I thought you may want to know... the trend looks good in CO.
The Dems are getting waxed in the early ballot count between Rs vs. Ds and these trends usually hold. I do expect the percentages to tighten up, but predict the Rs to take it over the Dems by 2% to 4%.
From Colorado Peak Politics:
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“OCT 20 BALLOT RETURNS: Advantage Still With Republicans
Republicans in Colorado are continuing to outpace Democrats in early ballot returns, growing their lead with ballots returned as of this morning, but its still early and returns are uneven. So far, 79,355 ballots have been reported as cast. Heres the breakdown:
Statewide:
D: 24,648
R: 36,830
U: 17,191
For those of you keeping score at home, right now, turnout stands at 31% D, 46% R, and 21% U. This is a far cry from the 33D/33R/33U model that some polls have used, but its still incredibly early and this shouldnt necessarily be taken as a predictor of the final. That said, the enthusiasm seems to be with Republicans for now.
Then, there are the suburbs that everyone across the country is eyeing Jefferson and Arapahoe Counties. Heres the ballot returns for these two counties:
Jefferson County (Total: 13,829)
D: 4,352 (31.5%)
R: 5,961 (43.1%)
U: 3,394 (24.5%)
Arapahoe County (Total: 10,884)
D: 3,521 (32.3%)
R: 4,877 (44.8%)
U: 2,378 (21.8%)
See the ballot returns from October 17th here. The next report will come out on Wednesday.”
http://coloradopeakpolitics.com/2014/10/20/oct-20-ballot-returns-advantage-still-republicans/
Thanks, Red Steel. I appreciate the update/info.
Voter turn out will be key.
We certainly should stay optimistic.
Hick is hurting Udall and vice versa.
Jefferson County used to be a strong Republican county. Too bad it’s slipped down hill.