December 07, 2007 02:20 AM UTC

Shafroth to Go Petition Rout(e)

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• by: Colorado Pols

It’s been a busy day today in CD-2. Democrat Will Shafroth announced today that he would forego the caucus process and petition onto the ballot in August.

The decision certainly isn’t surprising and is probably the right move to make given that both Joan Fitz-Gerald and Jared Polis are party insiders. Shafroth wasn’t likely to surpass 30% in the caucus process, but if he fell below 10% then he would be out of the race altogether.

Click below for the full press release.

Will Shafroth Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional District in Colorado today announced he would be petitioning onto the August 12, 2008 ballot. Below is the letter he sent out explaining his decision.

Dear Friend,

My name is Will Shafroth and I am a proud Democrat running for Congress to replace Congressman Mark Udall, who is running for the U.S. Senate.  I am a fourth-generation Coloradan and have devoted my entire life to public service and protecting Colorado’s environmental treasures.

Like many of you, I am deeply troubled by what I see going on in Washington.  Our country has fallen further behind in so many different ways that it will take real, long-term systematic change to get our country back on course.   We need to change Washington by bringing people together, listening to one another, and focusing on long-term results.  As your next member of Congress, I will:

Ø  Work to restore America’s commitment to international peace, progress, and cooperation and repair the damage this president has done to our image and reputation in the world and will fight to bring our troops home from Iraq.

Ø  Take action to make sure everyone in this country has access to affordable, quality health care.

Ø  Stop the out-of-control spending and rampant waste that sits like a heavy weight on the backs of the next generation.

Ø  Take immediate steps to halt global warming which threatens the health and well-being of our planet and generations to come.

These issues are among the most pressing concerns of our time, which is why this election is so important.   I believe that the values and lessons I have learned fighting to preserve open space and protect the environment in Colorado are the values that are needed most in Washington. We need to take the long view, think about the legacy we leave for our children, and work to bring all parties together for a common goal.

To learn more about my campaign visit my website www.ShafrothForCongress.com

Recently, I have decided to petition my way onto the ballot rather than go through the caucus process. This was a tough decision, as I have enjoyed being a part of the caucus process as a precinct captain and house district co-chair.  However, for my campaign, petitioning makes the most sense, as it will allow me to talk with as many voters as possible over the next several months by knocking on their doors and really listening to their concerns. In 1998, Mark Udall petitioned onto the ballot and said about his victory, ”What made the difference was all the people we got involved and all the shoe leather we expended.” I will do the same and I look forward to the opportunity to talk with you.

Please feel free to contact me anytime at (303) 681-6333 or Will@ShafrothForCongress.com I would love to come speak to your group or talk with you individually about the changes that need to happen in Congress.

Sincerely Yours,

Will Shafroth

Democratic Candidate for the 2nd Congressional District

P.S. While we can’t start gathering signatures for our petitions until April you can go onto my website right now and sign my website petition and we will contact you in April to sign a paper petition. Please visit www.ShafrothForCongress.com