AP: Dems Aim to Repeat Success in the West (New West Project)

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Dems Aim to Repeat Success in the West
New West Project Looks to Outline Strategies to
Repeat Democrats' Success in the West

By CATHERINE TSAI

DENVER Dec 6, 2006 (AP)— Prominent Western Democrats who have snatched Senate
seats and governorships from Republicans in recent years are joining forces with the
hope of spreading their party's success to the White House.

The New West Project, to be formally announced Dec. 18, would outline strategies
for reaching Western voters and the issues critical to them.

Colorado Gov.-elect Bill Ritter said Wednesday that he had agreed to be a co-chair.
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, Sen. Ken Salazar of Colorado and other
Western senators have agreed to provide expertise and guidance on the region, said
Jon Summers, Reid's spokesman.

Other Western governors also were expected to participate.

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