FTS Humor: Barack, Biden, barbeque, and beauty queens

Face The State Humor

September 5, 2008

By Andrew Ripemoff

With their candidate ascending into the heavens, the DNC concluded religious services last week. The Greek Temple has been dismantled. The temporary holding cells have been moved. Mark Warner’s speech is almost over.

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Capitol Rumor Mill: Romanoff as Secretary of State "a done deal"?

A Face the State Staff Report

August 29, 2008

If Colorado Secretary of State Mike Coffman prevails in his November bid to replace retiring Congressman Tom Tancredo, as he's expected to do, Gov. Bill Ritter will have the opportunity to appoint Coffman's replacement. Speculation has long prevailed that Ritter would pick Senate Majority Leader Ken Gordon, but an insider speaking off the record to Face The State now says that Ritter's selection of House Speaker Andrew Romanoff is a "done deal."

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Mike Coffman's win makes room for Secretary Gordon?

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Secretary of State Mike Coffman's recent win of the Republican Nomination in the 6th Congressional District opens the door for Gov. Bill Ritter to nominate a Democrat to take the state elections post should Coffman win the general election. Some GOP activists aren't happy with that scenario and are pushing for Coffman to resign, forcing an election this November. More >

Coffman primary victory jump-starts GOP talk of saving SoS seat

A Face the State Staff Report

August 15, 2008

If he resigns his post within the next 12 days, Secretary of State Mike Coffman has a chance to save his statewide office from being taken over by a Democrat appointee. But there is disagreement among Republicans about whether or not he should step down.

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The week in Colorado news: Coffman wins and loses at the same time, Broomfield "nuisance" laws

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Face The State's Kate Melvin joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news, including a recap of winners and losers in this week's party primaries. More >

The lesser of two evils

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"Anyone but Coffman" in a crowded, qualified field

FTS Opinion

July 23, 2008

With just a few weeks left until Republicans in Colorado's 6th Congressional District name their pick to replace the retiring Tom Tancredo, candidate Wil Armstrong has garnered the sought after support of former Senate President John Andrews. With Armstrong locked in a four-way primary, the move by Andrews could translate into crucial votes on August 12th's primary day.

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Election Preview: The State Senate's "safer" seats

A Face the State Staff Report

May 14, 2008

Face The State evaluates nine State Senate races that will help determine the balance of power in the Colorado General Assembly in 2009.

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5/7: Gordon vs. Vietnam Vets

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With all the important work before our state’s lawmakers, it’s a Senator’s remark about the Vietnam War that’s been making headlines at the capitol. More >

Legislative Superlatives 2008

FTS Opinion

May 7, 2008

Gosh, did the year really go by that fast? We've had such an awesome time working together on the Face The State High School yearbook committee. Our advisors from the CSU and CU student newspapers really helped keep things in good taste. (Thanks, guys!) Congratulations to the winners in this year's list of superlatives. See you next session and have a great summer vacation, okay?

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