As we previously alluded to, there does indeed appear to be a plot underway among a tiny group of elitists (namely Bill Owens, Bob Beauprez, and John Cornyn) to silence every Republican activist in the state of Colorado by coronating Jane Norton (who has been absent from grassroots events and silent on running for Senate until only days ago) as the candidate for U.S. Senate. CompleteColorado.com has unearthed evidence that the NRSC is actively helping pro-tax candidate Jane Norton and appears to be preparing to meddle in Colorado's Senate primary.

This isn't entirely without precedent for NRSC chairman John Cornyn and Co.. Cornyn's decision to back Florida Gov. Charlie Crist over conservative Marco Rubio set off a massive backlash from outraged conservatives nationwide. Only weeks ago, the NRSC made fools of themselves in an oddly familiar story from the New Hampshire primary. Cornyn and the NRSC attempted to back Kelly Ayotte, an untested candidate who has never actually stood for election (sound familiar?) and had to back away after stronger than expected backlash from New Hampshire Republicans.

Ben DeGrow points out that Jane Norton's fundraising record isn't exactly stellar which somewhat undercuts the rationale for Norton's candidacy being put forward in some quarters. This leads to the question of what John Cornyn felt was missing from our Senate race. Was he afraid we would pick a fiscally conservative candidate and felt to need to seek out and recruit one of the small handful of Republicans that endorsed Referenda C and D? Given the NRSC's past track record in Florida and Pennsylvania, this may very well be the case.

John Cornyn has managed to accomplish the impossible. He has become an even bigger train-wreck as NRSC chairman than John 'What Happens in Vegas' Ensign. If their intention was to paint a giant bullseye on Jane Norton, they have accomplished their goal in a most exemplary fashion.