Terry Gildea

Sundance Subsidy Stirs Conservative Pushback

Terry Gildea — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:56:00 +0000

A disagreement between supporters of the Sundance Film Festival and a conservative think tank in Utah is raising questions about whether tax dollars should support the arts. The Sutherland Institute says some films screened at Sundance do not reflect Utah values.

The controversy began with a blog post on the Sutherland Institute's website.

Utah House Candidates Both Have The 'Right Strategy'

Terry Gildea — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 09:56:00 +0000

In Utah, the state's lone Democratic congressman is in a tough battle for a seventh term. Jim Matheson's opponent, Mia Love, has the support of national GOP superstars and, if elected, would become the first black Republican woman in Congress.

In a state where only about 25 percent of residents vote as Democrats, Matheson has successfully gotten enough Republicans to vote for him and keep him in office for the past 12 years.

GOP Hopes House Hopeful Will 'Change Impressions'

Terry Gildea — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:30:00 +0000

A Utah congressional hopeful will take the stage Tuesday at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.

Mia Love is the mayor of Saratoga Springs, a small Utah community, but her energy and personal story have Republicans believing she's a winner. If elected, she'd become the first black female Republican in Congress.

Perhaps Love's unofficial audition for a speaking slot in Tampa started when she took the stage at the Utah state GOP convention in April.

"You can work hard. You can save, you can improve your life and the lives of your children," she said.

Locals Watch As Romney Donors Flood Park City

Terry Gildea — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:13:00 +0000

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RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:

Park City, Utah was awash this past weekend with the GOP elite. They assembled at the exclusive Deer Valley Resort to learn about the campaign's plans for a Republican win in November from the man himself, Mitt Romney. The Romney Victory Leadership Retreat included high dollar donors and big-name speakers like Karl Rove, Condoleezza Rice and John McCain, plus several potential running mates for the presumed nominee.

Sen. Hatch Faces 'Youth Movement' In Utah Primary

Terry Gildea — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:01:00 +0000

The Tea Party revolution swept through Utah in 2010, when conservative favorite Mike Lee ousted three-term Republican Sen. Bob Bennett at the state party convention.

Perhaps the person watching the upset closest that day was Utah's longest-serving senator, Orrin Hatch.

In Utah, GOP House Candidate Out To Make History

Terry Gildea — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:06:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWnPI3Yo2b0