Republican state Sen. Josh Penry is currently leading a Denver Business Journal web poll that asks readers to pick a favored candidate in next year's gubernatorial election. Penry tops incumbent Democrat Gov. Bill Ritter 42 percent to 15 percent as of Thursday afternoon in the site's weekly "Business Pulse" survey, an unscientific gauge of reader opinion.
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July 21, 2009
We've been busy pouring over second quarter campaign finance reports here in the Face the State office, and there's plenty to analyze. Generally, candidates for office are advised not to take sides in primaries, for fear of alienating supporters who may be divided on another race. But always one to challenge conventional wisdom, Republican dark horse U.S. Senate candidate Cleve Tidwell is picking favorites in primaries for U.S. House and governor.
7/13: Penry will run for Governor
Josh Penry made it official Saturday: will run for Governor.
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'The Buzz' on 1310 KFKA, 7/13/09 - Ritter's revenue estimates; GOP Guv race
FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 1310 KFKA talk show host Amy Oliver. A recent Face The State analysis of state government budget projections shows the Ritter administration was slow to adjust its revenue estimates as the recession worsened. Also, the GOP field lining up to challenge the incumbent Governor grew to three with the weekend addition of state Sen. Josh Penry.
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McInnis files campaign committee, launches Web site
A Face the State Staff Report
July 2, 2009Former 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.
Political newbies, veterans rub elbows at 'Liberty on the Rocks'
June 16, 2009
Face The State was on hand for Monday's west suburban meeting of Liberty on the Rocks, a growing group of activists who meet twice a month to talk all things libertarian. Joining the usual cadre of local rabble rousers were quite a few elected officials, and plenty more who fancy themselves joining their ranks.
McInnis ramps up, but can't raise or spend money without committee
June 10, 2009Last month, Former Congressman Scott McInnis quietly filed paperwork declaring himself a candidate for Colorado Governor in 2010. Despite filing, McInnis has not set up a campaign committee with state elections officials nor created a Web site, two tasks normally a priority for new candidates. Without a committee, McInnis is prohibited under state law from accepting contributions or spending money to promote his bid for office.
Statewide candidates' personal financial disclosures
June 4, 2009While elected officials and candidates are required under Colorado law to file personal financial disclosures with the Secretary of State, that information is not made available online. They are, however, public documents. As such, Face The State is posting this information on the Web as a public service.
State law requires those holding or seeking state office report sources of income as well as certain assets and liabilities. A major reason for requiring such disclosure is to aide the public in identifying potential conflicts of interest.
Segments 4 and 5 - Dan Maes, Republican candidate for governor
An interview with Evergreen businessman Dan Maes, who is thus far the only officially announced candidate for the 2010 gubernatorial nomination.
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FTS on 1310 KFKA: Who is Dan Maes?
FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 1310 KFKA's George Gray and Trevor Carey. Dan Maes is the first Republican to announce he'll seek the GOP nomination for Governor in 2010, but who is he? And can he translate first-mover advantage into success at next year's party convention?
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