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Campbell doesn't want to end like a Hollywood stunt
Friday, March 5, 2004
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.) is glad to be getting out of politics. After 22 years, he says his colorful image as the only American Indian in the Senate may have gotten in the way of his message. "I'd be giving a speech on economic recovery and someone would raise their hand and ask: 'Did you ride the bike today?' And I'd think: 'What the hell is the matter with you?"' he told The Denver Post. Campbell, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana, once dressed up in full regalia for a ceremony to break ground on the new National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, which he helped create. He told the paper he was considering dressing up again for his last day in the Senate. "But I won't do it if it will look like some Hollywood stunt," he said. Campbell has about $1.3 million in campaign contributions, according to current reports on the Federal Election Commission website. Last week, he held a fundraiser during the National Congress of American Indians winter session. He could end up returning the money to the donors. He also could give it to other candidates. He said he would help the Republicans this election year. One of those stepping as his possible replacement is Colorado Gov. Bill Owens (R), who said he is considering a run. Campbell told The Post that he wouldn't mind sitting on the U.S. Olympic Committee once he retires. When rumors in Washington surfaced that he wanted the post, his campaign denied them and repeatedly said he was running for re-election. Get the Story:
For Campbell, a restful decision (The Denver Post 3/5)
Campbell expresses interest in serving on Olympic board (The Denver Post 3/5)
Party pols keep eyes on Senate control (The Denver Post 3/5)
Retirement puts ethics case in limbo (The Denver Post 3/5)
Dark before the dawn (The Denver Rocky Mountain News 3/5)
Campbell has money to spurn (The Denver Rocky Mountain News 3/5)
Owens eyes Senate run (The Denver Rocky Mountain News 3/5)
Relevant Documents:
Campbell Statement | Sen. Daniel Inouye Statement | White House Statement | Sen. Wayne Allard | Reaction to Campbell's Decision Relevant Links:
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell - http://campbell.senate.gov Related Stories:
Ben Nighthorse Campbell ending Senate run (3/5)
Campbell 'relieved' to be leaving U.S. Senate (3/4)
Campbell remembered as independent politician (3/4)
Editorial: Campbell true to form -- he has none (3/4)
Editorial: Campbell never forgot his Indian roots (3/4)
Democrat chides Campbell for being 1/16th Indian (3/1)
Campbell treated at hospital for chest pains (2/27)
Campbell's office center of possible criminal probe (2/25)
Ex-aide suggests Campbell approved kickback (2/23)
Campbell's remarks on casino stir Democrats (01/19)
Campbell reiterates opposition to 'Sand Creek' casino (1/16)
Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes cite support for Colo. casino (1/15)
Harjo: Secrets of the Sand Creek land purchase (12/22)
Democrat lawyer to challenge Campbell in '04 (09/24)
Democrats seek candidate to challenge Campbell (08/06)
Report: Campbell fails to meet fundraising goal (07/15)
Democrats don't want Campbell to run in 2004 (06/23)
Campbell, Inouye disclose financial worth (6/17)
Spokesperson: Campbell ready for 2004 campaign (04/16)
In the Loop: Campbell wants top Olympic post (03/19)
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Campbell doesn't want to end like a Hollywood stunt
Friday, March 5, 2004
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.) is glad to be getting out of politics. After 22 years, he says his colorful image as the only American Indian in the Senate may have gotten in the way of his message. "I'd be giving a speech on economic recovery and someone would raise their hand and ask: 'Did you ride the bike today?' And I'd think: 'What the hell is the matter with you?"' he told The Denver Post. Campbell, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana, once dressed up in full regalia for a ceremony to break ground on the new National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, which he helped create. He told the paper he was considering dressing up again for his last day in the Senate. "But I won't do it if it will look like some Hollywood stunt," he said. Campbell has about $1.3 million in campaign contributions, according to current reports on the Federal Election Commission website. Last week, he held a fundraiser during the National Congress of American Indians winter session. He could end up returning the money to the donors. He also could give it to other candidates. He said he would help the Republicans this election year. One of those stepping as his possible replacement is Colorado Gov. Bill Owens (R), who said he is considering a run. Campbell told The Post that he wouldn't mind sitting on the U.S. Olympic Committee once he retires. When rumors in Washington surfaced that he wanted the post, his campaign denied them and repeatedly said he was running for re-election. Get the Story:
For Campbell, a restful decision (The Denver Post 3/5)
Campbell expresses interest in serving on Olympic board (The Denver Post 3/5)
Party pols keep eyes on Senate control (The Denver Post 3/5)
Retirement puts ethics case in limbo (The Denver Post 3/5)
Dark before the dawn (The Denver Rocky Mountain News 3/5)
Campbell has money to spurn (The Denver Rocky Mountain News 3/5)
Owens eyes Senate run (The Denver Rocky Mountain News 3/5)
Relevant Documents:
Campbell Statement | Sen. Daniel Inouye Statement | White House Statement | Sen. Wayne Allard | Reaction to Campbell's Decision Relevant Links:
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell - http://campbell.senate.gov Related Stories:
Ben Nighthorse Campbell ending Senate run (3/5)
Campbell 'relieved' to be leaving U.S. Senate (3/4)
Campbell remembered as independent politician (3/4)
Editorial: Campbell true to form -- he has none (3/4)
Editorial: Campbell never forgot his Indian roots (3/4)
Democrat chides Campbell for being 1/16th Indian (3/1)
Campbell treated at hospital for chest pains (2/27)
Campbell's office center of possible criminal probe (2/25)
Ex-aide suggests Campbell approved kickback (2/23)
Campbell's remarks on casino stir Democrats (01/19)
Campbell reiterates opposition to 'Sand Creek' casino (1/16)
Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes cite support for Colo. casino (1/15)
Harjo: Secrets of the Sand Creek land purchase (12/22)
Democrat lawyer to challenge Campbell in '04 (09/24)
Democrats seek candidate to challenge Campbell (08/06)
Report: Campbell fails to meet fundraising goal (07/15)
Democrats don't want Campbell to run in 2004 (06/23)
Campbell, Inouye disclose financial worth (6/17)
Spokesperson: Campbell ready for 2004 campaign (04/16)
In the Loop: Campbell wants top Olympic post (03/19)
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