McCasky Is Out. Will Paschall Be Next?

As reported here and here, Jefferson County Commissioner Kevin McCasky was considering a run for CD-7…

… But he has now called both Rick O’Donnell (the current leader in the race) and Mark Paschall to inform them of his decision to not run, after all.

This comes on the heels of several reports that Mark Paschall is also lamenting the fact he’s not receiving the traction he was expecting, endorsements he was counting on, and campaign support he’d need to even be competitive against Rick…

…leaving many Republicans to believe Mark will re-think his intentions concerning CD-7.

But the bigger picture is this: as we’ve seen over the last seven months, Republicans have done well to place themselves in appropriate (and winnable) elections – avoiding divisive Primaries in the AG, Secretary of State and Treasurers races. 

With pressure from Party Leaders (read: Benson, Martinez, Owens and Armstrong), state-wide Primaries are actually going to be few and far between next August. With the exception of the Governors race and CD-5, the “powers that be” have thus far proven to be a strong and influential force at the state level (they’ll work their magic in CD-4, as well, I’m sure.)

And though we Republicans have yet to see the many State Legislative candidates shaken down, too, the rumors are certainly persistent concerning the same sort of maneuvering; the State Party Apparatus and associated “friends” making necessary cuts in the Republican Team – for the good of the Party – and for the good of the chosen candidates.

As for Rick, his campaign seems unstoppable right now. Between his endorsements, fundraising capabilities and campaign staff, O’Donnell is virtually the forgone conclusion - he’ll be the Republican nominee come March (yes, I said March). The only question remains: what will Paschall demand as compensation to stay out of this particular race?

Comments

[Monkey Boy]

Paschall has been counted "out" in every race he's run. Somehow, he always seems to pull wins out of his ass...He probably attributes it to divine intervention.

[observer]

Once again, the Republicans get their act together --this time it looks like they will unite early behind Ricky O'Donnell, while the Democrats gear up for a messy internal fight (and Greenie Dave Chandler in the wings to boot). If the Democrats had an ounce of smarts they would start lining up behind the best they have (Perlmutter), send Peggy Lamm back to Boulder, and get ready for a nail-biter in 2006. Maybe they could even persuade Chandler and Rubinstein to form a nutball caucus and organize for something other than spoiling the election...

[highlands]

I am suprised that he was elected to anything once people found out he was hiding something in his military records. That usually doesn't fly in the R party.

[rules]

As of now, Paschall still hasn't filed any FEC paperwork, meaning that he hasn't raised the 5K neccessary for even that. Of course, Herb hasn't filed either. Maybe the robots from the future will do that for him.

[Irishstout]

Never NEVER count Paschall out.
Highlands/colklink, nice to see you here too. :)

[rulestrategy]

Rules,

Have you ever thought - Paschall could have the checks - but isn't cashing them yet?

[Hugo O'conor]

rulestrategy,

I'm not sure if you meant that literally or as in pledges he hasn't collected yet. I am pretty sure that holding checks more than a few days (5 days, I think) is a violation of campaign laws.

[A Real Rep]

Mark Pachall is the real deal -- a proven vote getter -- Ricky O'Donnell has the CU albatross around his neck -- George W. Bush proved that voters will support someone they disagree with if they have the courage of their convictions -- plus whomever wins the primary will receive millions in donations -- do you want a weasel or a real Rep -- Mark is my guy

[Lisa]

Real Rep -

Oh, PLEASE! A "weasel"? Who's the one weaseling out of:

1) Releasing his military records?
2) Explaining his criminal history?
3) Being truthful about his hard-right issue positions?
4) Filing with the FEC?

[Rules]

Rulestrategy, Let me get this straight. Come the end of this reporting period, Perlmutter, Lamm and O'Donnell will disclose thier fundraising while Paschall will say one of two things. 1. I have been holding checks but not cashing them; or, 2. I have "pledges" but no actual money.

Maybe he and Herb can get together and study their futures.

[Skippy McGuski]

Funny, everytime Paschall's name get's mentioned here there is this massive amount of postings about how great he is....

How many different login names is mark paschall allowed?

[Col. Klink]

Irishstout - Nice try, but we are not one in the same. Although, I do have to admit that I liked Highlands' posting. I got an answer on my question concerning Mr. Paschall's military records. The answer was that he was not going to release them. I can only assume that he doesn't want to make them public.

Real Rep - The only thing I can take from your posting is that you are the master of the non sequitur (and I don't mean the comic strip).