Inspired by Barack Obama's brilliant, courageous speech on Tuesday, and the huge turnout at the Montrose County Democratic Assembly and Convention Saturday, I'm about to make a bold prediction: the long night of Republican one-party rule will soon end in Montrose County.
Democrats now have two strong candidates for county commissioner--newcomer Roger Brown and the amazing Bill Patterson. When they become familiar with Mr. Brown's intelligence, insight, and character, I'm confident that many independents and moderate Republicans will choose him over the tired, old, ultra-conservative politics of Republican nominee David White.
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Also, there is a fair amount of division within the local Republican party. Many moderate Republicans are sick of the stranglehold held by the conservative wing for years. And, even many conservative Republicans are ashamed of the dirty tricks pulled by the "recall Patterson" gang, the ultra-conservative Common Sense club, and the poor performance of some GOP local office-holders.
The winds of change are getting stronger in Montrose County, folks.
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