Colorado: Cook Political Report

The Cook Political Report on Thursday changed their rating of the 4th Congressional District race from "leans Republican" to "toss-up."

House editor David Wasserman explained in the Cook Political Report that Democratic candidate Betsy Markey "has finally gotten her campaign operation into shape" against incumbent U.S. Rep. Marilyn Musgrave (R-Fort Morgan).

Democratic strategists, Wasserman added, "also say she carries less baggage than 2006 nominee Angie Paccione, who came within three points of defeating Musgrave."