Article: A SECOND CHANCE FOR TOM NORTON?(Editorial)(Colorado Politics)(Column)

Byline: Peter Blake Rocky Mountain News Staff Writer

An unexpected twist in Weld County politics has left the way open for Senate President Tom Norton to revive his political career - if he wants to.

Dairyman Ron Buxton, the Republican nominee for the seat being vacated by Rep. Dave Owen, R-Greeley, withdrew from the race at a hastily called meeting of House District 48's executive committee Monday night.

According to The Greeley Tribune, Buxman, 42, attributed his move to personal and business reasons. He cited particularly the resurfacing of ``a youthful indiscretion'' committed 16 years ago that would hurt him and his family if it came to ...

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