Denver Post Endorses Democrats Colorado, Congress, The Big Strategy

The Denver Post has come out with some strong endorsements of Democrats in key congressional races.

Angie Paccione in CO-04.

We believe Paccione offers the district its best bet for strong representation in Washington. She has been a
productive member of the Colorado House, steering legislation into law to increase penalties against adults who supply alcohol to minors. She co-sponsored a tough bill this year aimed at methamphetamine abuse, which was signed into law.

And furthermore, Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave is a right-wing nutjob on the same level as Mean Jean Schmidt in Ohio. Her particular object of ire is gays and lesbians. Check out the video of Rep. Musgrave speaking at the Family Research Council's Values Voters Summit over at Think Progress.

Jay Fawcett in CO-05.

Any Democrat running in the heavily Republican 5th Congressional District is fighting an uphill battle. But strip away the party labels and Jay Fawcett - with his Air Force background and resolute style - seems tailor-made for a district with five key military facilities and the nation's highest security prison.

The Post goes on to note that Jay Fawcett's opponent is off in Neverland with regard to his proposed agenda, specifically opposing any new taxes ever, regardless of what the circumstances are.

Ed Perlmutter in CO-07.

Colorado's 7th Congressional District is an increasingly extinct species - comprised in equal parts of Democrats,
Republicans and unaffiliated voters. The 7th deserves a representative who reflects its electorate, a centrist with an independent streak who is not afraid to buck party politics.

[...]

Ed Perlmutter is a moderate Democrat with long roots in the district and a proven record as a lawmaker. We believe his accomplishments in the state legislature and his commitment to represent a diverse constituency make Perlmutter the best candidate.

In this district, voters again have a choice between someone who will represent their interests and someone whose beliefs are far to the right of mainstream America. In a state that's trending bluer and bluer each year, and a district that is a true swing district, Rick O'Donnell is not what the voters are looking for.

Colorado is an excellent example for why Democrats should challenge Republicans in every district in every state. The 50 State strategy works. If you contest every race one of several things can happen:

1. You lose, but you demonstrate to voters that Democrats haven't given up on the district, and you build the party for the future.
2. You lose, but you mount a significant challenge that ties up the Republicans' money and doesn't allow them to spend it in other places where it is needed, thereby helping Democrats win.
3. You win.

Currently, House Republicans hold a 4-3 advantage in Colorado. After this election, if things go as well as planned, it will be a 6-1 Democratic advantage, and Colorado's rebirth as a blue state will be complete.

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