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Trump says he would appoint Sarah Palin to his Cabinet. Lee draws anger from fellow GOP senators. Poll: Most Utahns want independent redistricting commission.

Happy Wednesday. Another day, another, um, interesting Donald Trump story. The presidential candidate says that if he were elected president he would not only reach out to former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate and reality star Sarah Palin, he might even appoint her to a Cabinet post. "She's really somebody who knows what's happening. She's a special person. She's really a special person. And I think people know that and she's got a following that's unbelievable," Trump says. [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/donald-trump-2016-sarah-palin-cabinet-post-120747.html?hp=l3_4" target="_blank">Politico]

Topping the news: Sen. Mike Lee drew anger from his fellow Republican senators for his now-defunct plan to force a procedural vote on Obamacare, and they let him know it during a closed-door meeting. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2776938-155/utahs-lee-angers-fellow-republicans-with" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Paul Rolly says there's some sticker shock involved with Hillary Clinton's visit to Utah next week: it will cost $2,700 to get a picture with the presidential candidate, no exceptions. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2776517-155/rolly-kids-dont-get-a-discount" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Some 65 percent of Utahns think redistricting should be taken out of the hands of state lawmakers and given to an independent commission, a new poll shows. [http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/6480-" target="_blank">UtahPolicy]

Tweets of the day: From @https://twitter.com/cboyack" target="_blank">cboyack: "If @justinjcmiller's weight loss efforts don't make into tomorrow's @SLTribPolitics Cornflakes, there is no justice in this world."

-> From @https://twitter.com/justinjcmiller" target="_blank">justinjcmiller: "Please, do not click on the link I sent out. My account was hacked. I believe 20# in 30 days is unrealistic. It takes 31."

Tune in: Salt Lake City mayoral candidate Luke Garrott joins Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about transportation, air quality and economic justice. This is the third in a series of candidate interviews leading up to the Aug. 11 primary election. Watch Trib Talk live at 12:15 p.m. MDT on http://sltrib.com/" target="_blank">sltrib.com. 

-> As part of the Utah State Prison relocation process, Gov. Gary Herbert toured the current facility in Draper and heard from corrections officers on why it should be rebuilt elsewhere. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2778073-155/gov-gary-herbert-tours-prison-with" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865633413/Gov-Herbert-tours-state-prison-to-weigh-rebuild-in-Draper.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kutv.com/news/local/state-corrections-leader-pitches-prison-move-to-governor" target="_blank">KUTV]

-> Check out Pat Bagley's cartoon on Sen. Mike Lee's killshot on Obamacare. [http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2778485-155/bagley-cartoon-sen-lee-takes-his" target="_blank">Trib]

-> The Salt Lake City Council debated a $150 million proposed recreation bond, with input from residents suggesting it be pared down. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2779290-155/salt-lake-city-council-weighs-reducing" target="_blank">Trib] [http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/slc-residents-open-up-about-open-space/39293/dHCdXqjT_kSADWdN-FvNqw" target="_blank">ABC4]

-> Federal prosecutors intercepted emails between indicted businessman Jeremy Johnson and his attorneys but say they separated them from evidence that would be used at his trial. [http://www.sltrib.com/home/2776913-155/intercepted-emails-threaten-feds-case-against" target="_blank">Trib]

-> The LDS Church may break away from the Boys Scouts of America after the organization voted to allow gay scout leaders within its ranks. [http://www.sltrib.com/home/2778130-155/if-mormons-leave-scouting-bsa-will" target="_blank">Trib]

-> The five candidates for SLC mayor debated Tuesday, with four of the contenders ganging up on incumbent Ralph Becker. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865633426/Mayoral-challengers-team-up-against-Becker-in-debate.html" target="_blank">DNews] [http://kutv.com/news/local/mayor-becker-criticized-for-plan-to-deal-with-drug-ridden-area-of-slc" target="_blank">KUTV]

-> In light of the Charleston shootings in a historic black church, the controversy over Dixie State University's name has been rekindled. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2757595-155/tension-simmers-over-dixie-states-name" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Salt Lake County chose Parents as Teachers and First Step House, two nonprofits, to help improve county programs and lead initiatives. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2778122-155/nonprofits-picked-to-lead-salt-lake" target="_blank">Trib]

-> Utahns want to keep their outdoor recreation spaces to themselves — not to be shared with tourists — according to a Envision Utah poll. [http://www.sltrib.com/news/2778058-155/most-utahns-want-bigger-rec-areas" target="_blank">Trib]

Nationally: President Barack Obama said if it were legal, he'd probably win a third term in office. [http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/28/politics/obama-third-term-win-ethiopia/" target="_blank">CNN]

-> Hillary Clinton avoided a question about the Keystone XL Pipeline by responding, "If it's undecided when I become president, I will answer your question." [http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/07/28/hillary-clinton-is-stumped-on-question-of-keystone-pipeline/" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2015/07/28/clinton-ducks-keystone-question-says-she-will-give-an-answer-when-shes-president/" target="_blank">WaPost]

-> The White House rejected an online petition asking that NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden be allowed back in America with a pardon. [http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/07/28/u-s-rejects-petition-seeking-pardon-for-edward-j-snowden/" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://time.com/3974713/white-house-edward-snowden-petition/" target="_blank">TIME]

-> Presidential hopeful and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker ordered a Philly cheese steak with American cheese and it didn't sit well with Philadelphia residents. [http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/07/28/a-philly-faux-pas-by-scott-walker/?ref=politics" target="_blank">NYTimes] [http://www.cbsnews.com/news/election-2016-scott-walker-braves-the-philadelphia-cheesesteak-minefield/" target="_blank">CBS]

Where are they?

  • Rep. Jason https://twitter.com/jasoninthehouse" target="_blank">Chaffetz chairs an Oversight Committee hearing on EPA mismanagement and speaks about public lands with officials from Uintah, Duchesne and Wasatch counties.
  • Rep. Mia https://twitter.com/RepMiaLove" target="_blank">Love votes, participates in a Congressional Black Caucus meeting and holds a tele-town hall meeting.
  • Gov. Gary https://twitter.com/GovHerbert" target="_blank">Herbert listens to an international protocol education forum and attends a Web.com Tour Utah Championship event at Thanksgiving Point.
  • Lt. Gov. Spencer https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox" target="_blank">Cox also goes to the Web.com Tour Utah Championship event.
  • President Barack https://twitter.com/BarackObama" target="_blank">Obama hosts House Democrats with Vice President Joe Biden.
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