515-155/editor-column-mormon-rivals-the-huntsmans" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Frank Pignanelli and LaVarr Webb write what politicians, including Gov. Gary Herbert and Sen. Orrin Hatch, should have told this year's graduating classes. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629774/What-prospective-commencement-speakers-should-have-said.html" target="_blank">DNews]
Weekend in review: LDS Church Apostle L. Tom Perry died Saturday after a battle with thyroid cancer. [http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/2570111-155/l-tom-perry-the-mormon-apostle" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629752/Elder-L-Tom-Perry-2-an-uncommon-life-of-service-and-enthusiasm.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://www.kutv.com/news/features/local-news/stories/LDS-leader-Elder-L-Tom-Perry-dies-at-92-142668.shtml" target="_blank">KUTV] [http://fox13now.com/2015/05/30/elder-l-tom-perry-of-lds-churchs-quorum-of-the-twelve-has-died/" target="_blank">Fox13] Perry proudly supported SB296, the anti-discrimination bill that sought to find common ground between the LGBT community and members of the LDS Church. [http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/2572061-155/late-mormon-apostle-perry-cherished-utahs" target="_blank">Trib]
-> The Salt Lake City Council must approve a multi-million dollar match if it hopes to qualify for a grant to expand the Sugar House streetcar. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2566871-155/hurry-up-and-wait-city-council?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed" target="_blank">Trib]
-> It's only June, but local elections for November are already starting to take shape. Find out what's going to be on the ballot in Utah. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2566306-155/election-is-months-away-but-city" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629747/Ready-set-go-22015-election-timeline-begins-Monday.html" target="_blank">DNews]
-> West Jordan is spending $24,500 to hire a consultant to find a new city manager. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2566512-155/west-jordan-approves-spending-24k-on?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Salt Lake City residents are worried too much development in the 9th and 9th neighborhood will make parking impossible. [http://kuer.org/post/9th-and-9th-neighborhood-fighting-new-development-over-parking" target="_blank">KUER]
-> Utah is auctioning off land by Bryce Canyon National Park, and the proceeds will go toward education. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2562099-155/utah-to-auction-scenic-properties-near" target="_blank">Trib]
-> Some say the Salt Lake City Police Department has mishandled the three alleged cases of sexual harassment within its ranks. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2562291-155/critics-blast-slc-mayor-chief-for?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed" target="_blank">Trib]
-> A potential bill in the Utah Senate would seek to allow children to visit their ailing parents. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2571986-155/utah-bill-would-protect-the-right" target="_blank">APviaTrib]
Nationally: Vice President Joe Biden's son, Beau, died Saturday of brain cancer. He formerly served as the attorney general of Delaware, following his father into politics. [http://www.sltrib.com/home/2570785-155/joe-biden-announces-death-of-son" target="_blank">APviaTrib] [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/31/us/politics/joseph-r-biden-iii-vice-presidents-son-beau-dies-at-46.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=photo-spot-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2015/05/30/e1ac5a2a-0731-11e5-a428-c984eb077d4e_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost] [http://www.wsj.com/articles/beau-biden-vice-president-joe-bidens-elder-son-dies-at-age-46-1433037918" target="_blank">WSJ] [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/05/beau-biden-former-118450.html?hp=t3_r" target="_blank">Politico]
-> Martin O'Malley has joined Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in the 2016 bid for president. [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/31/us/politics/martin-omalley-presidential-campaign-2016.html?ref=politics" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/omalley-to-launch-improbable-bid-for-democratic-presidential-nomination/2015/05/29/2f73bc34-dd53-11e4-acfe-cd057abefa9a_story.html" target="_blank">WaPost]
-> Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., also plans to join the presidential race today, making him the ninth Republican in the running. [http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/politicsnow/la-pn-graham-announcement-20150529-story.html" target="_blank">LATimes]
-> Rand Paul, R-Ky., has been looking for a chance to terminate the PATRIOT Act, and he's got part of the way, forcing key parts of the act to expire last night. [http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/01/us/politics/senate-nsa-surveillance-usa-freedom-act.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=first-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0" target="_blank">NYTimes]
-> Secretary of State John Kerry was taken to the hospital with a broken leg after a bicycle crash. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2571983-155/john-kerry-breaks-leg-in-bicycle" target="_blank">APviaTrib]
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