[AntiGuv]

The problem with assessing the broader significance of the CO-07 poll is that it followed a very acrimonious Dem primary and features a very well-funded GOP nominee (as I've mentioned previously, in both aspects). It did nonetheless tip the seat from Lean Dem to Toss Up in my ratings.

[StoneWall Brigade]

Here in West Virginia, John has been on the attack on old sheets Byrd He's been going after Byrd's tax record.

[AuH2ORepublican]

"It did nonetheless tip the seat from Lean Dem to Toss Up in my ratings."

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I agree that Toss-Up is the right call, and I think it will stay that way until Election Day. I would note that, by the numbers (Kerry carried it 50%-49% in a region where the Bush-Kerry vote fairly describes the partisan balance), it's the second toughest GOP-held open seat to defend (after Nussle's seat in Iowa). If the CO-07 race is a barnburner, it would be unlikely for Musgrave's reelection to be a nailbiter, or for Salazar to be reelected without breaking into a sweat, or for Heather Wilson to be defeated.