Intraparty Feud Brewing in Colorado (GOP Civil War - Oh the Humanity)

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DENVER -- On the surface, Bob Schaffer would seem to have everything Republicans could hope for in a Senate candidate.

A state senator at the age of 24, Mr. Schaffer had crafted a reputation as a staunch conservative and leader on education reform even before winning a U.S. House seat in 1996. Elected president of his House class, he left a safe seat after three terms to honor his term-limits pledge, cementing his reputation for integrity.

There's just one problem: He's not rich and famous, unlike brewing magnate Pete Coors, his rival in the Aug. 10 Republican primary.

As a result, the Colorado GOP has an internal feud on its hands in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, who announced in March that he would not seek re-election.

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I want ringside seats to watch this fight! It looks like Coors will win, but with any luck, Schaffer will draw blood.

http://www.washtimes.com/national/20040503-103249-9881r.htm