Well, gentle readers, I am pleased to announce that I made it through the Utah GOP convention unscathed. Bored at times, but unscathed. Yes, there were protestors, but by the time things adjourned, their presence had been reduced to three people twirling trans-flags and streamers. But they looked like they were at least having fun.
It has been said by some of the more famous talking heads that Romney is popular in Utah. These are people who have obviously never spent a great deal of time in Utah. Not only was Pierre Delecto once again absent from the convention, but this sign also greeted everyone who graced the convention gates:
I made a point of saying hi to the people manning the table. And they had donuts. Of course, there was a hot debate over a resolution on the state flag, party leadership elections were held, and some bylaws and policy changes needed to be decided. But to be honest, everyone was there for one reason and one reason only: to see Ron DeSantis. This was evidenced by the fact that the lines for the restrooms and snack bar went down the hall and ’round the corner the minute the man left the stage. Read more…
