On Monday night, retired KSL radio show host Doug Wright’s gentle but resolute voice introduced the debate between Rep. Mia Love and Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams as an effort to “educate voters and encourage the civil exchange of ideas.”
Before the six-minute mark, Love referenced Bernie Sanders twice to compare her legislative record to Sanders’. What was Sanders’ relevance? Are Utah votes so cheap that all an incumbent must do to fend off a challenger is blow a partisan dog whistle?
No. Love wasn’t blowing the dog whistle because it was easy. She did it because her legislative record fails to compel.