There have been several articles and opinion pieces in The Tribune discussing whether or not the Democratic Party should run a candidate against Sen. Mike Lee.
It seems to me the best way to defeat Lee is to keep him off the ballot. That task requires a joint effort by anti-Lee Republicans, anti-Lee independents and Democrats. That there is a large anti-Lee Republican population is evidenced by the fact that at least four people have stepped up to challenge him for the nomination.
I urge these candidates and all their supporters to work together to pick the strongest candidate to appear on the ballot. The others withdrawing, so that Lee does not win because those of his own party opposing him have split their vote.
Democrats and independents can do their part by registering as Republicans before March 31 and coalescing around a single candidate in the primary. Through true bipartisan cooperation Utah can force Sen. Lee to keep his original promise of only serving two terms!
Richard Steiner, Salt Lake City
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