(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%
The Denver Post follows up on yesterday’s “big story” that Colorado Sens. Mark Udall and Michael Bennet have ganged up with other “moderate” Democrats to do…the stuff that moderates do (more on that in a moment). Both Mark Udall and Michael Bennet have joined a group of Senate Democrats who Wednesday rolled out a centrist […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) The Colorado State Senate has a historic opportunity to ensure that, even as we rationally develop our hydrocarbon resources, we implement sensible and needed regulations on the industry that is changing the face of our state. Monday and Tuesday the state Senate will consider final approval of these […]
As you know, Anne McGihon has resigned from the state house, so a vacancy committee made of up of the district’s Democratic Precinct Committee People (was there ever a worse acronym?) along with some of the executive committee of the Denver county and Arapahoe county party get to decide who the next representative will be. […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) Colorado Republicans continue their barrage against new oil and gas regulations–blaming them nearly every day for the mini-bust in Colorado’s gasfields. Again, reporting from the energy sector tells a very different story, one that the Senate Republicans are unable, or unwilling, to accept. HOUSTON – Oilfield services provider […]
The 111th Congress has been in session for several months and in that time out elected officials have voted and been briefed on several items affecting the veterans and active duty military communities. This report covers numerous issues important to Colorado’s post 9/11 veterans, active duty troops and their families – an responsible end to […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) The question has inexplicably been bandied about on various blogs lately. All you have to do is search the Congressional Record for the details. In short, Udall thinks EFCA as drafted has much room for improvement. Follow me after the jump to read the gory details… He thinks too […]
Crossposted on Daily Kos and Square State With the planned introduction of the Employee Free Choice Act into the US Senate looming, every Senator’s vote is crucial. Democrats will easily get the majority in the House, but also want to get to the magical number of 60 in the Senate to cut off debate on […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) For those who have not seen it, here is the full interview (more than just what was broadcast). Required viewing. Part I, Part II, Part III And from the HuffPo we have this spot-on observation: You see, Stewart’s real critique wasn’t about Cramer, it was also only marginally about […]
Any Polsters live in SD 28 and HD 41? Or, barring that, are Arapahoe Democrats? I’m moving and all my experience has been with Denver County, HD 9 and SD 35. Sorry to say goodbye Denver Dems. Your ramshackle operation was my first Democratic experience. Thanks for the fond memories of 2008.
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) Note: This interview comes from our D.C. bureau where your intrepid reporter interviewed Representative Salazar at his office here in Washington, D.C. No expense is too great to bring our readers these interviews. (Plus I was in D.C. for a trade show.) John Salazar exudes quiet competence. Yes there’s […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) The Colorado House has given its approval to the update of oil and gas drilling regulations. The rules also include new wildlife habitat protections, pit lining requirements, odor controls, chemical reporting regulations and numerous other provisions. They are scheduled to take effect this spring, pending legislative approval. The […]
The Denver Post reported this morning: The Senate on Tuesday postponed debating a bill to repeal a growth limit on the state budget as Democrats and Republicans discussed alternate approaches that might preserve funding for road construction… The debate over the Arveschoug-Bird provision, which limits growth in the state’s general fund to 6 percent a […]
Without even knowing it, as the Greeley Tribune reports: State Democratic legislative leaders said Monday that they’re working under the premise that removing a cap on state general fund spending through legislation is constitutional despite Republican cries that it is not. Senate President Peter Groff said if other branches of government decide to challenge a […]
A few weeks late for Valentines day, but last Tuesday 5280 sent the literary equivalent of hand-delivered red carnations to four of its favorite freshman legislative crushes. From the State Senate, the magazine noted Democrat Senator Rollie Heath’s involvement with the repeal of Arveschoug-Bird – otherwise known as the ratchet effect. Senator Joyce Foster felt […]
Put the brakes on new drilling rules The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel has taken a new stance on the pending COGCC Rules. http://www.gjsentinel.com/opin… Put the brakes on new drilling rules By The Daily Sentinel Friday, March 06, 2009 A committee of the Colorado Legislature began reviewing new oil and gas regulations Friday – rules […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) Jared is happy. No that doesn’t convey it accurately – he’s on the bow of the Titanic, with his arms outstretched, on top of the world. I talked with him for over an hour and he is clearly loving every bit of his job. So topic #1 was the […]
The Colorado Statesman reports on last week’s El Paso County GOP Lincoln Day dinner, laying the scene for a rare treat: press coverage of Dick Wadhams’ opponent for Chairman of the Colorado Republican Party. More than 300 Republicans attended the $80-a-plate dinner at the Antlers Hilton, where they dined on chicken breasts in Marsala wine […]
As the Fort Collins Coloradoan reports: Rep. Betsy Markey broke with the Democratic leadership in opposing a bill that would give bankruptcy judges the ability to lower mortgage payments for troubled homeowners. Markey, a Fort Collins Democrat, said the bill passed by the House Thursday night “had the right intentions, but the wrong approach.” “This […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) I had the opportunity today to interview State Treasurer Cary Kennedy. She is easily the most personable elected official I have met to date (and that is a very high standard). She does an amazing job of connecting with people. She also clearly loves her job and feels very […]
Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet seems to be off to a good start in consolidating support among top-level Democrats and money people. Look at the list after the jump of hosts for a fundraiser tonight in Belmar. Also of particular note: Larry Mizel, who traditionally backs Republicans. Governor Bill Ritter U.S. Senator Mark Udall Congresswoman Diana […]
UPDATE: The Denver Post picks up where the Independent left off: U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman says an ethics group waged a two-year “partisan attack” against him while he served as Colorado’s secretary of state… “It was essentially a two-year jihad so they could go back to their donors and say they were doing a good […]
(More “citizen journalism” from Polsters! – promoted by Colorado Pols) John Flerlage, one of the two Democratic candidates for Congress from CD-6, joined me this morning on a windy Starbuck’s patio for a cup of coffee and a discussion concerning the issues that confront us, the policies that would best address those issues, and the […]
The close of the Rocky Mountain News meant the loss of many good reporters, but also a great longtime cartoonist: Ed Stein. Fortunately for us, Stein’s work can still be seen…online.
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) Apparently oblivious about the $300 million or so in subsidies that Colorado taxpayers lavish on oil and gas producers in the state, the spokesman for the Intermountain Rural Electric Association (IREA) and former CO state senator Bill Schroeder decries a concentrated solar project which could power between 60,000-90,000 homes […]
UPDATE: a refreshingly candid mea culpa, as the Denver Post updates: Rep. Jared Polis released the following statement this afternoon, apologizing for remarks he made over the weekend that new media “killed” the Rocky Mountain News. “I apologize to the entire Rocky Mountain News family and anyone who was offended by my recent remarks.” the […]
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