Don’t be fooled by Jane Norton’s claim that she is opting out of the GOP state assembly to counter Sen. Michael Bennet’s efforts to petition onto the Democrat primary ballot. The fact is she has been unable to convince the Republican base that she is the real deal over the past three months. At Republican Lincoln Day county dinners across the state she has been receiving a polite golf clap after her remarks, while her opponent Ken Buck has been bringing people to their feet. This primary season the Republican base is looking for a candidate with conviction, backbone, and grit. Jane has been unable to convince the base that she has those qualities. Her message of “Stand Up Colorado” is simply not working, and the GOP state assembly on May 22nd is now going to be a huge day for the Buck Campaign. Momentum is building behind Ken Buck, and the endorsement of South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint today adds credibility that Ken Buck is the right choice for Colorado conservatives and Republicans in the August primary.