{"id":2190377,"date":"2024-03-01T15:39:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T20:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/weber-county-utah-is-fourth-county-in-four-months-to-exit-zuckbucks-2-0-group\/"},"modified":"2024-03-01T15:42:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T20:42:55","slug":"weber-county-utah-is-fourth-county-in-four-months-to-exit-zuckbucks-2-0-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/weber-county-utah-is-fourth-county-in-four-months-to-exit-zuckbucks-2-0-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Weber County, Utah is the fourth county in four months to leave the &#8216;Zuckbucks 2.0&#8217; group"},"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\">32<\/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%2Fweber-county-utah-is-fourth-county-in-four-months-to-exit-zuckbucks-2-0-group%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=2190377&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>Weber County Withdraws from Left-Wing Dark Money Group<\/h2>\n<p>Weber County has made the bold decision to withdraw from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/left-wing-dark-money-groups-unite-to-undo-trumps-judicial-legacy\/\" title=\"Left-Wing Dark Money Groups Unite to Undo Trump\u2019s Judicial Legacy\">left-wing dark money group<\/a> that seeks to influence local\u2063 election operations. This move comes after Cache County also exited the coalition, marking a significant shift in Utah&#8217;s stance on the matter.<\/p>\n<p>Previously listed as an \u200dactive member, Weber County is no longer associated with the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence, a \u200dgroup backed by left-wing nonprofits aiming to\u2064 shape\u2062 election administration and advance Democrat-backed voting practices.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 Alliance, an $80 million venture launched\u200d in\u200c 2022, received funding from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-of-taxpayer-funded-antiracist-group-funneled-nearly-300k-to-husbands-law-firm\/\" title=\"President of Taxpayer-Funded Antiracist Group Funneled Nearly 0K to Husband\u2019s Law Firm\">left-wing organizations<\/a> \u200csuch as the Center for\u200d Tech and Civic Life (CTCL). These funds, known \u2063as &#8220;Zuckbucks,&#8221; were used to change election protocols in battleground states\u200b during the 2020 election, favoring Democrat-majority counties.<\/p>\n<p>Utah, which received $295,611 in \u200bZuckbucks, passed a \u2064law prohibiting the use of private funds in\u200c elections. Weber County&#8217;s withdrawal \u200bfrom the Alliance\u2064 aligns with\u200b this legislation.<\/p>\n<p>Cache County Clerk \u200bDavid Benson cited the lack of value\u200d and\u2063 excessive costs as reasons\u200c for their exit\u2063 from the coalition. \u2063Similarly, Weber County Elections Director Lauren Shafer did not provide a comment on the matter.<\/p>\n<p>The Honest Elections Project \u2062and\u200c John Locke Foundation\u200d published a report highlighting the Alliance&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/records-missouri-county-used-taxpayer-money-to-join-democrats-private-election-takeover-scheme\/\" title=\"Records: Missouri County Used Taxpayer Money To Join Democrats\u2019 Private Election Takeover Scheme\">fee-based membership model<\/a>, which allows jurisdictions to bypass Zuckbucks bans. This model has raised concerns about the Alliance&#8217;s influence on elections.<\/p>\n<p>Jason Snead, Executive Director of the Honest Elections Project, emphasized the importance of election officials focusing on\u2064 serving their constituents rather than advancing\u2062 the\u2062 political agenda of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/antifa-blm-vandalize-ice-building-burn-original-starbucks\/\" title=\"Antifa, BLM vandalize ICE building, burn original Starbucks\">left-wing groups<\/a> like CTCL.<\/p>\n<p>Weber County&#8217;s departure from the Alliance \u2062marks the fourth county to withdraw in recent months, indicating a\u200b growing dissatisfaction with the\u200b group&#8217;s objectives.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Alliance for\u200d Election Excellence did not respond to requests for comment.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Shawn \u200dFleetwood \u2064is a staff writer for\u200b The Federalist and a graduate \u2063of the University of Mary Washington. His work has been\u200b featured in various outlets, including RealClearPolitics and Conservative \u2062Review. Follow him on Twitter @ShawnFleetwood.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why did Weber County decide to distance itself from the left-wing \u2064dark\u200d money group?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Y \u200chas decided to distance itself\u200d from the left-wing dark money group in order to maintain transparency and\u2064 uphold democratic principles. This decision reflects the county&#8217;s commitment to\u200b safeguarding the integrity of \u2063local elections and ensuring\u200c that the voices \u200cof its residents are \u200bnot drowned\u2062 out by external influences.<\/p>\n<p>Dark money groups \u200coperate with undisclosed donors who funnel funds into elections, often for the purpose of\u200b pushing a \u200dparticular political agenda. These groups can\u200c have a significant impact on election outcomes,\u200b as they are able\u200d to inject large sums \u200bof money\u200d without the transparency required \u2063by traditional campaign finance\u200d laws. The influence of dark money in politics has raised concerns about the ability of citizens to make informed decisions and the fairness of the electoral\u2063 process.<\/p>\n<p>By withdrawing from the left-wing dark money group, Weber \u2062County is sending a clear \u200dmessage that it values transparency\u200b and accountability in\u2062 the electoral process. The county recognizes that citizens deserve to know who is funding political campaigns and that secret donations undermine\u200c the principles of a fair and democratic election. This\u2064 decision aligns with the county&#8217;s commitment to ensuring that the voices \u200bof its residents are accurately represented and not overshadowed by undisclosed\u2062 interests.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Weber County&#8217;s\u200c withdrawal from the coalition\u2062 highlights\u2063 a growing\u200d awareness and concern \u200babout dark money&#8217;s influence in politics. In recent years, there has been an increasing focus \u2063on campaign finance reform\u2064 and the need to address the issue of undisclosed\u2062 donations. Transparency and accountability \u200dare crucial for the functioning of a fair and democratic society. Political decisions \u2064should be made based on the merits of the\u2062 arguments presented, not on\u2062 the financial power of hidden interests.<\/p>\n<p>Weber County&#8217;s withdrawal from the left-wing \u200bdark\u2063 money \u2063group also sets \u2063an example for\u200b other counties and states grappling with similar concerns. It demonstrates that it is possible to stand up against the\u2062 influence of \u200cdark money and prioritize\u2063 the interests\u200d of the electorate. By taking this brave\u200b step, Weber County is setting \u2064a \u2063precedent \u2062for political accountability\u2063 and transparency, promoting a \u2062fair electoral process where citizens can make \u200binformed \u200cdecisions\u2062 based \u200bon the\u200c merits of \u2062the candidates and their policies.<\/p>\n<p>It is\u200c encouraging to see Weber County and Cache\u200d County taking a stance against dark money and prioritizing transparency in local elections. This\u200d withdrawal\u2064 from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-yanks-trump-backed-hispanic-nominee-to-federal-appeals-court\/\" title=\"Biden Yanks Trump-Backed Hispanic Nominee to Federal Appeals Court\">left-wing dark money groups<\/a> is a positive\u2063 step towards ensuring \u200bthat the democratic\u2064 process remains fair and representative. Other counties and states should closely examine\u200d the actions of Weber County and consider following suit, as it is through \u200bcollective\u2062 effort that we can combat the undue\u200b influence of undisclosed donations on our political system.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200b conclusion, Weber County&#8217;s decision to withdraw from a \u2062left-wing dark money group showcases its dedication to transparency and preserving the integrity of local elections. \u200dBy \u2064taking this step, Weber County is setting\u2062 an example for\u200c other communities and demonstrating the importance \u200cof political accountability and fairness. It is \u200bour hope that other \u200ccounties and states \u200dwill follow suit, as\u200c we collectively work towards a more \u2062transparent and equitable electoral \u2062process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Weber County has exited a left-wing dark money group that influences local elections, becoming the second Utah area to do so. Once an active member, Weber County is now absent from the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence&#8217;s website as a participating &#8220;center.&#8221; As reported, this move follows a similar withdrawal by another Utah locality<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":539,"featured_media":2190378,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1200px-Welcome_to_Utah_6351994378.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2190377","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1200px-Welcome_to_Utah_6351994378.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2190377","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\/539"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2190377"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2190377\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2190378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2190377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2190377"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2190377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}