Colorado: David

David Canter, one of the two Democratic candidates for Congress in CD-6, sat down recently to talk with me about why he is running, and what he feels qualifies him for the position. Here are some excerpts from that conversation:
SH: David, tell me why you decided to run for Congress.

DC: First and foremost what motivated me was the past eight years of the Bush-Cheney administration, what some might call the "Cheney-Bush administration." Under the Bush administration, our country lost sight of those qualities that made this country great, and it seemed to me as though we lost our way a little bit.

Boulder Mayor Shaun McGrath, whose background includes working with the nation's governors, is joining President Barack Obama's administration as a deputy director for intergovernmental affairs.

McGrath was named to the post Wednesday along with David Agnew, a businessman and community leader in Charleston, S.C.

The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs develops relationships with state and local governments. McGrath, 48, said Wednesday that he will funnel issues that concern America's governors to Obama and help promote the president's plan for the states.

"It will really be a two-way communication hearing what the states' needs are and also communicating to them the president's priorities and agenda," McGrath said.