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GOP heavy hitters throw their support behind 'better roads' amendment
A Face the State Staff Report
October 9, 2008
Backers of Amendment 52 announced Wednesday they have the full support of former state Senate President John Andrews, U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, his primary opponent Jeff Crank, and the state’s most popular conservative radio host, Mike Rosen.
“I like 52 because it identifies a responsible revenue stream for roads and does so without new taxes,” Andrews said.
Voters turn to opinion leaders, groups for guidance on lengthy ballot
A Face the State Staff Report
October 9, 2008Due to the massive length of this year’s ballot, voters are now leaning on elected officials and third-party voter guides to help them navigate the election.
Early voting projections break record, alter campaign strategy
A Face the State Staff Report
October 8, 2008
With 1.1 million Colorado voters now expected to vote early by mail, campaigns and candidates are struggling to keep up. Jefferson County alone is sending out more than 200,000 ballots this week, signaling the start of a 28-day long election for the state.
Slideshow: War heroes take on Greenpeace activists
A Face the State Staff Report
October 7, 2008
On the University of Denver campus Monday, John McCain’s college roommate joined a Medal of Honor recipient, a pioneer of space exploration, and notable local dignitaries to get students fired up about November’s election. Greeted by a cheering crowd, they were also met with a squad of Greenpeace workers who challenged the war heroes over McCain's environmental and security policies.
Bob Schaffer and the real CNMI story
FTS Opinion
October 6, 2008
By Ross Kaminsky
Kaminsky takes a closer look at a fact-finding trip U.S. Senate candidate Bob Schaffer took to the Northern Marianas Islands (“CNMI”) in 1999. He says Allen Stayman, a Democrat Senate staffer, tried to create a "media circus" around the trip to taint Schaffer's record on human rights.
Are your tax dollars being used for politicking?
A Face the State Staff Report
October 6, 2008Using public money and resources to advocate for or against a ballot issue is strictly prohibited under state law, but that doesn't appear to be stopping a growing number of state agencies and political subdivisions, who are now defending against allegations that they misused tax dollars to promote pet political causes.
Ritter declares October 'energy awareness month,' detractors declare guv 'out of touch'
A Face the State Staff Report
October 6, 2008
Gov. Bill Ritter, a Democrat, has proclaimed October as “Energy Awareness Month,” offering Coloradans advice on how to conserve energy around the home. Detractors say such suggestions are short-sighted and accuse Ritter of stalling energy development in Colorado.
Students Protest DeGette's Support of Wall Street Bailout
A Face the State Staff Report
October 6, 2008
A dozen students dressed as pirates gathered on the 16th Street Mall Friday to show their support for Republican George Lilly, the long shot candidate challenging Democrat incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado’s First Congressional District.
FTS Investigation: Did Jeffco Schools violate campaign law?
A Face the State Staff Report
October 6, 2008
A Face The State investigation has discovered the Jefferson County School District is teetering on a violation of Colorado's Fair Campaign Practices Act by using taxpayer money to print a letter warning parents of $35 million in budget reductions over the next three years.
Hasan gets a helping hand from an unlikely place: The Vail Daily
A Face the State Staff Report
October 6, 2008
In an unexpected move, Eagle County’s daily newspaper has endorsed Republican Ali Hasan as its choice for the region's state House representative.
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