Your elevated conversation on crucial issues. Boyd Madison on inside sources.

Your elevated conversation on crucial issues. Boyd Madison on inside sources.

Well, if you haven't heard, I don't know where you've been. You guys have a special election this coming November to take the place of the second congressional seat. Sometimes we mistakenly call that a certain person's seat, but it's not. Chris Stewart is retiring, uh stepping away from the house and so the second congressional seat will be open and the voters of the second congressional district will have some decisions to make. And, uh, after his announcement that he's stepping down, of course, we've gone through some of the things, the, uh, hoops and hurdles that the, uh,

Well, if you haven't heard, I don't know where you've been. You guys have a special election this coming November to take the place of the second congressional seat. Sometimes we mistakenly call that a certain person's seat, but it's not. Chris Stewart is retiring, uh stepping away from the house and so the second congressional seat will be open and the voters of the second congressional district will have some decisions to make. And, uh, after his announcement that he's stepping down, of course, we've gone through some of the things, the, uh, hoops and hurdles that the, uh,

uh, that the governor and the legislature have had to do to get this thing all rolling forward and now it is rolling forward at a very rapid click. And, uh, we're very excited to have joining us in the studio today, Bruce Huff, of course, National committee member of the Republican Party for Utah. And, uh, Bruce, you and I have had a lot of conversations over the years about all things, uh, politics and how this is, uh, could be done should be done. Uh And now you're getting into the middle of the middle of it to tell us why this race, why now,

uh, that the governor and the legislature have had to do to get this thing all rolling forward and now it is rolling forward at a very rapid click. And, uh, we're very excited to have joining us in the studio today, Bruce Huff, of course, National committee member of the Republican Party for Utah. And, uh, Bruce, you and I have had a lot of conversations over the years about all things, uh, politics and how this is, uh, could be done should be done. Uh And now you're getting into the middle of the middle of it to tell us why this race, why now,

you know, it's really interesting Boyd because I actually just resigned as the national committee man. So that I could run.

you know, it's really interesting Boyd because I actually just resigned as the national committee man. So that I could run.

I knew you would have to do that. I didn't know if you'd pull the trigger. Uh

I knew you would have to do that. I didn't know if you'd pull the trigger. Uh

Listen, it's been interesting because I have for almost 40 years,

Listen, it's been interesting because I have for almost 40 years,

uh, first as the chairman of the Republican party here and as a national committee man, I have been the guy encouraging and recruiting and supporting candidates for public office. I'm the one who says, hey, you need to be the person in the arena, right? You need to get in, you're, you're a good character and, and standing and you're intelligent and you have ideas. And so for 40 years, that's what I've been

uh, first as the chairman of the Republican party here and as a national committee man, I have been the guy encouraging and recruiting and supporting candidates for public office. I'm the one who says, hey, you need to be the person in the arena, right? You need to get in, you're, you're a good character and, and standing and you're intelligent and you have ideas. And so for 40 years, that's what I've been

doing. And it's been interesting because for years, uh people have said, when are you gonna do it because you really need to do this. And I've always said, hey, I've got other stuff I'm doing. Uh, you know, it's called life. Uh You know, whether it's, you know, ecclesiastical or whether it's, uh, you know, it's, it's business or it's family or whatever it happens to be, they're all sort of in the, there's things and times and seasons in your life. Um This was obviously came totally unexpected,

doing. And it's been interesting because for years, uh people have said, when are you gonna do it because you really need to do this. And I've always said, hey, I've got other stuff I'm doing. Uh, you know, it's called life. Uh You know, whether it's, you know, ecclesiastical or whether it's, uh, you know, it's, it's business or it's family or whatever it happens to be, they're all sort of in the, there's things and times and seasons in your life. Um This was obviously came totally unexpected,

uh because no one understood that Chris would be in this situation. Uh Congressman Stewart who was a great friend and has been a, I think a wonderful congressman, someone we can be proud of who, who was principled, who stood for what he believed. And it doesn't mean you have to agree with everything. Uh, but the idea that he was, uh, pretty steadfast, I think in his, his belief system and,

uh because no one understood that Chris would be in this situation. Uh Congressman Stewart who was a great friend and has been a, I think a wonderful congressman, someone we can be proud of who, who was principled, who stood for what he believed. And it doesn't mean you have to agree with everything. Uh, but the idea that he was, uh, pretty steadfast, I think in his, his belief system and,

uh, you knew where he stood and that's, that's a tremendous thing. So, um, my wife and I had this discussion, actually, my phone blew up at lunch and I'm looking at it and people were saying, are you getting in? I have no idea what they're talking about. And finally I find out all that there's this, this situation with Congressman Stewart. So, uh we sort of looked at each other and we talked about it and,

uh, you knew where he stood and that's, that's a tremendous thing. So, um, my wife and I had this discussion, actually, my phone blew up at lunch and I'm looking at it and people were saying, are you getting in? I have no idea what they're talking about. And finally I find out all that there's this, this situation with Congressman Stewart. So, uh we sort of looked at each other and we talked about it and,

um, when my wife is of the opinion that this actually might be your time, then I have to think. And so that's sort of what happened. And look, I think I bring something different. Uh I'm not a politician, I'm a business guy. I'm looking at what's going on in this country and, and, uh I've seen it for years and years and I've been concerned about it.

um, when my wife is of the opinion that this actually might be your time, then I have to think. And so that's sort of what happened. And look, I think I bring something different. Uh I'm not a politician, I'm a business guy. I'm looking at what's going on in this country and, and, uh I've seen it for years and years and I've been concerned about it.

And, um, I think this is a time where I think I have maybe some unique skills to apply into that system. Uh Some things that would help us move us forward a little bit and I say a little bit because

And, um, I think this is a time where I think I have maybe some unique skills to apply into that system. Uh Some things that would help us move us forward a little bit and I say a little bit because

look, we're not gonna, we're not you know, until we have 60 senators uh of any ilk. Right. We're, we're not going to be able to have a balanced budget amendment, but there's a lot of things we can do incrementally. Uh the inches, you know, it's a game of inches and, and to do the hyperbole of, you know, we have to get this much every time where we have to win this war.

look, we're not gonna, we're not you know, until we have 60 senators uh of any ilk. Right. We're, we're not going to be able to have a balanced budget amendment, but there's a lot of things we can do incrementally. Uh the inches, you know, it's a game of inches and, and to do the hyperbole of, you know, we have to get this much every time where we have to win this war.

Uh just isn't realistic in the current make up of the congress. So what we really have to do is say, let's focus on the things that we can get done and not worry so much about what

Uh just isn't realistic in the current make up of the congress. So what we really have to do is say, let's focus on the things that we can get done and not worry so much about what

is, you know, great press or great media because that doesn't move the needle

is, you know, great press or great media because that doesn't move the needle

forward. Yeah, exactly. And uh obviously, this is a compressed time frame rapid, this is like speed dating on steroidss, looking at candidates. And so as you look at that, as you look at the message uh to delegates in the Republican party

forward. Yeah, exactly. And uh obviously, this is a compressed time frame rapid, this is like speed dating on steroidss, looking at candidates. And so as you look at that, as you look at the message uh to delegates in the Republican party

primary voters uh moving beyond that, what is the essence of the essence of your message like when people are getting ready to cast that vote, what is it that you want them thinking about as it relates to Bruce Huff. What

primary voters uh moving beyond that, what is the essence of the essence of your message like when people are getting ready to cast that vote, what is it that you want them thinking about as it relates to Bruce Huff. What

I want them to think about is who is the adult in the room? Who's going to actually uh have the willingness to listen, to understand,

I want them to think about is who is the adult in the room? Who's going to actually uh have the willingness to listen, to understand,

disagree and to have what I call respectful but productive conflict. Because I really think that um it's not always my idea or their idea. It's our idea. Once we get into the constructive, productive but respectful conflict, we come up with a better solution. I, I have to say that I have yearned for the days of an Oran hatch when he could sit down with the Ted Kennedy

disagree and to have what I call respectful but productive conflict. Because I really think that um it's not always my idea or their idea. It's our idea. Once we get into the constructive, productive but respectful conflict, we come up with a better solution. I, I have to say that I have yearned for the days of an Oran hatch when he could sit down with the Ted Kennedy

and they could hammer out something. They would disagree, disagree, disagree. And then after a certain time and effort, they would find ways that they could move the needle forward. And I think that that was, uh, that's a good model and, and, and I think, uh, demonstrates this can happen.

and they could hammer out something. They would disagree, disagree, disagree. And then after a certain time and effort, they would find ways that they could move the needle forward. And I think that that was, uh, that's a good model and, and, and I think, uh, demonstrates this can happen.

Yeah, absolutely. All right. Now, I have to ask you the question that I ask every candidate for every office. And I've asked this of people at the city council level,

Yeah, absolutely. All right. Now, I have to ask you the question that I ask every candidate for every office. And I've asked this of people at the city council level,

uh, mayor's race all the way to people running for president of the United States. Here, here is the question. We, we all know campaigns are brutal and challenging even on a compressed schedule. Uh, it's a lot of sacrifice. It's a lot of heartache and headache and all of the other things. Uh, and so the question is, we know everyone's running to win. You expect to win to make that happen.

uh, mayor's race all the way to people running for president of the United States. Here, here is the question. We, we all know campaigns are brutal and challenging even on a compressed schedule. Uh, it's a lot of sacrifice. It's a lot of heartache and headache and all of the other things. Uh, and so the question is, we know everyone's running to win. You expect to win to make that happen.

What is it that would make all of that headache and work and effort worth it even if you got to election day and still came up short, what would make that effort and that journey worthwhile?

What is it that would make all of that headache and work and effort worth it even if you got to election day and still came up short, what would make that effort and that journey worthwhile?

Well, actually Boyd, I ha I have answered that question. I wrote a uh campaign manifesto

Well, actually Boyd, I ha I have answered that question. I wrote a uh campaign manifesto

and for my, my staff, the people who are working on the campaign, anyone who's gonna be involved with my campaign. I said, here are the things that I believe we must do, not just to win, but to win and to operate in a way that is uh going to provide the right result. One of the things is we're committed to win. But I put at the very end, I said, should we not prevail, then we should leave this campaign knowing that we did all we could do

and for my, my staff, the people who are working on the campaign, anyone who's gonna be involved with my campaign. I said, here are the things that I believe we must do, not just to win, but to win and to operate in a way that is uh going to provide the right result. One of the things is we're committed to win. But I put at the very end, I said, should we not prevail, then we should leave this campaign knowing that we did all we could do

and that we are, we have left it better that we have engaged in a conversation that the voters are better informed, that they feel better about my having been a part of the campaign uh that they, that I added something to it that I was positive and that uh our campaign people who would be devastated if we lost uh would be also feeling like, you know what we did all we could and we came out better people because of it.

and that we are, we have left it better that we have engaged in a conversation that the voters are better informed, that they feel better about my having been a part of the campaign uh that they, that I added something to it that I was positive and that uh our campaign people who would be devastated if we lost uh would be also feeling like, you know what we did all we could and we came out better people because of it.

And so that's the, that the end game is if we were not successful, are we better for it? And is the public better for us having been in the race? And if that's the case, then we can say with grace that we did all we could do. But there are certain things outside of our control and there is grace and wisdom and understanding that there are and that we can accept that. Uh

And so that's the, that the end game is if we were not successful, are we better for it? And is the public better for us having been in the race? And if that's the case, then we can say with grace that we did all we could do. But there are certain things outside of our control and there is grace and wisdom and understanding that there are and that we can accept that. Uh

Fantastic. I'm gonna give you just one more uh, extra minute here, Bruce. Uh, because we've got a second.

Fantastic. I'm gonna give you just one more uh, extra minute here, Bruce. Uh, because we've got a second.

Uh, what's the one thing that you wish we were talking about in this campaign truncated as it is? What is the one thing we should be talking about that? Nobody's talking about

Uh, what's the one thing that you wish we were talking about in this campaign truncated as it is? What is the one thing we should be talking about that? Nobody's talking about

what we should be talking about is, uh, what I think about every day, my 22 grandchildren,

what we should be talking about is, uh, what I think about every day, my 22 grandchildren,

and it is simply, what kind of future are we going to provide for them? What are we doing right now today to make sure that their futures are secure, not guaranteed in terms of outcomes in terms of what they will accomplish, but that the government isn't burdening them so much and creating so many obstacles

and it is simply, what kind of future are we going to provide for them? What are we doing right now today to make sure that their futures are secure, not guaranteed in terms of outcomes in terms of what they will accomplish, but that the government isn't burdening them so much and creating so many obstacles

that they actually have the ability to, through their choices and through their merit to accomplish that American dream that really began these many hundreds of years ago.

that they actually have the ability to, through their choices and through their merit to accomplish that American dream that really began these many hundreds of years ago.

Fantastic, Bruce Bruce Huff is a candidate for the second congressional district, this open seat special election coming up. Uh Things will be fast and furious uh, over the next couple of weeks and moving towards a convention.

Fantastic, Bruce Bruce Huff is a candidate for the second congressional district, this open seat special election coming up. Uh Things will be fast and furious uh, over the next couple of weeks and moving towards a convention.

Uh, and then signatures have got to be in by July the fifth and then we'll move on to primary and into a general election. And, uh, Bruce, we appreciate your, uh, service to the, the state uh as a national committeeman. Uh And now we can say former, uh, which I'm sure there were many at the national level that groaned and moaned slightly at, uh, that I

Uh, and then signatures have got to be in by July the fifth and then we'll move on to primary and into a general election. And, uh, Bruce, we appreciate your, uh, service to the, the state uh as a national committeeman. Uh And now we can say former, uh, which I'm sure there were many at the national level that groaned and moaned slightly at, uh, that I

was asked, uh, the question, you think this is a step

was asked, uh, the question, you think this is a step

up?

up?

Always a good question coming from the national folks to be sure. Uh, but Bruce Huff, and again, uh, we're going through all of the candidates across all of the platforms and the shows here on KSL News Radio with 22 candidates in the race, it's a lot of ground to cover. But Bruce, we appreciate you making the effort to be in studio

Always a good question coming from the national folks to be sure. Uh, but Bruce Huff, and again, uh, we're going through all of the candidates across all of the platforms and the shows here on KSL News Radio with 22 candidates in the race, it's a lot of ground to cover. But Bruce, we appreciate you making the effort to be in studio

with us. Good to be back at KSL.

with us. Good to be back at KSL.

Yeah, it's great to have you in studio here today. So again, we're going to continue to monitor all things happening in second congressional district. Uh, the people of the second congressional district will decide,

Yeah, it's great to have you in studio here today. So again, we're going to continue to monitor all things happening in second congressional district. Uh, the people of the second congressional district will decide,

uh, and that is the second congressional citizens seat. Uh, and that's an important part of that conversation and we're gonna make sure we get to the essence of the essence of what that role means, uh, what it can do and what it comes next in terms of Utah's influence on the nation, not just the nation's influence on Utah. And again, very grateful to have Bruce Huff in studio

uh, and that is the second congressional citizens seat. Uh, and that's an important part of that conversation and we're gonna make sure we get to the essence of the essence of what that role means, uh, what it can do and what it comes next in terms of Utah's influence on the nation, not just the nation's influence on Utah. And again, very grateful to have Bruce Huff in studio

with us here on KSL News Radio. All right, we'll go ahead and step aside. That wraps up our number one of inside sources here on KSL News Radio. Top of the hour news is coming up, don't go anywhere when we come back. We'll have a think again moment on what you're not hearing from candidates in the presidential race. Stick around. More inside sources coming up next

with us here on KSL News Radio. All right, we'll go ahead and step aside. That wraps up our number one of inside sources here on KSL News Radio. Top of the hour news is coming up, don't go anywhere when we come back. We'll have a think again moment on what you're not hearing from candidates in the presidential race. Stick around. More inside sources coming up next

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