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OverviewIn this Sunday Edition: A disappointing end to Mitt Romney's political reign. We'll discuss his candidacy and career.
Plus with Romney's loss, is the Mormon Moment over? Hear why some say it is just the beginning. And what to do with all the leftover campaign clutter? Doug Wright offers his opinion all in this Sunday Edition.
Segment 1
There are a lot of Romney supporters — especially in Utah — who have no doubt that if voters around the country knew Romney as well as they did, he would have won. One of those people is Kirk Jowers, a Romney confidant who has known the Romney family for years.
He is the head of the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics. Richard Piatt discussed Romney's defeat with Jowers, and what the campaign could have done differently.
Segment 2
Mitt Romney has been Utah's favorite son since he arrived in Salt Lake in 1999 to rescue the Olympics. At the time a Boston reporter described him as squeaky clean and said you wouldn't find anything bad about him — and that was even after he ran for U.S. Senator.
The race for president was of course a lot more brutal and unforgiving. Joining Richard Piatt, along with Kirk Jowers, Lisa Riley Roche and John Daley who have both covered Romney since his Salt Lake Olympic Committee days.
Segment 3
So, how much did Mitt Romney's run for the White House contribute to what's been called 'the Mormon Moment' throughout the country? And is the "moment" over now? Religion Specialist Carole Mikita spoke with several who feel they have benefited from the increased attention on the faith.
Finally, the elections are over, but the campaign clutter remains. Doug Wright offers his opinion on what to do with it all.
