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(D) J. Hickenlooper*

(D) Julie Gonzales

(R) Janak Joshi

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(D) Phil Weiser
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(D) M. Dougherty

(D) Hetal Doshi

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(D) Brianna Titone

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(D) Trisha Calvarese

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(R) Jeff Crank*

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(D) Shannon Bird

(D) Manny Rutinel

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Get More Smarter on Friday (June 5)

As far as we can tell, there will not be another candidate entering the race for President (today). It’s time to Get More Smarter with Colorado Pols. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example).   TOP OF MIND TODAY… ► The Colorado Republican […]

Get More Smarter on Thursday (June 4)

After a seven-day layoff, the NBA Finals finally kick off tonight. It’s time to Get More Smarter with Colorado Pols. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example).   TOP OF MIND TODAY… ► Let’s investigate! Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner want the […]

Seven Seconds That Could End Ellen Roberts’ Political Career

In a talk radio interview yesterday with conservative host Dan Caplis, Colorado state Senator and possible 2016 U.S. Senate candidate Ellen Roberts attempted to thread the needle between her perceived record as a “moderate” legislator, and the conservative policies she has come out in favor of recently as she contemplates what it will take to survive a Republican […]

Get More Smarter on Wednesday (June 3)

Colorado is purty. It’s time to Get More Smarter with Colorado Pols. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example).   TOP OF MIND TODAY… ► Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner, along with Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Aurora) are asking the Veterans Affairs Department […]

So, Uh, Now What? Republicans Look for Answers With Coffman Out

Congressman Mike Coffman told the Denver Post on Monday that he will not challenge Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet in 2016 and will instead focus on re-election in CD-6. Coffman’s decision to stay out of the race is big news for the same reason a flawed Coffman was the GOP’s top choice to run for Senate […]

Get More Smarter on Thursday (May 28)

Is this week still happening? It’s time to Get More Smarter with Colorado Pols. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example).   TOP OF MIND TODAY… ► The ugliness just doesn’t stop when it comes to the right-wing Jefferson County School Board. Here’s video […]

Get More Smarter on Wednesday (May 27)

The last day of school is almost here. The last day of work…not so much. It’s time to Get More Smarter with Colorado Pols. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example).   TOP OF MIND TODAY… ► Democrat Morgan Carroll hasn’t said anything recently about […]

Morgan Carroll CD-6 Buzz Continues To Build

Roll Call’s Alexis Levinson reports today on growing Democratic excitement in Washington, D.C.–and trepidation from Republicans–about a possible run by Colorado Senate Minority Leader Morgan Carroll for incumbent Rep. Mike Coffman’s CD-6 seat: Coffman has proved resilient over his four terms. He has been a top Democratic target since redistricting reshaped his solidly Republican district into a […]

City Council Candidate Still Not Explaining GOP Support

(Promoted by Colorado Pols) City Council candidate Wayne New, who changed his voter registration from Republican to unaffiliated in March, acknowledged in a Denver Post interview last week that he’s spotlighting progressive ideas to try to prove to voters that he’s not as conservative as you might think from his record of donations to Republican candidates […]

Get More Smarter on Friday (May 22)

A sopping wet Memorial Day Weekend to you! It’s time to Get More Smarter with Colorado Pols. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example). TOP OF MIND TODAY… ► Sen. Cory Gardner’s “pay twice” proposal for birth control women can currently receive copay-free under […]

Woods sees “not a lot of difference” between political parties, raising specter of a primary

(You read it here first – Promoted by Colorado Pols) You need only to stick your toe into Colorado’s talk-radio world to know that state Sen. Laura Woods is a superstar on the Tea-Party airwaves, regularly receiving love from KLZ 560AM’s Ken Clark, KNUS 710 AM’s Peter Boyles, and others. The last thing these guys […]

Conservative Running for Denver City Council Has Some Explaining To Do

(Promoted by Colorado Pols) Denver City Council races are supposed to be all sweet and nonpartisany, and part of me really wishes they could be that way. But if you want to get a full pictures of a candidate, you’d be stupid to ignore their partisan history. Here’s a case in point. District 10 candidate […]

2016 Won’t Be Like 2014 (Or 2010)

Famed political analyst Stuart Rothenberg has a smart writeup at Roll Call today on the state of play in Colorado ahead of the 2016 U.S. Senate race–with some perspective that’s quite valuable if you’re using past performance as a predictor of future results: Republican strategists have not given up hope of recruiting a top-tier challenger, […]

Get More Smarter on Monday (May 18)

Just in case you needed any more of a reason to stay away from motorcycle gangs. It’s time to Get More Smarter with Colorado Pols. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example).   TOP OF MIND TODAY… ► Republican State Treasurer Walker “Wasn’t […]

Get More Smarter on Thursday (May 14)

Today’s forecast calls for possible sightings of the sun. It’s time to Get More Smarter with Colorado Pols. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example).   TOP OF MIND TODAY… ► Congressman Mike Coffman (R-Aurora) joined fellow Republicans in voting to approve a 20-week […]

Get More Smarter on Wednesday (May 13)

It looks like the beginning of the end of Tulo’s time with the Rockies. It’s time to Get More Smarter with Colorado Pols. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example).   TOP OF MIND TODAY… ► The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) remains […]

Ellen Roberts Floats Her Name for U.S. Senate or CD-3

As Peter Marcus reports today for The Durango Herald, state Sen. Ellen Roberts (R-Durango) is hoisting up a trial balloon for a potential new job in 2016 — be it for the U.S. Senate or in CD-3: Roberts spoke to The Durango Herald on Friday, two days after the legislative session ended. She said she […]

Get More Smarter on Friday (May 8)

We’ll be happy to break down the ramifications of elections in the United Kingdom as soon as we figure out how the whole thing works. It’s time to Get More Smarter with Colorado Pols. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example).   TOP […]

Why Everyone Should Leave the Democratic Party

Sure, they suck, so there’s that. Sucking less than the other guys is just so disappointing. And a little frightening. My elder son is a socialist, he understands what it means but he also understands why “burn more coal!” is a recipe for not good. What he is only just starting to understand is why […]

One Down, One to Go In Public Lands Debate

Republicans in the Colorado legislature have been trying to figure out how to seize control of national public lands in Colorado, but they’re not having much success.  One such effort, SB-232, failed to make it through the State Senate last night when Republicans couldn’t keep their votes intact; sponsored by Sen. Randy Baumgardner, SB-232 would […]

Get More Smarter on Friday (April 24)

Today is not the anniversary of anything particularly important, as far as we can tell. It’s time to Get More Smarter with Colorado Pols. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example).   TOP OF MIND TODAY… ► The U.S. Senate is coming to […]

Hypoglycemia Pushes “Dr. Chaps” To Run For SD-12?

The Colorado Springs Gazette’s Kassondra Cloos reports: What was billed as a town hall meeting turned into a half-hour tease for Rep. Gordon Klingenschmitt’s announcement that he plans to run for a state Senate seat. Klingenschmitt, R-Colorado Springs, went through a list of his accomplishments in the state Legislature Wednesday at the Airplane Restaurant. He […]

Get More Smarter on Thursday (April 23)

By the end of the week, the black market for carnitas will be booming. It’s time to Get More Smarter with Colorado Pols. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example).   TOP OF MIND TODAY… ► After five months of waiting, the U.S. […]

Get More Smarter on Wednesday (April 22)

Happy Earth Day! Or, if you’re into that kind of thing, Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day. It’s time to Get More Smarter with Colorado Pols. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example).   TOP OF MIND TODAY… ► Congressman Mike Coffman (R-Angry) is the Chair […]

Get More Smarter on Monday (April 20)

Heyy, mannn, happy 4/20! It’s time to Get More Smarter with Colorado Pols. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example).   TOP OF MIND TODAY… ► The Veterans Administration still needs about $830 million to complete the Aurora hospital project. It will cost […]

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