Darryl LeMon Glenn is an American politician. He is a Republican Party candidate for a United States Senate seat in Colorado in the 2016 elections.
He received 70% of the votes in the Republican caucus, and thus earned the nomination.
Posted on 06/28/2016 11:02:33 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
DENVER – Darryl Glenn emerged as the winner Tuesday following a divisive and chaotic five-man Republican U.S. Senate race that observers saw as uncertain to the last minute.
Glenn will now turn his attention to incumbent Democrat Michael Bennet, who has received more than $7.6 million in individual contributions and has more than $5.7 million in the bank, after already purchasing significant television advertising in recent months.
Glenn, an El Paso County commissioner, earned 37 percent of the vote as of 8:30 p.m. He was followed by Jack Graham with 25 percent, Robert Blaha with 16 percent, Jon Keyser with 13 percent and Ryan Frazier with 9 percent.
Glenn benefited in the primary from high-profile endorsements, including from Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin – both conservative icons. Glenn also had the support of the powerful Senate Conservatives Fund.
He was considered an underdog in the race, but he shocked observers in April at the Republican state convention when he blew past a crowded field to emerge as the only candidate to caucus onto the ballot.
Many believe it was his fiery convention speech that helped propel him to victory, both at the convention and in the primary.
“We are just so humbled by the support from all over Colorado, and we look forward to continuing to fight for families, jobs and education, and everything that matters to this state,” said Jillian Likness, a Glenn spokeswoman.
But Glenn must now face a general election where his right-leaning beliefs may not serve him well with unaffiliated voters. Behind the scenes, Democrats hoped Glenn would prevail, as they believe Bennet can easily defeat him.
“While Darryl Glenn endorses Donald Trump, thinks Ted Cruz should be our next Supreme Court justice and believes the problem with Washington is ‘Republicans reaching across the aisle,’ Michael Bennet takes on dysfunction in Washington and works with both political parties,” said Bennet campaign spokesman Andrew Zucker.
In terms of turnout, Republicans returned 332,442 ballots as of 6 p.m., representing 33 percent of total ballots sent. The most comparable recent Republican primary would be the 2014 gubernatorial contest, when 384,749 Republicans cast ballots in the four-man race, representing 43 percent of total ballots returned.
This year’s U.S. Senate primary was dogged by seemingly endless controversy, twists and turns, which ultimately evolved into a saga.
From court challenges to unflattering viral videos of candidates, Democrats rejoiced over the negative headlines in the race.
The four losing candidates congratulated Glenn on his victory Tuesday, and they appeared ready to rally behind Glenn this November.
“We ran a race we are proud of and wouldn’t change a thing,” Blaha said. “This country is worth fighting for.”
BUMP!
He needs to run ads with his cool ring for himself.
Then run ads with smirking Bennett, whose even more creepy than Flake, McCain & Schumer in the battle for the biggest creep in the gang of 8.
I doubt Cruz helped him and if he doesn’t renounce Cruz I suspect he’ll lose. Lyn’ Ted is poison.
Your CDS is as bad as some circa 2008 PDS I saw here.
I do not take kindly to liars or anyone supporting or defending liars. You discredit yourself by continuing to push Lyn’ Ted and then being rude in private messages and replies when called on it. Sad really, pathetic actually.
“You discredit yourself”
Actually you discredit your self by attacking a respected long time poster and supporter of this forum. I don’t always agree with the articles 2DV posts or on his opinion on the issues but to constantly attack him for his support of any candidate is just dumb.....
Anyway, I, like many others, do challenge any post or comment, regardless of source, that continues to push Lyn' Ted.
Agree with you.
You have been here 2 years as in 24 months and you have the audacity to impinge a long term asset to this forum.
Maybe you should STFU..
I recall 2ndDivisionVet pointing out that relationship on several occasions. It was no deep dark secret.
Anyway, not to drop the conversation, but I've got to get some sleep... Bye.
Whatever cuddle close to mommy
Regardless of time on FR, we all have a right to our opinions. This Newbie slur that some throw up is really not something that should be on FR. You are way out of line. 2DV can and does well defend himself and most often without such nastiness, we have had disagreements so I know.
BTW while I would wish to never hear more about Cruz, 2DV did indeed make it clear he was a bundler for Cruz but also graciously assisted me to get off the 5 email a day begging list.
Until Turd backs Trump and calls off the convention bullshit, he deserves all of the wrath he gets.
You are obviously a troll trying to divide the support for Trump and elect Hilary.
Another Great Endorsement for our Sarah ;)
I have no doubt he will do well in the General :D
Glenn will speak at convention. I hope it’s a prime spot.
1 recent poll has him only 6 points behind, though 2 others are less favorable.
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