(D) J. Hickenlooper*
(D) Julie Gonzales
(R) Janak Joshi
80%
40%
20%
(D) Jena Griswold
(D) M. Dougherty
(D) Hetal Doshi
50%
40%↓
30%
(D) Jeff Bridges
(D) Brianna Titone
(R) Kevin Grantham
50%↑
40%↓
30%
(D) Diana DeGette*
(D) Wanda James
(D) Milat Kiros
80%
20%
10%↓
(D) Joe Neguse*
(R) Somebody
90%
2%
(R) Jeff Hurd*
(D) Alex Kelloff
(R) H. Scheppelman
60%↓
40%↓
30%↑
(R) Lauren Boebert*
(D) E. Laubacher
(D) Trisha Calvarese
90%
30%↑
20%
(R) Jeff Crank*
(D) Jessica Killin
55%↓
45%↑
(D) Jason Crow*
(R) Somebody
90%
2%
(D) B. Pettersen*
(R) Somebody
90%
2%
(R) Gabe Evans*
(D) Shannon Bird
(D) Manny Rutinel
45%↓
30%
30%
DEMOCRATS
REPUBLICANS
80%
20%
DEMOCRATS
REPUBLICANS
95%
5%
In the Chieftain’s editorial pages this morning: Jeff Crank came within a whisker of winning the Republican primary for the 5th Congressional District two years ago. The razor-thin victory in that multi-candidate race went to Doug Lamborn. Now, though, we believe the people of the 5th District – and additionally all of Southeastern Colorado – […]
Ok, once again Bob Bacon’s name crops up attached to a really good proposal. From RectangularSquareState we have: In the waning days of the Colorado Legislature, a Single Payer Healthcare resolution has just been put forward by Ft. Collins Senator Bob Bacon (SD-14). The resolution is short, sweet, direct, and to the point. I read […]
As the Rocky Mountain News reports: The budget problem has reached a “breaking point,” said Richard Schweigert, chief financial officer for Colorado State University. “Higher ed’s been saying now literally for about eight or nine years: ‘Look, you’re falling behind with us, and you’re starting to affect quality.’ “I think now that is clearly demonstrable […]
In honor of the NFL Draft, which kicks off tomorrow, we thought we’d offer you a chance to make the first pick in a hypothetical Colorado political draft. If you were going to start your own political machine in Colorado, which politician would you pick first? Keep in mind things like: Who gives you the […]
As the Denver Post reports: Rush Limbaugh says he is not calling for a riot in Denver during the Democratic National Convention – he only “dreams” of it, to the tune of “White Christmas.” The conservative talker discussed the possibility of Mile High unrest in August on his national radio show for a second day […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) Now that Josh Sharf has left to run in the HD-6 GOP primary the Denver Post has turned to Ross Kaminsky to play the role of glibertarian on their Politics West blog. What has Ross’ dander up today? The governor’s Earth Day Executive Order concerning greenhouse gas emissions. Kaminsky […]
All these lunches are fattening me up… I had lunch with Katie Witt (SD-17) today. She’s a very brave woman, the first Republican who was willing to sit down with me. And except for the little detail of the [R] after her name, a terrific person. The biggest impression I took away is she is […]
( – promoted by Haners) From Congressman Doug Lamborn: Dear friends and supporters, I have long been a strong supporter of the delegate and assembly process in Colorado. Besides voting to protect it in the Colorado legislature, I relied on it myself in 1994, 1996, 1998, 2002, and 2006. In the first four […]
HAPPY EARTH DAY! Holidays help us commemorate important events, focus on positive aspects of our lives, and bring together friends and family to celebrate important milestones. With global warming and environmental destruction threatening not just us, but all living creatures, what could be more important this year than Earth Day? Tuesday, April 22 is International […]
As The Denver Post reports: An anti-abortion group is blasting Bob Schaffer, Republican candidate for a Colorado U.S. Senate seat, over his defense of human rights conditions in the Northern Mariana islands, an American territory where allegations that factory workers must undergo forced abortions are common. Colorado Right to Life accused Schaffer of closing his […]
CD-2 candidate Jared Polis endorsed presidential candidate Barack Obama today at a rally in Boulder, taking a (small) risk by picking a side in the (nominally) undecided race for the Democratic nomination ahead of his opponents. Press release follows, with Obama’s first name misspelled “Barrack.” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE […]
Starting tomorrow and through Arbor Day and Earth Day, Democrats and local organizations are going to be planting trees in Denver and Aurora. First up will be a tree planting tomorrow from 8:00 until noon in Aurora’s Expo Park. Aurora Parks and Open Space will be bringing the trees, and Democrats Work will be bringing […]
Imagine you’re at home on a nice day like this, minding your own business blogging. Then someone kicks down your door, punches you in the face, ties you up, and says “I’m here to collect your debt”. If you read Coloradopols, you’re first thought might be “when does that pay-day loan reform bill take affect […]
Howard Dean is quoted today as calling on superdelegates to make up their minds “starting now” because the Democratic party cannot afford to waste two or three months of “healing” time and campaigning in the national presidential election. And still we fiddle. We, in this case, being: Mark Udall, superdelegate John Salazar, superdelegate […]
Here is the issue: the Clintons have two of the best political minds in America, but they are running a 20th Century campaign in a 21st Century election. The biggest issue is they have not adjusted to: 1. How quickly fact checking can occur and 2. How quickly video clips can be sent to […]
Ok, I do tend to err on the optimistic side – but I was right on Jim Webb and Jon Tester. I think Betsy is going to win CD-4, and win by 3 points or more. She’s WOW. I had lunch with Betsy today and the biggest impression I got from her is she’s nice. […]
A few of you may know that Michael Riley, the author of last week’s hard-hitting series of articles detailing Colorado Senate candidate Bob Schaffer’s relationship to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff and labor policies in the Northern Marianas, left on a two-week vacation to South Asia over the weekend. Most of you probably didn’t know that, […]
From the editorial board of The Denver Post: House Speaker Andrew Romanoff sure knows how to go out in a blaze of glory. The Denver Democrat, forced to leave the legislature this year because of term limits, has crafted a dramatically simple yet potentially powerful fiscal reform package that he hopes to place on the […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) Tired of riding what has become a one trick pony, San Miguel County is pulling out of Club 20. The Sentinel reports: San Miguel County leaving Club 20 Lobbying group has been taken over by energy industry, commissioner says Club 20 has moved away from its roots as an […]
Before the incumbent was installed just under eight years ago, whatever topics we were discussing (not via blogs, as I recall), Iraq was not one of them. Neither was $100 bbl oil, as best as I can recall. Neither do I recall a lot of talk about the size of U.S. debt to China, both […]
( – promoted by Haners) STUDENTS WANT OK TO BRING GUNS UCCS group says people with permits should be able to carry guns at college. By BRIAN NEWSOME THE GAZETTE If a gunman were to burst into a classroom at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with murder on his mind, one group […]
In my bid to serve the public in US Congress, it is becoming more and more apparent that an important voice in our debate is missing; democracy benefits from a democratic process, and a democratic process can only exist when districts are competitive. During our debates, my Democratic opponents and I discuss who is more […]
( – promoted by Haners) With each diary on the CD-5 race I become more depressed. Supporters of all three seem to prefer debating what I would call non-issues. Even on their websites, all three candidates lay down the simple blanket statements. Guns. Private land ownership. Strong families. No abortion. Why don’t some of them […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) The first ad suits the candidate well… outdated. Here Comes McCain Again Hillary, Be My Best Friend Obama Everywhere (in Pennsylvania)
Ok, effectively addressing health insurance in Colorado faces a couple of problems. Namely: When Barack Obama is sworn in next January, one of his first major efforts will be fixing health care at the national level. It will probably be a year from then before things go into effect, but still, in under 2 years […]
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