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Deano963
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« on: March 21, 2007, 12:22:48 PM »

Very surprising:

Former Colorado Rep. Scott McInnis (R) is expected to end his Senate bid as soon as today, according to sources familiar with his thinking who asked not to be identified because they did not have permission to speak for the McInnis camp.

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2007/03/mcinnis_to_end_bid.html
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« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2007, 12:29:39 PM »

Well... that pretty much hands the seat to Udall, if I'm not mistaken.
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« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2007, 12:30:31 PM »

There goes the last legitimate candidate they had.
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« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2007, 12:50:43 PM »

Sad

Oh well, I like Udall. Losing this race won't hurt to badly.
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« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2007, 12:56:18 PM »

draft nighthorse campbell, please.
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« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2007, 01:01:23 PM »

Draft Marilyn Musgrave!!
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« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2007, 01:20:03 PM »

I think it's a little early to pop the champaigne, but apparently the only other potential serious candidates who may yet run are ex-Rep. Bob Schaeffer and AG John Suthers.

Any forrumers from CO or who are very familiar with the CO scene care to give us the skinny on these two - brief summary of their politics, how much of a chance either would have against Udall?
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« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2007, 01:27:06 PM »

Draft Tom Tancredo!  I really think he could have a shot, except for the fact I don't at all and don't want him to stop being a representative so don't run
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« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2007, 01:29:42 PM »

this is surprising..I wonder what is behind this.  has to be something we dont know about.
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« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2007, 01:52:37 PM »

We need more motorcycle riding Senators. I don't even know anything about his policy, but he'd be a great personality (it seems) to have in the Senate.
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« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2007, 02:00:18 PM »


The guy retired because of bad health. Why would he return to the Senate?
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« Reply #11 on: March 21, 2007, 02:14:29 PM »

Scott McInnis was clearly the most formidable Republican statewide candidate - possibly apart from former Governor Bill Owens.  Both John Suthers and Bob Schaffer have their respective weaknesses.  Suthers was barely elected in 2006 against weak opposition while Schaffer is a conservative in the mould of Marilyn Musgrave - he represented CO-4 in Congress.  Udall's chances of a comfortable victory increase - if this is true.
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« Reply #12 on: March 21, 2007, 02:38:57 PM »

  Udall's chances of a comfortable victory increase - if this is true.

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« Reply #13 on: March 21, 2007, 02:57:04 PM »


I miss him.
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« Reply #14 on: March 21, 2007, 03:35:06 PM »

The Denver Post suggests why:

    Not only does the national political environment still show voter dissatisfaction with Republicans, but GOP backers have paused at some of McInnis' past political decisions and current status as a lobbyist.

    Additionally, former Sen. Bill Armstrong, known as the "godfather" of the state GOP, isn't backing him, and has thrown his support behind former U.S. Rep. Bob Schaffer - who hasn't decided whether he is running.

It also doesn't help McInnis that new CO-GOP Chair Dick Wadhams has such a close personal relationship with former Rep. Bob Schaffer.

http://senate2008guru.blogspot.com/
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« Reply #15 on: March 21, 2007, 03:44:30 PM »

Weird.  They're shuffling out one ex-Rep. and replacing him with another.

Democrats' chances of holding the Senate just got marginally better, though I figured they were probably going to win this seat anyways.
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« Reply #16 on: March 21, 2007, 08:24:12 PM »

What about Bill Owens? Any chance he might enter?
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« Reply #17 on: March 21, 2007, 11:43:33 PM »

McInnis makes it official:

WASHINGTON — Former Congressman Scott McInnis announced today that he will take a pass on the 2008 U.S. Senate race, clearing the way for what could be a wide-open contest for the Republican nomination.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_5433251,00.html
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« Reply #18 on: March 22, 2007, 06:26:07 PM »

Colorado Senate race 2008, goes from TOSSUP to LEAN DEM.
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« Reply #19 on: March 22, 2007, 06:37:28 PM »


I agree 100%... if that doesn't work, send Elway in
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« Reply #20 on: March 22, 2007, 08:47:20 PM »

Tancredo would be a pretty good choice here.
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« Reply #21 on: March 22, 2007, 08:54:43 PM »

Colorado is solid Democratic in 2008.

President:

Richardson (D): 71%
Giuliani (R): 25%
Others: 4%

Senate:

Udall: 90%
Republican: 9%
Others 1%

Uhhh...what?
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« Reply #22 on: March 22, 2007, 09:00:21 PM »

Colorado is solid Democratic in 2008.

President:

Richardson (D): 71%
Giuliani (R): 25%
Others: 4%

Senate:

Udall: 90%
Republican: 9%
Others 1%

Uhhh...what?


I am making fun of the Democrats for being overconfident in Colorado.. thats all lol

Oh, haha. I am just not with it tonight.
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« Reply #23 on: March 22, 2007, 09:42:31 PM »

Colorado is solid Democratic in 2008.

President:

Richardson (D): 71%
Giuliani (R): 25%
Others: 4%

Senate:

Udall: 90%
Republican: 9%
Others 1%

Wink Very funny. But seriously:

President:

Richardson 51%
Giuliani       47%

Senate:
Udall      54%
Schaffer 45%
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