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More PolitickerCO.com coverage: Polis completes comeback, wins CO-2 Democratic primary

Jared Polis won the Democratic nomination for Congress in the race for Mark Udall's seat
Freshman U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn survived a Republican primary challenge Tuesday night easily beating Jeff Crank in a hard fought primary. In two open seats, businessman Jared Polis secured the Democratic nomination in the 2nd Congressional District and state Secretary of State Mike Coffman won the 6th Congressional District seat vacated by Tom Tancredo.

U.S. Rep. Mark Udall and former U.S. Rep. Bob Schaffer will face off in one of the nation’s most competitive U.S. Senate races.  Udall and Schaffer won the Democratic and Republican primaries, respectively, without opposition.

In the GOP primary for Tancredo’s open seat, Coffman defeated Wil Armstrong 40%-33%.  Ted Harvey (15%), and Steve Ward (12%) trailed.

In the 2nd district, where Udall is running for the Senate, Polis won a 42%-38% victory over State Sen. Joan FitzGerald; Will Shaforth won 20%.

Lamborn, a freshman Republican, defeated Jeff Crank by a 45%-29% margin.  Bentley Rayburn finished third with 26%.

In District 1, George Lilly won a 58%-42% victory over Charles Crain for the chance to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette.

In this week's Winners & Losers, Jesse Jackson shares with us his recipe for Rocky Mountain oysters; and Wally guesses the condition by which US Rep Doug Lamborn might agree to debate his opponents. So check in with Wally Edge for Weekly Winners & Losers. And remember Doug: things always go better with a Coke and a smile.

Despite looking like a long shot a month ago, there is fresh evidence that Democratic CO-2 candidate Jared Polis just might have  a shot to win. In today's Inside Edge we look at the push poll reported by ColordaoPols and what it could mean.  

U.S. House candidate Jared Polis (D-Boulder) Tuesday announced his plan to offer mortgage and credit reforms in light of the "credit crunch" facing individuals in the wake of the collapse of subprime mortgages.

The CO-5 race this week turns topsy-turvy providing a winner and a loser; while Dems and the GOP can't agree about energy, making us all losers. So check in with Wally Edge for this week's Weekly Winners & Losers: it's guaranteed to make all your weekend plans that much more enjoyable provided you live in seclusion.

Today CQ Politics profiles Joan FitzGerald, who yesterday attended the annual EMILY's List luncheon. And they learn that being in the majority is better. Wow!

Colorado Democrats US Rep Mark Udall and US Rep Ed Perlmutter said on Monday that "America needs to wean itself off its addiction to fossil fuels," according to 7News Denver's web site. Their remarks take on added importance because John McCain today talked about his energy plan, which includes, of course, an extra big helping of fossil fuels.  

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In this edition of Weekly Winners & Losers, we get some losers who finally come to terms with that fact that they are, well, losers. Also some losers get to be winners by simply being allowed to play the game.  So check in with Wally Edge for this week's Weekly Winners and Losers. When you're done it will make lovely wrapping paper for Dad this weekend! Cuz Dad's a winner every day of the week.