Tag: Bernie Herpin
Republicans lick chops at prospect of state Senate control
With a one-seat Democratic majority in Colorado’s State Senate (18-17) and at least seven races in play, the calculus for dominance in the legislature’s...
GOP sets sights on state Senate
Rocky Mountain Gun Owners is stirring it up in three GOP Senate primaries.
Embattled Herpin likely to draw more heat for gun-politics past
The furor over the state senator's 100-round ammo magazine remarks may be diminishing but, as his record on gun rights draws more scrutiny, it may well flare up all over again.
Recall anyone? Bernie Herpin says “maybe a good thing” Holmes had...
Now it's official. If you were wondering when Republicans at the state legislature would finally overreach on guns, you can circle Feb. 12 on...
Littwin: Shooting blanks
A stunning thing happened Monday at the Senate committee hearing to repeal background checks for private gun sales. Nothing happened.
Colorado state senators make nice on opening day
Opening day in the Colorado Senate was about comity and comedy. There were lots of jokes. How long will the good feelings last?
Watch: Colorado’s new senators, from recall to roll call
"Considering the recall, the first bill I'm introducing is to repeal the universal background checks and the associated fees," said newly elected Senator George Rivera.
Republican Recall Candidates Hit with Abortion Politics Mailers
Campaign mailers underlining the anti-abortion views of Republican state senate candidates Bernie Herpin and George Rivera reportedly landed in southern Front Range voter mailboxes over the last two days, stoking flames in the already hot recall elections organized in response to gun-control legislation passed in the spring.
Morse Campaign Charges Bias in Gessler-Approved Recall Ballot Language
ON WEDNESDAY, Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler’s office signed off on ballot language for the state’s first-ever lawmaker recall election, where Democratic state Senate President John Morse will effectively face Republican City Council Member Bernie Herpin.
Morse Recall Election Details Emerge
On Tuesday the Colorado secretary of state’s office certified ballot language for the recall and special election targeting Colorado State Senate President John Morse. Ballots are scheduled to land in voter mailboxes as early as August 20.