What is the oldest continuous political party in the world? While the Republicans can claim the great Abraham Lincoln, it is our Democratic Party that has been around the longest. Not by chance. Not by luck. We Dems have endured because of what we stand for,...
I have long believed and said publicly that elections are about voters’ choices. And that I trust voters. Voters have decided. We should accept these Election Day decisions about who will represent us. Democrats – who have the back of the American people – had a message nationwide...
A year after the U.S. left Afghanistan, "veterans who served in Afghanistan continue to wrestle with their experiences overseas." Kael Weston was interviewed for NPR's Morning Edition about veterans looking back at the withdrawal. WESTON: You know, I had a Marine general tell me that what...
Kael Weston recently attended a public event for Republican candidates in Salt Lake County. He published an OpEd in the Salt Lake Tribune describing about the opinions he heard there, and why it is important for voters to dig into candidates' motives for seeking public...
Kael Weston highlights state and local candidates an OpEd in the Salt Lake Tribune. "Campaigns at their best are about the future. Hope. Not fear. Unity. Not division. A 'Utah Way' that works for all Utahns. Here in our Beehive State democracy is failing." Unfortunately, that hope...
After the Utah Democratic Party convention, Kael Weston published an OpEd in the Salt Lake Tribune about the importance of Democratic voices in every political race in order to bring balance to the "Utah Way." "Over 500,000 of our Utah neighbors voted for a Democratic candidate...
One of the most rewarding parts of running for office is meeting and working with other candidates. Courageous and committed Utahns who have chosen to step up and speak out — to be in the arena at this very important time for our state and...
Does it matter whether we have a Democrat at the top of the ticket? In short, YES. Having a Democrat at the top of the ballot makes a positive difference for us by increasing Democratic turnout and reducing drop off. Without a Democrat in the U.S. Senate...
Great event last night attended by John Martinez, a Salt Lake County Democratic Party leader — & local union organizer. Democrats remain the true party of the working class (& middle class, I believe), but we need to mobilize support, not assume it. Labor Unions in Utah...
I have long advocated for public financing of elections. H.R. 1 - For the People Act of 2021 would provide small donor financing for Presidential and congressional candidates who qualify for the program by raising contributions of $200 or less, with requirements varying by office...