Tuesday Open Thread

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[thinkin]

I see that Mike Coffman might run for Sec. of State (on the Line)... isn't that supposed to be for State Senator Sean Mitchell? It seems he's been runing for the position for at least 4 years. Would Coffman primary him??

[Rock 5]

Coffman considered primarying Beauprez for what, two months? He would primary Mitchell in a heart beat.

[observer]

http://www.beauprezforcongress.com

Seems the good people over at the Beauprez office have let their campaign domain name expire. Or at least, the one for the campaign they have no intention of running again.

Who still thinks that Beauprez's "exploring" running for governor?

[SOS watch]

I heard Mitchell intends to stay in the Senate, the GOP needs that seat and he is more interested in passing laws not running an office that ccan be pretty mundane. Coffman would be well suited for SOS or Lt. Gov. Is Ken Gordon still looking at SOS, if he is the Democrat nominee he gets beat by Coffman or Mitchell.

[littwin reader]

Excerpt from Mike Littwin's column about Hickenlooper in the Rocky this morning:

"He's beaten Bill Owens on FasTracks, and many Democrats would love to see him against Bob Beauprez or whoever would win the Republican primary. (Have you seen the Scott McInnis version of the Tom DeLay story, with McInnis' wife getting paid for managing his leftover campaign funds? There's a family-values issue for you.)"

[Chris]

Mitchell was being urged to run for SOS, when the door to AG closed, so he has only been considering running for a few months not 4 years. However, Mitchell is most likely to stay in Senate, allowing Coffman a shot at SOS if he really wants it.

[Little Boy Blue]

Just because Democrats are talking about Hickenlooper running is not going to make it happen. Several of the Colorado Pols, and Democrats everywhere are hoping that he will get in even though he is telling everyone he will not get into the race. For some perspective lets consider that the best Republican candidate for the 7th Congressional is John Elway. It would not matter how many Republicans wanted Elway to run, how high is popularity rating is, or that he would smash any Democrat they put up against him, if he kept saying no, then the point is moot. Littwin and all the other Dems are dreaming about Hickenlooper, I just hope they keep on dreaming instead of realizing that their dog has no bark.

[5th CD]

I heard Hefley is going to retire this cycle. I have heard this rumor for the last 6 years but it seems it might be true this time.

[Alva Adams]

The interesting thing about every Hickenlooper story is what he doesn't say. He could end all of this talk right now if he said, "I will not run for governor in 2006." But he doesn't ever say that. Jane Norton did it, and that was that.

We dropped Hick in the last line because it does seem as though there is more talk about him not running anymore, but he's still never flat-out said no...and as we all know, that's a big difference in politics.

[Real Deal]

Mitchell has stated that he will not run for SOS. The 527 group that went after Musgrave last cycle said they would dump over 1 million dollars into a campaign against him if he ran for SOS. So back to the Senate he goes (thank god).

[Strider]

I had the pleasure of hearing Diana DeGette speak yesterday. She was asked about the Governors race and she too says that the probability of Hickenlooper running is to small to consider right now.

[Ter Ducken]

Shawn Mitchell will never win a statewide race. He's as conservative as they come, and an extreme right or left candidate will never win statewide. The only reason he has been in office is because he's in a highly Republican area. Move him into a competitive district and he loses his next election.

[Real Deal]

Ter Ducken-
You are obviously another liberal idiot. Mitchell is in a highly competitive seat. A Republican in Adams county? That is very competitive, not heavily, but at least it is in the top ten competitive seats in the senate. That is why you guys are always behind the ball. Stupid liberals.

[Ter Ducken]

Competitive seat? Who did the Democrats put up against Mitchell? They didn't even try for that seat because of the numbers. So, before you decide to berate people, check your own facts.

[Keith]

Strong leadership skills is what makes Mitchell succesful. He most definatley has statewide promise.

[Maverick]

TD is fairly accurate. The population base of the district is Broomfield, where GOP has the advantage. Not a slam-dunk district but not a targeted one either.

[intheno]

It looks like Andrew Romanoff is the man for Governor. It will be a good fight, but there's no doubt he will beat Beauprez for the seat.
As for Mitchell, he'll get squashed if he tries to run for anything else again, plenty of big money has promised him that. Gordon on the other hand has the missing personality the SOS needs, with Judd moving into his Senate seat.

[Kendall]

Mitchell is considered a rising star in the republican party. If the left poured big money to challenge him I am sure there would be money and support on the right to fight it. However, with some many more important races to focus on i.e Governor, state house and senate, the 7th the 3rd etc. I doubt the Dems would focus any large amount of money or effort on a SOS race.

[Keith]

White smoke and bells ringing at the Vatican.

[wonderwoman]

intheno,

That is so funny. For a second there I thought you were serious that Romanoff has a shot at beating Beauprez. You made my day with that one. HA, HA, HA

[dem]

http://www.coloradodems.us/pr/CDP_PR_mcinnis%20and%20delay.doc

CDP blasts McInnis, links him to Delay.

[intheno]

It wasn't a joke wonderwoman, Romanoff has and will do more for the State of Colorado than Beauprez. As for Mitchell, he has created ememies that have VERY deep pockets, and they have personally promised him they will defeat him in a run for state wide office.

[Ter Ducken]

Mitchell may be considered a rising star in GOP circles and he may have a place for future office, but it won't be statewide. He needs to find a niche somewhere or perhaps move into the 5th or 6th district to run for Congress. He could even have a chance at Musgrave's seat if she were to lose. But there is absolutely no way he wins a statewide office - not with his record.

[wonderwoman]

intheno, come on, tell me another one. Seriously, I am laughing my head off over here. Let’s see if I can calm down for a second to ask a question... Okay, when was the last time that a liberal Democrat who served as Speaker of the House won a statewide office? Wait... I know what your response is going to be: "Well, Romanoff is very popular in his highly Democrat House District, so that means he will be highly competitive statewide." HA, HA, HA, that is great fun.

[ql]

Has anybody heard anything further on the rumors previously mentioned on this site that Mitchell was actively trying to recruit a primary challenger to Rep. Bill Berens R-Broomfield?