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Some UT RNC Delegates Not Happy With Nominating Trump

Some of Utah's 40 delegates to the Republican National Convention are urging the rest of the group to join an effort to oppose Donald Trump as the presumptive GOP presidential nominee.

The Deseret News reports conservative activist Gayle Ruzicka sent out an email to delegates last week urging them to reject Trump, citing concerns about his past infidelities and reputation as a womanizing playboy.

Ruzicka's email is part of an effort by some Republican activists pushing for GOP rules that allow delegates to support the candidate of their choice instead of Trump, who won more states and votes in primaries and caucuses.

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Utahns for Trump leader Don Peay says the email makes Utah seem judgmental.

Most of Utah's delegates have already said they plan to vote for Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on any convention ballots.