Many of the people who moved to Colorado from other states in recent years were drawn by its scenic beauty. But, to live here, they also need jobs. Colorado's unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national average and economic anxiety could sway many independent voters.
"If the issues get framed in terms of economic conditions and that is how they are feeling about things - the loss of value in their homes, the difficulty of setting aside money to send their kids to college or just filling up their gas tank with fuel - they are more likely to go with the out party, the Republicans," noted University of Colorado at Boulder political scientist Kenneth Bickers.
But Bickers says Colorado's women voters could side with Obama if the race turns to social issues like abortion, which Republicans oppose. Tara Speigel is one such voter.
"If you listen to Romney speak and you listen to Obama speak, Obama is clearly for the women and he is for our rights," Speigel said.
Still, in many suburban areas of Denver, women like Marla Wayneman are prominent Romney supporters.
"Women with children will have a perspective on the economy and the effect that our deficit will have on the security of the nation," said Wayneman.
In the weeks ahead, Colorado's citizens will see more of both candidates as well as a constant barrage of television ads aimed at independent voters who have yet to make up their minds.
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