Montrose - Daily Press

MONTROSE - State House District 58 spent scarcely 24 hours without a candidate hopeful of filling Rep. Scott Tipton’s shoes.

Local Republican businessman Don Coram told the Daily Press Thursday that he will be filing notification with the state of his intention to run.

Tipton announced Wednesday his intention to run for the 3rd Congressional District. He is vacating his state house seat to do so.

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“I intend to run,” Coram, a Montrose native said. He was set to make a formal announcement at the Republican Central Committee meeting in Olathe Thursday night.

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Brian Ahern wrote on Nov 25, 2009 9:01 AM:

" Josh don't sweat the keyboard cowards. But hey let's stay on track here. You were the one that posted and boasted about Scott Tipton "fighting" for our rights. I simply pointed out that your boy Scott has never fought in his life, that I know of for anything. That being said John Salazar has a reputation for fighting for Colorado's land Water and People and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. "




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Joshua Key wrote on Nov 24, 2009 1:48 PM:

" Third party will never happen. Why don't we discuss Don's business practices over coffee. It takes courage to post your REAL name on something. any coward can rant. Brian. Wrong again. Tipton did not promise not to run for higher office. Also, When did Obama, Pelosi, or Reid serve in the Military? Please feel free to contact me. 970-275-3352 or jdkey101@live.com. "




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Lets put the whoas on wrote on Nov 20, 2009 12:21 PM:

" Before I would consider Don Coram as Rep in State House, I would really like to revisit the history of his business practices. "




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if tipton wrote on Nov 20, 2009 11:30 AM:

" is fighting for our rights, he outta be fired today, because he is a miserable failure, giving up rights is what the two party system is all about, vote 3rd party! "




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Brian Ahern wrote on Nov 20, 2009 7:10 AM:

" Hey Josh, John Salazar has fought for my rights and as the only veteran of military service in the congressional delegation continues to fight for my rights as a veteran. What branch of military service did Scott Tipton serve during the Vietnam war? By the way John Salazar never promised the voters in the 58th that he would not seek higher office like your buddy Tipton did less than a month ago!! "




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Joshua Key wrote on Nov 18, 2009 10:43 PM:

" I have personally known Don and Dianna for a few years now and it has been a honor to know and work with them. They are hard working conservative christians with an outstanding love for their community and other people. I will support Don 10000% for HD58. Mr. Ahern, great idea. Why don't you suggest the same to John Salazar. Biggest difference between him and Tipton is that Scott has actually worked while in session and fought for our rights. Where has John been? My personal email is jdkey101@live.com. "




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Brian Ahern wrote on Nov 18, 2009 11:01 AM:

" Scott Tipton ought to do the right thing and resign from office. How are we in the 58th going to be represented, by an individual who is too busy running for Congress? "




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Ron wrote on Nov 18, 2009 10:26 AM:

" Don Coram is someone with conservative values and will try and stop the tax and spend liberals in Denver. All of you "Johnny Come Lately's" are trying to turn this part of the western slope into another Boulder. Move to Boulder, it would be best for everyone. "




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Mr. Rogers wrote on Nov 16, 2009 5:16 PM:

" not in my neighborhood, I have been taxed enough already, thanks but no thanks. "




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now that we wrote on Nov 15, 2009 5:19 PM:

" have a gop primary, hopefully the democrats will seize this seat. "




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wow wrote on Nov 15, 2009 4:05 PM:

" After reading the full article, Coram sounds like he is also in the democratic party. i wonder who is greasing his wheels "




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just me wrote on Nov 15, 2009 7:11 AM:

" He has opinions but rarely listens to others and is not open to others "




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I hope wrote on Nov 13, 2009 9:22 PM:

" the democrats can come up with something fresher than Coran. Nice enough guy just not electable. "




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What wrote on Nov 13, 2009 11:21 AM:

" Tell me, what qualifications does he really have? I hope someone much more qualified steps forward. "




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Anyone wrote on Nov 13, 2009 6:44 AM:

" Who is Don Coram? "




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