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Ted Cruz struggles to find GOP establishment support. Cruz endorses Herbert. Federal judge refuses to strike down signature path to primary ballot.

Happy Thursday. The GOP establishment isn't lining up behind its front-runner Donald Trump, and it's having a hard time doing so behind second place Ted Cruz, too. Even after his convincing victory over Trump in Wisconsin, the senator from Texas faced a lukewarm reception from many establishment Republicans, highlighting the difficulty he faces in recasting himself as a candidate who can unite the party after years of burning bridges. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/even-after-wisconsin-win-ted-cruz-struggles-to-get-establishment-gop-support/2016/04/06/424e6f78-fc1c-11e5-886f-a037dba38301_story.html?hpid=hp_no-name_gopcampaign-804pm_1%3Ahomepage%2Fstory" target="_blank">WaPost</a>]

<strong>Topping the news: </strong>A federal judge has refused to strike down a controversial law allowing Utah candidate hopefuls to gather signatures to qualify for the primary election. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3748608-155/judge-declines-to-strike-down-utahs"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651689/Judge-rejects-Utah-GOP-arguments-over-disputed-state-election-law.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/06/judge-upholds-signature-gathering-for-candidates-to-get-on-the-ballot/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/judge-oks-signature-gathering-portion-of-sb54"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://kuer.org/post/judge-rules-against-utah-gop-sb54-lawsuit"; target="_blank">KUER</a>]

-> GOP presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz has endorsed Gov. Gary Herbert in this year's gubernatorial race. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3747661-155/ted-cruz-endorses-utah-gov-gary"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> The state Legislature's pornography resolution made the cover of this month's Time magazine. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651688/Utah-Legislatures-pornography-resolution-was-ahead-of-the-curve.html?pg=all"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

<strong>Tweets of the day: </strong>From <a class="ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/gopTODD">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">gopTODD</span></a>: "It's not everyday that you get mentioned in both Time Magazine and in major ruling from a federal court."

From <a class="ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/davecatanese">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">davecatanese</span></a>: "GOP pollsters on the primary: 'Polls change as the time gets closer & people focus.' GOP pollsters on Trump in a general: 'We're doomed.'"

From <a class="ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/freddoso">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">freddoso</span></a>: "My favorite Bernie Sanders line is the one about how he didn't attend any of Trump's weddings."

<strong>Tune in: </strong>Salt Lake County Deputy Recorder Julie Dole and Tribune reporter Mike Gorrell join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the mental health of Salt Lake County recorder Gary Ott and an upcoming performance audit. 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> </strong>

<strong>In other news:</strong> A recent study shows how Utah voters differ from Gov. Herbert and other candidates for governor when asked about different issues. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3746865-155/study-how-utah-voters-and-guv"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/06/utah-foundation-compares-voter-priorities-with-those-of-gubernatorial-candidates/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> Herbert believes an override session for his veto of $4.5 million for early education programs would be unnecessary. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651706/Gov-Gary-Herbert-says-theres-no-need-for-an-override-session.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> The Utah County GOP forbid incumbent state Sen. Deidre Henderson from accessing a list of the delegates after she refused to sign a required "fitness pledge." [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3748531-155/utah-county-gop-punishes-candidates-who"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole needs additional funding to update their old filing system to an electronic one. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3747910-155/utah-board-of-pardons-says-bringing"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> The fight between the mother of Darrien Hunt, who was fatally shot by Utah police in 2014, and her attorney who says she agreed to a settlement was rejected by a federal judge. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3748534-155/judge-says-dispute-over-darrien-hunt"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/judge-dismisses-darrien-hunt-fatal-police-shooting-suit-appeal-possible"; target="_blank">APviaKUTV</a>]

-> Former SLC public services director Rick Graham has taken a job as the SL Co. executive over suburban townships and metropolitan services. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3748502-155/salt-lake-county-hires-former-city"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> Officials in SL Co. say they are trying to respect the privacy of Recorder Gary Ott while addressing concerns from the public. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651710/SL-County-attempting-to-address-concerns-about-recorder-while-respecting-his-privacy.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/woman-at-center-of-slco-nepotism-concerns-says-there-is-no-violation"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

-> Utah leaders are seeking independent experts to take a closer look at the proposed state investment in a California export terminal and coal. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3747566-155/independent-experts-to-examine-utah-coal"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/utah-to-hire-consultant-to-work-on-california-coal-port-plan"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

-> The BLM has agreed to transfer a 160-acre parcel of public land to Utah County to become a shooting range. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3748889-155/blm-transfers-public-lands-to-utah"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> The EPA has proposed that states affected by a Colorado mine spill last year receive priority funding. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/epa-proposes-adding-mine-that-spilled-water-into-utah-to-superfund-list"; target="_blank">APviaKUTV</a>]

-> With winter pollution season over, Utahns can breathe easier. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651673/Utah-bids-farewell-to-dreaded-winter-pollution.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> A newly-formed bipartisan group, the Utah Climate Action Network, met yesterday to discuss threats to the environment. [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/06/non-partisan-group-tackles-climate-change-in-utah/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://kuer.org/post/utah-climate-action-network-launches"; target="_blank">KUER</a>]

-> Visiting professor Omid Safi from Duke University gave an address at the U. criticizing America for bigotry and Islamophobia. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3748760-155/speaker-at-u-of-u-criticizes"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> UDOT anticipates 15o highway construction projects coming this summer. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3742126-155/utah-drivers-prepare-to-brake-150"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651676/UDOT-announces-top-10-road-construction-projects-for-2016.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/udot-releases-list-of-upcoming-projects"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/udot-top-10-construction-sites-for-2016"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> The SLC Council says repairing potholes is a priority. [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/slc-council-makes-pothole-problems-top-priority"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> Although SLC broke the rules outlined in the International Fire Code with the street layout on 300 South, the fire department said residents and businesses are safe. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3748118-155/salt-lake-city-fire-department-residents"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/major-slc-street-in-violation-of-fire-code"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

-> Convicted St. George businessman Jeremy Johnson has asked a judge for access to $600,000 of the $12.5 million in company funds seized by the government to cover his defense costs. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3747090-155/johnson-seeks-seized-i-works-assets"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

-> A Kennecott mine resumed normal operations yesterday after part of the mine shut down Tuesday. [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/3748039-155/kennecott-mine-operating-again-after-movement"; target="_blank">Trib</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/06/employees-back-at-work-after-movement-at-bingham-canyon-mine-prompts-evacuation/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> Advocates and Utah House Democrats rallied on the steps of the Capitol Building to advocate for victims of sexual assault at Start By Believing Day. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651694/Start-By-Believing-Day-promotes-better-response-to-sexual-assault-survivors.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>] [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/06/start-by-believing-day-aims-to-increase-support-for-victims-of-sexual-assault-in-utah/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/start-by-believing-day-to-help-sexual-assault-rape-victims"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>] [<a href="http://kuer.org/post/campaign-aims-improve-response-sexual-assault-utah"; target="_blank">KUER</a>]

-> A real-life victim whose story was featured in Academy Award winner "Spotlight" visited Utah to talk about his experience. [<a href="http://kutv.com/features/fresh-living/utah-film-center-presents-spotlight-screeningchat-with-abuse-survivor-from-film"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>] [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/spotlight-abuse-survivor-speaks-in-slc"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> Lawmakers hope a new law requiring public universities to provide students with organ donation information twice a year will yield more donors. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651672/Sponsor-hopes-new-law-will-push-more-young-adults-to-be-organ-donors.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> Doctors participated in a National Walking Day event Wednesday. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865651696/Raising-awareness-about-the-importance-of-physical-activity.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> The first missionary wounded in the Brussels bombings has been released from the hospital and returned home. [<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765685498/Watch-Elder-Empey-welcomed-home.html"; target="_blank">DNews</a>]

-> A WWII bomber pilot now living in SLC turned 100 years old. [<a href="http://kutv.com/news/local/salt-lake-wwii-bomber-pilot-celebrates-100th-birthday"; target="_blank">KUTV</a>]

-> An Iron County library has failed to file taxes legally for more than 60 years. [<a href="http://www.good4utah.com/news/iron-county-library-tax-illegal-for-more-than-60-years"; target="_blank">ABC4</a>]

-> Logan City is planning on turning The Emporium building on Main Street into a new library. [<a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/04/06/logan-city-announces-plan-to-turn-emporium-site-into-new-public-library/"; target="_blank">Fox13</a>]

-> Pat Bagley shares his take on the two kinds of "one percenters." [<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/3748761-155/bagley-cartoon-the-two-one-percenters"; target="_blank">Trib</a>]

<strong>Nationally: </strong>After losing to Democrat Bernie Sanders and Republican Ted Cruz in Wisconsin, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump still hold single-digit leads over their opponents three weeks before the Pennsylvania primary. [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/04/poll-trump-and-clinton-lead-in-pennsylvania-221590#ixzz4568IbW6s"; target="_blank">Politico</a>] The two front-runners are also looking for a win in New York to recover momentum. [<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/07/us/politics/donald-trump-and-hillary-clinton-look-to-rebound-in-new-york.html?ref=politics&_r=0"; target="_blank">NYTimes</a>] The demographics in the two East Coast states don't give much hope to Cruz and Sanders. [<a href="http://www.npr.org/2016/04/06/473229748/after-wisconsin-demographics-suggest-rougher-terrain-for-sanders-cruz"; target="_blank">NPR</a>]

-> Despite his Wisconsin win, Sen. Ted Cruz is struggling to win over GOP main-stream voters. [<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/even-after-wisconsin-win-ted-cruz-struggles-to-get-establishment-gop-support/2016/04/06/424e6f78-fc1c-11e5-886f-a037dba38301_story.html"; target="_blank">WaPost</a>]

-> Sen. Bernie Sanders said yesterday that Clinton is not qualified to be president. [<a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-04-07/sanders-argues-clinton-not-qualified-to-be-president"; target="_blank">Bloomberg</a>] [<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/bernie-sanders-tells-philadelphia-rally-hillary-clinton-qualified/story?id=38210865&nwltr=abcn_tco"; target="_blank">ABC</a>] [<a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/bernie-sanders-hillary-clinton-is-not-qualified-to-be-president/"; target="_blank">CBS</a>] [<a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/bernie-sanders-hillary-clinton-not-qualified-be-president-n552141?utm_campaign=Contact+SNS+For+More+Referrer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=snsanalytics" target="_blank">NBC</a>] [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/04/sanders-clinton-not-qualified-to-be-president-221666#ixzz456s4JGtE"; target="_blank">Politico</a>]

-> Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman <span class="rollover-people">Chuck Grassley plans to have breakfast with President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland on Tuesday.</span> [<a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/275356-judiciary-chairman-to-meet-court-nominee-tuesday"; target="_blank">TheHill</a>] [<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-idUSKCN0X12FX"; target="_blank">Reuters</a>] [<a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/04/chuck-grassley-merrick-garland-meeting-221639"; target="_blank">Politico</a>]

<strong>Where are they?</strong>

<ul>

<li>Rep. Chris <a href="https://twitter.com/RepChrisStewart"; target="_blank"><strong>Stewart</strong></a> meets with constituents in his Salt Lake City office, speaks to the Professional Republican Women and later addresses the Salt Lake County Young Republicans.</li>

<li>Gov. Gary <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/GovHerbert"; target="_blank">Herbert</a></strong> holds a Cabinet meeting and a Utah Sports Commission meeting. He later greets the ambassador of Hungary and heads to the Rich County Convention.</li>

<li>Lt. Gov. Spencer <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerJCox"; target="_blank">Cox</a></strong> participates in the Utah League of Cities and Towns Mid-Year Conference and the Piute County GOP Convention.</li>

<li>State Auditor John <strong><a href="http://twitter.com/FrugalDougall"; target="_blank">Dougall</a></strong> gives a speech at the Utah League of Cities & Towns midyear convention, visits with various city officials, eats at the Washington County Republican Women Post-Legislative Forum luncheon and goes to the Piute County GOP Convention.</li>

<li>SL Co. Mayor Ben <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/MayorBenMcAdams"; target="_blank">McAdams</a></strong> holds a news conference, hits a Global Cities Initiative meeting and presents awards to children who entered the "I Make a Difference" contest.</li>

<li>President Barack <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama"; target="_blank">Obama</a></strong> travels to Chicago, where he will hold a discussion with law students and faculty at the University of Chicago Law School. Later he will depart for Los Angeles, where he delivers remarks and takes questions at a DCCC event.</li>

</ul>

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