In the chorus of disappointment ringing from Utah voters, Andy McCullough, chairman of the state’s Libertarian party, hears opportunity. There are myriad reasons why Utah voters chafe at Trump’s candidacy. Holly Richardson, a former Republican state representative, ticked off a litany of reasons why she opposes Trump. The party faces some serious hurdles: Johnson, the former governor of New Mexico, remains unknown to many Utah voters, as he is nationwide. The continued resistance can be discomfiting for Trump supporters, who find themselves outsiders in a Republican state for siding with the GOP candidate.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 17, 2016 10:04 UTC