Dont count out Hickenlooper. He is the dark horse on the D side, and could parlay his popularity in Denver proper to do some damage. I’m not sure he won’t challenge Ritter is a primary for the gov race this year, but could also have his eye on the senate.
He could potentially give us more trouble than Romanoff, although I don’t see a dem winning either the senate or gov this year unless something big happens between now and then to totally change the picture
(Or unless the pubs run a tired old RINO like Norton)
I haven't heard any rumblings from Hickenlooper. Have you?
I think most smart dems know this year is not going to be a good one for them. So a nice and safe mayor's job would probably ok.
I think (hopefully) that it is going to be a bruising year for dems. So only the brave need apply.
I agree he (Hick) would be more formidable in a general election than Romanoff. But Romanoff understands and operates the state democrat machinery better than Hickenlooper.
Also, Romanoff isn't afraid to really play rough.
I guess you've heard Tancredo may run for guv?