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Stop crying, Ken. You reap what you sow

May 14, 2009

"Poor Ken Salazar is getting a taste of what it's like to block senate confirmations. The former senator now has to deal with the aggravation of senate confirmations as the new head of Interior."

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First 100 days? Ken Salazar gives himself an "A"

April 29, 2009

"Probably no other member of the Obama Cabinet has racked up as many frequent-flier miles over the past three months than former Colorado Senator Ken Salazar. As the new sheriff in town at the Department of the Interior, he's been taking his agenda on the road -- presiding over offshore lease sales in New Orleans, visiting Indian schools in the Dakotas, studying global warming in Alaska and drought in California, denouncing ethical lapses under the former regime in Lakewood.

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4/21: Ken Salazar's new energy pipe dream

Colorado's very own Ken Salazar found himself in hot water with Wyoming's governor.

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Fishy endangered species endanger progress

FTS Opinion

April 20, 2009

Preble's meadow jumping mouse

While we consider ourselves animal lovers here at Face The State, we have to take issue with Endangered Species Act - the most powerful tool environmentalists have at their disposal. Created with the best intentions, the law too often unfairly harms private property owners who find their land infiltrated by a rare bug or weed. Once an obscure plant or animal makes it on to that list, there is little chance it will ever be removed.

Ken Salazar is full of hot air

April 8, 2009

"This is a good reality check for the pixie dust* energy pushers in the Democrat Party. Money quotes:

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Ken Salazar's cabal at the cabinet

April 7, 2009

"This week's feature, "The Zen of Ken," deals with the formidable challenge facing Colorado's own Ken Salazar at the Department of the Interior. It also notes in passing the growing contingent of politicos with Colorado connections that the new Secretary is adding to his leadership team, including former Senate candidate Tom Strickland, former Great Outdoors Colorado director Will Shafroth and Hickenlooper aide Chris Henderson."

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Ken Salazar has his hands full with the oil and gas industry

April 2, 2009

"It’s too early to grade former U.S. senator Ken Salazar in his role as the nation’s new Interior Department secretary. So say oil-and-gas industry experts, who want to exploit America’s natural resources, as well as environmentalists, who tend to want to stop them. As Westword writes, Salazar has already ruffled a few feathers, but his biggest task is to “reform the toxic culture inside the sprawling bureaucracy.”"

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Ritter runs with Republican agenda, again

March 20, 2009

For weeks now, state Rep. Scott Tipton, a Cortez Republican, has been working to raise awareness about pollution coming out of the Four Corners Power Plant. He’s done the all the heavy lifting to draw attention to the issue, including the research and media outreach.

Suthers signs on to help combat pollution in Southwest Colorado

March 18, 2009

Attorney General John Suthers has joined state Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, in a joint-effort to combat harmful pollution to southern Colorado caused by emissions from Four Corners Power Plant.

Tipton seeks Suthers' help to combat pollution

A Face the State Staff Report

March 12, 2009

In a letter sent this week, state Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, pleads with Attorney General John Suthers to intervene regarding concerns over air pollution in southwest Colorado resulting from the Four Corners Power Plant.

Salazar for governor in 2014?

February 18, 2009

"While many politicians have yet to start thinking about their plans for 2010 and 2012, Ken Salazar might be more of a long-term thinker. Some Colorado Democrats are convinced that regardless of the outcome of the 2010 gubernatorial contest, Ken Salazar will end up being the 2014 nominee. Whether these rumors are coming from solid indications from the newly-minted Secretary of the Interior or from the paranoid delusions of Mike Miles supporters is debatable."

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Ken Salazar still figuring out his job description

February 16, 2009

"Ken Salazar tells The Pueblo Chieftain that he intends to “redefine what it means to be interior secretary,” after making the difficult decision of leaving his U.S. Senate seat. But he’s got a lot on his plate, including flying to Denver with President Barack Obama on Tuesday as Obama promotes the new economic stimulus package.

Salazar admits he still hasn’t figured out all the details of his new job."

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New York Times hearts Ken Salazar

February 11, 2009

Colorado's famous cowboy hat wearin' politician is off to a strong start for 2009. Last week, Interior secretary Ken Salazar's decision to cancel oil and gas leases in Utah, previously issued by former President George Bush, made national headlines and earned him a favorable New York Times editorial titled "Ken Salazar's New Deal."

Ken Salazar...the Supreme Court Justice?

February 5, 2009

"With Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg undergoing surgery for cancer, expect speculation about who could join the high court to start among the chattering classes. And, as happened nearly two years ago, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar’s name probably will come up as a possible nominee."

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Ritter's popularity takes a hit over Bennet appointment

January 29, 2009

"New polling out this week regarding Gov. Bill Ritter begs to differ with the prognostications of several Washington insiders.

According to the new survey from Public Policy Polling, Ritter’s popularity, primarily among Hispanic voters took a hit when he did not appoint a Hispanic pol to replace Sen. Ken Salazar, D-Colo."

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Bennet jumps ahead of Udall in office organization

January 23, 2009

Colorado’s junior U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat, was sworn in Thursday and The Denver Post is reporting he is keeping his predecessor Ken Salazar’s well-oiled machine — or, we mean, staff — in place.

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Should race have played a role in Gov. Bill Ritter's recent appointments for Secretary of State and U.S. Senate? Denver attorney Amber Tafoya and the Latino Forum think so.

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Sen. Salazar's farewell speech

January 15, 2009

"Fresh off his confirmation hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee this morning, Sen. Ken Salazar, D-Colo., will step down from his U.S. Senate seat at 10:45 a.m. today.

You can watch his farewell to his colleagues and the U.S. Senate either on C-SPAN 2 (channel 98 if you have Bresnan) or online at www.c-span.org. "

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Bennet's vertical move means taking a pay cut

January 3, 2009

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If Denver Public Schools Superintendent Michael Bennet is appointed to the U.S. Senate later today as expected, he will actually be taking a pay cut while simultaneously moving to a substantially more expensive city.

"The Buzz" on 1310 KFKA, 12/29 - Ken Salazar's replacement; the state budget

FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 1310 KFKA talk show host Amy Oliver to discuss possible replacements for U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar, as well as ways to fill the $600 million hole in the state budget.

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Segment 2 - Who will replace Ken Salazar?

Political consultant Reed Galen helps analyze the political fallout from U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar's appointment as Secretary of the Interior, including potential candidates for his replacement.

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Mike May: Romanoff for U.S. Senate

December 21, 2008

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During a media availability Friday, House Minority Leader Mike May, R-Parker, answered questions about everything from the ethics investigation that delayed his resignation to the state's projected $604 million budget shortfall, and even offered his recommendation for U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar's replacement.

Gender politics 101

December 21, 2008

For all his talk of supporting diversity, Gov. Bill Ritter sure loves white guys. And not everyone is happy.

Segment 3 - Reporter Mike Saccone on Buescher, U.S. Senate prospects

FTS visits with Grand Junction Daily Sentinel political reporter Mike Saccone for the latest on state Rep. Bernie Buescher's appointment to the office of Secretary of State, and western slope contenders for U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar's senate seat. Gov. Bill Ritter is slated to appoint a replacement for Salazar, who is vacating his seat to serve as Secretary of the Interior.

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Pena is not interested in Salazar's seat

December 20, 2008

"Federico Peña is not interested in being appointed to Ken Salazar's U.S. Senate seat, he announced Saturday in a press release acquired by the Rocky Mountain News.

"Many names, including mine, have been mentioned as possible candidates to fill the United States Senate seat being vacated by my friend Ken Salazar. I am enormously proud that Ken has been appointed to serve as our nation’s next Interior Secretary, a position I am certain he will carry out with distinction," Peña said in the release."

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Ritter wavers on outside input re: U.S. Senate appointment

December 19, 2008

Ritter signing order

Gov. Bill Ritter, fondly nicknamed "Blue Ribbon Bill," has a tireless affection for using panels and commissions to make his most important decisions, so it surprised us to read in Thursday's Denver Post that he won’t be using a panel to help him appoint U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar’s replacement.

FTS on the Air: Some scenarios for the Democrat power shuffle, on 600 KCOL

FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 600 KCOL morning team Keith and Gail to preview the next FTS Weekend Edition and walk through some possible scenarios for appointments to Colorado Secretary of State and U.S. Senate.

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FTS Humor: Our Public Lands Have a New SalaCzar

Face The State Humor

December 18, 2008

By Andrew Ripemoff

Just sitting here, staring outside at six-degree weather, wishing that some of that Al Gore global warming hysteria would actually come true...

Ritter promises quick decision on Salazar seat

December 17, 2008

"In a statement released this morning, Gov. Bill Ritter promised a quick pick to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar, though he did not set a specific timeline.

"In the coming days, I will work thoughtfully, deliberately and quickly to identify a successor," Gov. Ritter said. "With the economy in crisis and many other important issues facing the next Congress and the new Obama administration, Colorado must have the best talent at the U.S. Capitol." "

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