A Millionaire, A Cowboy and More

The filings for state offices have begun. Many of the usual suspects have signed up, but what you have to love is the obscure. It wouldn't be an election without a few characters.

Monty 'Millionaire' Nafoosi is challenging Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr. for his office. Nafoosi's website (http://www.montyfafoosi.com/) is intriguing in and of itself. Here's my favorite quote from the first page:

"Joseph Smith wanted me to tell you that there should be an electric car in every garage.”

Nafoosi's plan seems to be to get an electric car into the home of every Utah family. Don't worry it will only cost you a $10,000 one time property tax payment. But after you see how great it is that we all drive electric cars and are less dependent on oil, you will think this money was a great investment. To compensate you, Nafoosi also plans to double the value of your home through 'government intervention'.

Surprisingly, Democrats are saying that they did not ask Nafoosi to run. Nafoosi is actually a registered Republican. But I doubt that party would claim him either.

“Cowboy" Ted Hallisey has filed to run against Rep. Mike Noel from Kanab. "Cowboy Ted" is actually a former educator and has a Master's Degree from Utah State. He does motivational speaking for elementary school students, and has written 2 books. "Cowboy Ted" would probably be a pretty good fit for the Utah Legislature. They love the gun totten' rough guys from Dixie. At one time there was even a 'Cowboy Caucus' in the Legislature. It has waned in the last few years. "Cowboy Ted" may be able to revive that. (http://www.cowboyted.com/)

P.S. As I begin to cover the local races, it would be helpful to know where the majority of you live, so I can concentrate on those elections. Just click the poll on the left to give me an idea of where you are at. Thanks!