Wayne Allard's name recognition isn't very high and in a state with 20% "new" voters that now call Colorado home, that works against him. Tom Strickland has never run for anything in his life. He was been US-AG under Klintoon and in the last few years, has represented some sleezy big money interests as a lawyer and lobbyist. Strickland is a party hack and a liberal to his soul.
With Gov Bill Owens set to collect over 60% of the vote, that means a big Republican turnout and that should get SenAllard over the top. Allard has done a very good job for the people of Colorado in the last six years and deserves re-election.
Actually, Strickland has run before. He lost to Allard six years ago. This is a rematch.