[okie01]

While Utah is a majority-Republican state, its capital city of Salt Lake is considered largely left-leaning.

It is a.) the seat of government and b.) the home of the state university.

Thus, it is Madison, it is Austin, it is Columbus.

I.e., liberal...to the gills.

[Choose Ye This Day]

Thus, it is Madison, it is Austin, it is Columbus.

That's a good way of looking at it. That's exactly what it is: A liberal enclave surounded by a vast ocean of conservatives.