The Rocky Mountain News speculates as to whether or not U.S. Senator Wayne Allard will honor his pledge to serve only two terms in the senate. From the article, "After the polls closed Nov. 7, political insiders turned their eyes to 2008, when the country will elect a new president and Republicans will have to defend 21 of the 33 Senate seats up for grabs. Allard was elected in 1996 and pledged to serve only two terms. He reiterated the pledge in 2002, but has since been ambiguous. Allard is expected to decide by early next year, chief of staff Sean Conway said. Jennifer Duffy of the influential Cook Political Report already lists Allard's seat as one of the three most potentially competitive Senate seats in the country, whether Allard runs for re-election or not...
"Since retirements create open seats that are tougher for a party to defend, Republicans are encouraging Allard to run, Conway said. Meanwhile, would-be replacements are waiting on the sidelines. If Allard retires, that could open the door for Republicans such as outgoing Gov. Bill Owens, former Reps. Scott McInnis or Bob Schaffer, Rep. Tom Tancredo or others. Last week, Tancredo said his own plans are on hold, in part because Allard has not decided. Schaffer, contacted via e-mail during a business trip to Iraq, said it's premature to talk about Allard replacements."
Category: Denver November 2008 Election
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