September 27, 2011 10:40 PM UTC

CD-6 Primary Rumors

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• by: Libertad 2.0

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Courtesy of The Colorado Statesman:

The most prominent names mentioned as possible candidates belong to the last two Democrats to wield the speaker’s gavel, Andrew Romanoff and Terrance Carroll. Either of them would bring legions of fans, plenty of money and a note of serious intent to a Coffman challenge, but, though both have recently moved within Denver, word has it neither is paying much heed to the barrage of suggestions they pick up and move again to Aurora.

State Senate wunderkind Mike Johnston is also the recipient of some urging that he take a gander at the race if the district winds up favorable for Democrats, especially if its borders include the MESA campus where he made his reputation as an education reformer with results. He’s got his eye on the prize, but it’s a good question whether representing Aurora in Congress is a part of that vision.

The elephant in the room – that is, if Democrats could be elephants, and not donkeys – is Morgan Carroll, a ferocious campaigner and polarizing figure who sets Democratic hearts aflutter and drives Republicans frothing mad. A 6th CD centered on Aurora, and with enough Democrats and swing voters to make the race worthwhile, could be a powerful draw for the lawmaker, whose name gets mentioned for nearly every office above her current rank.

And then there’s Rhonda Fields, a freshman lawmaker whose name is being floated by king-maker Wellington Webb’s organization as the natural heir to the nomination, should the 6th CD include her address.

It’s noted in the article that Joe Miklosi, currently the sole Democratic challenger to incumbent Republican Mike Coffman, would have a significant head start, but at the very least it’s good fodder for the chattering class.

Well, chattering class, take it away! Do any of these candidates have a shot if this district ends up becoming competitive?