Is it too soon? Maes needs to get out!

[jim02]

I supported Maes and he was the better choice over McGinnis and still is.
Maes seems to have to many finanical issues and the past week Peter Boyles has had some interesting conversations with him.

If you have been following along with this you know, if not you can find it on http://www.khow.com/pages/boyles.html

Is it to early to suggest he step down over these issues, I dont see him being able to win.

[OneGuy67]

I agree with you. I've been hung up on the ol' "I'm a successful businessman" thing, but the tax returns don't support that.

I admit, I'm not the most informed when it comes to small businesses and how one can delay a paycheck, but draw funds from the business to survive. I've been hung up on the fact he only drew a $19,000 a year payroll one year, but had a house payment of $3,300 a month. How did that get paid? Did he claim his house as a business expense? I don't understand.

[Ranger]

What I'm hoping for is that both Maes and Tancredo step down and let the party pick a new candidate. Tancredo says he will happily back down if Maes does. I don't think either will happen, but we need a new candidate. Maes is a phony and far too questionable for my taste, but of course I'll hold my nose and vote for him if it comes down to it.

[steveopia]

What I'm hoping for is that both Maes and Tancredo step down and let the party pick a new candidate. Tancredo says he will happily back down if Maes does. I don't think either will happen, but we need a new candidate. Maes is a phony and far too questionable for my taste, but of course I'll hold my nose and vote for him if it comes down to it.

Let's, for giggles, say they both did step down. Who would step up in their place?

[jim02]

I have no clue who can step up, the Colorado R party sure has screwed up big this year.
I will vote for Tom and I wont have to hold my nose. To bad he wont win.

[roberth]

Yup, Maes needs to step down. He is no good but he was better than McGinnis.

I think Maes is playing financial games with his campaign funds.

[OgenRwot]

Here's my thought. At this point Hick MUST win if the GOP/Conservatives want to save face. We either get Maes in there and he embarrasses the hell out of us because he really isn't that bright or Tancredo wins and everybody thinks we're all a bunch of racists and extremists. If Hick wins, the economy still sucks, and in four years we get a REAL GOP candidate up for governor. Hick isn't going to be crazy liberal and if we have a conservative house and even the possibility of a conservative senate the worst thing that happens is...nothing. No good laws get passed, but more importantly no bad laws get passed. They sit around and fight and accomplish nothing, which isn't so bad if you ask me.

In other news, Maes is only down 8 points even with Tancredo in the race according to this poll: http://www.ipsos-na.com/download/pr.aspx?id=9897

[68Charger]

the Colorado R party sure has screwed up big this year.
I will vote for Tom and I wont have to hold my nose. To bad he wont win.

It's not too soon, he should have stepped down (or been pulled by the Colorado Repub party) when he was caught with the huge mileage reimbursements...
Unless someone steps down, It's either vote for Tom & everyone will blame you for "just the same as a vote for Hick", or hold your nose & vote for Maes- I've already said in other threads he's a big gamble- his resume is very light for a Gov. My manager is significantly more qualified for the office than Maes...

Those responsible for putting Dumb & Dumber in the Gov. Primary need to be fired from the Colorado Republican party Committee...

OgenRwot, I think you pretty much sum up Tancredo's reasons for joining the race- he'd rather a Democrat win, than a corrupt GOP candidate- there is something to be said for that... every corrupt Republican in office hurts the party.

[OgenRwot]

I can honestly say that looking at the long run Hick would be a much better governor for the state right now. That's to say that if he's in office Maes can't royally eff up. As it stands, I'm either not voting or voting for Tancredo if he's still in. If Tom is out I may just vote for Hick.

[OneGuy67]

I've thought about this for a little while now and originally I was going to hold my nose and pull the 'R' lever, but now...I'll vote my conscience and go with Tandredo.

I know this will mean that Hick will win, but I'm in agreement that at least the R's will pick up seats in the House and Senate and the damage will be minimal.

I can only hope that the Repub's will embrace and endorse a worthy candidate, a good candidate and not one who is just a party loyal and it is "their time, their turn" type of candidate like McInnis.