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Musgrave vs. Markey
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Human Events
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September 8, 2008
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Colorado's 4th U.S. House District
One of the easiest ways for a member of Congress to risk losing his or her district is for that member to be forthright and outspoken on issues. The lawmaker who muffles any clear philosophy and hugs the middle of the road can frequently nail down repeated reelection. The one who takes strong stands no matter what polls say usually heads toward a stiff re-election battle.
So it is with three-term Rep. Marilyn Musgrave. Although Colorado's 4th District is historically Republican - and has never sent a Democrat to Congress - Musgrave has won both terms with margins that were too "close for comfort."
Why? The answer can be found in Musgrave's lifetime voting ...
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