(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%
(It’s never too early to think about the future. If you read the diary, don’t miss Twitty’s comment — an equally informative perspective. – promoted by ProgressiveCowgirl) (If someone can promote this, that would be great! I hope Colorado officials read it. If not, email it to your State Representative/Senator. Thank you all!) When I […]
“Democracy gives every man the right to be his own oppressor.” –James Russell Lowell
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling today in the Miller v. Alabama case has held that juvenile life without parole homicide sentences, which several dozen juveniles are currently serving in the state under a now repealed state criminal statute, are unconstitutional under the circumstances under which they were imposed in […]
Some viral-worthy video of Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler fowarded to us this past weekend, from a speech on “election integrity” he give before the Broomfield 9.12 Group just over a week ago at Sill-Terhar Motors. Here’s a transcript: SCOTT GESSLER: So obviously, this is, uh, we’ve got a big election coming up, and […]
With the primary election drawing to a close, Republican Justin Everett appears on track to win his party’s nomination for the House District 22 seat over Loren Bauman. Registration in the south Jeffco district so incredibly favors Republicans, of course, that winning the GOP nomination all-but ensures election to the House in November.
Still, Everett’s earned a nasty reputation for rubbing people the wrong way. He’s never won an election before — despite several tries — and although he claims to have small business experience, his opponent has substantially more. His motives for seeking the HD-22 seat have also been questioned: it’s clear that Everett desperately wants a title in front of his name, and while he’s built strong ties through neighborhood organizations, he appears more motivated by ambition than any desire to give back to his community. Not to mention the fact that he doesn’t own his own home and lives with his parents.
Loren Bauman, however, simply has not raised enough money to air any of those criticisms. If Everett loses this election, then, he can only blame his own abrasiveness.
Who do you think will win the GOP nomination in HD-22? As with all member polls we present ahead of elections, we are not looking for your personal preference: we want to know who you realistically believe will win tomorrow.
UPDATE #2: Colorado Independent: “I am pleased that the Supreme Court invalidated the bulk of Arizona’s discredited anti-immigrant law…[T]his ruling makes clear that we must have one federal law that finally fixes our broken immigration system,” said U.S. Rep. Jared Polis in a prepared statement. “The people who are blaming President Obama for Congress’s failure […]
Here are our thoughts on four bellwether GOP primaries taking place in Colorado tomorrow. SD-8, Baumgardner vs. White Sen. Jean White says that the tough primary she is facing in Senate District 8 isn’t supposed to be happening. Rep. Randy Baumgardner, Sen. White claims, promised he would not challenge her in a primary only to […]
Big Lie, little lie, everywhere a lie, lie! While catching up with my reading, I noticed a mention in TIME magazine about a web-only TIME.COM article titled “The Root of Mitt Romney’s Comfort with Lying”. Intrigued, I followed the link (behind a paywall, I believe) to a column by Justin Frank, M.D. His conclusion was […]
I spent Saturday at TBD — a very lame name for a pretty cool idea. Governor Hickenlooper wanted to bring together one thousand civic leaders from all over the state, educate them on the basics of the budget process in Colorado, and give them ample opportunities to talk to each other about how best to […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) With just a few days left in Colorado’s 2012 Primary season, Let’s take a look at the battles that are being fought and where the players currently stand. Just like in Part 1, covering the CU Regent and Senate Races, there are a few things to acknowledge up front […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) On any given day you could hate Dan Caplis and Craig Silverman, if you’re on the political left, in the center, or to the right of center. Their KHOW radio show was mostly a debate between a die-hard social/fiscal conservative and a right-leaning social moderate, and the illusion of […]
Dominic Dezzutti writes at CBS4 on new rules proposed by Secretary of State Scott Gessler: At issue is Secretary of State Scott Gessler’s new proposed rule that would mandate all counties to not send mail-in ballots to any “inactive” voters. Inactive voters are defined are voters who did not vote in the last general election […]
A horse is a horse, of course, of course, unless it’s an unforgivable betrayal of the American working class. Ann Romney co-owns Rafalca, a mare headed to the London Olympics to compete in dressage. This has sparked no small amount of mockery and even some righteous outrage. How dare Mrs. Romney spend so much money […]
(Interesting forecasts – promoted by Pita) With just a few days left in Colorado’s 2012 Primary season, Let’s take a look at the battles that are being fought and where the players currently stand. A few things to acknowledge up front first: 1) Ballots have been out and available for casting for a while now. […]
FOX 31’s Eli Stokols reports: Republican Attorney General John Suthers issued a formal opinion Tuesday afternoon that Metro State College of Denver cannot legally create a new, lower category of tuition for undocumented students. The school’s Board of Trustees voted 7-1 earlier this month to do just that, reigniting the debate over tuition equity just […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) Last month, after Rep. Mike Coffman said he didn’t know whether President Obama was an American “in his heart,” KNUS morning show host Steve Kelley wanted to talk to Coffman. He told his listeners May 25 that, maybe, Coffman’s comments weren’t “worthy of a major apology,” and he wanted […]
A fresh poll from Democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling out today: Barack Obama still looks like the favorite to win Colorado again this year, but Mitt Romney’s become much more competitive in the state since wrapping up the Republican nomination. Obama leads 49-42. His lead had been 53-40 on PPP’s last poll, which was conducted the […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) POLS UPDATE: Sal Pace rips Scott Tipton’s debate reluctance in a statement today: After numerous debate invites, Congressman Scott Tipton has not agreed to debate challenger State Rep. Sal Pace in what is considered one of the most competitive races in the nation. “The voters from the Third Congressional […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) Yesterday’s topic was a bill introduced by Representative Scott Tipton that would make Drill, Baby, Drill the law of the land in lands managed by the forest service and BLM. It made energy production the only use to be considered when approving drilling requests, leaving out hunters, fishermen, cattlemen, […]
With his vocal support of both Colorado’s ASSET bill and Metro’s provision of tuition equity, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is perhaps the highest-profile elected official in Colorado to speak out on immigration issues.
It comes as no surprise, then, that Denver’s mayor is also lending his support to the White House’s recent announcement that it would halt the deportation of select groups of illegal immigrants.
From the mayor’s office:
DENVER – Mayor Michael B. Hancock today issued the following statement in support of President Obama’s policy to halt the deportation of young undocumented immigrants:
“I applaud the President’s decision to halt the deportation of young undocumented immigrants who deserve every opportunity to succeed in what has become their home country. This new policy takes a common sense approach to immigration laws, acknowledging the difference between those who choose to come to the U.S. without proper documentation and children who are here through no choice of their own.
“By granting these young people relief from deportation and providing a pathway to work visas, we improve their chances of contributing positively to our economy, our society and their own families while strengthening America’s global competitiveness. With this policy, our country also takes a critical step towards compassionate and responsible immigration reform.
“While this is an exciting moment, there is still much work to be done. To compete and thrive in today’s global economy, we must give all our children an opportunity to succeed.”
For President Obama, the move was no doubt motivated in part by political calculus — the policy change will doubtlessly mobilize young Hispanic voters to come out in full force on election day.
Unlike Obama, Hancock isn’t facing a competitive re-election campaign this year, or, more than likely, ever. The mayor’s support of comprehensive, progressive immigration reform, then, is less designed to garner political support and more an example of Hancock taking advantage of his office to advocate for policies he actually believes in.
There’s no risk or reward for Hancock in pushing the positions he does: he’ll get re-elected either way. Still, by taking a bold stance on issues especially relevant in the west, Denver’s mayor may yet succeed at raising his national profile.
At the very least, Hancock bolsters the Obama campaign’s talking points in the mountain west. As the mayor of the region’s second-largest city, Hancock’s support enables Obama to crow about coalitions behind him on issues which affect actual states, municipalities, and people.
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) Thursday, a group of constituents presented Rep. Mike Coffman with a petition asking for a June town hall in Aurora. The petition has more than 500 signatures and comments requesting the Congressman meet with citizens and answer their questions. Rep, Coffman has yet to hold a public forum in […]
During an interview on KLZ’s Grassroots Radio Colorado yesterday, Colorado State Treasurer Walker Stapleton came out in support of a lawsuit alleging that the 2009 FASTER law, which raised Colorado vehicle registration fees to pay for road and bridge upgrades, is unconstitutional. Here’s the key exchange on the radio show: WALKER STAPLETON: Well, you know, […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) During an interview on KLZ’s Grassroots Radio Colorado yesterday, Colorado State Treasurer Walker Stapleton came out in support of a lawsuit alleging that the 2009 FASTER law, which raised Colorado vehicle registration fees to pay for road and bridge upgrades, is unconstitutional. Here’s the key exchange on the radio […]
Frequently folks write about all the problems caused by unions. Maybe just as frequently folks write about the benefits unions have brought in the last 80+ years. I’ve never read a diary by anyone who has negotiated any of those contracts so I thought I would make an effort. In the last 8 years I […]
With a hat tip to Lynn Bartels of the Denver paper, here is the mailer attacking SD-8 incumbent Republican Sen. Jean White, in a tough primary battle against fellow Republican Rep. Randy Baumgardner–we were also forwarded a copy of these yesterday. Hide your eyes, Junior: As Bartels reports, this is primarily an attack on Sen. […]
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