Situational awareness – April 29, 2019

Good Monday morning from Salt Lake City.

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Here’s what is driving the day:

  • “Bare bones” GOP convention coming on Saturday
  • “Reasonable” Republicans win several party slots in Utah County
  • Barr threatens to snub Democrats

Friday trivia answers

Dave Gessel’s question was a true example of a “stumper” as none of our readers got the right answer this week.

Henry Gardner was the first Utah State Senate President to serve more than one term as leader of that body. 

If you’d like to be our guest quizmaster, send your questions to me via email at [email protected].


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