Utah Senator Quits GOP, Joins Forward Party: ‘No More Crazy-Making’
Senator Dan Thatcher of West Valley City, Utah, recently announced his departure from the Republican Party, citing a growing disconnect between the party and the needs of Utahns. He expressed feeling increasingly alienated from what he perceived as a departure from core conservative and freedom-focused principles. This decision, made public at the end of the 2025 legislative session, marked a significant shift in Utah’s political landscape.
His departure wasn’t a sudden impulse; Thatcher and his wife had contemplated this move for a considerable time. However, the events of the 2025 legislative session served as the catalyst, pushing him to finally act.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood