Democratic senator skipping fundraiser with Obama

[mfcorey1]

(CNN) - President Barack Obama says keeping the Democrats in control of the Senate is one of his top priorities this year.

But his trip to Colorado is a vivid illustration of just how much the President – who is the party's top fundraiser but who is also saddled with low approval ratings – can, and can't, help.

Obama will headline a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee fundraiser Wednesday afternoon in Denver, with half the money raised at the event going to Sen. Mark Udall's campaign. The first term Democratic senator from Colorado faces a difficult re-election this year against Rep. Cory Gardner, his GOP challenger. Polls indicate the race between the two candidates is tied up.

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While the President speaks and takes questions from those attending the fundraiser at a downtown Denver hotel, Udall won't be there.

Originally the senator was scheduled to fly to Denver Wednesday morning to team up with Obama at the closed door fundraiser. That itinerary meant that Udall would have missed attending a speech on the economy the President is scheduled to deliver two hours earlier at Cheesman Park in Denver.

Udall won't make Obama fundraiser
This is a big mistake by Udall!


But new developments on Capitol Hill changed Udall's plans.

"Due to last-minute votes and legislative activity, Mark will be unable to make the trip back to Colorado on Wednesday. The Senate has decided to vote on Wednesday to confirm the new U.S. Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, who has authority over issues like flood recovery. Additionally, the Senate will be continuing legislative action on a bipartisan Sportsmen's bill, which includes Mark's legislation to expand access to public shooting ranges, as well as introduction of Mark's bill to secure women's access to contraception," said a statement from Udall's campaign.

The statement ended by saying that "Mark is grateful for the president's support, and had hoped to welcome him to Colorado in person, but his responsibilities to serve Colorado in the Senate come first."

Udall's campaign says the call was a "no-brainer for us. Representing Colorado in the Senate comes first."

The day job definitely comes first, but a non-partisan analyst said something else may be at play.


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[librechik]

1. sad

how twisted is this?

[msongs]

2. the TX gov snubbed obama and was slammed here on DU nt

[Drunken Irishman]

3. Then he shouldn't get to use the $$$ the Pres raises.

I'm sure Obama doesn't mind. But it is indicative of the trashy mentality of American politics. Udall is slime and I'd love for him to lose reelection - if it didn't cost the Dems the Senate. As is, though, I guess it's needed. But if he's that scared to be seen with the President, he shouldn't take the $$$ the President raises on his behalf.

[donheld]

5. I totally support Mark Udall staying in DC

Mr Udall, I'm sure would have no problem appearing with President Obama. Drunken Irishman, you are quite out of touch with Colorado politics.

[Cha]

8. I support Senator Mark Udall staying in DC, too..

[otohara]

4. Udall Doing His Job OMG

how horrible

[Cha]

7. I can see why he stayed and voted for Julian Castro for HUD.. good on Udall. "May" is the

operative word.

"Additionally, the Senate will be continuing legislative action on a bipartisan Sportsmen's bill, which includes Mark's legislation to expand access to public shooting ranges, as well as introduction of Mark's bill to secure women's access to contraception," said a statement from Udall's campaign."


It's his own bill, mfcorey.