I'm not quite as pessimistic as you are but I wouldn't put any money on Coors. He's not a bad guy and, I think, could grow into the job, but he may not get the opportunity. And, once Salazar gets in, he'll be difficult to remove.
I totally agree with that assessment.
I also believe he would be posibly the most conservative Democrat in the Senate if he wins, and even more conservative than many GOP senators from the northeast.
But I'm still not voting for him.