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Political pundits, local Dems weigh in on possible VP candidates

One thing for sure, exemplified by the number of different names being suggested by the media, political blogs and local Democrats, the selection of a running mate won't be an easy task. With Sen. Barack...

Rosa riffs on Supermax series

Editor's note: This is the speech that Colorado Independent fellow Erin Rosa delivered while accepting an honorable mention award from the Newspaper Guild this week for her series last year on problems at the...

Coffman collects 3,500 signatures for 6th Congressional District race

“This process has allowed us to develop a strong district wide grassroots organization that includes hundreds of volunteers and supporters that will ultimately help us in our get out the vote efforts”, said Dustin...

Media demagogues immigration? Say it ain’t so?

From Colorado Media Matters: Using distorted statistics and unsubstantiated assertions, Colorado's broadcast media outlets and personalities have promoted a variety of myths and falsehoods regarding the issue of immigration. The media figures, most notably 630...

Media demagogues immigration? Say it ain’t so?

From Colorado Media Matters: Using distorted statistics and unsubstantiated assertions, Colorado's broadcast media outlets and personalities have promoted a variety of myths and falsehoods regarding the issue of immigration. The media figures, most notably 630...

Zogby poll contradicts self on Americans’ knowledge of Iraq War

The top line: - Three-quarters say they are well-informed about the Iraq War - 60 percent have seen at least one memorable story about the war's impact - 86 percent believe the war has had an impact...

Will the most progressive CD2 Dem please stand up?

“I happen to believe that I’m more progressive of a Democrat than Joan Fitz-Gerald, but the people who showed up and voted that day believe that she is,” the Boulder conservationist said. “It is...

UPDATE: The Battle for Battle Mountain

The Ginn Company’s Battle Mountain project was approved by a 87 to 13 percent margin in a record special election turnout of 367 voters Tuesday. Minturn residents averaged 321 yes votes on all 11...

Ron Paul posse threatens GOP siege

Supporters of the Libertarian congressman want their man to get an invitation for a primetime speaking slot at the GOP conclave. Their appeals to Maria Cino, chief of convention arrangements, are not subtle. Said...

UPDATE: Obama continues to lead Clinton in Colorado delegates

Late this afternoon, the Colorado Democratic Party released the slate of national delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Denver Aug. 25-28. Sen. Barack Obama scored 42 delegates out of a delegation of 70...
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