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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Follow this topic by RSSLibertarian Impact on State Races Under Microscope
A Face the State Staff Report
July 23, 2008With independent voters expected to decide the presidential election in swing states like Colorado, Republicans here allege that the Libertarian Party may hand elections to Democrats. Meanwhile, the state's top Libertarian says there is no such thing as a "spoiler effect."
Jeffco money watch: Union-backed Hudak faces pro-business Szabo
A Face the State Staff Report
July 9, 2008In Jefferson County's closely contested Senate District 19, Democrat Evie Hudak has started raking in union cash, while Republican Libby Szabo has seen her large-donor support come mostly from pro-business organizations and the state's energy providers.
FTS Humor: A childhood lesson courtesy of Ritter, Windels and Buescher
Face The State Humor
June 12, 2008By Andrew Ripemoff
Then she sat me down and laid down the law. "Andrew, my son. TABOR is now in effect." And I asked her what TABOR meant, and she said, "It means the next time you go to the store, you can only buy the essentials. We’re on a budget, so no more wasteful spending."
Multiple factors aid in Democrat takeover of North Jeffco
A Face the State Staff Report
May 20, 2008While once Republican strategists could count on north Jefferson County to turn their way on Election Day, the last decade has proven a bloodbath for the party, with Democrats now holding all but a single one of the region’s five state legislative seats.
Election Preview: Top State Senate races to watch
A Face the State Staff Report
May 13, 2008With the 2008 state legislative session now heading for its place in the history books, Colorado heads full force toward election season. At Face The State, we will be providing an up-to-the minute analysis of the hottest races you'll want to be watching. You'll get the chance to know the players, how much cash they have on hand, and how they stack up against their opposition.
"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 5/12 - Legislative Superlatives
May 12, 2008Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about FTS' 2008 list of "Legislative Superlatives," unveiled last week.
Legislative Superlatives 2008
FTS Opinion
May 7, 2008Gosh, did the year really go by that fast? We've had such an awesome time working together on the Face The State High School yearbook committee. Our advisors from the CSU and CU student newspapers really helped keep things in good taste. (Thanks, guys!) Congratulations to the winners in this year's list of superlatives. See you next session and have a great summer vacation, okay?
Merrifield’s Ex-Wife A Charter School Teacher
A Face the State Staff Report
April 19, 2007In an ironic twist, Ginger Spencer, the ex-wife of the state legislator forced to resign this month for his anti-charter school comments, works as a kindergarten teacher at a popular Colorado Springs’ public charter school.
Charter school leader calls for legislator to step down from education post
A Face the State Staff Report
April 12, 2007Senator Sue Windels, D-Arvada, falsely advertised a recent charter school bill. Now charter school leaders are calling for her resignation.
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