He would win
He should run
He's already ruled it out. They're looking at him for governor or senate in 2010. That might be an even bigger election here in Colorado. 2004 was split results. 2006 was a major win for Dems. 2008 may, like 2004, be mixed. 2010 could be a real signpost year for Colorado. The GOP will really be bringing the heat and it may be with the help of Elway.
Until then we've got Bob Schaffer lined up to give a run at Allard's seat. Though it seems I'm alone on this site, I'm very optimistic.
Wait... 2004 produced mixed results? I seem to recall the Democrats winning control of both chambers of the state legislature, gaining a House seat and the Senate seat, and netting a larger percentage of the vote in the Presidential race than any election since 1964.
Talk about rose-tinted lenses.
Bush won the state. That was the gold standard. The state GOP simply got blindsided by the Dems' work in the various legislative districts. Most people thought Coors was in trouble but nobody knew how bad it really was at the local level. So they used their resources and energy on keeping Colorado red for Bush. That worked but it started the roll down the hill that's gotten us to where we are today.
You seem to have missed that, despite "[them using] their resources and energy on keeping Colorado red for Bush," Kerry put on a stronger performance in Colorado than
any Democrat since Johnson. Then think that they must have invested those same resources in 2006 in the House and state-level races and got basically the same results as 2004, losing the Governor's mansion, more seats in the state legislature and another House seat.
You, my friend, have a delusional view of your state's politics.
