The Colorado Independent Ethics Commission today dismissed a complaint filed against former Secretary of State Mike Coffman by liberal watchdog group Colorado Ethics Watch, citing insufficient evidence and a failure on the part of Ethics Watch to provide a convincing standard of proof.
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April 14, 20094/1: Chantell Taylor at it again
The political hit men at Colorado Ethics Watch are at it again.
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"The Buzz" on 1310 KFKA, 3/30/09
FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with Amy Oliver, talk show host with 1310 KFKA in Greeley, for a review of recent stories on FaceTheState.com.
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Liberal 'ethics watch' group files frivolous complaint #894759
March 26, 2009The liberal attack group "Colorado Ethics Watch" has zeroed in on its latest target. Executive director Chantell Taylor has asked the Fort Collins city manager to file a complaint against Andrew Boucher, a Republican city council candidate, alleging he violated city campaign laws by soliciting donations for another candidate.
IEC releases new Amendment 41 interpretation for universities
A Face the State Staff Report
February 25, 2009
Following a request from an anonymous University of Colorado professor, the state's Independent Ethics Commission released an advisory opinion Monday regarding reimbursement and Amendment 41 policies for public employees who also work as educators, contractors and lecturers.
Latest Amendment 41 clarification could be bad for business
A Face the State Staff Report
February 9, 2009A recent decision from the state ethics commission clarifying 2006's controversial Amendment 41 could further hurt Capitol Hill's favorite social club.
12/12: Chantell Taylor set back in the courts
A liberal lawyer who targets Republicans is licking her wounds after a big loss. But that won’t stop the lawsuit mill at Colorado Ethics Watch.
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Litigious Chantell Taylor at it again
A Face the State Staff Report
September 18, 2008
Colorado Ethics Watch, a purported campaign finance “watchdog” and liberal interest group, has filed yet another lawsuit against two GOP campaign committees.
Lefties Go Corporate for a Spa-Like Day at the Convention
August 26, 2008
While protesters were unable to deliver the 50,000 people promised to unite in Denver, bloggers have come out in full force. Two hundred plus clicked away Monday, during the opening of “The Big Tent.” The temporary structure is set up outside the Alliance Center, the swanky LoDo digs of the city’s growing liberal organizations.
Left Uses Grueskin-led Litigation as Latest Campaign Tool
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August 19, 2008Campaign managers and consultants move over and make way. The most important weapon in today's political arsenal is a campaign's attorney. Lawsuits are the latest device employed by the left to take on conservative and libertarian candidates and causes. Mark Grueskin, a favorite litigator among Democrat activists, is leading the charge.
Where is Colorado Ethics Watch when you need 'em?
August 6, 2008If you’re a high level Democrat facing serious allegations surrounding campaign finance-related conduct, not to worry. To see a complaint dismissed, just admit the mistake and apologize.
The Shady Ethics of Colorado Ethics Watch
FTS Opinion
January 23, 2008A liberal special-interest group falls flat on "ethics" charges, but not until the PR damage is done.
Rocky Misses Mark on Coverage of Political “Watchdog Group” in Lakewood
A Face the State Staff Report
November 1, 2007A report carried in the Oct. 31 Rocky Mountain News recently labeled a group as a "watchdog," but mounting evidence shows that in fact the organization has consistently and repeatedly become involved in elections in order to advance a partisan agenda. Most recently, the group has involved itself in a hotly contested Lakewood city council here.
Liberal Group Attacks GOP Candidate over Technical Reporting Glitch
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October 26, 2007Nick Kliebenstein filed his first campaign finance report Oct. 15. A week later, on Oct. 22, Colorado Ethics Watch, an organization led by Democrat activist and attorney Chantell Taylor, filed a complaint with the Colorado Secretary of State’s office alleging that Kliebenstein had violated state law by “accepting three separate contributions that exceed contribution limits for state house candidates."