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Show AS The Salt Lake Tribune UTAH Sunday, November1, 1998 @ Continued From A-1 congressional delegation, they ac- knowledge tuka are ‘“‘closely watching” some | tive races. Because voters will not decide on a president until 2000, it is a given that fewer voters will cast \esday. years, with a lower voter turnout, it’s more difficult for us to get our voters out,” says Spencer Stokes, chairman of the Utah Republican Party. “We expect about 50 Percent [turnout] — plus or minus,” said Todd meshed of Utah Democrats. The scandal involving President Clinton and a former White House intern may or maynot discourage voters. Utahns are “geo- graphically and emotionally”distant from Clinton, according to Meghan Holbrook, who heads the Democratic Party in while, Republicans some bad feelings president might rub Utah. Meanare hoping toward the off on Utah “Some of the polling data and punditry expect there to be less straight-ticket voting this year than in previous years, and that can’t help be anything but helpful.” Todd Taylor Utah Democrats =a Democrats. lover to home,it couldbe that comiments made earlier this year by LDS Churchofficials have the greatest effect on the election. A general authority of the church posed said in Mayit is OK to be it and a member of The Guurehof of Jesus Christ of LatterDemocrats cheered at the revelation. Republicans cried foul, saying it is inappropriate to mix discussion of politics and religion. “Some of the polling data and can’t help be anything but helpful” for Democrats, Taylor said. Turnout will mostly affect legislative races and the hoily bat- Lily Eskelsen. With just days before the election, the two continue to run negative ads. And both parties remain tled 2nd Congressional District fight between GOP Rep. Merrill confidentthat their candidate can win. Cook and Democratic challenger Party officials certainly aren't It's digital. It's satellite TV. It's yours. IT'S FREE! punditry expect there to be less straight-ticket voting this year than in previous years, and that electrify voters and send them charging to thepolls. Though Bennett holds a commanding lead in all pulling. Democratic challenger Leckman continues to hammer on important issues, such as tobacco, healthcare insurance and “soft money” in politics. “If you can take an ideal race focusing on issues, Benvett and Leckman is a perfect race,” ac- knowledges the Republican Stokes, In the Ist Congressional District, Republican incumbent Jim Hansen and Democratic challeng- er Steve Beierlein have stuck to airing their differences on spending the budget surplus, protecting thenational defense, and keeping Social Security solvent. The two men, even when arguing, remain congenial. Theresult: Less than two dozen people attended a KUED teélevised debate in St. George two weeksbefore theelection. The moderator joked to a crowd: “We will be costumes and fake beards to ae you looklike a cast of thousands.” “This has been an interesting election year.” says Hansen, a nine-term veteran. “I haven't noticed lot of interest.” Make Tomorrow's Technology Work For You... TODAY! Get Marketable Skills In COMPUTER HOLIDAY PORTRAITS FREE 8X10 IeULON Gia PORTRAIT NO looking to the U.S. Senate race to SITTING FEE \lescrica’s Tap 209 CO" pies wearchoirs of TWO Prominm Weve Packages aah $48.98tmecth) PORTRAIT PORTRAITS READYIN 3 WORKING DAYS SHEETS Get a $49 standard Professional Installation -or- FREE Self Instaltation Kit Dish Concepts of Utah, L.C. ws . = BeeSo. State, Murray, UT 265-2300 Mon-Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-5 Aber Hours Available by Appointment Dish Network is a servicemask and trademark of Echostar Communications Comp. Eam Your Assooate Degree or Diploma We Also Offer: -BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -MEDICAL ASSISTING -PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT cal -TRAVEL & TOURISM ~OFFICE ADMINISTRATION CALL -ACCOUNTING ‘elit 800/599-4728 NOW. New Classes Forming: Financial Aid Available, # You Quaity ob Piacement Assisiance RC] Mountain West College bax’ 3088 South Highland Or Sat Lake City, UT 88106 a Neneh Utah Voters Seem Bored by Civil Campaigns |