Tag: John Hickenlooper
Marijuana-movement leader Lopez to challenge Hickenlooper
DENVER-- Mile High NORML boardmember Miguel Lopez introduces pro-pot attorney Robert Corry at Thursday's medical marijuana rally across the street from the capitol's west steps. Lopez, who organized the event and delivered its opening speech in a trench coat and pot-leaf earrings, made a low-key announcement that he will be challenging Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper in the Democratic Party gubernatorial primary.
State Treasurer Kennedy squelches rumors of run by endorsing Hickenlooper
Cary Kennedy, Colorado's popular treasurer, quashed rumors she was considering running for lieutenant governor on a ticket topped by U.S. Senate candidate and former...
A Denver Mayor special election: ‘Ah, it would have been a...
Who will run for Denver mayor next May should John Hickenlooper win the governor's seat in November? The list of potential candidates is long--...
An intentionally sedate McInnis on the Hickenlooper candidacy
Last night 9 News talked to GOP gubernatorial frontrunner Scott McInnis about the fact that Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper will now be his Democratic...
In announcing candidacy, Hickenlooper emphasizes independent streak
DENVER-- In a speech announcing his candidacy for governor Tuesday afternoon, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper sought to emphasize the independent nature of his leadership style and record in public service, an attempt to erect an early firewall against Republican attacks levied for months against Gov. Bill Ritter in particular and perhaps against more general dissatisfaction in the state with Democratic leadership in Washington.
Colo. Democratic leaders say jobs top priority for coming legislative session
DENVER-- Gov. Bill Ritter, Senate President Brandon Shaffer and House Speaker Terrance Carroll told a crowd of mostly media gathered on the west steps of the Capitol this afternoon that the majority-party legislative agenda this session would focus on creating and maintaining jobs in the state and balancing the budget. The three men also underlined the value they placed on a bipartisan approach to achieving their priorities. A scheduled conference called by Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper who would be announcing his candidacy for governor just hours later, however, hung over the event and suggested how difficult true bipartisanship might be to effect this election year.
Even as Hickenlooper sets to announce candidacy, McInnis continues campaign against...
GOP gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis will continue to pound on Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter’s more environmentally stringent oil-and-gas drilling regulations despite the fact that Ritter has pulled out of the race, according to McInnis spokesman Sean Duffy.
“Whichever Democrat is chosen [to run for governor]-– whether he’s chosen by the Democratic Party or the White House -- [he or she will] have to defend the Democratic record on jobs or discuss how they believe the Democrats have been wrong,” Duffy told the Colorado Independent Monday. “So that’s a conversation they can have amongst themselves.”
Dem Party leader Waak: Ten would-be candidates feeling out gubernatorial run
Colorado Democratic Party Chair Pat Waak told the Colorado Independent today that ten "excellent" potential gubernatorial candidates have been weighing a run in the...
Enviros, sportsmen drill home role of oil and gas politics in...
Sportsmen, outdoor recreation and environmental groups have been effusive in their praise for the accomplishments of lame-duck Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter, issuing statements lauding...
Salazar reportedly declines run for governor’s office, endorses Hickenlooper
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said in a prepared statement Thursday that he won't seek the Colorado governor's office being vacated by Gov. Bill Ritter...