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Michael Bennet to Replace Salazar?

by BooMan
Fri Jan 2nd, 2009 at 12:59:47 PM EST

News leaking out of Colorado has Governor Bill Ritter tapping the superindendent of Denver's Public School system, Michael Bennet, to replace Ken Salazar in the Senate. Mr. Bennet was the former chief of staff to Denver mayor John Hickenlooper. Bennet was seriously considered by the Obama Transition Team for the position of Education Secretary. My limited sources from Colorado are expressing surprise at these rumors but they aren't objecting on ideological grounds. I don't think the progressive movement knows enough about Bennet to have strong opinions one way or the other. If there is an early concern it is limited to Bennet's ability to win election to a full-term in 2010.

The announcement is supposed to take place tomorrow, which will be somewhat risky considering that Salazar has not yet been confirmed as Secretary of Interior. I don't expect Salazar will have any problems, but you never know. I think Ritter will be most concerned with avoiding the kind of drama we're seeing in Illinois and New York.

Michael Bennet to Replace Salazar? | 3 comments (3 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: Michael Bennet to Replace Salazar? (none / 0)

Denver Post confirms.

by BooMan on Fri Jan 2nd, 2009 at 02:51:10 PM EST

Michael Bennet to Replace Salazar (none / 0)

talk about "out of left field".

that clattering sound you heard were all the jaws hitting the floor when this leaked out...michael who? he'd been rumoured to be in the mix, but was a real long shot.

he's never held an elective office, and has little name recognition state-wide...ergo, a lot of races, from gov, senate, house, on down, are going to be very interesting here in 2010.

for a good look at the local reaction, check out What the Hell?!? at coloradopols...jared polis had an interesting comment there as well.

also, here's his dps communications office: bio.

very interesting, indeed.

the revolution will not be televised...

by dada on Fri Jan 2nd, 2009 at 03:05:25 PM EST

Re: Michael Bennet to Replace Salazar? (none / 0)

Don't know a thing about him. That says something.

"..the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. .. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked.." - Goering

by colinski on Sun Jan 4th, 2009 at 01:47:43 PM EST

Michael Bennet to Replace Salazar? | 3 comments (3 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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