Polis Endorses Obama

Nice work Jared

This is a very smart move on his part. By endorsing Obama, Polis has opened the door to win over many of the Senator's supporters, volunteers and donors.

"Suddenly, it may be cool to be American again" - William J. Kole

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by: Go Blue @ Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 15:33:29 PM CDT

Not shocking

Polis clearly has always been CD-2's version of Obama. I'm glad he took the risk and stepped out in support.
This should be a call for everyone to pick a side and not be a coward. The Dems need a candidate soon, whether it's Obama or Clinton.  

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by: truebloo @ Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 15:52:15 PM CDT

The question has been pitched

Who do the other CD2 candidates support for President? I have a notion, but I won't put words in their mouth.

"Suddenly, it may be cool to be American again" - William J. Kole

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by: Go Blue @ Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 15:56:58 PM CDT

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Obama has clearly won

The only reason for candidates to hold off is not honk off Clinton supporters...

Tea party support in the primary.

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by: DavidThi808 @ Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 16:07:35 PM CDT

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Speaking of Obama

couldn't go to the Obama Rally at Civic Center today. Program was to start at 2PM.  Would love to hear how it went.  

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by: BlueCat @ Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 16:15:08 PM CDT

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Video of Jared's Announcement

For those who couldn't attend the rally in Boulder this afternoon, here's a video of Jared's remarks regarding his endorsement of Barack Obama.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Mike Eck
Internet Director
Polis for Congress

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by: Mike Eck @ Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 17:51:10 PM CDT

smart move

Polis is about 35% of the delegates now and his field operation is clearly out matched.  By doing this rather obvious ploy Polis may stay slightly above 30% and make the ballot at the Congressional convention.
Ed Perlmutter Obama's top person in Colorado is supporting Fitz-Gerald and working very hard to make sure that she wins. Perlmutter will make sure that the doors to Obama's supporters and donors are never opened to Polis.

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by: Unbiased Observer @ Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 18:02:48 PM CDT

How do you figure Perlmutter

as Obama's "top person in Colorado"?  I'd definitely believe Hart, who has been heavily involved in the campaigning in this state; and then Pena, who has also done quite a bit.  I was unaware Perlmutter has even announced who he's supporting.

"... politics has been divided between two types of people: those who want more people to vote, and those who want fewer people to vote."
- Sen. Kerry

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by: cdsmith @ Mon Apr 21, 2008 at 02:08:28 AM CDT

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Perlmutter has been very outspoken about his support of Obama,

but you're right. If your talking about name recognition, he's not the top person in Colorado compared to Pena and Hart.  

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by: chris82 @ Mon Apr 21, 2008 at 11:43:02 AM CDT

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Perlmutter was the first major to announce support.

I think he may have even informally encouraged him to run.

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by: Danny the Red (hair) @ Mon Apr 21, 2008 at 14:40:07 PM CDT

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Is Dayna the new campaign manager ?

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by: Barron X @ Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 18:18:01 PM CDT

I think just spokesperson

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by: Danny the Red (hair) @ Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 18:29:23 PM CDT

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If I were them,

I would try to spell "Barack" correctly.

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by: bluewho @ Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 20:36:19 PM CDT

If I were they........

I would also use "whom" instead of "who" - "when taking the risk to throw my support behind whom I think......"

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by: Chipeta @ Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 21:22:13 PM CDT

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good catch

and welcome to Chipeta.

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by: Barron X @ Sat Apr 19, 2008 at 23:05:33 PM CDT

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nice shot

pettiness is the last refuge to which the dim-whitted cling.

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by: gris gris @ Tue Apr 22, 2008 at 10:25:59 AM CDT

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Smart move or desperate one? Ward endorses Romney

Jared Polis seems to have between 30% and  35% of the delegates.  Turnout on a sunny May day will determine if Polis makes the ballot or will have to join Will Shafroth and pass around petitions.  I think that this is a desperate move as his support amongst delegates to the Congressional convention is eroding. Not spelling Obama's name correctly is pretty pathetic.

Senator Steve Ward who runs the risk of getting under 10% at the Congressional convention in his campaign to replace Tom Tancredo announced his endorsement of Mitt Romney for President today.

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by: Unbiased Observer @ Sun Apr 20, 2008 at 13:05:51 PM CDT

I believe Jared has about 35 - 40%

I don't think there's much risk of his not making the ballot.

The results are here and Adams county with their 99 uncommitted delegates (I have no idea how that works) makes it a bit up in the air. But I would be shocked if Jared comes in under 35%.

Tea party support in the primary.

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by: DavidThi808 @ Sun Apr 20, 2008 at 13:54:14 PM CDT

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Be ready

Be ready to be shocked then.  

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by: deering @ Sun Apr 20, 2008 at 13:54:56 PM CDT

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if JP falls under 30%, he petitions on.

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In that case, JFG gets top billing.

But even if JP gets 30+% at the District Assembly,
if Joan gets more,
she still gets top billing.  

The only real consequence of JP getting on the ballot at the Assembly is that it guarantees him the #2 spot on the ballot,
ahead of Will.  

If he waits to petition on until after the Assembly results are known,
Will will get the #2 slot, since he will have his petitions turned in before Jared.  

Of course,
if Jared aggressively petitions on as soon as the starting gate opens,
he can beat Will to the Secretary of State's office with his petitions and still grab the #2 spot.  

The only really important thing about the Assembly is for Will to make sure his name is not put into nomination,
unbeknownst to him,
and then he fails to get 10%.  
That would prevent him from petitioning on.  

I don't think that's a risk for JP.
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by: Barron X @ Sun Apr 20, 2008 at 16:32:21 PM CDT

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I disagree

If Jared can't make 30%, I'd say he is finished. Despite his spin that it is just party insiders, his consultants must know that the vast majority of the people at the caucus were NOT party insiders...many were new voters.

Of course he "can" continue if he petitions on...it would only be for his ego. He has already spent $1.3 million on the race and if he can't even muster 30% at the assembly, he doesn't have a shot no matter how many millions more he spends.

The only question would be if he was wise enough to get out or stubborn enough to stay in.

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by: deering @ Sun Apr 20, 2008 at 17:25:25 PM CDT

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Gabe, it that the official stance of the Shafroth campaign?

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by: nancy29 @ Sun Apr 20, 2008 at 19:03:02 PM CDT

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When are petitions due?

Might Jared end up imitating his pal Marc Holtzman?

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by: Unbiased Observer @ Sun Apr 20, 2008 at 18:07:27 PM CDT

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if JP does go below 30%....

...then it blows this whole race up.  Who cares if he petitions?  If he can't buy 30% he's not viable, period.  And it makes Will's path to upsetting Joan a whole lot easier.  Under 30% would be the best news for Will, over 30% would be the best news for JFG.  

In fact, I just registered
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-Laughing Boy

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by: indipol @ Mon Apr 21, 2008 at 11:44:19 AM CDT

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