Run Gary Run!

Here is a thought that has been floating around for a bit but now looks like it might be gathering steam. Gary Hart should re-take his old Senatorial seat from Ben Nighthorse Cambell. The Denver Post writes up the feelings of several prominent Democratic leaders that want Hart to run. Senator Hart is too valuable to stay in the political wilderness any longer.

Thanks to Colorado Luis - PolState's Colorado correspondent and, as of late, the proprietor of his own blog - for mentioning this article which I would have otherwise missed in the throes of moving.

Attorney General Ken Salazar and U.S. Rep. Mark Udall, a Boulder Democrat, who had talked about possible candidacies, have not stepped into the race. That leaves Democrats shopping for a candidate to oppose Campbell - who is expected this winter to announce his bid for a third Senate term.

Democratic Party brass say they aim to back a millionaire who could bankroll a campaign that's expected to cost up to $10 million or a well-known political veteran who could help snag that money through fundraising.

As party operatives tell it, Hart has the experience and name recognition to beat Campbell.

"I have heard from people all over the state of Colorado that they would love someone of Gary Hart's stature to take a look at the Senate race," Gates said. "Gary Hart still has an incredible contribution to make to the state of Colorado and the entire nation."