Perlmutter wins, the GOP loses, and I drink a martini at home
Usually I spend election nights doing my best impersonation of Colin Ferrell. But this year I have a little lobbyist at home who's far more persuasive than CD7 nominee Ed Perlmutter could ever hope to be. So instead of heading to the nearest victory party, I spent the night in my living room, watching the results on 9 News and Colorado Confidential. Here's what I went to sleep thinking.1. The first time I met Perlmutter was at Karen Middleton's campaign kickoff. He blew me off. I griped to a party insider, who proceeded to slap me down so hard I thought I'd just gotten between the aforementioned Ferrell and a handle of whiskey. Lesson learned. Perlmutter has been working to advance Democratic principles since back when I was still in my Ayn Rand phase. He has deep roots in CD7 and a base of support that's wider than anyone suspected. Bring on Rubber Stamp Rick O'Donnell. Ed's ready. And so are we.
2. By nominating O'Donnell, Both Ways Bob Beauprez, Doug Lamborn and (as of 11:42 p.m.) Mike Kopp, the Colorado GOP sent a loud message to unaffiliated and moderate voters. The party is firmly in the hands of big-spending, domestic-spying, anti-business theocrats. If you support stem cell research, privacy rights or a balanced budget, you are not welcome any longer.
3. I like Chris Romer a lot. But I'm still sorry to see Jennifer Mello lose in SD32. Hopefully this won't be the last we see of her.
4. Matt Dunn is a gift to Democratic nominee Lt. Col. Joe Rice in HD38. Write it down.
5. Yes, I predicted that Herb Rubenstein would get 15% of the vote in CD7. And yes, he ended up with 9%. I blame the Rocky. Because I'm never wrong.
6. I sent the following email to Senator Ken Salazar: "If you have any respect for the Democratic party, you will abide by the will of its primary voters. Let Connecticut choose its own Senator. We need you to focus on advancing progressive values in Colorado."
Photo courtesy of Perlmutter for Congress.
6 Comments:
the question is, will Romer try and squeeze into the tiny condo he bought in order to be able to run in SD 32 or will he actually buy a real home here.
(still a bit tipsy from the Mello gathering)
The endorsements tell it all. Matt Dunn (HD38), running against Joe Rice, has the endorsements of:United States Senator William Armstrong, former Senate President John Andrews, and State Senator Nancy Spence.
Go Joe Rice!!
I'm confident in Joe against Matt Dunn but can't help thinking that the type of HD38 voter who knows NOTHING about local candidates would have been likely to just automatically vote for a Joe Rice against a grown woman called Candy. It really couldn't have turned out badly for Joe either way. Go Joe!
It may be true that Ed Perlmutter has been working to advance Democratic principles since Moses was in short pants or whatever, but does that excuse him (or anyone) for being an asshole? I don't see the connection. What lesson did you learn from that experience? I do see a connection between how one behaves toward ordinary people, and the kind of leader one ultimately turns out to be. Don't get me wrong, I congratulate Ed and his campaign, and wish them all the best this fall, but I also have to admit to feeling a bit fortunate that I'll be watching from outside CD-7.
leftfielder06,
What I was trying to get across was that you can often judge people by the quality of their supporters. Anyone can have a bad day. I gave Ed a pass on that night because so many of the people I respect supported his candidacy. I'm glad I did. He's turned out to be a good guy.
Maybe I ought to not be blogging at midnight any longer.
Regardless of it all, Republicans by who they voted for remain in the pockets of the 'Focus on the Family' types who should focus on their own famlies, those that don't support public education, or work for the common good of all Americans.
If the voters pay attention and not vote on bumper stickers we will have a wonderful general election.
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