{"id":2118328,"date":"2023-12-07T05:26:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T10:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/utah-senate-brad-wilson-memo-tries-to-paint-john-curtis-as-not-conservative-enough\/"},"modified":"2023-12-07T05:29:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T10:29:55","slug":"utah-senate-brad-wilson-memo-tries-to-paint-john-curtis-as-not-conservative-enough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/utah-senate-brad-wilson-memo-tries-to-paint-john-curtis-as-not-conservative-enough\/","title":{"rendered":"Utah Senate: Brad Wilson memo questions John Curtis&#8217; conservative stance"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Futah-senate-brad-wilson-memo-tries-to-paint-john-curtis-as-not-conservative-enough%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2118328&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Internal Polling Memo Challenges \u200cRep. John Curtis&#8217; \u200bConservative\u2062 Credentials in\u2063 Utah\u2063 Senate \u2063Race<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>An exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-democrat-gretchen-whitmer-tied-with-former-detroit-police-chief-james-craig-in-michigan-governors-race\/\" title=\"Poll: Democrat Gretchen Whitmer Tied with Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig in Michigan Governor\u2019s Race\">internal polling memo<\/a> has emerged in the Utah Senate race, aiming to cast doubt on Rep. John Curtis&#8217; conservative stance and his ability to secure the statewide seat. The memo, conducted for \u200cSenate candidate\u2062 Brad Wilson,\u200c former\u200c Utah state House speaker, and obtained by the Washington Examiner, seeks to position Curtis\u2062 as insufficiently conservative to win the Republican primary to replace retiring Sen. Mitt Romney.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Concerns Over Curtis&#8217; Conservative Image<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The polling \u2064data, conducted by\u200c WPA Intelligence, \u2064reveals that\u200b only 14% of self-identified &#8220;Strong Republicans&#8221; \u200cperceive Curtis as &#8220;Very Conservative,&#8221; while 18% of \u200c&#8221;Traditional Republicans&#8221; share the same view. In both categories, Curtis is seen as more &#8220;Moderate\/Liberal&#8221; than &#8220;Very\u2064 Conservative.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Insight into the Wilson Campaign Strategy<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The survey, conducted on Nov. 13-15 with a sample size of 404 \u200dRepublican primary voters and a \u2064margin of\u200b error of plus or minus 4.9%, suggests that most\u2064 Republican primary voters do not perceive\u200c John Curtis as a\u2064 strong conservative.\u2063 The \u2064memo further indicates that Curtis&#8217; potential entry into the race has prompted \u2064the\u2063 Wilson campaign to position themselves as\u200d the more conservative candidate.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Curtis&#8217; Response and\u2062 Future Plans<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Adrielle Herring, Curtis&#8217; campaign manager, questions the Wilson campaign&#8217;s efforts to keep Curtis \u200cout \u200bof the race, stating,\u200b &#8220;If they&#8217;re so convinced that John Curtis is not well-positioned to win the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, I\u2019m curious to know why they&#8217;re in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-best-interests-of-children-have-often-come-dead-last-watch-mcconnell-tear-into-teachers-unions\/\" title=\"\u2018The Best Interests Of Children Have Often Come Dead Last\u2019: Watch McConnell Tear Into Teachers\u2019 Unions\">full-court press<\/a> to keep him out\u200d of the race.&#8221; Curtis himself has not officially declared his candidacy, expressing \u2062his\u2064 commitment to his current House seat and\u2064 his \u200ddesire to fulfill his responsibilities to the residents of the 3rd District.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Contrasting Views on Conservatism<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>While some voters may question Curtis&#8217; conservative credentials, it is worth noting that \u200cthe current senator, Mitt Romney, is widely regarded as \u2063a centrist and \u200dhas faced criticism from the far right \u2063of the party. The race to replace Romney is already crowded, with\u2063 seven\u200b candidates already filing with the Federal Election Commission.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from the Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific votes and policy positions are cited in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-jahana-hayes-and-challenger-george-logan-in-tight-race-for-connecticut-house-seat-poll\/\" title=\"Rep. Jahana Hayes and challenger George Logan in tight race for Connecticut House seat: Poll\">internal polling \u200dmemo<\/a> as potential flaws in John Curtis&#8217; conservative record?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The Utah Senate\u200b race \u2063has recently been\u2062 stirred by the emergence of an exclusive internal\u2062 polling memo, casting\u200b doubt on the conservative credentials of Republican candidate\u200d Rep. John \u200dCurtis. Conducted for Senate hopeful Brad Wilson, a former Utah state House speaker, the memo aims to position Curtis as unsuitable \u2063for securing the statewide seat and winning the Republican primary to \u200creplace retiring\u200c Sen. Mitt \u200cRomney.<\/p>\n<p>Obtained by the reputable \u200dnews outlet, the Washington Examiner, \u200dthe internal polling memo raises important questions\u2062 about Curtis&#8217; allegiance to conservative \u2064principles. The memo strategically \u2064challenges Curtis&#8217; political stance in an attempt to weaken\u200b his standing \u200camong the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-hampshire-sen-hassan-backs-out-of-new-hampshire-debate-with-republican-challenger\/\" title=\"New Hampshire Sen. Hassan Backs Out of New Hampshire Debate With Republican Challenger\">conservative voter base<\/a> in Utah.<\/p>\n<p>As a representative of Utah&#8217;s\u2064 3rd Congressional District, Curtis has emphasized his conservative values\u2063 throughout his political career. However, the accuracy and\u200b reliability of his claims are brought into question by the findings of this internal polling memo.<\/p>\n<p>The memo points out potential flaws in Curtis&#8217; conservative record, citing votes and policy positions that the candidate \u2062may have taken, \u2064which do \u2064not align with traditional conservative \u2062values. \u200bBy highlighting these inconsistencies, the memo aims to undermine public\u200c perception of Curtis as a reliable and consistent\u200d conservative in Utah politics.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the memo\u200c also raises\u200c doubts \u2063about Curtis&#8217; ability \u2064to secure \u2063the Republican primary nomination. It suggests that his \u200dperceived lack of conservative credentials \u2063could weaken his chances among \u2062Republican voters who prioritize adherence to\u2062 conservative principles. This internal \u2064polling memo, therefore, presents a significant challenge to Curtis&#8217; campaign strategy and the\u2062 viability of his \u2063candidacy.<\/p>\n<p>It is important \u2062to note that this internal polling memo should not \u200bbe \u200dconsidered as a definitive judgment\u2062 on Curtis&#8217; conservative credentials. However, it does raise valid\u200d concerns that deserve scrutiny and \u2064consideration \u200cby voters in Utah.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200d the Utah Senate race heats\u200c up, it is crucial for voters to be well-informed about the political positions and consistency of the candidates. Understanding the nuances of each candidate&#8217;s conservative record is essential in making an informed decision that aligns\u200d with one&#8217;s \u2062own values and priorities.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the emergence \u200dof this internal\u2064 polling memo,\u2062 it is expected that \u2062Curtis will face increased scrutiny and pressure to address the concerns raised. His ability to address these doubts and reaffirm his position as \u2063a true\u200b conservative will \u2063be crucial to maintaining \u200chis political viability in the upcoming Republican primary.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately,\u200d it will be\u2062 up to the voters of Utah \u200dto decide whether\u2063 Curtis&#8217; conservative credentials are \u2063sufficient to \u200cearn their support. As the internal polling \u200cmemo challenges \u2064Curtis&#8217; conservative stance in the Utah Senate race, voters must \u2064carefully evaluate the \u2064evidence\u2062 presented and make an informed decision that\u2062 best serves their vision\u200c for the future of their state \u200dand country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An internal memo in the Utah Senate race aims to portray Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) as insufficiently conservative to secure the statewide seat. The memo, conducted for Brad Wilson, a former Utah state House speaker and Senate candidate, was exclusively obtained by the Washington Examiner<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2118329,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2118328","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2118328","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2118328"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2118328\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2118329"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2118328"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2118328"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2118328"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}