October 02, 2014 09:25 AM UTC

Denver Post Endorses Halter Over Lamborn in CO-5

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• by: Colorado Pols

Republican Congressman Doug Lamborn has been taking withering criticism for his boneheaded revelation that he "and others" have been urging military leaders to resign in protest over President Obama's foreign policy. As the editorial board of the Denver Post notes today as it begins to roll out candidate endorsements, it's time for Lamborn to follow his own advice and hit the road:

Rep. Doug Lamborn last month demonstrated yet again why he should do Coloradans a favor and find another job. Unfortunately, the Republican from Colorado Springs is running for a fifth term in the GOP-heavy 5th Congressional District. He's the heavy favorite, but voters at least have an attractive alternative in retired Air Force Major Gen. Irv Halter, a Democrat.

And if they're as irate about Lamborn's antics as we are, they should seize that option...

…Halter would bring a centrist voice to the 5th District — as well a level of dignity it sorely needs.

There's not much we could add here.