Abby Huntsman talks likes and dislikes -- and a failed Jr. High election. Utah group pushes for term limits. Optimism for the future higher in Utah than other states.
Happy Friday. The Hill newspaper profiles MSNBC's Abby Huntsman and talks about her love of cheese, her issues with gravity and her most embarrassing moment: "In seventh grade, I ran for president of my class and got one vote — that vote was mine." [TheHill]
Topping the news: Utah Term Limits NOW!, an activist group, is rallying to bring term limits to Utah political offices. [Trib] [KUTV]
-> When it comes to optimism about the financial future, Utah has most other states beat. [Trib]
-> John Huber, a Magna resident, is awaiting confirmation after the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced his nomination for U.S. attorney for Utah. [Trib]
Tweets of the day: From @morningmoneyben: "Just once I'd like to hear a candidate do an announcement and say: 'After careful consideration I've realized I have no chance. I'm out.'"
-> From @TheFix: "Man, I am on pins and needles to see what Jeb decides on June 15."
Happy Birthday: Today to Taylorsville City Councilman Ernest Burgess, and on Sunday to the Sierra Club's Vanessa Pierce. (Also, belated best wishes to Sen. Mike Lee and Gov. Gary Herbert's chief of staff Justin Harding whose birthday notices were accidentally cut yesterday.)
Tune in: Tribune reporters Jennifer Dobner, Christopher Smart, Benjamin Wood, Nate Carlisle and Mike Gorrell join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the week's top news stories including the latest on the John Swallow case, the reinstatement of controversial West Valley City police officer Shaun Cowley and what those living in Salt Lake County townships worry about. Listen to Behind the Headlines on KCPW 88.3/105.3 FM live at 9 a.m. MDT.
In other news: Paul Rolly looks into a movement by a few Mormons in Millard County to have political officials called by church leaders. [Trib]
-> Check out Pat Bagley's cartoon on Atena Farghadani, a cartoonist imprisoned for criticizing the Iranian government. [Trib]
-> SLC Mayor Ralph Becker swore in Brian Dale as the new fire chief amid allegations of past sexual harassment. [Trib] [KUTV] [ABC4]
-> Salt Lake County will receive a $1.6 million grant to fight homelessness by creating job, schooling and housing programs. [Trib] [DNews]
-> In the next 25 years, bicycles will be one of the three most used modes of transportation for Utahns, along with mass transit and highways. [Trib]
-> Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott talk about this week in politics, including the SLC mayoral race and whether the prison relocation is a done deal. [UtahPolicy]
-> The Utah Pride Festival starts today with a grand marshal reception at 6:30 p.m. [Trib] [DNews] [ABC4] [Fox13]
Nationally: The funeral for Beau Biden, Vice President Joe Biden's son, was held Thursday. [WaPost]
-> Edward Snowden, in an op-ed, applauds Congress for terminating NSA metadata collection program. [NYTimes]
-> Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry joined the 2016 race, but political analysts say he first needs to make light of his unsuccessful 2012 bid. [NYTimes] [WaPost]
-> Jeb Bush will likely announce his presidential run on June 15. [WaPost]
Where are they?
Rep. Jason Chaffetz attends the funeral of Elder L. Tom Perry.
Rep. Chris Stewart speaks to students at Weber State University.
Gov. Gary Herbert travels to Europe for a trade mission.
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-- Thomas Burr and Courtney Tanner
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Abby Huntman on the set of "The Cycle." Courtesy MSNBC
Abby Huntsman is one of the hosts of "The Cycle." Courtesy MSNBC
Abby Huntman on the set of "The Cycle." Courtesy MSNBC
Abby Huntman on the set of "The Cycle." Courtesy MSNBC
Krstal Ball, Toure, Abby Huntsman and Ari Melber on the set of "The Cycle." Courtesy MSNBC