On Monday, The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board endorsed Rep. Mia Love in the election for Utah’s 4th Congressional District. While we certainly respect the experience and knowledge of the editorial board and the decisions they make, as part of the leadership of a coalition of constituents who have spent two years advocating for this district, we feel it is important to clarify a couple of points from the editorial board’s endorsement.
Before we begin, it’s worth noting that most local political commentators feel the need to point out that the CD4 race is receiving national attention and money — often with an air of sadness, as if the small-town charm of Utah is slowly slipping away.