Jared Polis, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Mark Udall in Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, addresses the crowd during the Democrats' gala in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jared Polis, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Mark Udall in Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, addresses the crowd during the Democrats' gala in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)