Yet another Colorado Democrat is yielding to former Gov. John Hickenlooper’s Senate campaign.
Dan Baer, who had been appointed by Hickenlooper as executive director of Colorado’s Department of Higher Education, announced on Thursday that he’s suspending his campaign against Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) and throwing his support behind Hickenlooper instead.
The former candidate told NBC affiliate Next 9NEWS that Hickenlooper’s entry into the race “changes the odds.”
Baer explained his support for Hickenlooper by pointing at their history of working together.
“I still believe that I had a strong candidacy and a strong case to make,” he said. “And I think now it’s clear the John will be our candidate next fall.”
Another Senate candidate, Mike Johnston, dropped out of the race in early September, saying that Hickenlooper’s campaign would require “a negative race that’s not one that matches my values.”
We’re counting on that.
And I’m looking forward to the future success of yet another very capable Democrat. Best of luck, Director Baer.
Paging Mr O’Rourke…
Clearing the table. CO Dems seem to be united.
Would that be the same Mr. O’Rourke who has said he has no plans or intentions but plenty of disinterest in running for a senate seat?
I know.
The thing is, I like Beto, I just don’t see a scenario where he is the presidential nominee and I don’t see a natural pairing for him for the VP slot.
I’d like to still see him do good things.