Author: Martha Careful

Martha Careful is an occasional satirist and political analyst with an interest in kites, electricity, household hints to young housewives and mixing it up in the UTpol.

4 Reasons why Rep. Justin Miller just might not resign after all

Martha Careful

The pressure is mounting for Rep. Justin Miller to resign. Even House Democrat leadership has made a personal plea to Miller that he step down. Most assume that ultimate resignation is inevitable.  Indeed, some are asking that with so many groups urging him to resign, why in the world would he stay? While acknowledging that Miller may in fact resign, and may resign soon, I assert that it’s not so certain. Here are some possible reasons why. 1. Becoming a legislator takes a lot of work, and Miller simply wants to…

What Jim Dabakis said…and what he really meant.

Martha Careful

Why Jim Dabakis said he got out of the race for Salt Lake City mayor:   What Jim really meant: WONK ALERT!!  I sat down with Jackie Biskupski this afternoon. I was the better candidate, but whatever. Jackie has been complaining and complaining for the last 9 days.  Jackie is a hell of a persuasive lady!  She decided that it would be best for me to leave the race.  She told me “Jim, put on your FB page, ‘I am endorsing Jackie for Mayor.’” This election is too long for me to…