BYU grad, ex-CIA agent gets on Utah presidential ballot

[TexasTowelie]

SALT LAKE CITY — A former CIA officer and Brigham Young University graduate has made it on the Utah ballot for president as an independent after his campaign obtained the 2,000 signatures necessary.

Evan McMullin jumped into the race this month because he believes many people want an alternative to Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton.

McMullin was born in Utah and raised in Washington.

The Utah State Elections office announced his place on the ballot after McMullin dropped off the signatures Monday.

Read more: http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/byu-grad-ex-cia-agent-gets-on-utah-presidential-ballot/article_a62ff508-f09d-553c-9f56-55a455689969.html

[font color=330099]McMullin's inclusion on the Utah ballot might siphon off enough votes from Trump that it could tip the state to Clinton.[/font]

[whatthehey]

1. That should make feasible a 6 EV insurance policy

If he runs a halfway decent campaign, so much for the 269-269 maps as a split Mormon vs Tea Party UT has a decent chance to go D