Tea Party Pick Ken Buck Wins Colorado Republican Senate Primary

2 years ago

0 Comments Say Something »

Text Size

Senior Correspondent

Weld County district attorney Ken Buck rode outsider sentiment and Tea Party energy to an upset win over Lt. Gov. Jane Norton in the Republican Senate primary in Colorado. He'll face appointed Sen. Michael Bennet in the fall.

Norton, the establishment pick, appeared headed for a smooth primary season until Buck caught conservative imaginations and started to surge. His highest profile ally in Washington was Sen. Jim DeMint, the South Carolina firebrand who is backing Tea Party-favored candidates across the country.

Norton was not aided by her many Washington ties, which included fundraising help from the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Buck stumbled when, asked at a conservative gathering why people should vote for him, he replied, "Because I do not wear high heels." Norton seized on the remark and ran with it, but was unable to stop Buck's momentum.

More Elections Coverage:

- Colorado GOP Takes Flyers on Tea Party, Buck; Dems Stick With Bennet
- Linda McMahon's Primary Win Sets Up a Money-Talks Senate Race
- Too Little Experience
- Ken Buck, GOP Senate Nominee, Rocks the Colorado Tea Party
- Nathan Deal Wins Georgia GOP Runoff for Governor as Handel Concedes
- Minnesota Democrats Pick Former Sen. Mark Dayton as Governor Candidate
- Politics Daily: Full 2010 Elections Coverage

Filed Under: 2010 Elections

Tagged: 2010 Senate Elections, 2010 Senate Races, Colorado Elections, Colorado Senate Races, dailyguidance, Jane Norton, Ken Buck, Michael Bennet

Our New Approach to Comments

In an effort to encourage the same level of civil dialogue among Politics Daily’s readers that we expect of our writers – a “civilogue,” to use the term coined by PD’s Jeffrey Weiss – we are requiring commenters to use their AOL or AIM screen names to submit a comment, and we are reading all comments before publishing them. Personal attacks (on writers, other readers, Nancy Pelosi, George W. Bush, or anyone at all) and comments that are not productive additions to the conversation will not be published, period, to make room for a discussion among those with ideas to kick around. Please read our Help and Feedback section for more info.

Add a Comment

Sign in »

3 Comments

Filter by:

thirdsqurl

It's good for the Tea Party candidates to win these primaries. Come November, when the voters realize the Tea Party is all about complaining but not about solving problems, most of these guys will lose. As a fiscal conservative, I want to see the budget balanced, but that will take hard choices. There is no evidence the Tea Party is capable to making those choices.

August 10 2010 at 11:55 PM Report abuse Permalink -6 rate up rate down Reply

2 replies to thirdsqurl's comment

tistolaugh

Well how could there be evidence, it is a new movement? On the other hand, there is overhelming evidence that neither Dems nor Republicans have any interest in being, other than in that campaign promises, fiscally responsible with America's money. I for one, am willing to give someone else the keys for awhile.

August 11 2010 at 11:58 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

jnaylor284

Squrl, you are as wrong as can be. Alot of people would disagree with you. The Tea Party is not just about complaining, but about raising their voices against the destructive decisions of both the establishment RINO republicans and the entrenched corrupt democrats. Their voice is about supporting truly conservative candidates who will look out for their mainstream interests and follow the guidelines of the Constitution.

August 11 2010 at 12:12 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

PD TOPIC PAGES

Middle East - Congress
Budget - War / Military
Economy - 2012 President