Beauprez blogger switches sides. (And other dispatches from the netroots.)

Over the last day, four things happened that got me excited about being part of the Colorado netroots.

First, the bloggers who went to Yearly Kos came back with stars in their eyes and photos on their iMacs.

Second, CD6 Democratic nominee Bill Winter posted another inspiring diary on Daily Kos.

Third, dozens of us waited with baited breath to learn that Soapblox's new name is Square State. (An announcement that I'm sure would leave most Coloradans yawning in apathy.)

And fourth, Dan Slater at Dem Notes pointed out that the blogger at Students for Beauprez has decided to support Democratic nominee Bill Ritter.

This last development is news. Not because one college student changed his mind. But because he (or she?) took such a risk to stand up for what he thought was right. The comments from his fellow Republicans have been harsh. And the GOP isn't known for forgiving independent thinking.

The Beauprez campaign blog has mysteriously gone missing. But I remember Beauprez's team excitedly welcoming their new student blogger into the fold. I wonder how they feel now. A bit like the band on the Titanic, I assume.

It takes intelligence to see past party affiliation. It takes strength to publicly admit your mistakes. And it's going to take a lot of hard work to put Colorado on the path to energy independence and fiscal responsibility. But if Mr. Students for Beuaprez can do it, so can you.