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The article looks at the election status of the 2008 U.S. presidential candidates in the swing state of Colorado. The article mentions that Democratic presidents have won Colorado only once in the past 40 years. Political and demographic shifts in Colorado are noted. Virginia's election of a Democratic senator and governor is discussed. The effect of increased population and more young voters is mentioned. Obama is reported to have a lead as the financial crisis has become the top news story.

The article offers commentary on the U.S. Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, which has featured fundraising functions, street protesters, and journalists crowded into bars for free alcoholic beverages. The author states that U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama has made the mistake of moving toward the political center to attract swing voters, when what voters are looking for is authenticity in their candidate.