BAM! Bob’s back in it!
Having gone to school in Denver for four years, I still keep tabs on Colorado politics as much as possible. Next year, Colorado will play host to the DNC convention for what will surely be a fun-filled week of imposing their left-wing values on a center-right population.
Colorado is also home to what some people say will be the most important U.S. Senate election in the nation (an arguable point, but it will be top 5ish without a doubt). The conventional wisdom inside the beltway has been that Rep. Mark Udall (D-Boulder) is heavily favored to win the seat being vacated by Sen. Wayne Allard (R). Republicans will nominate former Congressman Bob Schaffer, a thoughtful conservative (ACU, Human Events), and someone who represents mainstream Coloradoans.
It might be time for the Dems to take another look at the facts, however. A recent poll conducted by Rasmussen shows shows Congressman Schaffer leading the race. It also shows most Republican presidential nominees leading Hillary Clinton. The races are close - Schaffer’s lead is a slight 1% - but this is encouraging news for the campaign and GOPers around the country. Remember, too, that Colorado has a significant GOP voter registration advantage over the Dems.
One poll is no reason to become complacent, but with Hillary on the ballot, and Congressman Schaffer doing an effective job spreading his message of individual freedom and fiscal responsibility we have reason to be hopeful.
This will be one to watch. Go get’em Congressman!