(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%
David O. Williams writes for the Vail Daily: EMILY’s List, which bills itself as “the nation’s largest resource for women in politics,” is betting on former Eagle County state Rep. Diane Mitsch Bush to do something that’s never been done in the 103-year history of Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District: be the first woman to win […]
The New York Times’ Eric Lipton has been keenly observant of what appears to be a questionable relationship between Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt and Colorado billionaire Phil Anschutz–Anschutz being, in addition to the owner of the Coachella Music Festival and a bevy of entertainment properties a major investor in polluting industries that Pruitt […]
The Hartford Courant–that’s Hartford Connecticut, a nice town if you ever get there–has an in-depth story this weekend profiling two of the state’s native sons now making their respective upward ascents in politics from two different sides of the aisle. We didn’t know this before now, but apparently Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy (D) was a classmate […]
A press release from Colorado Democrats announces the results of a new poll from Democratic-aligned but reliable Public Policy Polling, showing Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jared Polis opening an eight-point lead over Republican Walker Stapleton: This morning, PPP released a poll commissioned by the Colorado Democratic Party showing Jared Polis with a 46%-38% lead over Walker […]
During the Republican gubernatorial primary that concluded this past week, nominee Walker Stapleton worked really hard to establish himself as an ally of President Donald Trump–including his bogus claim to have been the “only state treasurer” to support Trump’s tax cut bill, which came as news for a whole slew of fellow Republican state treasurers. […]
It’s hotter than Donald Trump’s bowels outside; don’t forget your hat and sunscreen this weekend! It’s time to Get More Smarter. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example). If you are more of a visual learner, check out The Get More Smarter Show. […]
This is what Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Yuma) said on March 16, 2016 when President Obama nominated Merrick Garland to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court: “We stand at a pivotal point in our nation’s history. The Obama Administration continues to use the judicial and regulatory systems to push through its legislative agenda, shifting the balance of power […]
We’re hearing rumors that one of GOP gubernatorial nominee Walker Stapleton’s very first acts to consolidate support after Tuesday night’s primary win has hit a snag: Heidi Ganahl, Republican Regent-At-Large for the University of Colorado, is said to have declined Stapleton’s offer to serve as lieutenant governor. With Ganahl out, speculation is now centering on […]
If you still have a ballot sitting on your kitchen table, you should recycle it or something. It’s time to Get More Smarter. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example). If you are more of a visual learner, check out The Get More […]
One of the more interesting Primary Election stories that you might have missed happened in Yuma, Colorado, where Sheriff Chad Day lost his job in a Republican Primary to challenger Todd Combs. Day will be out of a job just months after news reports detailing agreements to “deputize” a mega-rich GOP donor and his friends who were […]
The 2018 Colorado Primary Election is finally over – even the GOP race for State Treasurer – so it’s time for us to run through our list of Winners and Losers. Let’s get to it… WINNERS Jared Polis This is an obvious takeaway from the Primary, but there’s more to it than just calling […]
KDVR FOX 31 reporting on the end of the Democratic CD-6 primary, most surely with a bang for frontrunner candidate Jason Crow and a whimper for Crow’s opponent Levi “Mace Your Face” Tillemann: Jason Crow won the Democratic nomination to take on Republican Mike Coffman for Colorado’s 6th Congressional District in November. Crow, a former […]
UPDATE (12:45 pm): Republican Justin Everett concedes the GOP Treasurer’s race to Brian Watson. —– By the time you went to bed last night, there were two big statewide races in Colorado that had yet to be settled. This morning, one of them is still undecided. Phil Weiser appears to have emerged victorious in the race for […]
Republican gubernatorial nominee Walker Stapleton spent most of the Republican Primary race telling anyone who would listen about how much he embraces President Trump. Stapleton talked up Trump at every campaign stop and repeated his “support” of the President in every television ad. It was a calculated strategy aimed at locking up Republican Primary voters who love them […]
UPDATE (7:53): From CNN: —– The races for Governor are being called: It’s Jared Polis and Walker Stapleton, as expected.
UPDATE (8:04): Democrats Diane Mitsch Bush (CD-3), Karen McCormick (CD-4), and Jason Crow (CD-6) will be moving on to the General Election. Joe Neguse wins Democratic Primary in CD-2. —– UPDATE (7:58): The races to watch at this point are the Republican battle for State Treasurer and the Democratic fight for Attorney General. —– UPDATE (7:56): Dave Young will win the Democratic Primary for State […]
ICYMI, the U.S. Supreme Court today issued a mammoth ruling upholding President Trump’s “Muslim travel ban.” From the Washington Post: The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that President Trump has the authority to ban travelers from certain majority-Muslim countries if he thinks it is necessary to protect the United States, a victory in what has been a priority since […]
Election Day is here! After months and months and months of campaigning, tonight we will finally find out Colorado’s General Election matchups. To get you prepared for Primary Day, here’s a brief list of where our attention will be focused: ♦ Do the favorites hold in the race for Governor? For many months, we’ve […]
FOX 31 reports while we shake our heads incredulously: More than 3,100 votes have been thrown out in Colorado because unaffiliated voters turned in Democratic and Republican ballots… Secretary of State Wyane Williams acknowledges the votes will be discarded but said the number is not as high as some predicted a few years ago. “Several […]
Over the course of about 10 days we’ve posted four separate online polls on the race for Governor. We asked you to tell us who you think is going to win the Democratic nomination for Governor and the Republican nomination for Governor. We’ve added up all of the results* as of this morning, and this is […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Johnston “jumped the shark” over the weekend. Johnston apparently “campaigned” for 24 straight hours from Saturday through Sunday as part of a publicity stunt meant to show that he has Bob Dole-level stamina, or something. What Johnston mostly proved is something that you probably already knew: There is no reason whatsoever to be […]
A new report from local political reporter Sandra Fish in the Colorado Independent is raising red flags for anyone who remembers the bitter 2014 GOP gubernatorial race–in which Tom Tancredo accused the Republican Governor’s Association of interfering with the primary to support eventual loser Bob Beauprez. It looks like a very similar situation may be […]
Slate’s Mark Joseph Stern reports on a 5-4 Supreme Court decision today upholding gerrymandered state legislative districts in Texas–a decision ominous for both its short-term effects, and what it broadcast about the views of Neil Gorsuch, Colorado’s radical native son appointed by President Donald Trump to the Supreme Court last year: On Monday, the Supreme […]
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper seems virtually assured of attempting a run for President in 2020, though it’s much less obvious how such a campaign might actually succeed. As Joey Bunch reports today for the publication formerly known as the Colorado Statesman: For months, Gov. John Hickenlooper has told reporters he’s too focused on being governor to think […]
(Post something yourself — Promoted by Colorado Pols) With all eyes on next week’s primary, there has been much focus on the Governor’s race. And rightfully so. But we can’t forget about the other races on the ballot. And none are more important at this time in our country’s fragile history than Attorney General. I […]
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