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Tide turns as Undecideds go to Romanoff

by: wade norris

Sat Apr 10, 2010 at 17:54:47 PM MST


From the Denver Post
http://blogs.denverpost.com/th...

Challenger Andrew Romanoff won more major caucus victories in Colorado's U.S. Senate race Saturday, taking large margins over incumbent Michael Bennet in urban county assemblies.

Romanoff, former speaker of thhttp://www.squarestate.net/newDiary.doe state House of Representatives, won in Arapahoe, Douglas, Boulder, El Paso and Pueblo counties, among others, in early reports from the largest gatherings. Many of Colorado's most populous counties met Saturday to elect delegates to the state Democratic convention in May.

(so much for the Spin that Romanoff's only stronghold was in Denver)

One point of note - Boulder and El Paso Assemblies had formerly been for Bennet, but today switched to Romanoff.

wade norris :: Tide turns as Undecideds go to Romanoff
From the Romanoff campaign:

U.S. Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff swept the major counties holding Democratic assemblies today, the "Super Saturday" when more than 70 percent of the delegates to the state Democratic assembly are being selected.

Gaining 14 points from his performance in the statewide precinct caucuses in March, Romanoff took El Paso County, 55 percent to 45 percent. Romanoff also moved Boulder County into his column and extended his lead in Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson and Pueblo counties.

Romanoff himself:


"The undecideds signed up with us...We're thrilled, especially when we got outpsent about 10 to 1. You've got to fire up the troops and reach across the aisle, and I've done both."

These results along with the past gains at caucus would seem to indicate a growing momentum for Romanoff - it is hard to see if this will be enough momentum to prevent Bennet from making 30% at State, but either way, this is a victory for Romanoff's campaign.

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3% of Colorado Dems participate in the caucus/assembly process.
The difference between 40% and 50% or so is less than a trickle, especially when multiplied by .03. But don't let me stop you guys from high-fiving each other all night.  

My opinions here do not reflect any organization or group with which I may be affiliated.  

Don't worry
We won't.

Senator Buck will give me a great sense of "Buyers Remorse" in the way that it would feel like my Senator was screwing me over.  

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But...
Bennet still couldn't convince 3% that he was worth spending some time on?  Not very inspiring for the general.

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It's Not The 3% We Need To Convince
The stump speech Andrew gave was terrific.  I hope for a great future for Romanoff.

In another year, in another race, I'd love to see and hear more of what Andrew brought today.
But if Jane Norton is the GOP's candidate, the money behind her would overwhelm Andrew's meager contributions.  So I say to Andrew: "Kid, this ain't your night"

When even moderate Republicans like Snowe and Collins can be bullied into toeing the radical nihilist Republican party line, there is absolutely no doubt that Norton would be the next willing recruit into the GOP's zombie army.

The reason I support Michael Bennet is because he's already doing the difficult job we asked of him in the Senate.   With influential committee assignments virtually unheard of for a freshman, and the confidence and courage to shake things up in Washington, he has amply demonstrated his willingness to put his job on the line for all Americans.

What more can we ask?



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There is a lot more we can ask
and must ask.

I'm not too cozy with Bennet, even though I support him for precisely the reasons you cite. I like the pressure Romanoff has put on him and the way Bennet has taken it. He's shown he wants to keep his job. We must keep the pressure on him.  


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But...
It is essentially an unscientific poll. Now the strategies to GOTV in August is more solid.

Undeniably Romanoff gave an incredible speech with incredibly energetic reception. I was quite impressed with how much Bennet's speakiing has improved since Romanoff announced his race. Both of these guys are in it to win.  


Oh, but the Webb-booing
Holy Jesus. That was so weird.

Sorry Webb, if you talk about the closing of Manual HS in front of a bunch of teachers, you're going to get booed. The chatter from within the spectators was sooo sour towards Webb.  


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Or the fiscal stability of DPS
I absolutely could NOT believe he said that!  It made me sad to see such an inspiring leader be so out of touch with what's actually going on.  

Rob Stein, the principal of Manual post-closure, has just resigned, too.  


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Honestly
What's it going to take to make folks in DC undestand that Andrew is THE man?!!!???

He's got all of the REAL support from us. Bennet is only doing well because he's got so much money. And he's only got so much money because he's the APPOINTED US Senator. Not because he's "good" at the job. Because he's talking to all of the greedy lobbyists.

I'm behind Andrew. He's going to crush Bennet. And then whoever the Republicans send our way.


Before DC realizes Andrew is THE man
he's going to have to show he can raise the dough. Perhaps some yeast might help?

Then he'll have to show a real policy difference between himself and Bennet. And  by "show" I mean he'll have to make a little show ie a commercial to do that.


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