Friday began what is affectionately known as the “silly season” in Utah. The political season. Friday was the first day for prospective candidates to actually file for office. The week-long window of opportunity ends on the 19th and so for the next week, we’ll all be waiting to see who actually files for office and who bows out. Senator Bennett filed, and had a big event with Mitt Romney to celebrate. Kevin Garn chose to bow out and resign, making national news in the process. Who said politics wasn’t fun. C’mon, naked hot tub parties?
I happen to like Senator Bennett so I for one am glad he’s running again. I know that there are many who think his time has come and that perhaps we need new blood. But I’m not convinced and think the reasons to keep him in office far outweigh the reasons against. Granted, there I times when I really don’t agree with his decisions or positions, but at least he’s not ashamed to defend them and state why he thinks it was best for Utah.
And besides, I really don’t think I have to worry about a naked hot tub scandal with the good Senator, and that alone my friends, may be worth a vote.
