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Colin Cassidy Memorial Fund

bradj — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:24:35 -0500

A terrible tragedy has befallen one of Colorado's most compassionate political leaders. Sara Cassidy, director of public affairs for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, lost her son, Colin, age 2 1/2, in a drowning accident in Vail last Sunday.

A fund has been established in memory of Colin.

Liberty never takes a day off, especially not July 4

bradj — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:18:55 -0500

Colorado will play host to another round of "Tea Parties" this July 4 holiday weekend. The rallies are a follow-up to the grassroots movement that began on April 15 - tax day - and drew a crowd of over 5,000 people to the capitol in Denver.

7/3: Boulder food nannies

bradj — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:19:25 -0500

How about a cupcake for dessert? Not in Boulder!

Two new GOP entrants for U.S. Senate

bradj — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:06:34 -0500

The Republican field vying to challenge U.S. Senator Michael Bennet next year has swelled with the introduction of two political newcomers.

FTS Humor: Colorado Democrats' tribute to Michael Jackson

bradj — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:48:20 -0500

By Andrew Ripemoff

The funeral of Michael Jackson is scheduled for July 7, and millions of mourners are trying to cope.

What does this have to do with political news? Well, I couldn’t thing of anything else to write about. Besides, in 2002, the King of Pop sang at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser.

So, in light of MJ’s fondness for democrats, we thought it would be appropriate to honor him with a Colorado Democratic slant on some his more popular hits. (For best effect, snap your fingers while singing.)

FTS on 1310 KFKA: Weekend show preview

bradj — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:02:50 -0500

FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 1310 KFKA's Trevor Carey and George Gray to preview the FTS Weekend Edition, heard Sunday at 6 am. (Find the show on a station near you.) On this week's show: A review of the week in Colorado news; more entrants in the 2010 U.S. Senate race; Rep. Mike Coffman on Iraq, health care and more; and new gambling laws take effect in the mountains.

FTS on 850 KOA with Mike Rosen re: new gaming law

bradj — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:43:57 -0500

FTS managing editor Brad Jones, fresh back from Black Hawk and $80 poorer for the experience, visits with 850 KOA talk show host Mike Rosen about today's change in Colorado gaming law.

7/2: Amendment 54 worth keeping

bradj — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:19:38 -0500

Amendment 54 is on life support, but this patient deserves resuscitation.

McInnis files campaign committee, launches Web site

bradj — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:50:54 -0500

Former Congressman and 2010 GOP gubernatorial hopeful Scott McInnis filed paperwork Tuesday to form a campaign committee, clearing the way for him to raise and spend money in support of his candidacy.

Udall and Bennet name Habas to short list for federal bench

bradj — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:24:16 -0500

U.S. Senators Mark Udall, D-Boulder, and Michael Bennet, D-Denver, have forwarded to Pres. Barack Obama their list of recommendations for two federal judicial vacancies in Colorado. Among the six names is Denver District Judge Christina Habas, known recently for her ruling that Ritter's mill levy freeze amounted to an unconstitutional property tax increase.