Campaign Starts

Although the campaign for U.S. Senate in Colorado has already spent more than $10 million trying to convince voters of the flaws in opponents and merits in themselves, the attention will now ramp up as public polling results become more frequent, voters get more attentive and their positions more firm.

A few observations:

Control of the U.S. Senate is in play with a narrow advantage to the Republicans. But, no wave is detected; hence, the final decision will likely be localized; i.e., are good candidates and campaigns being run, which may help Democrats possibly hold onto a few races and score an upset (Kentucky, South Dakota, Georgia).

Udall still appears ahead in Colorado. His campaign focuses on gender issues. His and Gardner’s strategies are being closely watched nationally.

The wave, that is a trend, could start late during the final week of early and Election Day voting. There the Republicans have the advantage. The message of “time to change D.C.” is strong and is mostly anti-Obama.