Tag: 2008 Election
Udall attack ads tied to Swift Boat, Willie Horton team
Our sister site, the Iowa Independent, has an eye-popping investigative report detailing the The American Future Fund (AFF), the Iowa-based GOP group that is behind radio and TV ads attacking numerous closely contested congressional races across the country, including radio and TV attacks on U.S. Senate candidate Mark Udall here in Colorado. Keep reading for details on the group, whose key players were behind the Swift Boat and Willie Horton ads.
Veterans group to launch airwave battle against Schaffer
Coming soon in the latest in the war on TV — that is, the battle between U.S. Senate candidates Bob Schaffer and Mark Udall — is an ad sponsored by a group called VoteVets.org attacking the Republican Schaffer for his record on the war in Iraq.
No investigation in District 2 County Commissioner primary switcheroo
Two recounts, one in front of judges from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office, put Interim Commissioner John Cordova on the ballot for the Democrats in Pueblo’s County Commissioner race.
Corporate fraud initiative makes ballot
A measure that would toughen fraud penalties against corporate executives was approved for the 2008 state ballot on Monday by the secretary of state's office.
Back-stabbing staff and non-decisions was Hillary Clinton’s downfall
The downfall of Hillary Clinton's push for the presidency can be summed up in one word — Iowa.
Doug Lamborn, after months of silence, emerges victorious
He was the quintessential invisible candidate. He ducked the limelight. He ignored the bloody primary battle between fellow Republicans Jeff Crank and Bentley Rayburn. He refused even to debate them, and even to talk with some local press. In his re-election bid, Doug Lamborn bypassed the formal nominating process — unheard of for an incumbent politician. And guess what? It worked. The day after the primary, Lamborn the winner popped his head out of the hole, picked up the telephone and called the Colorado Independent to talk about current events — and what he’s got cooking in Washington.
“Obamania” Sweeps Denver
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke to an adoring, overflow crowd at the University of Denver Wednesday morning.Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama made a...
Latino Voters Ready to Strike in 2008
In a close election, the strongly Democratic-leaning Latino electorate in Colorado - though a modest percentage of the total - may decide the outcome.Voters...
Candidates Evaluate Risk, Exposure In Choosing Forums
He may not have a health care plan, but he sure knows how to shoot guns. Sort of.
Colorado Congressman and presidential hopeful Tom...
Candidates Avoid the Tough Questions
He may not have a health care plan, but he sure knows how to shoot guns. Sort of.
Colorado Congressman and presidential hopeful Tom...