THE UTAH AMICUS

LEADERSHIP: Pete Ashdown has come a long way since he first announced his intentions to run for the U.S. Senate. He went looking for a candidate to support against Hatch and came to the understanding that nobody was planning to challenge the Senator. Thats when Pete came to the realization that it was he who needed to step up to the challenge. His ethical leadrship built Utah's first and most successful internet provider, his reputation for being honest was inspired by Abe Lincoln, why not stand up to the challenege?

Watching Pete turn into a senator has been an inspiring. Understanding that this evolution has not come easy makes his transformation even more honorable. After our three candidates were done filing we went outside to take a photo. When that was done Pete handed both Christian and Steve a contribution check. It was a private moment that I'm making public to help others see how Pete leadership is both inspiring and real. Having our three candidates file together brought both a positive energy to the race, as well a strong camaraderie.

If you have the opportunity go to see Pete speak, go, I highly recommend it. What you will notice is that Pete is connecting to Utahns. When Pete started his campaign he was technology driven. Now Pete is Utah driven. He truly understands the our issues and values.

After 30 years in office Orrin Hatch has lost touch with Utah. What do you do with a Senator who has been in office 30 years, and who is no longer voting in Utah's best interest? You call him home!

Utah's best choice for the U.S. Senate is Pete Ashdown. He will represent Utah well, he is a true leader, and we will once again have a Senator in Washington D.C. instead of a full-time pharmaceutical lobbyist, and Bush rubber stamp.

I challenge all Utahns to look deep into their hearts and to ask themselves this question, do you really believe that Orrin Hatch is working for our best interest? Will Pete? My challenge to you is to find out.