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Re: What's the real reason Jason Chaffetz is quitting early?

2017-05-21T06:30:13-06:00

Special election.

It's actually a muddled mess in the State of Utah. The Governor has called for a special election under statutory authority, but the Republican Party and the Legislature are going to sue because they think that law is unconstitutional under the Utah Constitution which puts election authority squarely in the Legislature.

Statistics: Posted by snoscythe — Sun May 21, 2017 6:30 am

Re: What's the real reason Jason Chaffetz is quitting early?

2017-05-20T17:53:45-06:00

Special election.

Statistics: Posted by hawkwing — Sat May 20, 2017 5:53 pm

Re: What's the real reason Jason Chaffetz is quitting early?

2017-05-20T17:46:53-06:00

A family that is sick and tired of his travels probably should have mentioned that 6 months ago before the election, not 6 months into his term. There's no legitimate reason to quit this service.

Agreed. But let's be honest, it would have been EXTREMELY difficult for the GOP to have nominated another candidate and have won that seat if Chaffetz had hung it up before the election. I mean, we're talking about Utah County. That's a tough district for Republicans to hold onto.

Anyone know how a replacement is chosen? Is it just vacant for 18 months? Does the governor appoint a successor? Is there a special election?

Statistics: Posted by SpiffCoug — Sat May 20, 2017 5:46 pm

Re: What's the real reason Jason Chaffetz is quitting early?

2017-05-20T17:08:12-06:00

A family that is sick and tired of his travels probably should have mentioned that 6 months ago before the election, not 6 months into his term. There's no legitimate reason to quit this service.

Statistics: Posted by hawkwing — Sat May 20, 2017 5:08 pm

Re: What's the real reason Jason Chaffetz is quitting early?

2017-05-20T14:55:00-06:00

First, I think he's a tool. A self-important, me-first guy who wanted to make a name for himself in a role that could lead to bigger roles. That said, I haven't heard any grounded info that there's dirt on him. I happen to know what his protocol was for dealing with female staffers who worked late at the office when he was sleeping there, and it was designed to protect them both. Not saying he's completely clean, but no rumors to date have traction.

Second, I think there's some legitimacy to the idea that his family is tired of him being gone. I can relate and I only travel about half as much as he does.

Third, the opposition thing Sno mentioned is real. The GOP has been a better opposition party than leadership party for most of my life.

Fourth, you can't finance kids' college and weddings with campaign donations, so if he makes a cool million in the next year and then runs for office again (2020 and beyond will have a lot of options for him), he'll have a personal account that is flush to take care of the stuff he needs/wants to do.

Statistics: Posted by HoosierCougar — Sat May 20, 2017 2:55 pm

Re: What's the real reason Jason Chaffetz is quitting early?

2017-05-20T10:24:35-06:00

I've heard his wife is done with the part-time father and husband who is in DC half of the time.

Statistics: Posted by SpiffCoug — Sat May 20, 2017 10:24 am

Re: What's the real reason Jason Chaffetz is quitting early?

2017-05-19T12:32:08-06:00

I can honestly say I won't vote for a quitter and Chaffetz is nothing but a pathetic quitter. I'd vote for a democrat before him, so I hope this whole thing blows up in his face.

Statistics: Posted by hawkwing — Fri May 19, 2017 12:32 pm

Re: What's the real reason Jason Chaffetz is quitting early?

2017-05-19T12:20:55-06:00

Sno, I think your assessment is very astute. It rings true. I think the fact that he's pulling the plug on Washington 2 years before the elections here in Utah show how serious he is about running for higher office. 1 year to line up donors, endorsements, get his team in order, and develop a solid platform based on 1 years worth of polling. It will be interesting to see if Chaffetz opts for the UT governors office or chases Hatch's senate seat. If he is a lazy guy, I bet he opts for the senate. It requires less work, and you are locked in for a 6 year term ....... perfect.

It's priceless. Our government officials toiling for the good of the people.

Statistics: Posted by Ddawg — Fri May 19, 2017 12:20 pm

Re: What's the real reason Jason Chaffetz is quitting early?

2017-05-19T11:50:15-06:00

All seems just a bit fishy. I'm really surprised he's been doing interviews with.... TMZ?

Statistics: Posted by BroncoBot — Fri May 19, 2017 11:50 am

Re: What's the real reason Jason Chaffetz is quitting early?

2017-05-19T10:40:47-06:00

I've heard there's some dirt that got out on him too, but I don't know if there's any truth to that. I can understand the idea he wants to run for a higher office so is taking a year to go make a million bucks at Fox News, but it's not like you run for office with your own money anyway, you get rich idiots to finance your campaign. So I don't know.

Statistics: Posted by hawkwing — Fri May 19, 2017 10:40 am