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GOP eyes a midterm landslide. Love raises $1.47 in three months. Swallow's attorney wants a change of venue.
Happy Friday. Republicans are eyeing what could be an historic landslide in House elections that would make their majority even larger than before and cut deep into even blue-leaning districts. Case in point: Outside pro-GOP groups are even talking about spending cash in Hawaii to help elect a Republican in a long-standing Democratic district. Can you say wave? [Politico]
Topping the news: Republican Mia Love has raised five times more than her Democratic opponent, Doug Owens, and has set a new record in Utah for raking in nearly $1.47 million in just three months. [Trib][DNews][Fox13]
-> Rep. Jim Matheson says he Ebola isn't the only pandemic the world should be worried about. [Trib]
-> A lawyer for former AG John Swallow says he may seek a new trial venue because the press coverage may have already tainted the jury pool. [KUTV]
Tweet of the day: From @MichelleMumford: "Time to dig in for your favorite candidates. Are you making calls? Knocking on doors? Reminding friends to vote?"
Happy Birthday: Today to state Rep. Mike Noel and Bloomberg's Angela Greiling Keane, on Saturday to state Rep. Sue Duckworth, state Sen. Curt Bramble and state Sen. David Hinkins on on Sunday to state Rep. Douglas Aagard.
In other news: Feminist writer Anita Sarkeesian refuses to speak at any Utah school until guns are banned from campuses throughout the state. [Trib][Fox13]
-> The Utah National Guard has opened an investigation into a photo shoot for a racy calendar that apparently used its equipment and soldiers. [Fox13]
-> A legislative committee is looking at the idea of decreasing the number of secret bills secured by lawmakers by title only. [UtahPolicy]
-> Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott discuss the debate between Mia Love and Doug Owens, Utah's budget surplus and legislative leadership elections. [UtahPolicy]
-> Pat Bagley offers up what he believes is the GOP's biggest fear. [Trib]
-> Paul Rolly notes some horrible experiences some Utahns have faced with tow truck companies. [Trib]
Nationally:President Barack Obama may be appointing an "Ebola czar" to help handle the government's response to the virus. [NYTimes][WaPost][Examiner][Politico]
-> The Center for Disease Control and Prevention Director Tom Frieden says he is not ruling out a travel ban from countries suffering with the Ebola virus, but enacting a ban may stunt efforts to stem the disease. [Examiner][Politico][WaPost]
-> The Supreme Court has spent the last week redefining state voting laws. [Examiner]
Where are they?
Rep. Jason Chaffetz is in Arizona touring the southern border with Customs and Boarder Patrol.
SL Co. Mayor Ben McAdams gives a presentation at the Large Urban County Caucus conference.
SLC Mayor Ralph Becker attends the Parklane breakfast event, the 300 South project completion event and meets with Administrator Joseph Szabo of the Federal Railroad Administration.
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and meets with members of the National Security Council.
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