Meetings with the Candidates

This last week I attended meetings that were held for Mike Lee, Tim Bridgewater and Morgan Philpot(who is running for Utah's Second District). The theme of all the candidates is we need a change from the incumbancy, which should be no surprise to us since most of us are demanding change. I do, however, believe we should be careful in demanding change for change sake. Here is what I have gleaned thus far:

1. Tim Bridgewater. Certainly seems the most energetic of the candidates. Since Tuesday March 24th, a little over 2 weeks, Tim has visited 21 of the 29 counties in the state, had 30 meetings and telephone discussions with over 850 delegates. Here are a few things I have learned about him:
a. He was raise from humble beginnings by a single mom in a trailer park.
b. As a young man went to Washington DC, where he worked on Reagan's staff.
c. Was involved in working economic issues with South American countries that were in economic crisis.
d. Has been involved in many successful businesses and was responsible for bringing a Hi-Tech 400 person company to Salt Lake City.
e. Believes we should get back to the constitution.
f. Believes that the higher taxes and Federal mandates are crippling small business from growing or starting.
g. Believes in term limits including his own.
h. Beleves in an end to deficit spending.
i. Believes in a strong National Defense.
j. Solving the border problem.

When ask what the difference with he and Mike Lee was he was very complimentary of Mike, and said the difference is that Mike is a constitutional lawyer and he, Tim, is a businessman who believes in the Constitution.

2. Mike Lee
a. Mike was the son of a Constitutional Lawyer who worked for President Reagan.Mike attributes his love for the Constitution from his Dad who always discussed the Constitution around the dinner table.
b. Believes in a strong National Defense.
c. Close the borders to illegal aliens
d. Solve the National Debt crisis.
e. Pro-life.
f. Reducing Federal restrictions and increasing State rights.
g. Term Limits.

You can visit both websites of Mike and Tim:

Tim Bridgewater:

http://timbridgewater.com

Mike Lee

http://www.mikelee2010.com/

Morgan Philpot. The meeting with Morgan Philpot was less informative! He made a big deal about how Matheson's race was going to be a Republican targeted race to defeat Matheson. He emphasized his campaign skills, and that he had the know how to win. The disturbing issue was that the whole time he was talking to us after his introduction he was continually text messaging on his Blackberry.

Anyway, that is my take so far. I am still undecided on the Senate race, and probablly will remain so until the convention.

Hope this helps!

Bob