Buck, Coffman back away from Maes

[Hawkeye-X]

Source: Denver Post

With the 5 p.m. deadline for ballot certification approaching, Senate candidate Ken Buck and Rep. Mike Coffman this afternoon became the latest Republicans to pull their support from gubernatorial nominee Dan Maes.

"After having a lengthy conversation with Dan Maes, it is clear to me that Dan is struggling to determine the best path for his campaign, his family and for Colorado," Buck said in a statement. "I have decided that I can no longer support his candidacy for governor of Colorado."
Coffman used his statement to take a shot at Democrats.

"It is because of my concern for the working families of Colorado that I am asking Dan Maes to quit the governor's race," he said. "Colorado can't afford to have the Mayor of Denver as our next governor who would continue the failed policies of Bill Ritter."

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The Republicans continue to eat their own. I hope Maes says 'F' them and ignore the pressure and let the crazies split the vote and give Hick a easy win.

[hlthe2b]

1. I just hope some of this self-immolation will "slop over"

into the Senatorial race... (even though Bennett wasn't our best choice)...

[mrs_p]

2. this is so confusing

who does the GOP want to appoint in tancredo and maes' place?

it doesn't really matter to me, i guess, but the whole thing i find really odd...

[SharksBreath]

3. Maes stays on the ballot. Link.

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_15989513

Posted: 09/04/2010 01:00:00 AM MDT

Gubernatorial candidate Tom Tancredo, left, of the American Constitution Party, listens to Republican candidate Dan Maes' response during a debate Thursday in Denver. (Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post)
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Colorado Republican leadership and grassroots groups failed to oust Dan Maes from the governor's race Friday, the last day the GOP nominee could drop out before ballots were certified.


Read more: Maes on Colorado ballot, despite outcry from past supporters - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/ci_15989513#ixzz0yaDQLHSG