It's Gonna Be Close

The DP has a new poll of 400 likely Republican primary voters. It shows Coors leading Schaffer 45 to 41 among likely voters, but Schaffer leading 46 to 45 among definite voters.

This will be all about turnout and who can get more people to the polls.

Regardless of whoever wins, I'm calling for a concession speech by the apparent losing candidate by 11:59 PM on August 10th. Since this race is going to be so close, there will no doubt be calls for recounts and other manuevers to secure the spot in the general election. This can only jeopardize the seat.

On August 11th, the so-called "second" season begins. Whoever the candidate is, we as Colorado Republicans need to rally behind them and start battling toward November 2nd. A strong Republican turnout in November will not only ensure that we save the seat, but that we deliver Colorado to W and defeat Initiative 99.

None of us can afford to take our balls and go home.