Democratic governor touts Western values (radio address)

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Source: Associated Press

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter touted Democrats' Western values on Saturday and said the party's presidential candidates are offering specific plans to take the country in a new direction.

"Like the people of Colorado, Americans are inventive and self-reliant, and they're looking for leaders who know how to solve problems and get results and make a positive difference," he said in the weekly Democratic radio address.

Ritter, a former Denver district attorney, was elected in 2006, becoming the fifth Democratic governor in the eight Mountain West states. In 2000, Republicans held the governorship of all eight states.

The swing has led to newfound attention for the West in the presidential election. Denver will host the 2008 Democratic National Convention, and Democrats added an early primary in Nevada.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071201/ap_on_go_co/democrats_west

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[bluerum]

1. wow - theres an idea. States that host the primary get to vote first in the primary.

[OHdem10]

2. Dems adopt another GOP value:: Self-Reliance

This has been the mainstay of Conservatism---Why we do not
need social programs like SS Medicare.

OH, how we love to muddy the water!

[pinto]

3. As the Mt. West goes blue...This is good news for the West, the country, and the Dem. Party.

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