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Silver linings: Assume the best, even about your political opposite

By Deseret News · November 2, 2026 · 1 min read
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When I was elected as a county delegate in Washington County, a neighbor made an appointment to talk with me. Because we had visited previously on local matters, I knew she had strong feelings about a variety of political issues. When we talked, she pressed for my endorsement on a wide range of issues.

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