{"id":9153,"date":"2017-04-19T18:51:54","date_gmt":"2017-04-19T23:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/huewhite.com\/umb\/?p=9153"},"modified":"2017-04-19T18:51:54","modified_gmt":"2017-04-19T23:51:54","slug":"dont-gore-me-ctd-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/huewhite.com\/umb\/2017\/04\/19\/dont-gore-me-ctd-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Gore Me!, Ctd"},"content":{"rendered":"

Representative Chaffetz (R-Utah), the subject of this thread<\/a>, has announced he will not run for re-election in 2018. He’s been noted on this thread for his attempts to sell off public lands, and has had other recent gaffes such as ill-chosen (read: laughable) remarks concerning health care vs iPhones<\/a>, claims that popular demonstrations against repeal of the ACA<\/strong><\/em> is conducted by “paid protesters”, and not investigating, as Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, various obvious problems with the current Administration (Flynn, etc). CNN <\/b><\/i>reports <\/a>that he also mounted a campaign to be elected Speaker of the House.<\/p>\n

So he’s not an unambitious man. His party loyalty, so ill-serving the country, may put him in good stead for future opportunities.<\/p>\n

Rumored to be interested in the position of Utah governor, it’s hard to say if he’s not liking his re-election chances, he’s tired of D.C., or if he truly wishes to move into an executive position, with a possible run at the White House. Currently 50 years old, that suggests an election in 2020 to the governorship, 4 years of experience, and a possible run when he’s 58 – eminently reasonable, given the age of recent candidates (Trump is 70).<\/p>\n

Or maybe he’s following orders. Note this report <\/a>from Utah Policy<\/b><\/i>, dated 11 April:<\/p>\n

Rep. Jason Chaffetz has taken a political hit for his recent controversial statements according to a new UtahPolicy.com survey.<\/p>\n

52% of Chaffetz’s constituents in the 3rd Congressional District view him favorably, which is a far cry from the 73.5% he got just last November in the 2016 election. The latest number is also a 14-point drop from a similar survey<\/a> conducted last February. …<\/p>\n

Despite the opposition, it may prove difficult to oust Chaffetz in 2018, but there is a danger lurking. While Republicans support Chaffetz, Democratic and independent voters have turned on him, which could prove problematic next year.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Perhaps he’s being pushed aside for a less tainted candidate? It’ll be harder to run against a fresh GOP face than his rather soiled one.<\/p>\n

But my speculation is more or less just a chart of possibilities, given his opportunities, age, and demonstrated ambition. Something to keep in mind as the years pass.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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