2008 Election News

In the big news of the day, Barack Obama announced that he will indeed run for president in 2008. We at the Angry Progressives are very excited and intrigued by Obama, though we admit that much of that excitement lies in the promise he holds moreso than any actual accomplishments to date. It will be awhile before we bestow our coveted endorsement on a candidate, but Obama can rest assured that he will be on our short list.

In other elections news, Colorado Republican Sen. Wayne Allard said he will not run for re-election in 2008. Allard would have been one of the Democrats top targets had he decided to run, and given Colorado's continued leanings to the Democratic Party, he would have been in serious danger. Democratic Rep. Mark Udall is the odds-on favorite to win both his party's nomination and most likely the seat itself. In 2005 and 2006, Democrats won the Governor's seat, a U.S. Senate seat, two House seats, as well as both houses of the state Legislature. Also, Denver will be host to the Democratic National Convention in 2008.