5280, Denver's excellent and credible monthly magazine reports in an exclusive interview that Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell is considering a run for Colorado governor. He says his decision depends on current Governor Bill Owen's career path:

"For instance, if between now and the end of his term, he was picked for the Cabinet or some very important position by President Bush, and then our Lt. Governor became the Governor, I don't think I would challenge her," Campbell tells 5280. "It's not in the best interest of the party to have an in-house fight among high-level Republicans."

But if Owens were to finish out his term as governor, Campbell says his options would change. "If the seat was open however, I might consider it. I've had a number of people call and ask if I would consider it," he says.

If Bush gets re-elected, I don't doubt that Owens will be offered a cabinet position. He's been shilling heavy for the party for a long time--even being selected with Giuliani, Romney and McCain to provide spin from the Republican war room during the Democratic Convention.

Nighthorse Campbell is dreaming if he thinks we want him for Governor. He's another flip-flopper. Elected as a Democrat, he switched parties in his first term and now hails from the right. Fool me once....