It’s always good to go back to the source rather than relying on the media soundbite – thanks for doing that here.

Rep. Jason Chaffetz has and is doing exactly what he said:

“Therefore, I, Jason Chaffetz, in my capacity as Congressman, do hereby pledge that I will personally support spending reform in Congress by refusing to seek, support, or enact earmarks during the appropriations process for fiscal year 2009.”

“Earmark reform is a critical component to reforming Washington and fixing the mismanaged appropriations process. If I am fortunate enough to win, I will join other fiscal conservatives in the fight to fix this broken system,” said Jason Chaffetz.

from his 2008 campaign website.

He did the fiscal 2009 and he is trying to fix the current system.

I really like the fact that Shurtleff is clear on a lot of the issues I care about.
I strongly feel that I should be able to know where a candidate stands with out spending all day digging around.
To me it is a sign of a strong leader to say this is where I stand and what I believe.

I have nothing against the other candidates, with the exception of Bennett who I feel is out of touch. I am not going to knock the things Bennett has done for Utah over the years, but I do feel that his time has past and that he is not able to represent Utah effectively any more.

For instance I love Mark Shurtleffs stance on Earmarks, I think most Americans feel the same way (at least the ones I talk too).

Because I don’t think the other candidates are as strong as Shurtleff. I do not know one thing about them other then Eagar saying she is Chaffetz in a skirt. I am sure she is a great woman with some great idea’s but I don’t have to go and search to see where Shurtleff stands on the issues I care about!!

I already know where Shurtleff stands on a balanced budget and earmarks! I know that he has done a great job as AG. A lot of things that I might not have cared about before changed when I became a father so things like going after internet predators tougher laws to protect chidlren are issues I care about and I know what Shurtleff has done to promote those issues.

Frankly everything I see with Shurtleff is a lot of common sense, which I don’t see from Bennett or Granato.

I should not have to go dig around to see where the other candidates stand when Shurtleff is making himself clear.

You’ve made your position clear with regard to Bennett and Granato but what advantages do you see Shurtleff having over Bridgewater, Eagar, or Williams (besides name recognition)? I’m not saying I can’t see any, but I want to know why you do not address any of Bennett’s other challengers.

The only way there will be REAL representation in Utah is to have a real Conservative elected.

Not another term for Bennett or Granato who would be another Obama lap dog marching rank and file with Reid and Pelosi.

Shurtleff is the only REAL choice.