July 25, 2008 10:57 PM UTC

Liberal Newspapers Endorse Jeff Crank

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• by: jericho

A lot has been made in the last weeks of Jeff Crank losing supporters hand over fist (Mother Mary, Chamber of Commerce, etc). But, in an amazing turnaround, two of the most liberal news publications in Colorado have given Crank their thumbs up.

The Denver Post writes an almost glowing review of Crank’s potential.

Crank doesn’t have legislative experience, but he did work in Washington for Hefley…

https://origin.denverpost.com/o…

The Colorado Springs Independent is even more effusive in their praise of Jeff.

On the GOP side, it’s clear that Crank brings a better understanding of the Washington battlefield, from his years working for Hefley and later as a lobbyist.

https://www.csindy.com/gyrobase…

There’s that “lobbyist” label again, the one Crank seems to dislike so much. Though, on a personal note, I don’t understand how someone who “doesn’t have legislative experience” “brings a better understanding of the Washington battlefield” than a sitting Congressman.

But I don’t really agree with much of what either of these liberal newspapers print, and in the case of the Indy, their endorsement seems mostly like sour grapes because Lamborn didn’t stop by their offices like the other two candidates.

Nor has Lamborn responded to requests that he field questions from the Independent – even by phone. Rayburn and Crank visited the Indy office during the past week, staying as long as needed for much constructive discussion.

https://www.csindy.com/gyrobase…

I guess Lamborn forgot that the Indy is kingmaker in Colorado Springs.