May 23, 2011 07:52 PM UTC

Romer receives Denver Post endorsement... Again.

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• by: cococo

Nothing surprising about it, but when you read the text it is a stronger endorsement than the original.  The editorial board is not friendly to Hancock’s lack of business experience.  They also applaud Romer for bringing on Mejia and Cary Kennedy.  Some interesting highlights:

“Hancock’s campaign touts his uplifting personal story – a smart political move. But Romer’s story, while different, is no less impressive.”

“Detractors have tried to use his investment banking background as a negative, but we don’t see it that way given the city’s complex financial problems. He has negotiated intricate deals, and understands government financing like few others. Hancock, who served as director of the Urban League before joining the city council, simply doesn’t have the same skill-set.”

“In our initial endorsement of Romer, we wrote that we hoped he wouldn’t be reluctant to surround himself with smart people, as some politicians are. Already, he has proven that won’t be a problem. He has teamed with James Mejia, who finished third in the mayoral race but was an equally strong candidate. Former state Treasurer Cary Kennedy, one of the best and brightest in the policy world, also has joined the Romer campaign team and Theresa Spahn, an impressive political newcomer, endorsed his bid after hers failed.”

Here’s the link:

http://www.denverpost.com/edit…

Any thoughts on its potential to swing voters? It seems like there are still a decent amount of undecideds out there, mostly former Mejia supporters. Will this sway them?