A day after being scooped on his own announcement, state Sen. Josh Penry officially confirmed this afternoon that he was dropping out of the Colorado governor’s race.

In a message to supporters, Penry did not engage in the kowtowing defeated candidates usually perform for the victor — in this case not the Democratic incumbent, Gov. Bill Ritter, but former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis, Penry’s rival for the Republican nomination.

“We don’t agree on everything, but he’s ready for the job,” Penry said of McInnis. ”But before I make any decision to endorse, I want to know more about the agenda that he’s going to bring to the office.”

To read more of Penry’s announcement, visit At The Capitol.