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In 2006 we have the opportunity to recapture the Governor's mansion and take the 7th congressional district. Bob Beauprez plans to run for Governor as far as I know he does anyway. He may be endangering his relationship with his party. But the fact is, he is a threat. Yes it is true that in 2002, he only won his seat by 121 votes, and in 2004, he was running against Thomas who after the Columbine stuff came to light, he was a dead duck. But, he knows how to play dirty. People make like he is the strongest link between Colorado and the Republican party. All the more reason to take him out. If he runs for Gov, CD 7 is open and with increased Democratic registration in that district, we could use it as a stepping stone to recapturing the house. But he would be running for governor. Hickenlooper may be the strongest potential candidate now, but the problem is, being Mayor of Denver wields a lot more power than Governor of Colorado. That might be incentive not to run for Hick. Rutt Bridges may be strong, but from what I heard, he is not a good campaigner. Andrew Romanoff might be a contender, but from what I heard, he is not making very many friends at the capital and we need to worry about getting TABOR reform passed first. But November 2006 is just around the corner and we need to start identifying how we need to deal with it.
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