UPDATE: The Gazette has corrected their story with the appropriate Facebook link. We have adjusted the excerpt below to reflect the change.
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As Peter Marcus reports for the Colorado Springs Gazette, an online campaign to convince Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Jefferson County) to run for Governor is growing quickly:
There seems to be more of a buzz surrounding the Jefferson County Democrat these days, though Perlmutter has been playing things close to the vest.
A Facebook page has been created, “Draft Ed Perlmutter for Governor.”
“Run, Ed, Run! Ed Perlmutter’s always a true congressman with character. Now a whole lot of us want him to be a governor with guts. Draft Ed for Gov!” the page states.
“Ed’s district has always been a top target for House Republicans. And he’s always won it, and BIG! If nominated, Ed Perlmutter will keep the Governor’s Mansion blue — and he’ll stand up to Donald Trump like few others can,” a post on the page states.
Backers of the page are even paying for Facebook sponsorship status, though who the backers are has been a mystery to many in the Jefferson County Democratic community.
The link provided in the story above directs readers to Perlmutter’s congressional campaign website; we’re assuming this is a mistake and is meant to point to this “Draft Ed Perlmutter for Governor” Facebook page instead.
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Is there really a reason to draft Ed? I thought it was pretty much already established that he'd run if Ken didn't.
Also, how did a “grassroots” movement fail to link to their own page?
Personally I'd much rather have Ed. I'll sign that wherever I'm asked.
The Springs Gazette story has the wrong link, not the grassroots movement
That makes much more sense. Thanks!
I don't think Ed is much more progressive than Hick or Ken Salazar, but he certainly does know how to keep his constituents happy. He is a true public servant. I'd be happy to see him run.
Who do we have for ed's seat if he goes for gov?
Rachel Zenzinger
That's exactly what I wanted to know. You beat me to it, V
Frankly, I hope Ed stays in Congress and runs for Con Man Cory's Senate seat in 2020. The stark contrast between the two would make for a very telling election.
Playing musical chairs, I'd rather have Salazar as gov, and Ed goes for Senator Spokesmodel (R-Koch Industries) Cory"Just Kidding" Gardner's seat in 2020.