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El Paso County Democrats claim voter disenfranchisement

Colorado College, a liberal arts school in Colorado Springs, is oft seen as a cradle of progressive thought in one of the most conservative cities in the United States. In recent years, that designation has caused some tension in the greater community. This week, the antagonism came to a head with a prominent State Sen. John Morse (D-Colorado Springs) accusing Republican Clerk and Recorder Bob Balink of deliberately trying to stop Colorado College students, many of whom come from out-of-state, from voting.

Bruce Wins House Seat to Replace Cadman

El Paso County Commissioner and acid-tongued political gadfly Douglas Bruce was appointed to fill the remaining term of Rep. Bill Cadman (R-Colorado Springs) in...

Hunter Says She’ll Take On Doug Bruce – Even If GOP...

The thought of the cantankerous Douglas Bruce sauntering into the Colorado legislature has some longtime Republican activists shuddering at the prospect - and beating...

Sans Bride, Doug Bruce Returns Ready To Sue

Douglas Bruce, the county commissioner from Colorado Springs whose anti-tax stance and nasty name-calling of public officials and activists is legendary -- and who...

Wadhams: Off The Mat And Into The Game

Mitt Romney was the big draw this week at the Lincoln Day Dinner in Colorado Springs, but after the presidential candidate was long gone,...

From Russia … Could It Be Love?

So the irascible Douglas Bruce has jetted off to the Ukraine to get what everyone is hoping beyond hope will be a bride. Yes, this...

Colorado’s First Tent Jail Open For Business

With El Paso County's jail all full up, Sheriff Terry Maketa has taken his cue from "America's Toughest Sheriff" and this week opened Colorado's...

Marcy Morrison Gets The Last Laugh

Marcy Morrison is eating her just dessert. The self-described Rockefeller Republican, whose community service spans decades - and whose thanks have included members of her...

The Legacy of Senate District 9: Doug Lamborn

Note: Colorado's state senate District 9 has a rich legacy of conservative representation - starting with one of the most colorful characters in recent...

The Legacy of Senate District 9: Charlie Duke

Photo by Cara DeGette Note: Colorado's Senate District 9 in northern El Paso County has a rich legacy of conservative representation - starting with...
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