There are 85 days until the 2012 election and 168 days until the start of the 2013 legislative session.

Utah’s Republicans are thrilled Mitt Romney chose Paul Ryan as his running mate [Tribune, Deseret News, KSL, Fox 13].

Speculation is building that Jon Huntsman, Sr. is the source who told Harry Reid Romney has paid no taxes for 10 years. Huntsman denies that, but calls on Romney to release his tax returns [Utah Policy, Tribune].

Mia Love responds to critics who say her campaign is disorganized and possibly in trouble [Deseret News].

Our political insiders weigh in on whether Love is letting her shot at beating Jim Matheson slip away [Utah Policy].

Democrats and Republicans trade barbs over Love and Matheson’s campaigns [Tribune].

Utah’s Democrats say the redistricting records they got from the state are available to anyone online, so they would like the $5,000 they paid for access to those documents back [ABC 4].

Neither man running to be Utah’s Auditor will not be a CPA [Tribune].

Ben McAdams says his experience in the Legislature and working for Salt Lake City gives him the edge in his bid for Salt Lake County Mayor [Deseret News].

Critics say Ogden’s plan to ban profanity in city parks could be unconstitutional [Standard-Examiner].

Neighbors in Draper’s Corner Canyon area are still fighting over basketball court one family built in their backyard. Critics say the City Council only gave in after pressure from state lawmakers [Tribune].