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 RSSSegment 3 - Marostica's remarks cloud budget debate
The capitol was abuzz this week with controversy sparked by state Rep. Don Marostica, R-Loveland, who called two high profile conservative leaders "losers" and "has-beens."
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2010 GOP Forecast: Hillman out in 4th, Beauprez "seriously considering" a rematch against Ritter
A Face the State Staff Report
February 16, 2009As Republicans pick new local leadership and prepare to put the ugly 2008 election behind them, top 2010 contenders are making their intentions clear. Former state Sen. Mark Hillman of Burlington, previously speculated as a 4th Congressional District candidate, has declared he will not run for office, while former Congressman Bob Beauprez has publicly indicated his interest in a run against Sen. Michael Bennet or Gov. Bill Ritter.
"The Buzz" on 1310 KFKA, 1/26 - CD4 contenders; a do-nothing legislature
FTS visits with 1310 KFKA host Amy Oliver to discuss likely challengers to U.S. Rep. Betsy Markey in 2010. Plus, Colorado's legislature is off to a slow start, and lawmakers have done nothing to address the state's looming budget deficit. Should the General Assembly meet for less time, perhaps encouraging them to get more done?
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Segment 3 - The legislature's slow start, plus: who will challenge Betsy Markey?
FTS staff writer Rachel Boxer helps in evaluating the progress of the 2009 session of Colorado's General Assembly. In short: Not much is getting done. Also, who will challenge freshman U.S. Rep. Betsy Markey, a Democrat, in 2010?
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Rock-paper-scissors to resolve potential 4th CD primary?
November 17, 2008Campaigns vie for coveted TV ad space
A Face the State Staff Report
September 16, 2008With a November ballot that will see 18 different constitutional questions, a contentious U.S. Senate race, and a presidential race now polling within the margin of error, state and local races are left to figure out how to best reach voters. The smartest way, according to Colorado campaign experts, is also the most expensive: TV advertisements.
Slideshow: 2008 State Republican Convention
June 2, 2008Face The State was on the scene snapping photos at this Saturday's Republican State Convention. Take a look.
Hillman Beats Schultheis, Gholston in Three-Way Race For RNC Spot
A Face the State Staff Report
June 2, 2008In a three-way race for Colorado's Republican National Committeeman Saturday, former state Senate Majority Leader Mark Hillman topped state Sen. Dave Schultheis, R-Colo. Springs, and GOP activist Leondray Gholston at the state GOP convention in Broomfield.
Multiple factors aid in Democrat takeover of North Jeffco
A Face the State Staff Report
May 20, 2008While 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.
Legislative Superlatives 2008
FTS Opinion
May 7, 2008Gosh, 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?
Hillman defends his record on Referendum C
A Face the State Staff Report
April 16, 2008After announcing earlier this month that he is running to serve as Colorado’s Republican National Committeeman, former state Senate Majority leader Mark Hillman faced something he has not frequently been subjected to throughout his political career: Controversy.