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April 06, 2017 12:13 PM UTC

Coffman Refuses Interview with Huffpo Journalist, But He Loves Talk Radio!

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  • by: Jason Salzman

(Promoted by Colorado Pols)

Huffington Post reporter Matt Fuller tweets this morning that U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO) refused to talk to him because, Coffman told him, he’s “not a legit journalist.”

This prompted former Coffman deputy Tyler Sandberg to tweet that “Huffpo is a left-wing blog, not a bastion of journalistic legitimacy.”

That might be true for some Huffpo writers, but not for Fuller, as you can see from his resume.

But even if it were true, Coffman doesn’t use “journalistic legitimacy” as his litmus test for talking to media figures, as demonstrated by the fact that he’s been on conservative talk radio shows at least seven times this year alone. And hundreds of times over the years.

I have nothing against KNUS 710-AM’s conservatives, like Craig Silverman, Krista Kafer, Steve Kelley, and Jimmy Sengenberger–all of whom Coffman’s talked with this year. Ditto for KHOW 630-AM’s Ross Kaminsky.

But none of them is a “legit journalist.”

I’m not saying Coffman shouldn’t chit chat with conservative talkers, who usually, but not always, scratch his back. He just shouldn’t offer fake excuses to avoid reporters like Fuller.

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  1. Coffman Town Hall April 12, 2017 6-7 PM

    CU Anschutz Campus, Education Building 2 South, Aurora

    Must sign up in advance, via link on this page.

    Check-in Process:
    Please bring your ticket and picture I.D. (with matching address) to the event. Your ticket will be scanned and you will be given an armband and raffle ticket (see below) prior to being admitted to the Main Hall/Overflow Room. For security reasons, please limit your entering/exit of the hall once you have been seated.

    Spacing Issues
    Due to the overwhelming response to our town hall meeting from across our district and the limited capacity of the venue, we will prioritize access to the auditorium to residents of the 6th District of Colorado. Please use link above to reserve your seat to event. Additionally, there will be an overflow room (which is also ticketed) and which can be reserved at the same link. Online registration is required for admission.

    Questions Process
    At check-in you will receive a raffle ticket. This ticket with its individual number, will be drawn throughout the the event for questions. Please be sure not to lose or misplace your ticket as well as listen for your number when drawn.

    Event Details:

    • Admit 1 Constituent Guest Per Ticket
    • Matching picture I.D. w/valid address required
    • To ensure all attendees have an equal opportunity to participate without an obstructed view, no banners/signs larger than 8 1/2 x 11 are permitted
    • For safety reasons no standing in aisles, or blocking entrance/exits
    • So that everyone can participate in a constructive conversation, no yelling, shouting, or disruptive behavior.
    • No backpacks, food & drinks or weapons of any kind are allowed
    • Purses of reasonable size are permitted. Attendees and property are subject to screening
    • Congressman's staff & University representatives reserve right of admission
    • Registration is required for admission
    • By registering and attending this event, you are hereby agreeing to adhere to these terms and university regulations

    Press: If you are a member of the Press, please email Daniel.Bucheli@mail.house.gov for event credentials. Be sure to include any specific accommodations your outlet may need to cover the event.

     

    Morgan Carroll has said

    "It's a fake town hall in the sense it's screened, it's staged, it's choreographed," Morgan Carroll, chair of the state Democratic Party said.

    Carroll, who lost to Coffman last November, fears Democrats will not be given a ticket since Coffman's team could cross reference voter information with names given.

    "I believe a lot of people who want to talk to their Congressman will be screened out. I do think a good deal of them will be Democrats," Carroll said.

    Independents, Unaffiliated, and new voters, please sign up.

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