Udall would likely become one of the most environmentally-progressive voices in the U.S. Senate.  

Before going into politics Udall headed up Colorado's Outward Bound program for about 10 years, if I remember correctly.  He has environmental bona fides that one doesn't gin up overnight because one decides to run for public office -- Udall has been out there in the trenches, truly appreciating the environment, and truly understanding environmental issues and what is at stake in the American West if our unsustainable lifestyles don't change.

For all those reasons, Grist readers who have a few extra bucks and who want to make a difference politically hould consider contributing to Udall's senate campaign.  

Is he perfect?  Of course not.  But his opponent Schaffer is the classic right-wing, fundamentalist, Dobson-friendly candidate who thinks the earth is 10,000 years old and is waiting for the Rapture.  Believe me, I live in Colorado and have watched this turd operate.  His favorite past issues have included banning gay marriage and passing an anti-flag-burning amendment.  You know: crucial stuff that effects the everyday lives of average, ordinary, hard-working Americans.  As opposed to, say, questioning our rush to war in Iraq, or developing a sensible long-term energy policy.

The contrast couldn't be clearer.  I'd be very proud to have Udall as my Colorado senator.  He's not just good for Colorado, he's good for America.  We only have one chance to get this right in the next six years.