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Spencer Cox

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Spencer Cox

@SpencerJCox

Father. Recovering Attorney. Bassist. 18th Governor of Utah. Happy. Personal account. All posts are my own and not an official position of the State of Utah.

Fairview, UT

Joined August 2009

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Spencer Cox
@SpencerJCox
Mar 19
Today Penguin Press announced my new book, Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt. I’ve been working on this project for a few years. It’s about something I think a lot of us feel. We’re losing the ability to disagree without seeing each other as enemies. There
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Spencer Cox
@SpencerJCox
Oct 20, 2020
I’m not sure this has ever been done before...but as our national political dialogue continues to decline, my opponent @PetersonUtah and I decided to try something different. We can disagree without hating each other. Let’s make Utah an example to the nation. #StandUnited #utpol
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Spencer Cox
@SpencerJCox
Jun 20, 2018
Can’t sleep tonight. I know I shouldn’t tweet. But I’m angry. And sad. I hate what we’ve become. My wife wants to go & hold babies & read to lonely/scared/sad kids. I want to punch someone. Political tribalism is stupid. It sucks & it’s dangerous. We are all part of the problem.
Spencer Cox
@SpencerJCox
Nov 1, 2020
Hey guys, please ignore this type of garbage. The truth is that elections are never decided on election night. In Utah (and most states) it takes 2 weeks to finalize counting and certify results. It really doesn’t matter who is ahead on election night, it only matters when...1/
Spencer Cox
@SpencerJCox
Feb 20, 2023
This rhetoric is destructive and wrong and—honestly—evil. We don’t need a divorce, we need marriage counseling. And we need elected leaders that don’t profit by tearing us apart. We can disagree without hate. Healthy conflict was critical to our nation’s founding and survival.
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Spencer Cox
@SpencerJCox
May 2, 2024
Can’t stop thinking about this Francis Fukuyama paragraph from The End of History.
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Spencer Cox
@SpencerJCox
Aug 24, 2022
Big if true.
Ron Filipkowski
@RonFilipkowski
Aug 24, 2022
Mike Lindell says every vote in Utah is fake: “It’s pure crime. Nobody votes in Utah! It’s all just made up.”
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Spencer Cox
@SpencerJCox
Mar 22, 2022
I know most won’t read past a headline but please read my veto letter—especially if you disagree with me. The veto will be overridden on Friday and then we will have a special session to fix a few things. Trans sports is a terribly difficult issue. Please be kind to everyone. 1/
Spencer Cox
@SpencerJCox
Aug 7, 2021
Really grateful for the criticism and constructive feedback I get from constituents that demand I… *checks notes* …change my name? 😳🤦‍♂️
Spencer Cox
@SpencerJCox
Oct 20, 2020
Replying to @SpencerJCox
I want to thank Chris for his willingness to record these PSA’s with me. No matter who wins the presidential election, we must all commit to a peaceful transfer of power and working together. So please vote and then let’s #standunited for a better America.
Chris Peterson
@PetersonUtah
Oct 20, 2020
Today @SpencerJCox and I are releasing joint public service ads on civility in politics. Working together and the peaceful transfer of power are integral to what it means to be American. Let's reforge our national commitment to decency and democracy. #utpol #standunited
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Spencer Cox
@SpencerJCox
Jun 20, 2018
Replying to @SpencerJCox
Turn off cable news forever. Get off Facebook (at least stop political posts). Ask “how would I react if the other party did this” before forming an opinion. Get to know, listen to & love someone different. Elect people that don’t care about getting re-elected. Run for office.
Spencer Cox
@SpencerJCox
Nov 7, 2020
Abby and I wish a heart-felt congratulations to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris on the election call today. Thank you for your commitment to unite us all. We pray for you and promise to work with you to benefit the people of Utah. 1/
Spencer Cox
@SpencerJCox
Mar 23, 2020
Really disappointed in the behavior we saw from missionary families at the SLC airport tonight. I get it, I’ve been there (and still have a child serving), but this is unacceptable. In a time of shared sacrifice, we must do better to save lives. #SocialDistancing
Spencer Cox
@SpencerJCox
Jun 20, 2018
Replying to @SpencerJCox
Some in my party are doing and supporting things I never thought possible. You won’t believe me, but your party is capable of it too. We get what we deserve. If we want change, we have to change ourselves.