Colorado Senate: Leading Republican to Exit Race

[Adlai Stevenson]

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.

[Adlai Stevenson]

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.

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