Posted on 11/06/2007 5:42:39 PM PST by Clintonfatigued
The former state election director is stunned at Republican hand-wringing over the possibility that a Democrat might take over as secretary of state. Republicans say they fear voter shenanigans and the possibility of loosened voter requirements if a Democrat oversees the office, which has been held by Republicans for decades.
"It's political fear-mongering from a bunch of hysterical Henny Pennies," said Billy Compton, a Democrat who served as election director for two Republican secretaries of state.
Republican Mike Coffman, who in January began his four-year stint as secretary of state, announced last week that he intends to run for Congress in the 6th Congressional District in 2008.
Top Republicans begged Coffman to reconsider so the secretary of state post would stay in GOP control. He declined.
"I'm profoundly disappointed that Mike appears willing to do something that would turn that office over to Democrats," said Dick Wadhams, chairman of the Colorado Republican Party.
(Excerpt) Read more at rockymountainnews.com ...
This is surprising. Mike Coffman could face a difficult primary, after all.
Coffman needs to stay put for that reason alone.
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