Libertarian Impact on State Races Under Microscope

A Face the State Staff Report

July 23, 2008

With independent voters expected to decide the presidential election in swing states like Colorado, Republicans here allege that the Libertarian Party may hand elections to Democrats. Meanwhile, the state's top Libertarian says there is no such thing as a "spoiler effect."

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Jeffco criminal courts likely to be empty for DNC

A Face the State Staff Report

June 23, 2008

Following the decision of the Jefferson County Sheriff to send deputies to Denver to help provide security for the Democratic National Convention in August, the county's courts are responding by attempting to leave criminal dockets empty during that time.

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Multiple factors aid in Democrat takeover of North Jeffco

A Face the State Staff Report

May 20, 2008

While once Republican strategists could count on north Jefferson County to turn their way on Election Day, the last decade has proven a bloodbath for the party, with Democrats now holding all but a single one of the region’s five state legislative seats.

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Jeffco voters reject 40 percent increase in property tax rate

May 7, 2008

For the second time in two years, residents of the Foothills Parks and Recreation District have said "no thanks" to a nearly 40 percent increase in the district's property tax rate. More >