May 10, 2007 04:42 PM UTC

Salazar (Mostly) Downplays VP Discussion

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• by: Colorado Pols

As the Denver Post’s Christa Marshall reports on their blog:

Sen. Ken Salazar remained coy Wednesday about whether he’s being considered as a vice presidential candidate, saying he’s focused on his work in the U.S. Senate.

In a conference call with reporters, the Colorado Democrat said “you don’t get approached” about a spot on the ticket and you “don’t run for the office.”

“The people of Colorado gave me a license to dance on their behalf for six years, and I intend to do that,” said Salazar, whose current Senate term ends in 2010.

Earlier this week Rep. Mark Udall told the The Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction, Colo., that a Westerner such as Salazar or New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson would strengthen the Democratic ticket. Salazar also has been touted as a potential vice presidential pick on various political blogs.

In January, he said “never say never” when asked by the Denver Post whether he would reject an offer to be on the ticket…