Thursday, August 12, 2010

Top Republicans silent on Maes win

Colorado Republican leadership Wednesday struggled to accept Dan Maes as the gubernatorial nominee, as any attempts to force him out of the race — at least at this point — were considered futile.

Although GOP state chair Dick Wadhams said he supported Maes as the nominee, the silence from other top Republicans throughout the state, as well as nationally, on his surprise win Tuesday over former GOP Congressman Scott McInnis indicated that full support may not be forthcoming.

Unlike the Democrats, who are holding a unity rally today to heal rifts between their U.S. Senate candidates, the Republicans — who also had a Senate primary in addition to the gubernatorial race — have no coalescing event planned.   - More -

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