Internet domains fuel wild speculation on Obama VP pick

Conspiracy theories are running wild about who Democrat presidential nominee Barack Obama is going to name as his vice presidential running mate. Our news tips inbox is on fire, too, with hot leads as to who the Golden Boy will choose as his Veep candidate. The announcement is expected any day now, but one Colorado blogger is convinced he’s scooped the national media. More >

8/20: The Democrat inquisition

Democrat party officials are summoning delegates to state headquarters, in a saga that more resembles Soviet Russia than Colorado. More >

USA TODAY: Could Arapahoe County hold the keys to the White House?

While the Denver Post has hypothesized that Jefferson County will decide which presidential candidate Colorado selects, USA Today is hedging its bets on a different Colorado county playing a deciding role: Arapahoe. More >

Yes, Virginia, there really is a $4 gas effect

As Beltway politicos and Arlington aristocrats pack their bags for this month's Democratic National Convention in Denver, a shifting political tide will likely stand ready to great them upon arrival. And no, it has nothing to do with sham DNC-sold carbon credits. More >

Left Uses Grueskin-led Litigation as Latest Campaign Tool

A Face the State Staff Report

Campaign 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.

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8/19: Coffman's gift to the Democrats

Congratulations, Mike Coffman. The Secretary of State won the GOP primary in the 6th Congressional District, which makes him a near lock this November. But that’s a big trade-off for Republicans across Colorado. More >

FTS on "Mornings with Keith & Gail": Markey misses a debate, DNC coverage

FTS managing editor Brad Jones visited Monday morning with 600 KCOL morning team Keith and Gail. Democrat candidate for U.S. Congress, Betsy Markey, chose not to participate in a Saturday debate with opponent Marilyn Musgrave, a move that prompted some creative political theater from the Republican's campaign. More >

Mike Coffman's win makes room for Secretary Gordon?

Secretary of State Mike Coffman's recent win of the Republican Nomination in the 6th Congressional District opens the door for Gov. Bill Ritter to nominate a Democrat to take the state elections post should Coffman win the general election. Some GOP activists aren't happy with that scenario and are pushing for Coffman to resign, forcing an election this November. More >

Musgrave accuses challenger Markey of "ducking" debate

A Face the State Staff Report

While Bob Schaffer and Mark Udall met in the third of at least seven scheduled debates this week, candidates in Colorado's 4th Congressional District are struggling to schedule any debates at all. The impasse shows no sign of breaking this week as Democrat Betsy Markey declined to participate in a debate Saturday at a Loveland radio station.

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Coffman primary victory jump-starts GOP talk of saving SoS seat

A Face the State Staff Report

If he resigns his post within the next 12 days, Secretary of State Mike Coffman has a chance to save his statewide office from being taken over by a Democrat appointee. But there is disagreement among Republicans about whether or not he should step down.

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