Laffey Drops out of CO Gov. Race

Three days after announcing he was running for Governor of Colorado, Steve Laffey has decided that the job isn't for him and dropped out of the race.

Laffey said after discussions with his wife and some prayer, he decided to withdraw and "the decision is best for Colorado."

Laffey said he met with Republican consultants and will support Tom Tancredo, a Republican who announced his candidacy.

"After Tom’s entrance into the Governor’s race yesterday, I consulted with my wife and close friends. After discussion and prayer I have decided to withdraw from the 2014 Governor’s race in Colorado," Laffey said in a release. "I have been in two contentious primaries, against people with whom I disagreed immensely and were leading us in the wrong direction. When I entered this race there was no one else who had the capability to bring the case for Limited Government, Freedom and Jobs to the people of Colorado. In this case, Tom and I agree on much, plus he is a good and honorable man, has a great background for the job, and will work towards producing more freedom for the people of Colorado."