So Much for Martin Beeson

14 thoughts on “So Much for Martin Beeson”

1. He’s already run once and got hammered. He’d have to give up a safe legislative seat to do it. Money would be a huge problem, as Beeson is finding out.

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   1. having already been trounced by Salazar once, but he does have the (factless) GOP talking points down:

      He fought against the new oil and gas regulations which he believes will drive companies out of Colorado. According to Rep. Tipton, the number of rigs now in operation is down from the 1,200 rigs operating in Colorado a year ago. He believes in pursuing alternative energy and protecting the environment, but there is also a need to use our resources. He felt the oil and gas regulations were one of the “over reaching” bills over the last year.

      http://www.deltacountyindepend…

      Meanwhile, the last failed GOP contender (Wayne “Who?” Wolf) is running for SD5 (Gail Schwartz’ seat), although his apparent membership in the Delta County Communist Party might be a problem with the ‘base’:

      Dear Editor:

      Wayne Wolf has announced that he is a candidate for State Senate district 5 running against Democratic Senator Gail Schwartz. Wayne, apparently, hopes to ride a tide of revulsion against the socialist; some might even say Marxist, tendencies of the Democratic Party. His words are those of a conservative, but his actions as a former Delta County Commissioner for eight years, were those of a big government, tax and regulate, socialist.

      …He said he wanted to help agriculture but instead hired a planner from Boulder County, the most liberal county in Colorado, to produce an awful, convoluted, controlling, bureaucratic, expensive land use plan that all but excludes farmers from developing their own land allowing only developers with deep pockets and large staffs to play the game.

      …I can’t think of a single time he voted for individual rights/responsibility over increasing government intrusion. His hypocrisy typifies why the Republican Party has a well-deserved approval rating of 28 percent.

      Wayne is the last person for the state Senate. He made a mess of Delta County. Our country is in a financial mess and Wayne will just add to it.

      I can not vote for him, nor will I vote for his socialist opponent, Gail Schwartz either.

      …I’d have to really examine a new Republican candidate to make sure he is not just another socialist “Wolf” in conservative sheep’s clothing.

      http://www.deltacountyindepend…

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2. DRAFT JANET ROWLAND!

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   1. Don’t be sheepish.

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3. A new face has emerged in the CD3 race, a gentleman by the name of Ray Scott. He is not a career politician or celebrity but a businessman from Grand Junction. He is quietly building momentum with a “listening tour” of the 3rd CD district. http://www.rayscottforcolorado.com

   I have heard him speak and he is a breath of fresh air and could surprise the establishment should he decide to run. People are listening but more importantly HE is listening to them. He actually has a personality, doesn’t give a canned speech. The established GOP’s better take notice. The money will be the key, if he finds the donors, look out John Salazar a steamroller may be headed for your camp.

   Voters are weary of the same old candidates and the same old message, Tipton? Are you kidding? He would be a sacrificial lamb, Salazar would love another feast on him. Rowland is a hotheaded emotional conservative that wouldn’t stand a chance.
   

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   1. From his website:
      

      He believes the government is doing everything possible to set us up for a socialist system.

      Yawn.  More teabagger red meat.

      By the way, welcome aboard.  You earned your money today.

      Since you seem to know a lot about Ray Scott, perhaps you can help me understand something.  The FEC has no record of a candidate named Ray Scott.  On what basis is Scott soliciting contributions?

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   2. You could have at least created a less obvious username Ray.

      From the website:

      He lives in Grand Junction, Colorado and owns and operates three companies; Gas Products Corporation, Skyline Warehouse, and Coolwater Homes LLC.

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4. Don’t be so quick to discount Tipton – the reason he won his House seat so easily is because most Republicans feel he ran a solid campaign and a lot of people came out to support him

   Salazar has voted his District, no doubt, so he would be very difficult to beat – but if anyone has a chance of defeating Salazar, it’s Tipton

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   1. Your campaign issue can be why we need a federal version of TABOR….

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      1. MAH: Tipton did not run a solid campaign, not that it would have mattered. Salazar owns the southern part of the 3rd District and has made inroads in many counties north of I-70. He’s on the House Appropriations Committee, a plum spot in Congress. He has oodles of money and can raise much more if he needs it.

         Tipton won his state House seat because it’s a heavily Republican district. Even a well-financed Montrose County Democrat who’d been elected to the City Council there couldn’t come close to beating Tipton.

         In addition, he has done next to nothing in the Legislature. He may not be the sharpest knife in the drawer but I think he’s smart enough to avoid another campaign battering by Salazar.

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         1. I’ll politely disagree in that, the Western Slope & Pueblo Republicans that I talk to all love Tipton – I think his campaign left a great impression

            Regarding Mayor Noelle Hagan (Tipton’s opponent) – it was my understanding that Mayor Hagan was very intelligent and very popular – Tipton’s gigantic victory over an articulate Democrat, during a Democrat-year, was very solid validation of his good work and reputation

            I do agree that Salazar has built excellent relationships, and most importantly, has voted his district — if Tipton were to run, he would have every Republican vote… at that point, he’d have to win 40% to 45% of Indies…. that may not be possible, but nonetheless, out of any Republican, he’d be our best chance… however, Ellen Roberts would also be a terrific choice, as she could really peel off some Indies, but she’s focused on State Senate

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            1. ….Matt Smith is another TERRIFIC CD3 Republican, but last I heard, he has no interest – too bad – he’s a wonderful leader who loves Colorado deeply

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      2. well….. I’m in CD2 my friend (Eagle County)

         And…. while I am very confident of my work, I think there’s many other good leaders out there who would do a better job as a Congressman/Congresswoman

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