Colorado saw a big change from 2000-2006, and it is certianly starting to change colors from red to blue. Bush actually lost the precentage of votes from 2000 to 2004 in half. It is expected that Democrats will continue to make large gains in this state, and it will be a wildcard state until the finish. However, I give McCain the edge for a couple of reasons. First, McCain is the regional candidate, which is always an advantage. Take Bush from Texas, attracted just enough to grab New Mexico. McCain is also viewed more of a moderate in this area and for a place that is trending Moderate, McCain is looking to sit in a pretty good spot. I give Republicans the edge for the time being.Meanwhile, a BIG race is brewing for the Open Seat race to replace a retiring Wayne Allard. Both the Republican and Democrats have put togather strong candidates, and this is certain to be one of the more intriging races in the 2008 senate race. Unsprisingly there is a seat to look at in the house. Marilyn Musgrave is fresh off a bare victory in 2006, and her fourth term looks to be no easier. However since she survived 2006 in the 'democrats year', she has a great chance to reatain her seat.
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President-
Status: Weak Republican
Electoral Votes: 10
Head to Head Polls: None
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Senate-
Status: Weak DEM Gain
OPEN SEAT-
GOP Candidates: Bob Schaffer
DEM Candidates: Mark Udall
Head to Head Polls: None
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House-
Competitive races- District 4
District 4:
Status: Weak GOP Hold
Incumbant: Marilyn Musgrave
DEM Candidates: Betsy Markey
District 1: Dianna Degette (D-I) (currently unopposed)
District 2: OPEN: ??? (D) v Tom Stone (R)
District 3: John Salazar (D-I) v Wayne Wolf (R)
District 4: Marilyn Musgrave (R-I) v Betsy Markey
District 5: Doug Lamborn? (R-I) (currently unopposed)
District 6: OPEN: ??? (R) v Stephen Ludwig (D)
District 7: Ed Perlmutter (D-I) v (currently unopposed)
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Governor-
No governor race in 2008