Steve Bannon is an enemy of Utah. His Know-Nothing political philosophy is antithetical to the mainstream of Utah politics as are his apocalyptic strategies, scorched earth tactics and oddball coalitions. For Bannon to presume he would have any significant impact in Utah, outside of the some of the crazies inside the state GOP, is both arrogant and delusional. That is, unless unexpected opportunity knocks on his door and welcomes him in.
Populism has its appeal for many people, as does nationalism. Political power really is overly centralized in Washington, D.C., state interests are routinely kicked to the curb, over-regulation is killing small businesses, classes are discriminated against, job-based communities are important, etc.