Posted on 03/30/2015 10:27:10 PM PDT by george76
Already pegged by The Hill as one of the most vulnerable U.S. Senators facing re-election in 2016, and the only Democrat on that list now that Sen. Harry Reid has decided to retire, Michael Bennet is still scrambling to consolidate his base. With his polling numbers hovering just above the 50% mark among Democrats and Democrat activists actively protesting his fundraisers, we cannot blame him one bit.
Bennet’s latest pander was an amendment he introduced last week that effectively declared climate change to be a national security issue. While this might mollify the environmental extremists who comprise a meaningful spot among Democrat special interest groups, foolish analogies like these are not going to sit well with the broad middle ground of voters who decide elections in Colorado.
But, let’s be clear. It’s nearly impossible to win statewide if your base is at just 53%.
(Excerpt) Read more at coloradopeakpolitics.com ...
Where did all the replies go???
Already supporting Darry Glenn to replace Bennet.
Bennet's latest pander was an amendment he introduced last week that effectively declared climate change to be a national security issue.
I missed this.
Great news!
The democrats may pull Bennett for another drop Ritter for Hick scheme.
Like Chris Dodd in Conn., he would get a sweet lobbyist position.
Who you s’pose they’d run? Hick?
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