Doug Bruce squashed in El Paso GOP Assembly

Can't say this is a surprise:

Bruce, a former El Paso County commissioner who gained a following for authoring the 1992 Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, began to lose his luster after taking his legislative seat. In less than two months, he's been censured for kicking a photographer, pulled off a military affairs committee after he did not back a Military Appreciation Day resolution and mocked by legislators from both parties.

"We're not saying that Doug is an evil man, because most of us agree with his principles," Waller supporter Brian Wess said as the votes were being counted. "We're just saying that we need somebody who can communicate conservative ideals and represent us at the state Legislature, and unfortunately Doug has shown he can't do that."

Waller - who received 139 votes to Bruce's 105 - said he intends to ramp up what was a relatively quiet campaign. Though he said the victory should help him build name recognition, he is aware that he hasn't won anything yet, he said.

"I think the delegates have sent a clear message here," Waller added. "I think they're tired of the petty bickering and they're tired of the showboating and they want someone who will represent them in Denver."

I'm going to miss Dougie Bruce at State. I think he represented El Paso County's GOP more than they would like to admit.