(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%
Of course it’s not a surprise, but the Grand Junction Sentinel makes some salient points. Highlights: We recognize there is a touch of parochialism in endorsing state Rep. Bernie Buescher of Grand Junction to be named Colorado’s next secretary of state. But, with every top state elected position currently occupied by Front Range types, we […]
As The Associated Press reports: Majority Democrats and the Bush White House have finalized a deal to speed $14 billion in emergency loans to struggling U.S. automakers, congressional officials said today. Strong opposition lingered among some Republicans. The White House did not go as far as to say the deal was final, although it did […]
By JARED POLIS http://online.wsj.com/article/… The din of clattering metal echoes through the halls of our capital: panhandlers! Erstwhile captains of the automobile industry, having foregone their Learjets, now don the tattered rags of beggars as they seek congressional approval for a $34 billion bailout of the Big Three automobile companies. Our United States Congress of […]
(Round 2, ding! – promoted by Colorado Pols) On Monday I posted about a lengthy diary at ColoradoPols that, in my opinion, unfairly and dishonestly attacked the United Auto Workers and their members in Detroit’s Big 3. A vigorous debate ensued but it appeared that the diaries author, Laughing Boy, and I had reached a […]
The FBI has arrested Illinois Gov. Blagojevich and his chief of staff, reportedly on charges of demanding some kind of bribes related to the appointment of a successor to Obama’s senate seat. Prosecutor’s statement is here: http://cbs2chicago.com/local/r… Since the 1970s, I think, only one Illinois governor, Edwards, hasn’t been tainted by charges of unethical or […]
What’s the term for a political nerd? Whatever it is, that’s what Mike Coffman is. He came alive when he was discussing diving into exactly what problems should be addressed and how legislation should be crafted to do so. I think he is going to love the House – he’ll be frustrated and upset and […]
The Rocky Mountain News reported last Thursday: The board that governs Colorado State University will hold a “mini-retreat” Dec. 16 to begin the process of replacing former President Larry Penley. Board Chairman Doug Jones said Wednesday he hopes to hire a new leader by July. Among issues before the board is whether to create a […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) Jason Salzman posted an
Since the mid-1990s, Denver public television station KBDI has been a leader among local news outlets, which is no small feat for a PBS station. From its popular weekly panel and interview shows (Colorado Inside Out, John Caldera’s Independent Thinking and The Aaron Harber Show,) to Amy Goodman’s left-leaning Democracy Now! program, to airing extended coverage in coordination with local CBS affiliate KCNC during the Democratic National Convention this year, it’s been a welcome alternative to the sometimes crime-obsessed corporate local media.
In keeping with the tradition of offering hard-hitting, and sometimes controversial, takes on American politics, KBDI will once again be airing Torturing Democracy, a 90-minute documentary about the use of enhanced interrogation techniques on suspected terrorists by the United States since 9/11.
Cara DeGette of The Colorado Independent:
Even as Barack Obama has vowed one of the first acts of his presidency will be to shut down Guantánamo, and even as the topic has been raging in Congress, many Americans will have to wait until the day after George W. Bush leaves office to watch a documentary detailing the horrific policies of his regime.
Though PBS stations across the country have shied from airing “Torturing Democracy”, Colorado’s KBDI Channel 12 wants viewers to know it isn’t hesitating to share the provocative documentary with its viewers.
Good stuff this morning from the Rocky Mountain News’ Lynn Bartels: The GOP so thoroughly dominated the 2002 election that the next morning’s headline in the Rocky Mountain News read: “Republicans rule.” Two years later, the banner might as well have been “Colorado Republicans dazed and confused.” Democrats in 2004 came from nowhere to record […]
(LB’s “Obama honeymoon” appears to be over – promoted by Colorado Pols) For those of you who haven’t read Atlas Shrugged and have the same cute lines about teenage boys or Star Wars conventioneers being Rand disciples (you know who you are), consider this question: If a company is put in a place where the […]
For the uninitiated, Urban Dictionary defines: freep To slew or cheat an online poll by repeatedly voting (clearing cookies, using proxies) or to make a blog appear to be commented by numerous posters by the same means. (From the practices of the Free Republic or “freepers”) Apropos, the Rocky Mountain News reports: State Sen. Ken […]
(“It was comin’ right for us, officer!” – promoted by Colorado Pols) A little common sense, perhaps? WASHINGTON (AP) — People will soon be able to carry concealed, loaded guns in most national parks and wildlife refuges. The Bush administration said Friday it is overturning a 25-year-old federal rule that severely restricts loaded guns in […]
In all the talk this week about the Rocky Mountain News’ impending demise, a voice that might had lent some useful insight to the discussion was notably absent. Rocky columnist Jason Salzman asks about this today: The Post has subscribers who’ve been reading articles by Bob Ewegen for 36 years. He vanished from the Post’s […]
Whoa. I just got back from the Vision of Giving open house, at 1600 Pearl Street, in the old Borders Book Store location. This is some serious art. These kids have poured intense passion and emotion into their paintings, photography and sculpture. Each piece promotes giving to a local cause of the artist’s choosing. Don’t […]
(Lame duck promoting at its best – promoted by Haners) Cara DeGette over at the Colorado Independent brings up a really good point: Where’s the Colorado beef? The Centennial State delivered victory to Barack Obama, and for weeks tongues have been a-wagging over cabinet appointments. It’s Bill Ritter this, Ken Salazar that, Federico Peña – […]
Cara DeGette over at the Colorado Independent brings up a really good point: Where’s the Colorado beef? The Centennial State delivered victory to Barack Obama, and for weeks tongues have been a-wagging over cabinet appointments. It’s Bill Ritter this, Ken Salazar that, Federico Peña – well, duh. (And pssst… Bernie Buescher has made it clear […]
The arch-conservative Colorado Springs Gazette begins their latest editorial with a startling concession: Openly gay Colorado Congressman-elect Jared Polis, a Boulder liberal, plans to join thousands of activists throughout the country in protesting the opening of the film “Milk” this weekend at Cinemark-Century theaters. The movie is based on the true story of the late […]
As the Pueblo Chieftain reports, it’s looking good for incoming Rep.-elect Betsy Markey: U.S. Rep.-elect Betsy Markey said her primary goal as a first-term congresswoman will be to help rebuild the country’s economy. “We’re spending so much more money than we’re bringing in. We’ve got to focus on the deficit and focus on jobs,” Markey […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) I’ve been trying to gauge overall interest in another gathering of our esteemed community. With Phoenix Rising and Laughing Boy expressing interest, I think it would be a good idea to start a discussion of possibilities. Regretfully I missed the last get together, but I’d like to get input […]
Finally, something every (and we do mean every) Democrat and at least two or three Republicans can agree on! Tom Tancredo is the man to carry the GOP standard into 2010 glory. As the Rocky Mountain News reports: Take your pick: farewell or good riddance. But outgoing Rep. Tom Tancredo might not be leaving the […]
Not exactly the victory he took the job to produce, of course–or is it? As the Colorado Statesman entertainingly reports: Dick Wadhams is good at attracting publicity, but speculation that he would hold a press conference to announce his bid for re-election as chairman of the Colorado Republican Party turned out to be a bit […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) Seven weeks after a congressional moratorium on oil shale development expired, the Bush administration has issued rules that take the first step toward tapping an estimated 800 billion barrels of oil trapped in sedimentary rock in Wyoming, Utah and Colorado. What people in washington don’t seem to understand is […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) What do you say Polsters? Good move? Bad move? Who’s going to watch Bill while Hillary is on official State Department business? The Clinton camp isn’t confirming anything other than talks, but I watched Washington Week tonight, and Gwen Ifill treated it like it was a done deal. Pretty […]
( – promoted by Colorado Pols) It’s been a good week for news… Well, duh – Record checks on Joe the Plumber “improper” It’s the unions’ fault, isn’t it LB? – Big 3 auto makers told to come up with business plan if they want bailout More cabinet rumors – Gates may stay on at […]
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