Nighthorse With No Name
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James Joyner | Tuesday, March 16, 2004 |
When US Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-CO) unexpectedly announced his retirement two weeks ago, the GOP instantly began a scramble to find a strong replacement candidate. Republicans quickly rallied around Governor Bill Owens — who would have been an instant frontrunner — but he soon opted out of the race citing family problems. The past week hasn’t been good for the GOP. Congressman Bob Beauprez? Out. Congressman Tom Tancedo? Out. Lieutenant Governor Jane Norton? Out. Former Republican National Chairman Jim Nicholson? Out. Congressman Scott McInnis? Out. State Treasurer Mike Coffman? Out. Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave? Out. As of today, the Republicans have two announced candidates: former Congressman Bob Schaffer and attorney Dan O’Bryant. The only Republican of note still pondering the race is US Interior Secretary Gale Norton. On the Democratic side, meanwhile, party leaders continue to rally behind the candidacy of Attorney General Ken Salazar. Salazar faces only nominal opposition for the Dem nomination.
Interesting. I don’t have much sense of Colorado politics, but Norton would be an interesting choice. I mean, how much fun could the Interior job be, anyway?
About the Author: James Joyner is the publisher of Outside the Beltway and the managing editor of the Atlantic Council. He's a former Army officer, Desert Storm vet, and college professor with a PhD in political science from The University of Alabama. He lives just outside the Beltway in Alexandria, Virginia with his wife and infant daughter.
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Comments
Well, according to Jessica Simpson, it includes decorating the white house.
Posted by Greg Bouchillon | March 17, 2004 | 01:27 am | Permalink
This is Jane Norton, the Colorado Lt. Gov., not Gale Norton, the Secretary of the Interior.
HEY! WHERE MY PROPS? I commented on this very blog a few weeks ago -- without Owens the GOP has no strong candidate who can beat any major Dem in the race.
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