The Rumble in El Paso

There seems to be a shake-up brewing in El Paso County.

State Representative Lynn Hefley has been answering the question concerning a potential run against fellow Dave Schultheis (for S.D. 9) with “I’m considering it.”

Her reasoning: Schultheis is quickly becoming a “one issue” legislator, she better represents the District, and the rumors concerning Joel’s impending retirement are “nothing but fabrications” (meaning since he has a job, she wants one, too.)

Though El Paso is well know for bitter primaries, the real surprise here seems to be that Lynn believes she more accurately represents the values, ideals and politics of SD 9.  Apparently solid in her vote record this session - she even voted in favor of HB 1194 - it has been well understood in the Hard Core County that Lynn is really the Moderate of the District.

The fallout of a potential shuffle could prove to be disastrous. The Republican (Conservative) Base has long depended on at least one El Paso Senate Seat to drive the Agenda in Colorado. Doug Lamborn has been largely effective in that cause, but would Hefley follow suit? Doubtful.

Which means the kooks will start watching her very closely…

Comments

[anyway...]

SO ANYWAY... back to the subject at hand (please, GOP Cops, Spin, and everyone else). Schultheis v. Hefley... Let's play this game for a while; where will other Legislators fall in their support?

I say Cloer goes with Hefley and King to Schultheis.

now your turn...

[Ed]

Cloer might suprise you and go with Schultheis but I won't bet on it. That's an interesting call.

How about Ed Jones with Hefley???

[elpaso watcher]

Cloer will definately go with Schultheis.

Schultheis stuck with Cloer in his primary battle last year, when every other cosnervative went with Stahnke. That's because while Cloer has his issues where he's flaky, he's a solid conservative on the hot-buttons: abortion and taxes. Schultheis knows it, and has a very solid relationship with Cloer.

[anyway...]

And Wayne Williams? How about with Hefley.