Wednesday governor's race update: Ritter endorsed; Beauprez blasted

The Colorado Contractors Association is one of those organizations that likes to endorse Republicans. I'm fairly sure they endorsed a lamp with a little (R) after it's name the other day. But this morning the association issued a surprise joint endorsement of Democratic gubernatorial nominee Bill Ritter and his Republican opponent.

All over Colorado - even in the Springs! - Republicans are making a stand against the religious extremists that have taken control of their party. This is just the latest example.

Meanwhile, Beauprez is getting criticized on states' rights and environmental grounds for supporting the president's plan to bypass Colorado's local government and start drilling the Western Slope. Progress Now Action says:

"We ask people to sign our petition calling on Beauprez to reconsider his support for controversial oil and gas drilling leases in Colorado's forests," stated Michael Huttner, Executive Director of ProgressNowAction.org... Beauprez supported additional drilling in Colorado forests without waiting for Governor Owens approval or the recommendations of a statewide taskforce which are due September 13, 2006.

Photo of Bill Ritter courtesy of Ritter for Governor.