COLORADO'S FRONTPAGE
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As Jeffco TABOR notice proves, the truth hurts
A Face the State Staff Report
October 13, 2008Language in the Jefferson County election guide about question 3A, a 4.4 mill levy increase, caused a firestorm this morning as the school district scrambled to deflect blame and point the finger at the man responsible for the sabotage.
Does Ritter help or hurt when he comes out against an initiative?
A Face the State Staff Report
October 13, 2008
In the last two weeks, Gov. Bill Ritter has publicly come out against two ballot proposals, worked behind the scenes to knock a few more off the ballot, and has continued to serve as a key spokesman for another. And now with recent polls showing the Democrat's approval ratings at under 50 percent, his diluted stamp of approval is being dismissed by his political opponents.
LPR Kicks Off New Class
A Face the State Staff Report
October 13, 2008
What do a student, a retired air force pilot, a financial advisor, an assistant district attorney and an entrepreneur have in common? They’re all members of the 2009 Leadership Program of the Rockies.
Libertarian Drops Out of SD 28 Race, Endorses GOP Candidate
A Face the State Staff Report
October 13, 2008In a surprise move, the Libertarian candidate for Senate District 28 has stepped aside and is urging his supporters and undecided voters to rally behind the Republican candidate, Sueyuna Duthie.
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.
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10/13: WINS exploits tragedy
Colorado WINS, the big state employees’ union, feels your pain. Oh, you didn’t know? Our state’s in crisis, and they’re the only ones who can save us.