Colorado has become one of those states, along with NC and VA, I believe, that is on the cutting edge of setting the political direction for the 21st Century America. Up until very recently, Colorado was a largely Republican state. Even today, there are more registered Republicans than Democrats. However, Unaffiliated voters (including yours truly), outnumber both parties. This has been true for quite some time. For example, in 1992 19% of the state voted for Ross Perot, but the state ended up gaving its electoral votes to Bill Clinton.
However, over the last few elections cycles, Colorado has become more and more blue. We now have 2 Democratic Senators (well, 1.5). We have five of our seven Congresscritters as Dems. Dems control both houses and the Governor's Mansion. The reason? As Kos has said many times - the Dems in this state have found a formula where the government engages in responsible governing - while leaving people alone to figure out their own social stances. It has been highly successful in this state. So successful that many longtime GOP members have abandon their party to vote Dem. So successful that many of them are contemplating starting a third party.
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