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Public lands an old-timey conservative idea

  As the powers that be in Washington toy with the idea of relinquishing control of federal public lands to the states and private sector,...

Caldara thinks Littwin is funny

  Funny right-wing Jon Caldara thinks it's funny that funny left-wing Mike Littwin says that funny moderate Hickenlooper did the brave thing on Nathan Dunlap.  

More Klingenschmitt (because we know the people demand it)

  According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, Gordon Klingenschmitt's Democratic opponent in the House District 15 race, Lois Fornander, is demanding Klingenschmitt withdraw after his...

Coffman’s new ad—coming soon to a TV near you

Rep. Mike Coffman released a new TV ad today in the race to hold on to his closely contested seat in the 6th congressional...

Udall launches anticipated Spanish-language air campaign against Gardner

Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Udall is jabbing reelection opponent Congressman Cory Gardner on support for veterans, and Udall is doing it in what is a near-million-dollar first-round of Spanish-language television ads that will run through Election Day.

Politicos schmooze at state fair

  Politicians flocked in from all over the state to mix and mingle at the annual Legislative Barbecue in Pueblo this weekend. The "good ol'...

Terry ‘I’m still sheriff’ Maketa denies making handoff difficult for successor

  El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa survived a recall effort waged against him earlier this summer and is set to ride out his term,...

Klingenschmitt apologizes for saying Polis would behead Christians

  There's a long tradition of so-called House Crazies in the Colorado House of Representatives, but if Gordon "Dr. Chaps" Klingenschmitt wins his House District...

Andrew Romanoff’s birthday weekend

  Coming right on the heels of 4th District Republican Representative and Senate candidate Cory Gardner's birthday on Aug. 22, Andrew Romanoff, the Democratic challenger...

Hear Sen. Cory Booker rally Denverites for mentor Sen. Mark Udall

  DENVER — Democratic New Jersey Senator Cory Booker blew through Denver this weekend to canvas with Senator Mark Udall on the opening day of...
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