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January 15, 2009 01:43 AM UTC
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usa@state.gov.co? 😉
Wait, there have been three high-profile appointments lately, for secretary of state, the U.S. Senate and Denver Public Schools superintendent. So not including Buescher, and if we agree that a DPS super is likely to be Denver-centric, in one way or another, your comment is just a way to slam Bennet while making it sound like it’s part of a larger, insidious trend?
That aside, thanks for putting up the list, that’s a good scoop.
I just noted that there has been a lot of grumbling about the fact that the recent appointments have been Denver-centric (with the exception of Buescher) and that the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate are from Denver, the Governor is from Denver, the Treasurer is from Denver, the Lt. Governor is from Denver and after Ritter’s election you may remember there was quite an uproar about his cabinet appointments being from the metro area. (there was a great map that Club 20 put out remarking on the lack of out-state representation on the cabinet (Russ George became the one exception).
I am not weighing in on this one way or another, just noting that there has been grumbling and will some of that be taken into account when an appointment is made.
The same as I am noting that there has been a lot of grumbling about the lack of consideration of an Hispanic. Will that make a difference with Villafuerte.
What is really most interesting about this is each of these individuals have something going for them politically with regard to the constituency that support them. They also have downsides politically as well.
Villafuerte should have the support of Salazar, but as noted elsewhere here, there is huge animosity between Salazar and Ritter, could that impact?
John Walsh and Michael Carrigan are both white males from the metro area, that could count against them, but both have been prosecutors.
Bill Thiebaut would be a sop to the out state, but both Ritter and Salazar probably think he is too liberal, despite the fact that he is a sitting DA.
So Stephanie, who is exceedingly competent and well proven is a good choice. I know she is incredibly loyal to Ritter, so not sure if she would leave.
…she’s been campaigning for this appointment for weeks
and why would the list be submitted to the White House tomorrow? For Bush to appoint? Shouldn’t the submission wait until Obama takes office? Is the submission to the Office of the President-Elect? I don’t get it.
Anyway, as to these 4 folks, I say, based on my vast knowledge and unparalleled record of being right always, that it’s between Villafuerte and Thiebaut. My Thiebaut guess is contrary to my earlier thoughts, but so what?! I can change my effin’mind. I wonder if Villafuerte’s chances are harmed by her close association with Ritter. Ken S. and Ritter are not on the best of terms lately, it seems, according to internet rumors (which are right always, like me).
The announcement of the names will be made tomorrow and submitted for review, vetting, etc. to the incoming Obama administration.
Roger D comes through.
…someone told me once.
Except for the past two years, she has been a career prosecutor and held positions with the Denver District Attorneys office and the U.S. Attorneys office. She would be able to hit the ground running with a superb background and knowledge of criminal law and prosecutions. Her last two years as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor will also serve her well as she administers the U.S. Attorneys office. For once, we have a candidate for this job who actually has relevant experience for the position.
…didn’t John Suthers fit that bill pretty well just a short time ago?
You didn’t mention WHO would be submitting these names for the US Attorney position. Ken S.? plus Udall? plus Bennet?
Also, is it typical to submit 3 names for 1 position? Why wouldn’t Salazar, or whoever, just pick 1 name and pass it along to Obama? (ala the federal judicial appointments, 1 name per opening).
I just know that is the number being submitted.
The fact that there are two Senators from the Presidents party means that both will sign the letter. I have been told that Bennet is deferring to the two ‘sitting’ Senators, as is appropriate.
As this process continues, he may become involved, once he is actually seated.
Not sure what the Obama process will be, but there will clearly be vetting, the Justice department will become involved and then the final selection will be made by the President. This could take a while. Then the nominee will have to be confirmed by the Senate.
…one might defer to/wait for Bennet, who will have the job shortly and who will actually have the job of voting on the nominee. Not Salazar. Now, I might seem snarky about Salazar, but not at all. I seriously love it! I’m glad he’s not deferring to Ritter’s oddball choice.
is the level of animosity among high-level Democrats right now re: Ritter.
The Salazar brothers are major PO’d. Frances Koncilja and Steve Farber are fit to be tied, and everyone else is just shaking their heads and concerned about 2010. Bennet is going to get caught in the crossfire.
I saw John Suthers this afternoon. I asked him how he was doing and he just flashed a big smile. He looked like the cat that ate the canary.
Suther smiling? A big smile at that? Anything above a Cheney-esque grimace is as good as it gets with that guy. 🙂
Yes, I pinged him also for 2 white males. But his appointments are not a biggie. He selected competent people with no hint of anything untowed. People’s egos are bruised but that’s the extent of the damage.
The big question is what is Ritter going to do over the next year to improve our state. We face a lot of challanges, and not just an economy in the toilet. That is what matters and that is what will determine who wins in state races in ’10.
And to those PO’ed because of what Ritter did/didn’t do in these selections – we have larger problems facing us. Suck it up and get to work.
There was an article today about being stumped by the Bennet appointment, http://www.denverpost.com/news… “Dolphins Still Missing” It’s not a story anymore.
OTOH, Buescher could be used elsewhere. SOS is a huge waste of his talents.
who would be a slam dunk against Ritter, even if things get worse for the Guv. At this early stage, I think the Republicans thinking that they can unseat him just because he’s been average should think twice before getting too confident.
The Senate race is another matter, but I think Bennet is slowly starting to sway people.
2010 is going to be a lot harder than 2008 was, but the Republicans are nowhere near ready. The Dems at least have incumbency on their side.
There’s nothing wrong with the GOP getting over confident. Let them laugh in the voters’ faces and take a dump on the stage, please. It’ll really help us out.
Or just offer the old standards as candidates. Same difference.
She’s qualified, she’s Hispanic, and she’s a woman. She’ll be picked for sure.
I guess we can still use him on the Board of Regents…