Bill Owens. No one in our party — not even President Bush through his overspending and support of amnesty — has done more damage to our chances in Colorado, which is why this post fits into so many categories.
Attorney general? Guilty as charged. Owens, through a combination of indifference and ineptitude, let Ken Salazar stay in office and emerge as a moderate Democrat, thereby allowing the now-U.S. senator to build a bipartisan following that has taken him to his current office.
Third Congressional District? As sure as water runs downhill. Greg Walcher, with his support of Referendum A and mismanagement of the state Department of Natural Resources, never stood a chance in the general election — and Owens knew it.
Fifth Congressional District? Amen. As in the 3rd Congressional District, Owens stepped into an already messy primary, one he should have learned from 2004 is not a place to be meddling when the Republican Party faithful hate you.
Seventh Congressional District? As sure as Colfax is populated by prostitutes and pushers. Encouraging Beauprez to leave a competitive seat in a bad year for Republicans was beyond irresponsible.
Governor? You can bank on it. In a year when illegal immigration was sure to be the centerpiece conservative issue, Beauprez was the worst possible choice, given his dismal record on the subject.
Homeland security? Granted. Mike “Office Space” Beasley, anyone? Illegal immigration? Si, senor.
By calling a special session he let the Democrats control, Owens killed all chances of bringing back the ballot measure that would have been our party’s saving grace.
Issue campaigns? Let us list the ways: Amendment 23, Referendum A, referendums C and D. Redistricting? Census says yes.
When he and Beauprez lost us the majority, we lost the ability to responsibly redistrict.
Secretary of state? All signs of foul play point to yes. His appointment, Gigi Dennis, and her shenanigans have made the party look unfair.
State house? Like any man, his home is his castle, and he’s responsible for what happens in it. It’s the one chamber of the Legislature we should never have had to worry about, but Owens lost it in a landslide.
State senate? Snake eyes. He lost it twice.
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You have nailed it