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Article: Schaffer gracious in defeat Mark Udall will make a 'great United States senator, and we owe him our support,' he says.(News)
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- Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)
- Article date:
- November 5, 2008
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Byline: Lynn Bartels, Rocky Mountain News and Chris Walsh, Rocky
Mountain News
Senate candidate Bob Schaffer, known for his occasional pettiness on the campaign trail, delivered a concession speech that will be remembered for its graciousness and get-up-and-go.
The former congressman first thanked his family for the sacrifices they have made before turning his attention to the victor, Democrat Mark Udall.
"He's going to make a great United States senator, and we owe him our support," Schaffer said. "We all need to stand behind him. The people of Colorado have clearly spoken."
Schaffer also reminded Republicans how far they ...