You're probably right, but not for the Satan comments, I don't think. LDS acquaintances tell me that his sentiments are not all that uncommon for Utah. But I'm not a mormon, so I'm not authority on the matter. Maybe my buddies are just engaging in wishful thinking.
We all engage in wishful thinking at one time or another.
That's one reason why reports from people who live in the district or state are meaningless unless they have some good factual evidence -- or unless you know the source to have excellent political judgement.