Salt Lake County GOP punishes Julie Dole, saying her conduct in recorder’s office was 'tantamount to a coup'

Last month, Julie Dole lost her job with Salt Lake County. On Thursday, she lost support from her political party.Salt Lake County Republicans moved Thursday night to bar Dole from running for public office as a member of the GOP or hold a position in the party for five years, and removed her from her position as Senate precinct chairwoman. The sanctions followed a party investigation and report alleging she misled the public during the years of her boss’ declining mental health and effect