Insider politics within party structures creates difficult decisions.
From the Democratic candidates for governor, Donna Lynn is likely the most level-headed and competent, yet she has no chance of winning the primary. Mike Johnson is running a good campaign, but the run to the finish is between Cary Kennedy, who has a strong following, and Jared Polis, who has a boatload of money.
On the Republican side, Walker Stapleton seems the anointed candidate.
On all sides, the question is about who can carry the statewide vote. Personally, a contest between Polis and Stapleton is a depressing affair. Four years of either in the spotlight seems daunting.
Robert Porath
Boulder