So Much for Them

You be nice to Dick Wadhams!

He's looking at winning "most effective Democratic operative" for the 3rd year running. I will not have our strongest weapon trash talked!

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by: DavidThi808 @ Wed Jun 30, 2010 at 14:51:33 PM UTC

Confession time: I've been friends with Dick Wadhams for many years.

I also think he's highly effective.  I've fought with him as an ally and against him as a foe -- and trust me, ally is better.
   We worked hand-in-hand to pass the Ref A, regional Ref 4A twins -- which greatly aided transportation, funding, among other things, the southeast light rail line and T-Rex.
  Yes, he throws a hard punch.  But at bottom, he really loves this state and I respect him greatly.   Of course, he may never forgive me for finally abandoning the GOP after only 33 years and registering as a Democrat;-)

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by: Voyageur @ Thu Jul 01, 2010 at 00:31:30 AM UTC

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If Wadhams really had a hand

in the Kottwitz choice, then I should send him a thank you note.

I like to see more women running for office, but just being a woman sure isn't enough--as Sarah Palin continues to prove every day.  Seems the only answer the R's have to the reality  that they're the party of old, white men is to grab the few in the party who aren't, and shove them to the fore.  So we see,in several states, women R's making grand old fools of themselves. Not a pretty picture.  And let's not even mention Minnesota Michelle.        

"These are the values inspiring those brave workers in Poland ... They remind us that where free unions and collective bargaining are forbidden, freedom is lost." - Ronald Reagan

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by: Rainidog @ Wed Jun 30, 2010 at 15:36:37 PM UTC

the republicans

do have a problem with Beauty over substance.
They like to point out and joke that Democratic women are not (necessarily) pleasing to the eye.

but then again I (and other clear thinking men and some women I know) want beauty in our porn stars.
NOT in our civic leaders.
Grey matter, matters when selecting people for important *powerful (governmental) positions.
The conservatives cant see the difference.

*Dominatrices... (in powerful positions) still need to be hot.

"Fake but accurate!" ~GOPwarrior "infrastructure,whatever that is." ~bjwilson83 "You leftist DICK!" ~ Laughing Boy
See you at the polls you dumb bastard.~Libertad  

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by: Froward69 @ Thu Jul 01, 2010 at 04:10:35 AM UTC

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Edgar Antillon and Larimer/Larry Carillo

Edgar Antillon is a terrific candidate - very well spoken, intelligent and a family man - kinda the antithesis of me (LOL - kidding)

Edgar is also Latino and represents a face of the Conservative movement that is BADLY needed - I met and worked with him many times and was very excited about his race - I'm bummed he dropped out, but I know he loves his family very dearly and perhaps work and time made things difficult - nonetheless, I hope he stays on the Party radar - he will be serving in office someday, and believe me, Colorado would be lucky to have him as an elected official - he's very honest and he loves Colorado

I had done a TON of campaigning in Northern Colorado - honestly, Larry Carillo, of all the County Chairs in the Colorado GOP, might be the best - if not the best, he's definitely in the top 3

With that said, a lot of people have flirted with HD52 and its a shame that no one is stepping up - Larry has Larimer County in great shape and the precinct captains are just waiting to work hard for someone - ultimately, I don't blame Larry, as he has had a handful of good candidates promise to run, only to back out when the going gets tough

After spending much time in Larimer, I found Kefalas to be stronger than I thought, but he is beatable and the Republicans there are VERY hungry - it's too bad we can't find candidates whose fire-in-the-belly matches that of the Central Committee of Larimer and Larry Carillo

And if Kefalas goes unopposed, then Christmas came way too early for that lucky guy - without competition to highlight any weaknesses (especially this year) Kefalas will only grow in popularity, ultimately leading to a good run for State Senate or (gulp) even CD4 - however, he seems to work hard, so credit to his hard work - if Cory Gardner wins, I would advise him to set sights on a strong challenge from Kefalas eventually (or Reisberg)

TABOR4LIFE

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by: Muhammad Ali Hasan @ Thu Jul 01, 2010 at 01:13:42 AM UTC

May not be time to replace them

At this point, both Adams and Larimer counties have likely sent their ballots to the printers. They are required to have them back from the printer by July 9th.

If Kottwitz and Antillon have not been replaced yet, I suspect it is probably too late to get new names on the ballot.

Retirement in action does not equal retirement of beliefs.

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by: Dan Willis @ Fri Jul 02, 2010 at 00:49:47 AM UTC

Can't a vacancy committee

name a replacement anytime before the deadline to print general election ballots, which is, what late August or early September?

A leader on the battlefield can be a leader in Congress. -- redstateblues

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by: RedGreen @ Fri Jul 02, 2010 at 04:21:36 AM UTC

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Good question

It happens so rarely I had to go back an re-read the statutes on this one. It's CRS 1-4-1001 and 1-4-1002 if anyone cares.

Because these were not contested primaries, the party vacancy committee can replace Antillion and Kottwitz at any time. If their name is printed on the primary ballot does not matter. Whoever the vacancy committee picks (and they can only pick one person) will then appear on the general election ballot.

Had there been a contested primary in either race, the remaining candidate or candidates would continue onward and no vacancy committee selection would be made.

Retirement in action does not equal retirement of beliefs.

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by: Dan Willis @ Fri Jul 02, 2010 at 15:24:59 PM UTC

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