U.S. Senate
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(D) J. Hickenlooper*
(R) Somebody
80%
20%
Governor
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(D) Phil Weiser
(D) Joe Neguse
(D) Jena Griswold
60%
60%
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Att. General
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(D) M. Dougherty
(D) Alexis King
(D) Brian Mason
40%
40%
30%
Sec. of State
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(D) A. Gonzalez
(D) George Stern
(R) Sheri Davis
50%↑
40%
30%
State Treasurer
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(D) Brianna Titone
(R) Kevin Grantham
(D) Jerry DiTullio
60%
30%
20%
CO-01 (Denver)
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(D) Diana DeGette*
(R) Somebody
90%
2%
CO-02 (Boulder-ish)
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(D) Joe Neguse*
(R) Somebody
90%
2%
CO-03 (West & Southern CO)
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(R) Jeff Hurd*
(D) Somebody
80%
40%
CO-04 (Northeast-ish Colorado)
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(R) Lauren Boebert*
(D) Somebody
90%
10%
CO-05 (Colorado Springs)
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(R) Jeff Crank*
(D) Somebody
80%
20%
CO-06 (Aurora)
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(D) Jason Crow*
(R) Somebody
90%
10%
CO-07 (Jefferson County)
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(D) B. Pettersen*
(R) Somebody
90%
10%
CO-08 (Northern Colo.)
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(R) Gabe Evans*
(D) Yadira Caraveo
(D) Joe Salazar
50%
40%
40%
State Senate Majority
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DEMOCRATS
REPUBLICANS
80%
20%
State House Majority
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DEMOCRATS
REPUBLICANS
95%
5%
December 30, 2008 11:08 PM UTC
32 Comments
I don’t think DeGette was the best choice because like John Salazar she has a lot of power where she is and we would lose that.
But would it have killed Ritter & Co. to treat her, Cary Kennedy, & John Salazar as serious contenders?
How are Ritter & Co. treating anyone as serious contenders, or not? They haven’t issued a single statement favoring any of the candidates — just repeating the decision will be made “quickly.”
It’s the chattering class that’s been producing the rankings and, by the way, John Salazar’s name has been prominent in that chatter, as has DeGette’s.
John Salazar appears to fall in the second tier of candidates but he is on the cusp of making it into the first tier. The first tier, of course, consists of Hick, Romo, and Perl.
because he never put himself out as one. Had he been in the running (in either his or Ritter’s mind), I don’t think Buescher would’ve been appointed SOS.
He hasn’t publicly commented on anyone. And DeGette and Salazar are in a completely different category.
Count me as a DeGette fan
She’s been very good about denouncing the Patriot Act and talking about the need for better civil liberties — that would be a welcome voice in the US Senate
I’m looking forward to her continuing her good work on civil liberties
…perhaps meeting with her constituents? Tell us why she missed the vote in May on ending Iraq war funding? Or on the GI Bill? Stop cashing so many checks from Big Pharma and the Health Care Industry? Pretending she gives a crap about anything other than her own self-interests?
You dare to question the Patriot Act.
..I haven’t claimed that pitiful excuse for a political party in more than 25 years. I’m one of those pro-gun, pro-small biz Dems that also wants Single-Payer health care and strict controls on Big Biz.
Where did you ever get that I’m a Repub?
Hasan posted on another thread with his positions on a couple of hot button social issues which also makes me wonder how he can claim to be a Repub.
The party doesn’t matter.
Maybe someday he’ll be good at being an opportunist.
He’s got some work to do.
If I was an opportunist, I wouldn’t run as a proud Republican
Regarding the Patriot Act – both parties voted for it in large majorities — with that said, both parties were, and still are, wrong
Clearly someone tipped Rep. DeGette off she was no longer a finalist (which half the political observers in the state knew a week ago … even me and I’m about as plugged in as a lamp post) and she’s saving face. Look for Ed Perlmutter to do the same shortly.
I’d expect an announcement very soon.
DeGette made a big thing out of being appointed. Accusations were made. Perlmutter, I think, has been the quietest of the lead bunch.
the same source that told me DeGette was out also told me Perlmutter was out. But s/he is self-interested, so could be blowing smoke.
Perlmutter is definitely a candidate.
Not “is.” From this source, Ritter is down to one or two and has probably made up his mind.
“I can best serve the citizens of the 1st Congressional District and Colorado” Does that mean somebody reminded Diana that she represents Colorado not just Diana DeGette and the stem-cell research proponents? I do applaud her work on stem-cell research, but the suggestion that her “withdrawal” was out of an altruistic commitment to CD1 borders on laughable.
I do think Ed would be the most effective Senator and would have the greatest ability to raise a warchest, but there are considerations to be made for the special election. It doesn’t seem like he’s been doing much maneuvering or pressing for the job either. Much as I like what Hick has done for Denver, I haven’t seen anything to show a real interest in national service or a particular aptitude at the legislative process. His less than great relationship with labor mixed with Ritter’s need to placate them brings further complications. So absent a dark horse it does seem Romanoff is positioned well. Unlike the SoS job, he has apparently been actively campaigning and has lined up close to half of the state legislature to call Ritter on his behalf showing a real interest in the job. My questions about him given that he has never had to run a contested race, is whether he is able to raise the big money and fight a fierce re-election that he’s never had to do. He’s a great administrator when he has a team around him and could make a great Governor, but Jr. Senator is a much different world. I think he’s a brilliant guy but would really like to see him gain some experience (and interpersonal skills) outside of government which I think would really strengthen his ability to be an effective leader.
and think Cong. Perlmutter would be the best choice because of his ability to make a quick transition, his Hill experience, his ability to raise money and defend the seat.
If BoulderDem is more plugged in than he/she lets on and indeed Cong. Perlmutter is out of the running, I wonder if the mayor is the choice? A couple of weeks ago I posted that I heard from a very well informed source that it was Hick from the start…looks like it could be afterall.
The only thing I think that would change that is if the Gov decided on a placeholder. Last week that was my favorite theory, but I think he would have announced it by now. I’m back on the Hicken-wagon.
is that this has been a learning experience for her and that she can take it and make something positive out of it–perhaps she will now see the merits of working harder on behalf of fellow Democrats trying to win elections. I’d truly like to see her put a bit more effort, both personally and financially, into this area. It would be a win win for everyone and certainly earn her some good will from the state party, which she currently is lacking.
of Denver in redistricting? That sure would be nice. Otherwise not sure how Dems will hold onto 5 house seats given population growth patterns.
I think that needs to happen regardless – but better if she volunteers it.
I wouldn’t count on her being that generous.
Ever IN the Senate contest?
How does one withdraw their name from a list they were never on? This should be a case study in manipulating an issue that you’re totally uninvolved with to place yourself in the mix.
Can’t wait to run against her.
Is that a declaration?
…he will be the first Repub I vote for since my very regrettable vote for Tracy Baker in 2000.
DO you think that a Republican could convince the gay folks that he was pro-gay marriage?
Not as a ruse, but if he actually were, wold they believe him?
is pretty convincing on domestic partnership and I have no doubt he could persuade voters he’s sincere. Problem is, the position brands him as suspect for some GOP activists.
This is my take, not OQD’s, but I think the answer to your question is yes, the same as voters believe pro-choice Republicans. But, especially in the next few years as the rump GOP rears its, er, head, the more socially progressive Republicans are going to struggle to get their party’s nod.
What do you think, LB?
I don’t have a problem telling R’s I favor gay marriage, but it’s hard sometimes to feel as though I could be looked at in any way other than I’m pandering to a liberal gay crowd unless they already know me personally.