[quote]Colo. Democrats Eye Second Senate Seat
Colorado Democrats Set Sights on Second Senate Seat in 2008 After Bucking Trend Toward the GOP

By STEVEN K. PAULSON Associated Press Writer
The Associated Press

Mar. 6, 2005 - After bucking a national trend toward the political right in the last election with wins in the state Capitol and the congressional delegation, emboldened Colorado Democrats are seeking to expand on their gains.

Democrats are convinced Republicans have lost their way in Colorado, said Chris Gates, who was state Democratic Party chairman during the November election.

"There is definitely a significant shift going on in Colorado, and I think Colorado is a beachhead for the Democratic Party in the Rocky Mountain West," said Gates.
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