yes, definitely get in touch with the colorado bloggers.  also, i'd suggest that the candidate or someone on his staff create accounts on the liberal community blogs (mydd, dkos, booman, mlw, etc.) and post diaries.  that's a good way to get to know the community, as well as the community getting to know a candidate.  make sure that once a diary is posted, they stick around and comment.  make sure they've got a website with a list of where they stand on the issues.  it doesn't have to be fancy, but you've got to get something up that people can refer to when they want to know where you stand.

Was that bar in the back of the building? It was, wasn't it? It was a "back room!" I knew it!

And I'll bet there was some smoke in there, too!

Were the doors closed?

It's true, though, isn't it? You just show up, and they need people to fill positions, and they just kind of hand it to you, because you seem like a decent sort, you're interested, and you agree to do it.

Only later, when you piss somebody off, do they put on their cynical glasses, and see that you and the people who convinced you to run were kind of chummy, hanging out at the bar together and all. So through those dark glasses, you've become not a friend or an acquaintance, but a "crony."

So, it's Boss Greenleaf now, is it?

Do you have a double-breasted suit you could wear? Can I send you some cigars?

And since I e-mailed you once -- which makes me a crony, too -- can you tell me how long I have to wait for a no-bid contract of some kind?

Anyway, congratulations!

the best place to be at any of these gatherings is in the bar - LOL

congrats jenny.  you are going to do a great job.