It's endorsement season
Two Republican candidates, Wayne Williams for Colorado secretary of state and George Leing for Congress, received endorsements this week that have delighted their fans and surprised some voters.
The Colorado Spring Independent.
Williams got the nod from the liberal Colorado Springs Independent, a weekly newspaper that typically endorses Democrats, not Republicans.
Its safe to say it doesnt happen often, said Robert Meyerowitz, news editor of the Indy.
The Fort Collins Coloradoan, which has a history of mixing it up with endorsements, backed Leing over the Democratic incumbent, U.S. Rep. Jared Polis of Boulder.
The Independent backed Williams, the El Paso County clerk and recorder, over the Democratic nominee, University of Colorado Regent Joe Neguse.
Its a happy thing for the electorate in this race that you probably couldnt go wrong no matter which man you choose, the paper wrote.
Weve been on the receiving end of Williams offices efficiency and its professionalism, both of which have been impressive. Unlike Neguse, Williams has experience running elections, including two very challenging ones: the 2012 primary that happened during the Waldo Canyon Fire (and forced his workers to evacuate for their safety), and the John Morse recall election last year.
Neguse, however, was endorsed this week by newspapers in Durango, Grand Junction and Aurora.
The Coloradoan said Polis hasnt really taken the time to listen to Larimer County and Fort Collins. Polis inherited the county, which used to be in the 4th Congressional District, following redistricting after the 2010 census.
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It's endorsement season