Last fall's Referendum C ballot issue is providing an interesting dynamic in the gubernatorial race this year. Bill Ritter supported the Referendum while Congressman Bob Beauprez did not. Ritter's support is garnering him votes from Republicans fearful that Colorado is underfunding schools and infrastructure, according to the Rocky Mountain News. From the article, "That discontent has been a boon to Democrat Bill Ritter in his race for governor against U.S. Rep. Bob Beauprez. Ritter endorsed Ref C, while Beauprez opposed it. Ref C was approved by voters last fall and allowed the state to keep billions in tax revenue that otherwise would have been returned to taxpayers. Colorado business organizations played a key role in the passage of Ref C, fearing that huge cuts in higher education and transportation funding would harm the state's economy. Scott says many executives share Ritter's fear that Colorado is falling behind other states in funding its universities and roads. Business people like Scott tend to be Republicans, but many of them are now saying they'll support Ritter. 'I hear an increasing number of Republicans say they'll either be on the sidelines or they're going to vote for Ritter,' said Scott, who has yet to endorse a candidate. Last week, dozens of Republican business executives met with Ritter at a breakfast in Denver to discuss economic development. Republican businessman Blair Richardson, former finance chairman for Mark Holtzman's campaign for governor, hosted the breakfast."
Category: Denver November 2006 Election
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