CD-7 may be the country's biggest battleground in 2006.

[coloradodem2005]

The Rocky has a story today about the elder brother John Salazar and his ability to cross party lines when representing his District, CD-3.

The 3rd Congressional District Democrat - a potato farmer turned politician - said he thinks so much about matching his constituents' wishes that he sometimes doesn't decide how to vote until the short walk from his office to the House of Representatives floor. Nearly a third of his votes have sided with Republicans, which is even more often than his independent-minded younger brother, U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar.

Every single vote I cast, I have to (consider) what my beliefs are and what my district's beliefs are," John Salazar said. He said he tries to "defend my district, defend rural values" and ignore the party line.


Great for Democrats – Bad for Republicans.


Because if John continues to actually represent his District, the seat will likely remain in the Blue column. In a District that is progressively more independent minded with Republicans who are known to vote D whenever “water-grab” is mentioned, Salazar is becoming increasingly popular while making a concerted effort at Constituent Relations.
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