Is McInnis going to run?
2/4/2009 - 3:09pm
Republican Scott McInnis is starting to sound more and more like a gubernatorial candidate.
The former Congressman hasn’t made any official announcements yet, but on Wednesday he talked about his intention to put a poll into the field to take the pulse of state voters on a variety of issues. And while he applauded Gov. Bill Ritter’s focus on building a “green economy,” he appeared to also chide him for not viewing things through a wider lense.
“The governor is focused on green, which is clearly the future, but we have to be careful not to focus on just one issue,” McInnis said. “We have to worry about jobs.”
McInnis, a lawyer at Hogan & Hartson, also questioned whether state oil and gas regulations expected to go into effect in April are too stringent.
“We need a reasonable balance. If you come to Colorado to do business, you have to act responsiblity,” he said. “But should we have possibly the toughest regulations in the country? I don’t think so.”
Supporters of the new rules say they would protect the state’s air and water, while critics say they are killing jobs.
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West Slope Perspective
Karen:
You're wasting your time. Even if Scott decides to come through (for once) he'd be instantly trounced by Josh Penry in a primary. Scott-lawyer-lobbyist McInnis has absolutely ruined his credibility (if he ever had any) with the right wing of our party and as one of his former boosters and constituents I'll tell you that we're still mad at him for throwing Colorado in to the blue column just so he could make a couple million bucks. None of you in the media should be surprised that he's floating his name for guv. It's part of his contract with Hogan and Hartson to make sure he keeps the chattering class chattering abotu him so that he looks valuable to clients. Believe me...it's true.
Why?
Karen:
I found it very hillarious that this blowhard who pans Mr. Mcinnis and who happens to be from lake city also seems to know what his contract states at his law firm in denver. I would like this gentleman to know that I also have a crystal ball and it says YOU make no sense. It appears that someone is either stuck in their "OLD WAYS" or is just simply jealous. Please sir, I beg you and all of your friends to think before you speak because You are the reason that no one listens. GET A LIFE.
Sincerely,
The guy you want to be