Countdown: 29 days until early voting starts in Utah, 43 days until the 2012 election, 127 days to the start of the 2013 legislative session.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie headlines Gov. Gary Herbert’s fundraising gala which pulls in over $1 million [Tribune, Deseret News, Fox 13].

An unprecedented amount of money is pouring into Utah’s 4th Congressional District race [Deseret News, KSL].

The Utah GOP attacks Rep. Carol Spackman Moss for being in office too long, conveniently ignoring members of their own party with a longer tenure [Tribune].

Our insiders predict how the 2013 Legislative leadership races may shake out [Utah Policy].

A number of Utahns hold key positions in Mitt Romney’s campaign [Tribune].

Ross Romero, Lily Eskelsen and Wayne Holland are some of the Utahns who are players in the Obama campaign [Tribune].

Gov. Gary Herbert appoints former legislator and conservative blogger Holly Richardson to the State Records Committee. Critics slam the move because of Richardson’s vote in favor of HB477 [Tribune].

Lawmakers and state officials discuss how Utah’s poor air quality can hamper economic development [Tribune].

The U.S. Senate confirms Richard Shelby to the federal bench [Tribune].

The Salt Lake Conference of Mayors comes out in favor of Millcreek incorporating [Deseret News].