"A PURE WASTE OF TIME:" UTAH REPUBLICAN CAUCUS NIGHT DEVOLVES INTO CHAOS
SALT LAKE CITY, March 5, 2024 — In stark contrast to the chaos of the Utah Republican Party’s presidential preference poll tonight, Democrats across the state overwhelmingly showed their support for President Biden in a secure, accessible, and efficient vote-by-mail primary election.
Thom DeSirant, Executive Director of the Utah Democratic Party, stated, "The dysfunction of the Republican caucus is a total embarrassment. Instead of opting to participate in a secure and accessible process through a state-run primary, like the Utah Democratic Party did, the Utah GOP chose to shut out voter participation, so it should be no surprise that their caucuses devolved into disorganized chaos.”
Voters showing up to participate in the Utah GOP’s closed presidential preference poll tonight were met with long lines, broken registration systems, and a general sense of disorder and confusion. The sheer incompetence displayed by the Utah Republican Party mirrors the chaos that Donald Trump, their presumptive nominee, threatens to bring to America if he is sent back to the White House this November.
While Utah Democrats prioritize inclusivity and transparency in the electoral process, the Utah Republican Party's caucus night debacle serves as a cautionary tale of what awaits if their divisive and inept leadership is allowed to prevail.
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The Utah Democratic Party is the face and voice of Democrats in the State of Utah. We believe that Utahns deserve strong, competent leadership that puts the people and democracy first.
For more information, contact Thom DeSirant at thom@utdem.org or +1 (801) 830-0645.