A weekend Associated Press report naming potential candidates for Colorado's 4th Congressional District in 2010 missed at least two top contenders. The seat, now in play after Democrat Betsy Markey knocked off incumbent Republican Marilyn Musgrave this month, had previously been in GOP hands for nearly four decades.
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Follow this topic by RSS2/19: Let's not criminalize political speech
Should it be illegal to slander a political opponent on the campaign trail?
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12/18: Lucero gets a head start on 2010 Congressional bid
A full 23 months out from the 2010 election, the first Republican challenger has filed in Colorado’s 4th congressional district.
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Rock-paper-scissors to resolve potential 4th CD primary?
November 17, 2008FTS Weekend Edition, 10/25
On this week's Face The State Weekend Edition: The week that was in Colorado news, with a focus on judicial retention elections and local government. The Independence Institute's Linda Gorman disagrees with CU's new push toward standardized testing, and Paul Jacob comes out against Referendum O. The Associated Press can't count, and Colorado's 4th CD is home to one of America's most hotly contested U.S. House races.
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Slideshow: CD4 debate at Windsor High School
A Face the State Staff Report
October 22, 2008
Candidates for U.S. Congress in the 4th Congressional District, Republican incumbent Marilyn Musgrave and Democrat challenger Betsy Markey, debated Tuesday night at Windsor High School. It was their final meeting before the Nov. 4th election.
Musgrave Disses Sondermann, Opts For Markey Donor As Debate Moderator
A Face the State Staff Report
October 21, 2008
After backing out of a debate on Denver's Channel 12 this week because of alleged liberal bias by the debate's moderator, Republican Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave is raising eyebrows for opting for a different debate venue with a moderator who is a known donor to her opponent, Betsy Markey.
The week in Colorado news: Amendment 46 chugs along, biased professors and CD 4 money
Face The State's Kate Melvin joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news.
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"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 9/8 - Markey v. Musgrave, TABOR in the crosshairs
September 8, 2008
Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about Rep. Marilyn Musgrave's new TV ad, opponent Betsy Markey's campaign finance hypocrisy, and state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff's effort to undo TABOR.
Musgrave unveils new ad: a gentler, kinder Marilyn?
September 4, 2008
Republican Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave released her first TV commercial Wednesday, a spot strong on the embattled Representative’s character and light on specific issues and opponent-bashing.
Markey self-funds, despite a pledge not to
A Face the State Staff Report
September 3, 2008Congressional candidate Betsy Markey, a Democrat challenging incumbent Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, made a substantial contribution to her own campaign last year, despite declaring two weeks before not to spend any of her own money.
FTS on "Mornings with Keith & Gail": Markey misses a debate, DNC coverage
August 19, 2008FTS managing editor Brad Jones visited Monday morning with 600 KCOL morning team Keith and Gail. Democrat candidate for U.S. Congress, Betsy Markey, chose not to participate in a Saturday debate with opponent Marilyn Musgrave, a move that prompted some creative political theater from the Republican's campaign.
Musgrave accuses challenger Markey of "ducking" debate
A Face the State Staff Report
August 16, 2008
While Bob Schaffer and Mark Udall met in the third of at least seven scheduled debates this week, candidates in Colorado's 4th Congressional District are struggling to schedule any debates at all. The impasse shows no sign of breaking this week as Democrat Betsy Markey declined to participate in a debate Saturday at a Loveland radio station.
FTS on "Mornings with Keith & Gail": Will Markey debate? Plus, DNC protest plans
August 13, 2008FTS managing editor Brad Jones visited Monday morning with 600 KCOL morning team Keith and Gail. Will Democrat candidate for U.S. Congress, Betsy Markey, debate incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Marilyn Musgrave on the radio? The trio explores the merits of debating versus dodging.
6/25: Targeting Musgrave in CD 4
In Colorado’s only real competitive congressional district, Democrats plan to turn Northern Colorado blue. Will they succeed?
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Election Preview: Top State Senate races to watch
A Face the State Staff Report
May 13, 2008With the 2008 state legislative session now heading for its place in the history books, Colorado heads full force toward election season. At Face The State, we will be providing an up-to-the minute analysis of the hottest races you'll want to be watching. You'll get the chance to know the players, how much cash they have on hand, and how they stack up against their opposition.