The Washington Post names Colorado's 4th District one of the "Top Ten" races in the country
September 7, 2007
Today the Washington Post recognizing Marilyn Musgrave's vulnerability and named the race in 4th District one of the top ten races in the country most likely to change hands. In addition they recognized Betsy Markey as a serious challenger with potentially a "leg up in the primary".
" 10. Colorado's 4th District (Currently R): Every election we look at the strong Republican performance of this district and conclude that there is no way Rep. Marilyn Musgrave can lose the seat. And every election she barely manages to win. This time we won't be fooled. Democrats are heavily targeting this race and Musgrave has proven that she underperforms in this eastern Colorado seat. Angie Paccione, the Democrat who lost to Musgrave by less than 6,000 votes in 2006, is back for another race but faces a serious primary challenge from Betsy Markey, a former aide to Sen. Ken Salazar (D-Colo.) Salazar has already endorsed Markey, which could well give her a leg up in the primary. This race shouldn't be close given the district's demographics but it will be."