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Samuel joined the Deseret News in 2020.

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Sherrod Brown's data center attacks frustrate labor allies

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By Jason Beeferman Verified, Samuel Benson Verified
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The Ohio Democrat is railing against what many building trades unions see as a job creator Then-Sen. Sherrod Brown speaks to supporters during a 2024 campaign kickoff event at the Firefighters Union Hall in downtown Columbus, Ohio, on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. | AP 09/25/2026 04:45 AM EDT Sherrod Brown built a decades-long political career on support from labor unions. Now, many of those longtime allies shudder every time he mentions data centers.
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Young men are swinging away hard from Republicans, pessimistic about economy, new poll finds

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By Samuel Benson Verified, Aaron Pellish Verified
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A new poll shows congressional Democrats with a growing lead among young men, who list cost-of-living issues as their top concern. Attendees pray during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2025 in Phoenix, on Dec. 18, 2025.
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Farm-state Republicans are having a cow over Trump's beef imports as Election Day approaches

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By Samuel Benson Verified
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The move to import foreign beef infuriated Republicans in farm states facing tough reelections — and gave Democrats and independents a rare opening with rural voters. Independent Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks at an election night watch party at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha La Vista Hotel & Conference Center in La Vista, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
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Awards

Society of Professional Journalists Award

2021 - Personal/humor column

1st place in the 2021 Top of the Rockies Contest in Personal/Humor Columns (category: extra-large newsrooms). Administered by the SPJ Colorado Professional Chapter on behalf of SPJ chapters in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming.

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