UPDATE #4: Despite rumors to the contrary reported by FOX 31 and elsewhere, outgoing House Speaker Frank McNulty will not resign his HD-43 seat.
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UPDATE #3: Statement from Minority Leader-designee Mark Waller:
Today, House Republicans unanimously elected state Rep. Mark Waller, R-Colorado Springs, to lead them into the 69th General Assembly, which begins January 9, 2013. House Republicans also elected the following members to leadership positions: state Rep. Libby Szabo, R-Arvada, as Assistant Minority Leader; state Rep. Kathleen Conti, R-Littleton, as Caucus Chair; and state Rep. Kevin Priola, R-Henderson, as Caucus Whip.“As we head into the 69th General Assembly, House Republicans will continue our focus on job creation, economic recovery and prioritizing more money for education,” said Minority Leader Waller. “We look forward to continuing to work together with our friends across the aisle to build a better Colorado for our state’s hardworking families.”
Speaker Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, who did not seek a leadership position added: “I am very proud of our House Republican caucus and congratulate Reps. Waller, Szabo, Conti, and Priola on their leadership election this morning. Our House GOP showed over the last two years that Republicans and Democrats can work together. My priorities remain the same – to help create an environment for job creation and to focus on prioritizing funding to ensure a quality education for all of Colorado’s students.”
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UPDATE #2: First statement from new Minority Leader Mark Waller, via Ivan Moreno:
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UPDATE: Rep. Mark Waller the sole nominee for GOP Minority Leader.
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A poll follows.
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he isn’t running for it so, no.
Hoover’s article reports that he’s “not expected to seek minority leadership positions.” And while that may seem obvious to many, over the past year there were more than a few apparently straightforward political calculations that somehow escaped Speaker McNulty.
“Not expected” is not the same thing as definitely not. And Mark Waller may not be a shoo-in, either.
Let’s wait for the press releases.
I think it’s probably accurate that he’s not going for it. It’s not like he’s exactly covered himself in leadership glory. More dignified to quit than be fired, don’t you think?
So, are you arguing that he will run, or he won’t . . .
Eli Stokols reported yesterday on rumors that McNulty may resign his seat. We can’t confirm that, but it’s clear there are a wide range of possibilities.
but can certainly see why he might want to just resign altogether,
Quite a fall for Frank and Amy the Capital’s favorite pair