U.S. Senate candidate Evan McMullin greets among the crowd after he spoke to a gaggle of supporters in Salt Lake Metropolis on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. McMullin was additionally joined by Michael Steele, former chairman of the Nationwide Republican Committee, and Ben McAdams, a former U.S. consultant. Scott G Winterton, Deseret Information
Each of us name Utah residence, however years in the past we labored on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Andrea Wright Matlin labored for Sen. Bob Bennett, R-Utah, and Tessa Hafen Stewart labored for Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nevada. Regardless of working for bosses on totally different sides of the aisle, we had been excellent pals, and stay so at present. The identical was true of Sens. Reid and Bennett, who served at a time when there was better civility and respect than the present rancor and hostility so prevalent in at present’s political realm.
Sen. Reid and Sen. Bennett felt strongly about their respective events and the conservative or liberal positions to which they ascribed. Nonetheless, additionally they labored collectively on many points akin to land and water, and different issues of specific significance to the West.
In his 2010 farewell handle, Bennett stated, “Sure, there's a distinction between the 2 events. Sure, we disagree. But when we will disagree in an effort to unravel the issues of the nation and be prepared occasionally to say perhaps the opposite aspect is correct, we are going to transfer ahead.”
On the time of Bennett’s passing, Reid spoke on the ground of the U.S. Senate and stated, “Bob was blessed with an unshakeable ethical compass.”
Each adopted their intestine, motivated by the will to honor the workplace they held and serve with their conscience. They had been good pals and had a deep respect for each other — regardless of variations in how they approached coverage points.
They all the time put nation first. They beloved America and felt a deep love for the state and folks they every represented. They understood the significance of democracy and had nice reverence for the U.S. Structure.
We've got discovered these identical qualities in Evan McMullin and, as former workers members for Democratic and Republican senators, strongly endorse him to function the following U.S. senator from Utah.
We’ve discovered McMullin to be considerate, cheap, sincere and reliable. He’s been clear about the place he stands on coverage points. Voters could be taught extra about McMullin at EvanMcMullin.com, and at in-person occasions.
You don’t must take our phrase for it although. We encourage each Utahn to satisfy McMullin. He's approachable and accessible. He has been working across the clock, campaigning in each nook of this state. Discover a location close to you the place McMullin might be holding an occasion, rally or home get together, and go hearken to him communicate. Ask him the laborious questions. Inform him what's vital to you. And, in fact, watch the upcoming debate on Oct. 17.
McMullin gained’t verify each field for each voter, however we predict you’ll like what you hear. You’ll discover that you may belief him along with your vote, significantly on the one most vital problem dealing with our nation at present: defending American democracy.
This race issues, nationally, and right here at residence. McMullin is on this race — and dealing tirelessly — in order that Utahns could vote for a candidate who will shield our democracy. We've got the chance to point out Individuals that Utahns assist democracy and honor the U.S. Structure — simply as our bosses did. And, we have now a chance to carry these accountable who actively labored to undermine democracy in America.
Your vote issues. It’s a sacred accountability with actual consequence. We encourage you to vote for Evan McMullin!
Andrea Wright Matlin labored in Washington for Sen. Bob Bennett from 2000 to 2002. Tessa Hafen Stewart labored in Washington for Sen. Harry Reid from 1998-2006.