“It will be great to have a United States senator with his level of subject-matter expertise, who can, I think, complement Obama’s vision for where we take the country.”
Gov. Bill Ritter
“Michael will bring an impressive background and a wealth of experience — both as an accomplished public servant and a successful businessman — that will help us tackle the many challenges we face as a state and a nation.”
U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar
“People come to elected office from all walks of life, from all backgrounds. The people from Colorado will have a good look at Michael over the next two years and as we just saw, the people will decide who they want to hire. I look forward to serving with him, to campaign- ing with him, and to working together on behalf of Colorado.”
U.S. Sen.-elect Mark Udall
“I know Michael. He’s a smart guy, but he’s also, in the political process, untested and unknown.”
State Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry, R-Grand Junction
“Our concern would be, how well does he know our rural issues like agriculture and water?”
State Sen. Jim Isgar, D-Hesperus
“Republicans are going to take a much harder look at this seat than they otherwise would have had the governor picked some of the more higher profile names.”
Outgoing state Rep. Rob Witwer, R-Jefferson County
