(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%
We’ve been following for several days the reaction to major cuts to higher education funding proposed by the Joint Budget Committee. As most of you know, the proposed cuts have shaken the higher education community pretty hard, and yesterday student government organizations from around the state protested at the Capitol against them. The JBC points […]
(Perhaps the most important issue we face today – promoted by redstateblues) With the issue of health care policy front and center right now in Colorado state politics, it seems like a good time for a general discussion of what system we, as a state and a nation, should pursue. My contribution to the discussion […]
Hey polsters, I just came across a cool opportunity that I thought some of you who live in the Springs (and even those who don’t and wouldn’t mind the trip) might find interesting. The new documentary “Brothers at War” is premiering tonight at Tinseltown Theater in Colorado Springs and the director, Jake Rademacher will be […]
(Let it begin, let it begin, let it begin! – promoted by Colorado Pols) POLS UPDATE: Bam, says the Denver Post’s Lynn Bartels: That fundraising success is likely to go a long way to scaring off a potential primary opponent – and could even give Republicans eyeing a run against the newly minted Democratic senator […]
(Promoted for what I’m sure will be a lively discussion – promoted by redstateblues) I got the chance to interview Senator Penry today down at the capitol. He was very gracious and generous with his time. And he comes across as a down to earth person. I can see why he’s a rising star in […]
Murphy (D) Tedisco (R) (99%) votes 50% 50% 77,344 77,279 from TPM State board of elections spokesman Bob Brehm tells us that 10,055 absentee ballots were issued for this election. And 5,907 were returned. When you figure that the election night total was a 65 vote margin this really is going to be all about […]
I have just sent word to the officers of the Denver and State Democratic Parties of my immediate retirement from politics. I have resigned all party positions I hold. The reason is simple: I am not having fun anymore. I have dismantled the political pages of my website, but the site itself will continue on […]
From Politics West: Hey, they don’t call it the “Joint” Budget Committee for nothin’. The six-member panel this year has been doing the legislative equivalent of fishing through couch cushions to find enough money to balance the state’s budget. It’s been an agonizing process that has gored the oxes of many state departments and special […]
The special election to fill appointed Senator Gillbrand’s seat in the US House in taking place tomorrow. Though the district has a 70,000 Republican voter registration advantage, Obama carried this district and recent polling suggests that the race will be close. Both sides have nationalized the race on either acceptance or a rejection of Obama’s […]
As The Denver Post reports: Lawmakers Sunday unveiled a plan to offer school districts low-interest loans to install solar panels on rooftops, build wind turbines or convert diesel-guzzling buses to battery power… …House Bill 1312’s architects couldn’t say how many schools might participate or the estimated size of loans. But they said the program would […]
Just passing some info along to everyone. John Flerlage has picked up his first Union Endorsement from The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) in his bid for the 6th Congressional District. Learn more about Lt. Col.(ret) John Flerlage at http://www.flerlageforcongress… Passed unanimously by acclimation on March 23, 2009 at Kennedy International Airport, New York, New […]
(What about “from the source?” Good poll anyway. – promoted by Colorado Pols) I’m just curious where most Polsters recieve their news. Please select your Top 3 sources: For me, Online newspapers Blogs Local tv news (distant 3rd)
It was disturbing to read that Susan Johnson, Jeffco’s internal auditor has been fired. It was more disturbing to read Comm. Hartman’s comment that Johnson was fired because “She was expanding her authority into management review, which is not her expertise.” This raises questions. One, did Comm. Hartman, in speaking for the commission, reveal a personnel matter, perhaps violating confidentiality? Two, may the commissioners have been managing the auditor poorly? Is termination a substitute for good management? Three, if, however, as the Post article suggests, she was fired because she was investigating use of so-called P-cards, effectively county credit cards, is this not serious and open to question? Are there skeletons in the closets?
I’m fascinated by a series of posts by Connecticut’s Colorado’s own David Sirota today, blasting Wendy Norris of the Colorado Independent for having the temerity to suggest that Sens. Bennet and Udall have to answer to a larger constituency than David Sirota, Matt Stoller and The Kos. I know, the horror! I normally wouldn’t waste […]
Rachel Zenzinger has announced that she is going to run for Arvada City Council District 1 in 2009. Don Allard currently holds that seat and is retiring. Rachel has said she’s thought of running for the past 3 years.
“Outside of raising my children, I get the most satisfaction from any work that sets the community on the path toward improvement,” she said. “I believe I can do the most good for Arvada in a City Council seat, and I pledge to pour my energies into tackling issues such as transportation, health, environment, safety, and a strong economic base.”
Zenzinger has been an active volunteer all over Arvada from Transportation Committee in Arvada to her daughter’s preschool. Rachel is active in politics too, serving on Bob Frie’s recent campaign and the North Jeffco Parks and Recreation District Rally for Recreation campaign to increase the mill levy that had not been increased in about 50 years.
The question is: Is she right for the job?
As a part of the nationwide anger over bonuses and corporate excess, more than 100 people demonstrated in front of the Wells Fargo Center in downtown Denver last Thursday calling on Congress to pass health care for all, the Employee Free Choice Act, and strong banking reform. Speakers included: — State Sen. Morgan Carroll, who […]
Grand Junction Sentinel columnist Bill Grant writes, following up on last week’s lively discussion of Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry’s inventive (charitably put) talking points against Colorado’s forthcoming new oil and gas drilling rules: As the oil and gas rules come before the state Senate for a vote, we can expect that Senate Minority Leader […]
(Where does the Master of the Bad Press turn when he needs some good press? Why our own DavidThi808 of course – promoted by redstateblues) I had lunch today with Ali Hasan. This is the first time I have interviewed someone who has posted a lot on the blogs and the difference between the impression […]
(Good stuff, Arv. – promoted by Laughing Boy) I alluded to the need for this diary in today’s open thread so here it is. The mark of a true free thinker is the ability to distinguish oneself from the group that one identifies with. I have engaged in a few heated battles with my fellow […]
Who do you want to win the primary as of today? There are a lot of possible candidates and in 2010 it seems everyone wants to run for something in the GOP no matter how low the name ID. Even if you’re a democrat, just pretend you are a Republican and vote that way. Marc […]
Who do you want to win the primary as of today? There are a lot of possible candidates and in 2010 it seems everyone wants to run for something in the GOP no matter how low the name ID. Even if you’re a democrat, just pretend you are a Republican and vote that way. Marc […]
As the Fort Collins Coloradoan reports, Rep. Betsy Markey and other moderate Democrats want nothing to do with moves against people’s rights to buy guns–even a folding-stock AK-47 with a flash suppressor and a 50-round drum if that’s what you want to spend your hard-earned American dollars on. Rep. Betsy Markey joined 64 of her […]
OK, so I just heard this little nugget on local news and found the AP article. Apparently Obama doesn’t think we’ve done a good job of assessing risks while letting Camp Delta detainees go. Fine, I don’t work there, I’m just sitting on my couch. But he says the Bush administration’s policy of holding detainees […]
During the past week, a lot of…ahem…commotion was stirred up in the local blogosphere over the decision by both of our US Senators to join the so-called Moderate Dems Working Group–better known as the Moderate Caucus Thingy. Though their decision caused some head-scratching here, and some guillotine sharpening elsewhere, the move shouldn’t be that surprising; […]
UPDATE: Cast your vote in the poll. The Durango Herald has a good report up today on Colorado GOP Chairman candidate Tom Stone, who will try to unseat current chair Dick Wadhams this weekend in an election decided by 500 party insiders. Excerpt: Stone faces a tough challenge from incumbent Colorado party chairman Dick Wadhams. […]
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