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Dem onslaught

This seat belongs to Democrats in 2010, no doubt. Republicans have lost their way. In Colorado the party has become discouraging, as in non-welcoming. It's gallop to the left blurs the lines, and turns off the base.

Go-Rilla

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by: Go-Rilla @ Mon Oct 29, 2007 at 23:51:30 PM UTC

The Republicans gallop to the left?

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by: Miss Ive @ Tue Oct 30, 2007 at 01:41:34 AM UTC

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Someone's been drinking the Kool-aid. n/t

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by: CO Democrat @ Tue Oct 30, 2007 at 02:56:18 AM UTC

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If we can take it in '08, we can keep it

But if we don't win in '08 the Repub who does win has a very good chance of hanging on to it. Incumbency is awfully powerful for political seats in this country.

Where all the cool kids will be on Saturday - Code War!

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by: DavidThi808 @ Tue Oct 30, 2007 at 00:29:46 AM UTC

A Win in '08

David---So, we need another Tancredo, a tough conservative who'll inspire the base. Andrews? Wiens? Harvey? Kopp? Armstrong, Jr.? Who do you like?

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by: Go-Rilla @ Tue Oct 30, 2007 at 00:41:48 AM UTC

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out of those names, John Andrews probably gives the Dems the best shot at winning C.D. 6

Look at how he performed when he ran statewide in '90!

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by: One Queer Dude @ Tue Oct 30, 2007 at 03:06:35 AM UTC

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In today's Rocky

Andrews says he's not running:

• Former state Senate President John Andrews: "I made my mind up some time ago that this wouldn't be for me, even if it opened up."

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by: Miss Ive @ Tue Oct 30, 2007 at 15:46:29 PM UTC

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Tough conservative?

Outside of immigration, can anyone remember anything else he stands for?

And if the voters of CD6 want a representative, they need to elect one that actually sits in chambers and votes.  No CO rep or senator has more N/A's next to his/her name in the Sunday Post voting review.

"Politics determines who has the power, not who has the truth." Paul Krugman, 9/2010

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by: parsingreality @ Tue Oct 30, 2007 at 13:59:19 PM UTC

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a well-rounded bigot

From time to time, Tank let off a homophobic rant for good measure.

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by: One Queer Dude @ Tue Oct 30, 2007 at 15:31:42 PM UTC

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Term limits

Correction: STOOD for.

OK that's it - over and out at least under this pen name.

I know I may be guilty of "Mission Accomplished" - and I'm not actually taking down the blog for now - but I don't see how Tancredo can weasel out of this particular promise to his constituents.

And I have no interest in covering Tancredo as the Republican Al Sharpton in the 2008 presidential race. He's an inconsequential buffoon there. My only interest in the guy was when he was a never-ending embarrassment to me as my Congressman.

I welcome Mike Coffman (and Tom Wiens for that matter) as successors to Tancreod. Anyone with ethics and maturity. (I have to say I'm glad John Andrews isn't going to run.)

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by: Tancredo Watch @ Tue Oct 30, 2007 at 19:50:38 PM UTC

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As they say, "Thanks for your service!"

Probably a few light bulbs went on due to your tireless blogging, TW.

"Politics determines who has the power, not who has the truth." Paul Krugman, 9/2010

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by: parsingreality @ Wed Oct 31, 2007 at 03:39:57 AM UTC

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