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Florida guv delays debate over opponent's fan. Shurtleff asks judge to toss all charges. Dems claim Love told a 'whopper.'
Happy Thursday. Oh the jokes. Florida Gov. Rick Scott is no fan of fans, or at least of the idea his opponent, ex-Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, having one below his podium at a debate. Scott refused to join Crist on stage at a live TV forum after learning that Crist had placed a small electric fan to keep him cool. After an awkward 10 minutes, Scott finally relented and joined the debate. [CNN][Politico]
Topping the news: Former AG Mark Shurtleff is asking a judge to throw out the felony charges against him, arguing that prosecutors haven't really explained what he did that was illegal. [Trib][DNews][KUTV][Fox13][ABC4]
-> After Republican Mia Love asserted during a debate that fewer Americans are insured now than before the Affordable Care Act went into effect, Democrats are citing an independent group found that found that claim to be false. [Trib][DNews][Fox13]
-> A campaign television ad run by Democratic congressional candidate Donna McAleer accused her Republican opponent, Rep. Rob Bishop, of heading the government shutdown last year and also voting to keep the Hill Air Force Base closed. Bishop, obviously, takes issue with it. [Trib]
Tweet of the day: From @Patbagley: "If only Utah universities would stop inviting feminist speakers then God-fearing gun lovers wouldn't get all upset and threaten-ey. #utpol"
And from @burgessev: "Tornado avoids D.C., tries to distance himself from Obama."
Happy Birthday: To former Lt. Gov. Greg Bell.
Tune in: Heard of #Gamergate? Trib Talk explores the violent threats against feminist Anita Sarkeesian and how women fit into video game culture with Ann Austin of Utah State University's Center for Women and Gender, University of Utah gender and media professor Sarah Projansky and BYU cybersecurity student and hardcore gamer Laura Wilkinson. Watch it live at 12:15 p.m. Mountain Time at sltrib.com.
In other news: Pat Bagley offers his take on how Utah's Legislature views the feminist vs. gun rights debate. [Trib]
-> A day after feminist writer Anita Sarkeesian canceled her USU event over the death threat, Rep. Curt Oda says people should be able to openly carry guns on university campuses. [Trib][KUTV]
-> The FBI has joined with other law enforcement agencies to track down the identity of the person who sent the email against Sarkeesian threatening bloody mayhem. [Trib]
-> Sarkeesian says USU didn't alert her to the death threat and she found out through the news media after landing in Utah a point USU says is untrue. [DNews]
-> A survey released by the state shows that most Utahns would prefer to do away with daylight saving time and has led to a group of legislators considering legislation to possibly end it. [Trib]
-> A group of Utah riders are asking lawmakers to consider increasing the transit tax along the Wasatch Front by 1 cent per dollar. [Trib][DNews]
-> State lawmakers are considering a new education program that would divert state public ed money to individual accounts allowing parents their choice on public schools, charters or other forms. [DNews]
-> Bryan Schott notes how the news media just wants a close horse race when it comes to elections. [UtahPolicy]
-> The amount of DUI deaths in Utah rises as the number of DUI arrests drop. [Trib]
-> A Utah dairy had its license reinstated and is selling raw milk again amid concerns by state officials about deaths that may have occurred from not pasteurizing the milk. [Trib]
Nationally: Health officials offer advice on how to avoid public hysteria over Ebola. [NYTimes][WaPost]
-> A second health worker from Dallas, who helped treat Thomas Duncan, has contracted the Ebola virus and, according to health officials, took a flight from Cleveland to the Dallas area the day before she exhibited symptoms. [NYTimes][WaPost][Examiner][Politico][LATimes]
-> President Barack Obama canceled his campaign trip after news of a second health care worker in Dallas tested positive for Ebola. The president met with several Cabinet members to construct a response to the outbreak. [NYTimes][Examiner][Politico][LATimes]
Where are they?
SL Co. Mayor Ben McAdams attends the Mayors Conference on Entrepreneurship.
SLC Mayor Ralph Becker prepares for Girl Scouts even presentation, meets with Office of Diversity and Human Rights Coordinator Yolanda Francisco-Nez, receives an Eccles Theatre update and welcomes the National Council Session of the Girl Scouts of America.
President Barack Obama meets with Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel.
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