In a video interview with the Wall Street Journal this week, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bob Schaffer did not shy away from the "Big Oil Bob" moniker ordained by his opposition. Instead, he advocated off-shore drilling to help achieve energy independence and to help American consumers at the pump.
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Follow this topic by RSSRitter declares October 'energy awareness month,' detractors declare guv 'out of touch'
A Face the State Staff Report
October 6, 2008Gov. Bill Ritter, a Democrat, has proclaimed October as “Energy Awareness Month,” offering Coloradans advice on how to conserve energy around the home. Detractors say such suggestions are short-sighted and accuse Ritter of stalling energy development in Colorado.
Schaffer tells WSJ editorial board to drill, baby, drill
September 20, 2008Big oil funds Dem campaigns
A Face the State Staff Report
September 10, 2008As Democrat candidates and campaigns ramp up the green rhetoric, more and more are receiving at least part of their financial backing from the oil and gas industry.
9/9: Markey's about-face on campaign cash
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Betsy Markey toes the line for Democrats, trashing “big oil.” But did she fund her campaign with – oh my – energy company profits? More >
8/29: Funding roads without higher taxes
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Colorado can dedicate money to our roads and highways, all without a tax increase. Three state legislators are pushing a citizen’s initiative to do just that. More >
Energy activists crash Democrat energy press conference
A Face the State Staff Report
August 27, 2008
On her home turf to introduce Speaker of the U.S. House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Denver, got a bit of a surprise at a press conference Tuesday afternoon.
8/25: DNC enviro-hypocrisy
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With all this talk about the “greenest” political convention ever, does reality live up to the hype? More >
Energy day at the Capitol
August 22, 2008
As the energy crisis looms over this year's election, statehouse Republicans hosted a panel discussion today to address the high price of fuel. At the forefront of that discussion: how domestic energy exploration can alleviate skyrocketing gas prices.
Peña energy talk spurs questions about DIA carbon footprint
A Face the State Staff Report
August 22, 2008
When Federico Peña heads to the Democratic National Convention's national stage next week, he's scheduled to present his vision for bringing environmentally friendly reforms to the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, local critics charge that former Denver mayor's legacy has left the city with a much larger carbon footprint.
Bush aside, new poll numbers bode well for conservatives
August 21, 2008Voters Express Concern About Media Bias
On the eve of the Democratic National Convention coming to Denver, new national poll numbers show Republican candidates and conservative causes being met by a broad base of public support.
According to an August 13th Rasmussen Reports survey of 700 likely Colorado voters, presumed Republican presidential nominee John McCain edged Democrat Barack Obama 47 to 45 percent.
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10/10: Campaigning, with tax money
Has a Colorado school district been illegally campaigning its own tax hike, with public money?