February 27, 2009 12:02 AM UTC

Republican Primary for State Treasurer?

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• by: Colorado Pols

While Republicans in the legislature are busy trying to out-ridiculous each other, a potential primary is brewing in the race for State Treasurer.

One candidate is already running for the post, at least informally (and we don’t mean the silly Muhammad Ali Hasan – not until he proves otherwise). Walker Roberts Stapleton, a businessman who is a cousin of George W. Bush, may soon face a primary from Rep. Don Marostica, who has been eyeing the seat as a launching pad for an eventual run for Governor.

However, Marostica is also being pushed by some to run for Governor now, although he would face a tougher path with Marc Holtzman already assumed to be running. Marostica has emerged as one of the few remaining moderate and rational Republicans in the legislature, but whether he could get through a Republican primary with that reputation remains to be seen.