Utah's Representatives

I was able to ask Tim Bridgewater about his company, Interlink Capital Strategies, and whether or not there would be a conflict of interest if he became Senator since the company, according to its website “access[es] funding for international projects using government support from U.S., European, Asian, and Multilateral Developmental Institutions.”

I also asked Mr. Bridgewater about the Salt Lake Tribune saying he would have voted for Medicare part D.

Tim Bridgewater has gained a lot of momentum in Utah’s senate race.  He has emerged as one of the front-runners in the effort to defeat incumbent Senator Bob Bennett.  Many people admire him because of his business experience and they feel we need more people in Congress with that type of background.  Here are the problems I see with Mr. Bridgewater:

1. According to a press release from the Bridgewater campaign, Tim supported No Child Left Behind initially and later fought against it.  This shows he is okay with the Federal Government being involved with education.  The Constitution does not give Congress that authority, it belongs with the states.  BRIDGEWATER IS NO DEFENDER OF THE CONSTITUTION.
2. When running against Jim Matheson in 2003-2004, Bridgewater told the Salt Lake Tribune that he would have voted for the Medicare part D legislation which added billions of dollars to the already unsustainable and unconstitutional Medicare program.  BRIDGEWATER IS FOR BIG GOVERNMENT as long as it’s popular.
3. Much of Bridgewater’s business experience is with his company Interlink Capital Strategies and their website says this about the company: “We access funding for international projects using government support from U.S., European, Asian, and Multilateral Developmental Institutions.”
   After looking into the company, it seems it relies on government programs to do its business. Maybe that’s why Tim’s campaign has been vague on his business experience.  BRIDGEWATER’s BUSINESS EXPERIENCE IS NOTHING TO BRAG ABOUT if you’re trying to appeal to conservatives.

I invite any supporters or campaign staff of Mr. Bridgewater to refute these 3 points.  Please use sources when making your rebuttals.

Here’s another bloggers take on Tim Bridgewater

A straw poll was held last night at the Cache County Reupblican Party’s Lincoln Day dinner.  Here are the results:

1. Mike Lee – 102

2. Bob Bennett – 97

3. Tim Bridgewater – 44

4. Merrill Cook – 6

5. Cherilyn Eagar – 5

That means 62% did not vote for Bob Bennett, and since the convention is multiple round balloting, that is enough for a challenger to defeat Bennett in the convention (that is if Cache County is representative of the rest of the state).

Click here for an article from CacheValleyDaily.com

Coming up on March 23rd, 2010 is one of the most important nights of this election year.  On caucus night state delegates are elected who will then represent their precincts at the state conventions.  The state conventions are where the party candidates are chosen.  It is a multiple round ballot system and if a candidate receives 60% of the votes he/she automatically receives the party nomination.  There is a lot of talk about the possibility of Senator Bob Bennett being defeated at the convention, so it is important that liberty minded individuals show up to their caucus meeting.

YOU MUST BE REGISTERED AS A MEMBER OF A PARTY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CAUCUS. I suggest you register as a member of the dominant party in your area.

UtahRising.com has put together a good system for educating Utahns on how to become a state delegate.

If you don’t know your caucus location, contact your county clerk HERE.

Former congressman Merrill Cook will throw his hat into the ring of Republican candidates for Bob Bennett’s U.S. Senate seat.  Check out this article from the Salt Lake Tribune for more information: ARTICLE