Colorado’s Junior Senator, Michael Bennet, Is Sworn In. = Youngest Senator

[L. Coyote]

Colorado’s Junior Senator Is Sworn In
By Kate Phillips - http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/22/colorados-junior-senator-is-sworn-in/

Practically, you might say, the state of Colorado has two junior senators, separated by just a few weeks.

The resignation yesterday of Ken Salazar, who became the new Interior Secretary, paved the way for today’s swearing-in of Michael Bennet, the Denver schools chief appointed to the post by Gov. Bill Ritter.

Mr. Salazar and Colorado’s other new senator, Mark Udall, who was elected in November and sworn in earlier this month, escorted Mr. Bennet down the aisle for the official ceremony, presided at by none other than Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., (a longtime former senator himself).

The newest member also holds another distinction — he’s the youngest member at age 44. .....

[XOKCowboy]

1. As a Coloradan...

I hope that he's better than Salazar as a Senator. That shouldn't be too hard.

[Joe the Liberal]

2. Lol me too. n/t

[ColbertWatcher]

3. He looks like a rounder Doogie Houser.

[KharmaTrain]

4. Colorado Has Come A Long Way In A Short Time...

It's gone from solid red to solid blue in 4 years. A job well done...and I'm personally glad, since I've wanted to visit friends and relatives in Denver...now I have a reason to go.

Congrats Senator Bennet...and welcome.

[KharmaTrain]

5. Colorado Has Come A Long Way In A Short Time...

It's gone from solid red to solid blue in 4 years. A job well done...and I'm personally glad, since I've wanted to visit friends and relatives in Denver...now I have a reason to go.

Congrats Senator Bennet...and welcome.