Colo. Senate Candidate Revamps Campaign

[Freddie Stubbs]

By STEVEN K. PAULSON
ASSOCIATED PRESS

DENVER (AP) -

Attorney General Ken Salazar began revamping his Senate campaign Monday after losing the top spot on the Democratic primary ballot to political novice Mike Miles over the weekend.

Delegates at the state convention in Pueblo stunned both camps and gave Miles 52 percent of the vote, compared to 48 percent for Salazar. Candidates needed 30 percent to get on the ballot.

The victory means Miles gets top billing on the Aug. 10 primary ticket, and Salazar will have to reassure supporters he is a viable candidate. He has been the favorite of party officials in part because of his experience in statewide elections and his appeal to Hispanics.

Salazar campaign chairman Mike Stratton said 400 committed delegates failed to show up Saturday because they believed Salazar had the top spot on the ballot locked up.

more: http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/bw-elect/2004/may/24/052403370.html

[Robb]

1. "Political novice"?

I guess technically, but hasn't Miles' campaign been going for almost three years? Salazar just kinda jumped in recently.

I have to admit I'm excited about Miles being in it. I really like Salazar, but Miles will keep him honest. :)

[Freddie Stubbs]

2. Novice as in first-time candidate?

:shrug:

[CO Liberal]

3. I Think That's What They Mean

This is Mike Miles' first run for public office. Ken Salazar ran twice for AG, and may have also run for other offices in the past.