Mike Coffman filed late last week for his eventual run as Colorado’s next Secretary of State (unless we need an interim appointment if/when Davidson moves on).
He is currently the only candidate filed.
It’s been a bumpy road for the current Treasurer; his once gubernatorial campaign ended after less than a quarter (pun intended) and now he ships out June 6 to report for Active Duty in the Marine Corps.
But his expected date of return is mid-March, leaving plenty of time for a short but sweet State Run.
Bill Ray, the once Treasurer and GOP Communications Director and now Policy Analyst for Referendum C & D, is presently slated to run the race.
Whichever D Candidate the other side puts forward will eventually need to run against a proven statewide candidate and recently returned War Hero – offering a huge anchor for the Republican down ballot candidates.
With Beauprez, Hillman, Coffman and Suthers I see no way the Democrats can squeeze in. Those are all tough guys, with Beauprez, Hillman and Coffman having major experience running large and important races. My guess is that the Dems see this – and decide, instead, to target Legislative Races again.
Posted by: CoffmanFan | May 31, 2005 at 10:07 PM
CoffmanFan,
My guess is the Democrats target the legislative races AND the up ballots. With the amount of money floating around out there, and without a presidentail, they can certainly afford to do both. Assuming that up-ballot races won't be difficult is a sure path to defeat.
Posted by: NotAnIdiot | May 31, 2005 at 10:34 PM
I still laugh about Joe Stengel thinking he can run against Hillman. What’s he thinking? This last legislative session proved he has no spine, and the last thing we need is a slick politician bringing that slate of candidates down. Yep. Beauprez, Coffman and Hillman will be the men nobody can beat.
Posted by: Rock 5 | May 31, 2005 at 10:51 PM