“Ya’d think the legislature would welcome the increase in revenue during these ‘rough economic times’”
They are planning on it. Only from the little guys like you and me. Remember Ritter is floating the initiative to raise taxes on you and me by $300 million a year.
As always, poll results depend on the turnout model.
But regardless of that, there is just no longer any question that Rasmussen was first to pick up the trend of Obama weakening. The lead has evaporated.
Frankly, Colorado is absolutely huge. If McCain holds those EVs, Obama faces the same Kerry problem. Even if he takes Iowa and New Mexico, Ohio still beats him. If Romney actually delivered Michigan, the Obama team runs out of places to go.