David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Details: www.11chooses.com11chooses.com11chooses.com 050
Reposted by David HinckleyBen Winslow @benwinslow.bsky.social · 22/10/2025NEW: Sen. Daniel Thatcher, the Forward Party’s lone member in the Utah legislature, announces he’ll resign before the next session. Typically, party delegates pick a replacement to serve the remainder of a term. But the party says it’s working on something different with details soon. #utpol #Utah 0146
Reposted by David HinckleyBrian S. King @briansking19.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Credit where credit is due. Moore was a supporter of redistricting reform in Utah before he was elected to Congress. Thanks for speaking out, Representative, against the Texas gerrymander power grab. We need to acknowledge and openly support Republicans who stand up to their tyrannical party leader. 1113
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 31/07/2025If you're in Utah and curious about getting involved with the Forward Party, join us tonight! www.utahforwardparty.org/allhands_202...utahforwardparty.orgAll Hands MeetingBringing election reform to the Beehive State 050
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 13/07/2025The teens and I finished Andor this week. That show should be required viewing for anyone in the Trump era. 010
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 27/06/2025This shocks the conscience. The horrors happening *right now* at American detention facilities will take some time to be fully understood. This is what happens when we put people in charge who lack basic decency. This cannot be who we are. 140
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 16/06/2025Does the right think they can say anything and their followers will just believe them? Are they right? 000
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 15/06/2025This is infuriating. A man is dead today because apparently a bad guy with a gun charged into a crowd and a good guy with a gun tried to stop him. 130
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 14/06/2025Let's go! 3,500 people in the heart of Utah County? Yes, please! No kings for us! 230438
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Looks like a good candidate for the @fwdparty.bsky.social ticket! #ForwardParty 010
Reposted by David HinckleyForward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 19/05/2025The bigger the challenge, the bigger the solution. Fixing our democratic system involves big challenges. Join us as we work on big solutions. #MondayMotivation 061
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 07/05/2025Forward Party state conventions are celebrating the growth of this party all over the country! 1/x 120
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 07/05/2025The Forward Party state convention in Utah last week was a blast. Thanks to @govwhitman.bsky.social for joining us!! Get a flavor here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w2M...youtube.comUtah Forward / UUP Convention Highlights - April 2025YouTube video by Utah Forward Party 000
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 04/05/2025Prominent Utah political journalist Bryan Schott gave us 10 minutes on his podcast yesterday, covering our convention and a sit-down with Governor Christine Todd Whitman! Give it a listen. Forward Party content starts around 50:15 www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/podcast-more...utahpoliticalwatch.newsUtah legislative shifts & Forward Party's new direction | Special SessionAnti-union referendum succeeds, school voucher program ruled unconstitutional, plus an exclusive interview with Forward Party co-founder Christine Todd Whitman on challenging the two-party system. 000
Reposted by David HinckleyAlliance for a Better Utah @betterutah.bsky.social · 29/04/2025The United Utah and Utah Forward political parties voted to merge over the weekend, with Michelle Quist as the new party chair. Technically, the Utah Forward party will dissolve, and the United Utah party will change its name to be the Forward Party, buff.ly/KOdXNBh #utpolbuff.lyThe Forward Party: A first for Utah as two political parties vote to mergeIn a near unanimous vote, members of the United Utah Party and the Forward Party approved a merger at a special joint convention on Saturday held at Salt Lake Community College. 131
Reposted by David HinckleyMichelle Quist @michellequist.bsky.social · 29/04/2025Quite a few articles relating to the United Utah and Utah Forward Party merge from Saturday. Check them out! #utpol www.kuer.org/politics-gov...kuer.orgSeeing ‘discontent’ in state politics, United Utah and Utah Forward vote to merge“The public really loves this idea of getting extremism out of politics,” said party chair Michelle Quist. “The public loves the idea of collaborating on political solutions. They can see the nastines... 051
Reposted by David HinckleyKSL.com @ksl.com · 29/04/2025Delegates from the United Utah Party and Utah Forward Party approved a merger between the two political parties on Saturday, in what is believed to be a first in Utah history.ksl.comUtah Forward Party plots new course after historic merger with United Utah PartyDelegates from the United Utah Party and Utah Forward Party approved a merger between the two political parties on Saturday, in what is believed to be a first in Utah history. 071
Reposted by David HinckleyKatie McKellar @kmckellar.bsky.social · 29/04/2025ICYMI: United Utah, Forward Party merge after first-of-its kind vote. Up next? A new name #utpol utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/04/28/u...utahnewsdispatch.comUnited Utah, Forward Party merge after first-of-its kind vote. Up next? A new name • Utah News DispatchThe Utah Forward Party and the United Utah Party voted to merge under the national Forward Party umbrella. What's next? A new name. 042
Reposted by David HinckleyUtah News Dispatch @utahnewsdispatch.com · 29/04/2025It's official. United Utah and Utah Forward parties have voted to merge. #utpol Leaders of Utah’s new centrist party — which will be named by the national Forward Party — say it’s a place for Utahns who feel unrepresented by ‘extreme’ partisan politics. utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/04/28/u...utahnewsdispatch.comUnited Utah, Forward Party merge after first-of-its kind vote. Up next? A new name • Utah News DispatchThe Utah Forward Party and the United Utah Party voted to merge under the national Forward Party umbrella. What's next? A new name. 032
Reposted by David HinckleyForward Party @fwdparty.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Have you ever thought about running for office but weren't sure what it entailed or how to get started? Or maybe you have decided to run and would like a Forward Party endorsement. 194
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Incoming Utah Forward Party chair Michelle Quist on the merger, the addition of Sen. Daniel Thatcher, and what the Forward Party stands for. www.kuer.org/politics-gov...kuer.orgSeeing ‘discontent’ in state politics, United Utah and Utah Forward vote to merge“The public really loves this idea of getting extremism out of politics,” said party chair Michelle Quist. “The public loves the idea of collaborating on political solutions. They can see the nastines... 032
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 28/04/2025For those who are skeptical that the Forward Party can "take on" the major parties. 010
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 27/04/2025My only qualm with @schotthappens.com's coverage here is that despite being small parties by voter registration, Forward and UUP combined are already the *largest* 3rd party in Utah when measured either by the number of candidates run last year or the number of votes earned. 110
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 27/04/2025Thought this was a pretty good write-up of our Forward Party/United Utah Party Convention today! 062
Reposted by David HinckleyMichelle Quist @michellequist.bsky.social · 26/04/2025I’m here at the combined United Utah Party and Utah Forward Party state convention to vote on officers and the party merger. Do you know what we aren’t doing? Fighting over approving the agenda. Come join a party that works! #utpol 072
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 26/04/2025Enjoyed speaking at the Utah Forward Party Convention today! 193
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 26/04/2025Good to see @schotthappens.com at our Utah Forward Party Convention. Great thread on the proceedings (including my speech!) 032
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 26/04/2025If you're interested in reasonable, responsible politics or fixing the system with us, you're invited tomorrow! The Forward Party and United Utah Party are coming together and movement will get a fresh new start! 154
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 23/04/2025News from the Utah Forward Party. Looking forward to working with you, @michellequist.bsky.social! www.deseret.com/politics/202...deseret.comUtah’s newest political party has a new chairThe United Utah Party and Forward Party announced their merger. 0114
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 22/04/2025If you're following the rise of the Forward Party, make sure to follow this feed. It's fun to see the efforts of the various state parties as well as the growing awareness of Forward around the country in people's mentions. bsky.app/profile/did:... 010
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Want to feel hope again for our political future? Get involved with the Forward Party. Seriously. In North Carolina, Utah, or whatever state you're in. 011
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Most states feel like a one-party state right now. That's where the Forward Party shines. 021
Reposted by David HinckleyMichelle Quist @michellequist.bsky.social · 10/04/2025The two-party system is broken. The United Utah Party and the Utah Forward Party are joining forces to create a stronger, united front against our broken system. Join us! ⏰ WHEN: April 26, 9AM-2:30PM (free lunch) 📍WHERE: 4600 S Redwood Road, Salt Lake City #utpol 083
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 08/04/2025We've got a lot of work to do in the Forward Party to earn trust and show that we're not just somebody's vanity project, a protest party, or otherwise part of the problem. I think we can be better than what's come before, but people have every right to be skeptical. 320
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 06/04/2025Democrats should call Republicans' bluff and help change the constitution to allow for a 3rd term. Then in 2028 they can run 67-year-old Barack Obama against an 82-year-old Donald Trump. 👊 000
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 02/04/2025This is a seriously exciting development. On top of getting our first Utah State Senator, this merger positions the Forward Party as THE driving force in centrist politics in Utah! 242
Reposted by David HinckleyForward Party of Utah @utahforwardparty.org · 02/04/2025HUGE NEWS! Utah Forward Party and United Utah are set to merge into one powerful force for solutions-focused politics that puts the people of Utah first. If ratified at the Convention on 4/26, UUP will officially become part of Forward's nationwide movement www.utahforwardparty.org/press_releas... 4143
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Exciting! Jolly has been involved in the Forward Party since the beginning - Florida should go the Utah/Nebraska route and have Democrats decline to run a candidate so a centrist can have a 1:1 shot vs the Republican 140
Reposted by David HinckleyPeter Bronez @pbronez.me · 24/03/2025After Trump II, America must walk a new path: 🗳️ upgraded #democracy 🗳️ ⬇️ 🤝 problem-solving politics 🤝 ⬇️ 🏛️ renewed institutions 🏛️ ⬇️ 🚀 Effective solutions 🚀 @fwdparty.bsky.social is fighting for this NOW. Join us! home.forwardparty.com/join?recruit...home.forwardparty.comJoin the MovementJoin the movement to become part of the biggest political transformation this century. Together we can move this country Forward. 121
Reposted by David HinckleyAlan Wessman @alanwessman.bsky.social · 19/03/2025This is the weaponization of government against an entire political party, a gross First Amendment violation based on people’s political speech and affiliations, in order to turn the United States into a de facto one-party autocracy. 063
Reposted by David HinckleyCourtney Hart @courtneyhart.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Wonder how many could find a home with the Forward Party if we weren’t force fed the lie that we have no choice but the ‘lesser of two evils’ in a two party system our whole lives. 031
David Hinckley @davidhinckley.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Worth thinking more about the implications of this story. Forward is an increasingly viable home for those who don't see themselves represented in the major parties. 021
Reposted by David Hinckleylifelonglrner @tgryder.bsky.social · 10/03/2025A sitting senator in Utah has joined the Forward Party, breaking from the Republican Party. Leading the charge!sltrib.comSen. Dan Thatcher is leaving Utah’s Republican Party to ‘break the deadlock’ in politicsLongtime Sen. Dan Thatcher is leaving the Utah GOP and is joining a third party to "break the deadlock" in politics. 011
Reposted by David HinckleyThe Salt Lake Tribune @sltrib.com · 09/03/2025Utah Sen. Daniel Thatcher, who has been a Republican since he joined the Senate in 2011, is leaving the party and joining the Utah Forward Party, making him the first third-party lawmaker in the Legislature in decades. This kind of party switching is rare. sltrib.comSen. Dan Thatcher is leaving Utah’s Republican Party to ‘break the deadlock’ in politicsLongtime Sen. Dan Thatcher is leaving the Utah GOP and is joining a third party to "break the deadlock" in politics. 3399
Reposted by David Hinckleybarbara @barbarajwic.bsky.social · 09/03/2025Hope it becomes a trend Utah senator announces he’s leaving the Republican party, joining Utah Forward Party: ‘I don’t have to be part of the crazy-making anymore,’ Sen. Dan Thatcher of West Valley says. Stay optimistic, fight fight fight. Don't let the bastards bring you down. 152
Reposted by David HinckleyTom from Temecula @tomfromtemecula.bsky.social · 08/03/2025“Guess what, I don’t have to be part of the crazy-making anymore.” Instead, he said he’ll be joining the Utah Forward Party — a centrist party that has the slogan “Not left. Not right. Forward.” www.yahoo.com/news/utah-se...yahoo.comUtah senator announces he’s leaving the Republican party, joining Utah Forward PartyThis story story has been updated. A Republican Utah senator says he’s had enough of a party that he believes is becoming disconnected from Utahns and straying from true conservative and freedom-focus... 1118
Reposted by David HinckleyJust Kevin @kevinleecaster.bsky.social · 08/03/2025This is a good sign as I don't think our country can begin to heal and unite until politically conservative Americans have a new party that can replace the Grand Old Party. Former Republican Utah state Senator Dan Thatcher is joining the Forward Party. 064
Reposted by David Hinckleyla413.bsky.social @la413.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Senator Daniel Thatcher was an Utah Republican. He's has enough of the divisive policies of Republicans and formally left the party to join the Utah Forward Party. Their mantra is "not left, not right, but forward". What do you think? 021
