Here’s an interesting shot from the Daily Herald Editorial Board in last Sunday’s paper:

And Utah Democrats can also be heavy-handed. For example, a new Democratic radio ad intones: “Bribery, intimidation and corruption. These are the words of spy novels. Now they’re being used by the local media to describe Utah’s legislative leaders.”

That’s slimy. The media are only reporting on charges made by Democrats — charges that often turn out to be flimsy or politically motivated. Democrats have tried to deny that their ethics drive is politically motivated, but this new ad calls that into question.

Democrats have also been harping on the vouchers battle of last year. That issue is over and done with. At the very least, it was the Republicans’ effort at bringing more money into the education system. Going on about vouchers may just prod voters into asking Democrats, “What would you do better?”

It’s not clear they have a good answer for that ­– on education or anything else.

Republicans have powerful arguments on their side, including a good track record running the state. Utah has been ranked the best-managed state in the country in its fiscal management. With many other states running billions of dollars in the red, Utah has balanced its budget and still has money in the kitty as we head into a rocky economic time.

At such a moment, voters might be willing to overlook some of the things that irk them in better times and focus on the talents, experience and toughness needed when the economy stumbles. If the GOP can convey such a message, it might be able to keep its dominant role in Utah Valley.

For the full editorial…click HERE.