Who polls better against Salazar?
I hope Peter Coors wins. He has the best chance of taking on salazar in the general. The GOP needs to keep this seat in order to retain Congress. Oklahoma looks safe for us now, but Illinois and Alaska are not. So Coors has the best chance to keep this seat.
Opinions anyone?
The latest state poll is within the margin of error.
Hope the negative ads don't keep people from backing whichever one wins the primary.
I'm voting Schaffer but will back Coors in the general if he wins the primary.
Coors did not do well in the debates here, and Schafer did. CO also has a history of wealthy Republican candidates who have gone on to lose elections. Bruce Benson and Steve Schuck come to mind.
Still, Coors inherited the Campbell staff and has the money to win. Schaffer has the skills and experience.
As to Salazar, his opponent does not have any money to compete so Salazar has enjoyed a pretty clear field. Party activists will decide this one.
Both sides will depend on turnout. We also have a ballot proposal to end the circus in Denver because of animal rights issues, which will help turnout.
Salazar will not be as attractive once the primaries are over and election advertising begins in earnest. IF Schaffer wins the GOP side, I think the national party will start helping fund him, along with a couple of 527 committees.