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Why no indictment for Hillary could still haunt her. Leavitt doubts Trump, Cruz can win in November. Romney's campaign prepped for a brokered convention.
Happy Wednesday. The FBI continues to investigate Hillary Clinton over her private email server and there's hope amongst the right flank that she'll be indicted for mishandling classified information, ending her White House dreams and allowing the GOP to take the keys. But there's the other side, too. What if she isn't indicted? Conspiracy theories will emerge that the Justice Department squelched the indictment out of a politically motivated desire to protect the likely Democratic presidential nominee. Clinton may not be able to win this battle. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/what-if-clinton-isnt-indicted/2016/03/29/81a1033e-f5d7-11e5-8b23-538270a1ca31_story.html"; target="_blank">WaPost</a>]
<strong>Topping the news: </strong>Former Gov. Mike Leavitt expressed doubts Tuesday that either GOP front-runner Donald Trump or Texas Sen. Ted Cruz could win in the November presidential race. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3719641-155/leavitt-says-trump-cant-win-the"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/why-leavitt-hopes-for-a-contested-republican-convention"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/03/29/contested-gop-convention-likely-former-utah-gov-leavitt-says/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/top-stories/former-governor-breaks-down-gop-race-for-local-business-and-community-leaders"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://kuer.org/post/former-governor-mike-leavitt-predicts-open-gop-convention"; target="_blank">KUER</a>] [<a href="http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/8991-"; target="_blank">UtahPolicy</a>]
-> In his 2012 race, Mitt Romney's campaign prepared for a convention much like the one expected this year for Donald Trump. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651129/Romneys-campaign-prepped-for-contested-convention-predicted-now-for-Trump.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> Two of the LDS missionaries wounded in the Brussels bombings have safely returned to Utah. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/3718847-155/two-mormon-missionaries-hurt-in-brussels"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651088/A-week-after-Brussels-attack-first-LDS-missionary-returns-to-the-United-States.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/2-of-4-lds-missionaries-injured-in-brussels-bombing-return-to-utah"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/03/29/2-lds-missionaries-injured-in-brussels-attacks-return-to-utah/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/long-recovery-for-local-brussels-victimlong-recovery-for-local-brussels-victimlong-recovery-for-local-brussels-victim"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]
<strong>Tweets of the day: </strong>From <a class="ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/SirJadeja">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">SirJadeja</span></a>: "If You Really Love Her, Hijack Her Heart, Not Planes. ;) <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EgyptAir?src=hash">#EgyptAir</a>";
From <a class="ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/SpiderFromMarx">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">SpiderFromMarx</span></a>: "If your partner doesn't hijack an airplane & threatens white people for you then what's the point of your relationship really <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EgyptAir?src=hash">#EgyptAir</a>";
From <a class="ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/pattonoswalt">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">pattonoswalt</span></a>: "Guys, are we fighting over Clinton & Sanders 'cuz Hillary has Werthers in her pocket & Bernie has Brach's? It's the same candy! *ducks*"
From <a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/HeerJeet">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">HeerJeet</span></a>: "Mitt Romney could've stopped this in 2012 if he just said, 'Trump, you're a buffoon & a bigot. I don't want your endorsement.'"
From <a class="ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/JimDabakis">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">JimDabakis</span></a>: "I have formally asked the Utah Dem Party to withdraw my name as a Clinton delegate to Convention. I will strongly support nominee. <a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/utpol?src=hash">#utpol</a>";
<strong>Happy Birthday: </strong>To former state Rep. Lorie Fowlke, Salt Lake County's Stacee Adams and reporter Matt Laslo.
<strong>Condolences:</strong> To those mourning the passing of Carlyle Ricks, a soldier from SLC who was held in Japan in WWII. Ricks died last month, but his family is waiting on a date to inter his ashes at Arlington National Cemetery. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3717867-155/carlyle-ricks-salt-lake-city-soldier"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
<strong>Tune in:</strong> Utah Democrats Vaughn Cook and Mike Weinholtz join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk party politics and why each wants to be Utah's next governor. Watch Trib Talk live at <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">12:15 p.m. MT</span></span> on <a href="http://sltrib.com/"; target="_blank">sltrib.com</a>.
<strong>In other news: </strong>Utah's congressional delegates have once again asked the Department of Veteran Affairs for a facility in northern Utah. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3718746-155/utahs-delegation-asks-for-northern-utah"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Veterans who served in Vietnam were honored at the Capitol Building yesterday. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651126/Vietnam-vets-honored-at-Capitol-ceremony.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> An F-16 fighter jet from Hill Air Force Base crashed in Afghanistan yesterday. The pilot ejected and is OK. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/home/3718508-155/f-16-from-utah-crashes-in-afghanistan"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/03/29/u-s-f-16-deployed-from-hafb-crashes-on-takeoff-in-afghanistan-pilot-ejects-safely/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]
-> After the Utah Supreme Court ruled that SLC had illegally condemned property, the city is responsible for a large sum of money. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3718696-155/utah-supreme-court-salt-lake-city"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> SLC Mayor Jackie Biskupski honored women who have contributed in the health care field yesterday. [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/mayor-biskupski-honors-women"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://kuer.org/post/biskupski-city-council-honor-pioneers-hiv-care"; target="_blank">KUER</a>]
-> Nominees for two vacancies on the Utah Court of Appeals were announced yesterday. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3719029-155/nominees-announced-for-two-utah-court"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651123/Nominees-announced-for-Utah-Court-of-Appeals.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> Residents of SLC have been invited to an open house to discuss the Foothill Drive corridor's future. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3718311-155/salt-lake-city-invites-residents-to"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> A new survey shows Utah customers are feeling positive about the local economy. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651109/Utah-consumer-index-climbs-in-March.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> The state's economy has been boosted by large families. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651145/Economists-Large-families-are-an-ace-in-the-hole-for-Utahs-economy.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> A crime report tells where Utahns and those in other states are most likely to be robbed. [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/03/29/where-youre-most-likely-to-be-robbed-in-every-state/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]
-> Utahns who need AirMed helicopter transport in the next three years have until June to opt out in advance of a clinical trial for a drug meant to reduce bleeding. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3717368-155/need-airmed-you-may-get-a"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651140/U-blood-clot-study-will-use-controversial-research-method.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/new-airmed-drug-study-asks-public-to-opt-in-or-out-now-in-case-of-critical-injury"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/university-of-utah-health-care-makes-public-health-announcement"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]
-> Thanks to changes made by legislators, population increases and a bar closure, the size of the waiting list for bar licenses has nearly been cut in half. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3718157-155/wait-list-for-utah-bar-licenses"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/03/29/numbers-game-means-more-liquor-licenses-for-utah-restaurants/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] Numbers released Tuesday showed the state has had record-setting sales. [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/record-setting-utah-alcohol-sales"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]
-> A group rallied at the State Capitol, accusing the government of lying about damages left behind by armed occupiers on the Oregon wildlife refuge. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/group-says-government-is-laying-about-damage-to-oregon-wildlife-refuge"; target="_blank">APviaKUTV</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/occupiers-dispute-damage-to-wildlife-refuge"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://kuer.org/post/utah-supporters-dispute-oregon-refuge-damage-estimates"; target="_blank">KUER</a>]
-> The SLC School District has nearly finished interviewing candidates for the position of superintendent. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/salt-lake-city-school-district-finalizes-search-for-new-superintendent"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]
-> The health department in Utah County is letting restaurants know when it's OK to let an animal inside. [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/03/29/health-department-offers-guidance-to-utah-county-restaurants-regarding-pets/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]
-> Yesterday's sentencing for a former USU student and fraternity member who sexually assaulted two women has been delayed. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3717210-155/sentencing-delayed-for-former-utah-state"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651122/Sentencing-delayed-in-USU-fraternity-sexual-assault-case.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/03/29/sentencing-postponed-for-former-utah-state-student-guilty-of-attempted-rape/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/judge-delays-sentencing-for-former-usu-student"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]
-> Billy Graham's son hosted a prayer rally in SLC yesterday, calling on Utahns to put their Christianity back into politics. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3719241-155/billy-grahams-son-urges-utahns-to"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651143/Evangelist-Franklin-Graham-urges-Christians-to-pray-for-US-and-vote.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/evangelist-holds-prayer-rally-at-utah-state-capitol"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/03/29/evangelicals-rally-with-famous-preacher-at-utah-state-capitol/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]
-> A new program by the LDS Church has helped boost efforts aiding refugees throughout the state. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/3719210-155/new-mormon-program-brings-surge-in"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651052/Refugee-help-My-phone-is-blowing-up-my-email-is-blowing-up-It-is-unbelievable-whats-already.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> An LDS feminist blogger, among others, is pleased with the church's call for members to reach out to refugees. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/3717812-155/mormon-feminist-rejoices-at-call-for"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> The LDS Church has grown over the last few decades, which is reflected in the number of temples it's built. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651019/Progress-in-building-temples-reflects-growth-of-the-LDS-Church.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> BYU has named D. Gordon Smith the new dean of its law school. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651087/BYU7s-J-Reuben-Clark-Law-School-names-new-dean.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]
-> Pat Bagley shares his view on the future of Utah's coal industry. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3718764-155/bagley-cartoon-dissappearing-future"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
-> Paul Rolly gives his take on Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz' congressional style and his latest political blunder. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3717942-155/rolly-chaffetzs-congressional-style-ready-fire"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]
<strong>Nationally: </strong>GOP front-runner Donald Trump's campaign manager Corey Lewandowski has been charged with battery after grabbing a reporter earlier this month. [<a href="http://time.com/4275043/donald-trump-campaign-manager-charged-battery-reporter/"; target="_blank">TIME</a>] [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/30/us/politics/trump-campaign-manager-corey-lewandowski.html?mtrref=undefined&gwh=F084A5CA429D2276BE61F1C510317724&gwt=pay"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>] The charge hasn't caused Trump's supporters to waiver, [<a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/rosiegray/top-backers-standing-with-trump-after-his-campaign-manager-i#.wo1PEJxEGY"; target="_blank">BuzzFeed</a>] nor has it budged Trump himself. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-campaign-manager-charged-with-battery-in-florida/2016/03/29/bc8791e6-f5c5-11e5-9804-537defcc3cf6_story.html"; target="_blank">WaPost</a>] [<a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/274637-trump-reporter-shouldnt-have-been-touching-me"; target="_blank">TheHill</a>]
-> Trump, Ted Cruz and Jason Kasich all renounced their pledges to support the GOP candidate regardless of who gets the bid. [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2016/03/29/donald-trump-says-he-no-longer-vows-to-support-the-republican-nominee/?mtrref=undefined&gwh=6D873AA58D3FC6D3E9EE63B07F0798FD&gwt=pay"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>] [<a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/03/30/472363315/trump-abandons-pledge-to-support-republican-nominee?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=politics&utm_medium=social&utm_term=nprnews"; target="_blank">NPR</a>] [<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/29/politics/donald-trump-ted-cruz-nominee-pledge/index.html"; target="_blank">CNN</a>]
-> Democrat Hillary Clinton seems to be the only presidential candidate not vying for significant changes in government. [<a href="http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/3/29/11323770/sanders-clinton-trump-cruz-tax-plans"; target="_blank">Vox</a>]
-> The craziness of this year's presidential campaign is causing Americans to feel better about the Obama Administration, which could affect Democrats as the election rolls around. [<a href="http://www.vox.com/latest-news/2016/3/29/11326606/campaign-americans-like-obama"; target="_blank">Vox</a>]
-> The Supreme Court split 4-4 on an issue between California teachers who don't want to pay union dues and unions.. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/supreme-court-deadlocks-over-public-employee-union-case-calif-teachers-must-pay-dues/2016/03/29/b99faa30-f5b7-11e5-9804-537defcc3cf6_story.html"; target="_blank">WaPost</a>]
-> Governors for states creating religious freedom legislation — like Georgia and North Carolina — are feeling the backlash. [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/03/republican-governors-north-carolina-georgia-221351"; target="_blank">Politico</a>]
-> Those aboard a hijacked Egyptian plane were returned safely to Cairo yesterday, after a "psychologically unstable" man wore a suicide belt and took over because he wanted to get a letter to his ex-wife. [<a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/03/29/love-sick-man-hijacks-plane-to-get-love-letter-to-his-ex.html"; target="_blank">DailyBeast</a>] [<a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35922818"; target="_blank">BBC</a>]
<strong>Where are they?</strong>
<ul>
<li>Rep. Jason <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/jasoninthehouse"; target="_blank">Chaffetz</a></strong> speaks at Monticello High School and sits down with local officials in San Juan County.</li>
<li>Rep. Chris <a href="https://twitter.com/RepChrisStewart"; target="_blank"><strong>Stewart</strong></a> attends a meeting with Komatsu Equipment, travels to Delta and speaks at the Millard County Convention.</li>
<li>Gov. Gary <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/GovHerbert"; target="_blank">Herbert</a></strong> reviews legislative bills before the deadline and heads to a Millard County Convention.</li>
<li>Lt. Gov. Spencer <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox"; target="_blank">Cox</a></strong> meets with Norbest, Inc. and with the Utah Women and Leadership Speaker and Dialogue Series Panel.</li>
<li>State Auditor John <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/FrugalDougall"; target="_blank">Dougall</a></strong> goes to an appointment with the Attorney General's Office and the Millard County Republican Party convention.</li>
<li>President Barack <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama"; target="_blank">Obama</a></strong> hosts an Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House, receives his daily briefing and heads to a meeting with Secretary of State John Kerry.</li>
</ul>
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