Colorado voters give President Bush a failing grade while Governor Bill Ritter’s approval ratings soar.

Denver, CO –A recent survey conducted by Talmey-Drake Research & Strategy indicates Coloradans -- including many Republicans -- disapprove of the job President Bush doing. Only 33% approve the president’s job performance while an overwhelming 68% approve of Governor Ritter’s job performance.

“Colorado Republican leaders would have you believe that Governor Ritter and the Democratic agenda he is pursuing is somehow unpopular with voters," said Pat Waak, Chair for the Colorado Democratic Party. “This polling indicates how out of touch the Republican leadership is and how detached they are from voters even in their own party."

The Talmey-Drake survey was conducted from January 22 to January 28, 2008. Details of the survey questions are attached.

The survey also concludes that the majority of Coloradans believe the state is going in the right direction. While the majority of voters believe the country is headed in the wrong direction.

"Tonight in Cherry Hills, Bob Schaffer is going to be raising money but avoiding doing anything public with one of the most unpopular Republican presidents in our history," said. Waak. "I wouldn't doubt that Bob Schaffer sneaks into the trunk of one of the limousines in the motorcade to avoid being seen with Bush."

"It is ironic that George Bush, a sitting U.S. President will drop into Colorado a day after former President Bill Clinton and Senator Barrack Obama spoke to record crowds of Colorado voters and avoid a public schedule. I am not surprised, because Mr. Bush's record of failure is nothing to brag about."