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May 8, an unknown challenger named Matt Throckmorton of Springville,
UT forced four-term incumbent Congressman Chris Cannon into
a Republican Party primary race.
Throckmorton's success stunned the political establishment
in Utah and set off shock waves in Washington, D.C.
Why
did Throckmorton's success stun the Utah establishment?
Because,
with almost no name recognition, and with only $11,000, Matt
Throckmorton took on 1) the Utah establishment and 2) a four-term
incumbent who spent $204,000 to squash him. And Throckmorton
won.
Why
did Throckmorton's success shock the Washington establishment?
Because
Throckmorton achieved his success by making an issue of Cannon's
support of amnesty for illegal aliens -- a position extremely
unpopular with voters, but very popular with the corporate
lobbyists who dump money on Washington.
Why
should I take this survey?
Well,
it's kinda fun, it's quick, and everyone gets an "A."
Plus,
it might help you remember to vote in this important
race on June 22!
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