DENVER — A Colorado Republican vacancy committee is scheduled Saturday to interview — and is expected to appoint — a Denver gay man in order to fill an empty position on the November ballot.
Michael Carr
Multiple GOP sources have confirmed that Michael Carr is the only candidate being considered to fill the Senate District 31 vacancy after Brandon Kelley ended his campaign earlier this summer.
If Carr is selected he’ll go head-to-head with gay Denver Democrat state Sen. Pat Steadman.
The senate district stretches from central Denver into Glendale, the Denver Tech Center and parts of Aurora. While the map was dramatically redrawn during the redistricting process that takes place every 10 years, it is still considered a safe seat for the Democratic Party.
Democrats make up 48 percent of registered voters, compared to the 30 percent that are registered Republicans. Another 20 percent of registered voters are unaffiliated.
“This is not a district that is considered Republican friendly,” said Alexander Hornaday, an attorney consulting Carr on election law and finances. “But even if Michael doesn’t win, I’m excited to show my fellow Republicans that you can be a good Republican, a loyal Republican and a gay Republican.”
Denver GOP Chairwoman Wendy Warner said she isn’t concerned with Carr’s sexual orientation.
“Mr. Carr’s sexual orientation is not our focus,” she said. “Our focus needs to be on economic issues. Some big decisions have to be made next year and we need strong, prudent and fiscal conservatives in the state legislature.”
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Is he a real gay or an ex-gay?
Bout fucking time…
I just don’t understand Gay Republicans…
Well hell, I hope he wins.
I’m a democrat but I’d def. vote for him! Let’s shake things up:)
Log Cabin Reps. An Oxymoron.
Just because he’s gay, it doesn’t mean he’s open-minded. Besides, Colorado’s always been very close, both sides are looking for any edge they can get.
The economic right is a disaster. Don’t elect him in. Not only that, but what kind of moronic pile of shit do you have to be to call yourself a Republican? Why align yourself with that party?
Yet they block marriage and unions in Colorado?
Gays can be Republicans in all aspects except marriage. If anyone can fix up economy its the gays.
yes but if they are republicans there just plain stupid
Depends on the kind of Republican and what issues they support.
I don’t trust Gay republicants. How can you side with a party that believe you are a second class citizen and your civil rights should be put to a vote?! He might be gay for pay…
this man could possibly help our fight for equality
What a surprise.
The only reason why the Colo. GOP is doing this is because Sen. Pat Steadman (D-Denver) is an openly gay man himself and is also the lead sponsor of the Colo. civil unions bill. I’m sure the GOP thinks this is the only way they can compete. The previous Republican nominee for this seat probally quit b/c he knew he did not have a prayer in defeating Sen. Steadman.
I smell a trap. I’d be running right now….for the hills.
They must be really desperate.