Rep. Betsy Markey (CO-4) rejects a recent story in the New York Times that puts the incumbent on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s chopping block:

“People in Washington say a lot of things, but this campaign will be won on the ground in Colorado,” Markey spokesman Ben Marter said. “We’re focused on knocking on every door and connecting with people one on one, not on what out-of-state pundits are saying.”
Andy Stone, a spokesman for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said Tuesday that claims in the Times story that the party is discussing or making decisions on ending support for certain incumbents are “not true.”

While the rumor mill is swirling, observers say the DCCC is subtly hinting at their fall strategy of prioritizing certain seats:

“In making these kinds of statements, the party committees are trying not to hurt any enthusiasm or momentum the campaign has in fundraising and voter mobilization; however, they do want to guide other outside and affiliated groups – without coordinating of course – as to their strategy,” Saunders said. “There will be signals to these groups as to their thinking – and chief among those will be how the party and affiliated groups spend their money over the next two or three weeks.”