The Moderate Voting Guide, Part 1

With the U.S. midterm elections only two weeks away...I have decided to let you all in on who I am going to vote for (or would vote for if I lived in that state). This is a tough decision for me because I have very rarely voted for Democrats, but frankly this year many Republicans scare me.

My first endorsement is going to Sam Granato, who is the Democrat running for United States Senator from Utah.

I have made it my disappointment over the ousting of Senator Bob Bennett in the Utah Republican Convention very clear. My support for Granato comes after much research and inner thought. Sam is a moderate Democrat who shares my views regarding illegal immigration and the Constitution. I am skeptical of candidates who feign love for the constitution, but are quick to want to reshape it in their own image. Lee has openly stated his support for adjusting the 14th Amendment and repeal the 17th Amendment (popular election of Senators).

Wasteful government spending is an issue will rear its head in the upcoming Congressional Session. Mike Lee has promised to bring in no earmarks to Utah. While this stance may be honorable among ideologues, it could hurt infrastructure development, higher education, and key defense jobs associated with Hill Air Force Base. All of these are crucial to Utah's economic future. If Mike Lee won't work for this needed federal spending. Then our tax money will simply go to larger states like California.

Sam is a small business man who has been active in the community. His co-chairman are Frank Layden and Mac Christensen; two trusted men in the community. Sam supports common sense solutions to our perplexing problems that are not extreme to any side. What Utah needs is not someone who can spew out campaign slogans, but someone who will work with both sides and represent the state well.

To read up on Sam Granato before the election check out these links:

Deseret News Bio

Salt Lake Tribune Endorsement

Campaign Website