Trump at top of ticket has some Utah Republican leaders squirming
There are ardent Donald Trump Republicans. There are Never Trump Republicans. And then there are the please-don't-ask-me-about-Trump-I'm-not-answering-that-question Republicans.
That last group includes some big-name Utahns such as Sen. Mike Lee, Rep. Mia Love and former presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Gov. Gary Herbert has treaded carefully, originally saying he's voting for the GOP's vice presidential candidate, Gov. Mike Pence, and ducking questions about Trump until recently.
In past presidential contests, it's been a no-brainer that Utah's Republican leaders would back their party's nominee. In 2012, Utah GOP elected officials jumped at the chance to endorse home-state favorite Romney.
But Trump is far from a traditional conservative candidate, and his personal life, combative style and policy positions have alienated a sizable chunk of the state's Republicans.
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