Not that it's a must-attend event by any means, but the candidate turnout for the Colorado United Veterans Council was pretty astounding by any political junkie's standards. And all for 3 minutes of speaking time!

In attendance at the VFW Post 9644 were the following Senate/Congressional Candidates:
Ed Perlmutter
Mark Udall
Jarid Polis
Scott Starin
Hal Bidlack
Betsy Markey
Doug Lamborn
Hang Eng
Mike Coffmann
George Lilly (CD1)
John Lerew

And pretty much everyone else running for State House and Senate Offices. Candidates made their case, 3 minutes at a time, starting at 830-ish and went until noon.

With this lineup, who were the No-Shows? Candidates with crummy Veterans' records, of course:

Bob Schaffer
Marilyn Musgrave
Diane Degette

Testicular Fortitude Moment - Scott Starin telling a room full of disabled vets that he wants to stop building veterans hospitals.

Comment most heard: "I know it's been said already, but I want to take you for your service.." I guess they need it for their press releases.

Political Position most take: Don't raid the State Veterans Trust Fund!

With the exception of some brave NeoCons who were making fun of the Dem candidates in the corner behind a female vet Obama supporter, this was a respectful, interesting and calm meeting of candidates. Hopefully, more folks will go next year!