But Republicans in the state's ranching and mining communities prevailed this year.
In each of these cases, Republicans prevailed over the Democrats.
The final tally said the Republicans had prevailed by a single vote.
If the Senate held a vote on the two issues, the Republicans would probably not prevail.
That means Republicans could lose 16 of their 233 members and still prevail.
Republicans prevailed in the race for the two open House seats.
They should remember we Republicans have prevailed on the tax issue nationally.
Other Republicans prevailed after races that were closer than expected.
Republicans prevailed on a plan to add $978 million paid for through an across-the-board cut.
Colorado is considered a swing state, but in recent federal and statewide elections, Republicans have prevailed.