In an interesting front-page Denver Post feature today, reporter Michael Riley focuses on how Jefferson County, the state's second most populous county, decides elections right almost every time.
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Business Groups Merge to Fight Union Initiatives
A Face the State Staff Report
August 22, 2008Two groups opposed to four union-backed anti-business initiatives slated to appear on the November ballot announced today that they are merging to form an opposition coalition. Defend Our Economy, a group launched in April “to analyze and communicate the potential impacts of this baffling array of proposed initiatives on all Colorado businesses,” is merging with Coloradans For Responsible Reform, an issue committee formed by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.
8/22: Gov't shouldn't play bill collector
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Should government act as the “bag-man” for special interests? A former U.S. Senator says, “no way.” More >
Left Uses Grueskin-led Litigation as Latest Campaign Tool
A Face the State Staff Report
August 19, 2008Campaign managers and consultants move over and make way. The most important weapon in today's political arsenal is a campaign's attorney. Lawsuits are the latest device employed by the left to take on conservative and libertarian candidates and causes. Mark Grueskin, a favorite litigator among Democrat activists, is leading the charge.
The week in Colorado news: Coffman wins and loses at the same time, Broomfield "nuisance" laws
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Face The State's Kate Melvin joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news, including a recap of winners and losers in this week's party primaries. More >
Larimer County GOP Banks on Labor Fatigue
A Face the State Staff Report
August 4, 2008Former Fort Collins Mayor Ray Martinez, a Republican, predicts that recent public backlash against unionization with play well for area Republicans this November.
CACI hits the mark with legislative endorsements
August 1, 2008Ahhh, remember when chambers of commerce actually supported free market ideals? Well, don't give up hope.
7/30: Campaigning, a family affair
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Is it ethical for a candidate for state office to pay her husband to run her campaign? More >
State House Candidate Pays Spouse To Run Campaign
A Face the State Staff Report
July 25, 2008Mollie Cullom, the Democrat running for state House District 39 in Centennial, has begun paying her husband, James Cullom, a salary to help run her campaign.
New campaign finance numbers are in
A Face the State Staff Report
July 24, 2008As election day approaches, candidates are now required to report their financial status every two weeks. Contributions and spending are on the rise, which means yards signs will be popping up around the state and voters in targeted districts are going to start seeing a lot of campaign mail.
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8/28: Obama at Invesco Field
Barack Obama – I mean, the messiah – delivers his acceptance speech tonight at Invesco Field in Denver. And the change in venue has brought in millions for the cash-strapped Democrats running the show.