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California secession finds unlikely ally in Utah conservative

Statehouse Republican says secession is a long shot but hopes his bill in support of the move would act as ”a wake up call from the state of Utah.”

Rep. Paul Ray, R-Clearfield, addresses a committee hearing Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. Ray has started drafting a bill for the 2018 legislative session that would offer support for proposals for California to secede from the union. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Rep. Paul Ray, R-Clearfield, addresses a committee hearing Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. Ray has started drafting a bill for the 2018 legislative session that would offer support for proposals for California to secede from the union. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)