Republican state Sen. Josh Penry is currently leading a Denver Business Journal web poll that asks readers to pick a favored candidate in next year's gubernatorial election. Penry tops incumbent Democrat Gov. Bill Ritter 42 percent to 15 percent as of Thursday afternoon in the site's weekly "Business Pulse" survey, an unscientific gauge of reader opinion.
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Just a week after Republicans rally around a platform, is it already losing steam?
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11/23: The GOP's unified front
Will a unified platform benefit the GOP in 2010?
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A 'Contract for Colorado'?
This week's show begins with a look at the week in Colorado politics with an eye toward the likely endorsement of GOP gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis by former rivals Josh Penry and Tom Tancredo. Republicans are rallying around a so-called "Contract for Colorado," a unified platform for the 2010 election cycle. Will this development help McInnis gain steam against incumbent Gov. Bill Ritter?
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Josh Penry on exiting the 2010 governor's race
State Sen. Josh Penry on his decision to end his bid for Colorado governor in 2010.
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New institute mixes politics, policy
A Face the State Staff Report
August 5, 2009A new, conservatively-aligned think tank is taking shape in Colorado, but few details are available about the forthcoming launch of the Colorado Policy Institute.
Gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis
An interview with former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis, candidate for the GOP nomination for governor in 2010.
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FTS on 600 KCOL: Health care madness; GOP guv contenders
FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 600 KCOL morning team Keith & Gail. With Congress debating a massive overhaul of America's health care industry, what will be the practical implications? And how much does experience factor in to running for Colorado governor, in light of recent veteran candidates taking a drubbing at the polls?
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7/13: Penry will run for Governor
Josh Penry made it official Saturday: will run for Governor.
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'The Buzz' on 1310 KFKA, 7/13/09 - Ritter's revenue estimates; GOP Guv race
FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 1310 KFKA talk show host Amy Oliver. A recent Face The State analysis of state government budget projections shows the Ritter administration was slow to adjust its revenue estimates as the recession worsened. Also, the GOP field lining up to challenge the incumbent Governor grew to three with the weekend addition of state Sen. Josh Penry.
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2010 election update
FTS staff writer Rachel Boxer has an update on 2010 campaigns and elections.
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McInnis announces endorsements; Penry to enter guv race Saturday
July 9, 2009After a rocky start, former congressman-turned-gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis released a wave of endorsements yesterday including a number of familiar high-profile names in Colorado's Republican establishment.
McInnis files campaign committee, launches Web site
A Face the State Staff Report
July 2, 2009Former Congressman and 2010 GOP gubernatorial hopeful Scott McInnis filed paperwork Tuesday to form a campaign committee, clearing the way for him to raise and spend money in support of his candidacy.
McInnis ramps up, but can't raise or spend money without committee
June 10, 2009Last month, Former Congressman Scott McInnis quietly filed paperwork declaring himself a candidate for Colorado Governor in 2010. Despite filing, McInnis has not set up a campaign committee with state elections officials nor created a Web site, two tasks normally a priority for new candidates. Without a committee, McInnis is prohibited under state law from accepting contributions or spending money to promote his bid for office.
Statewide candidates' personal financial disclosures
June 4, 2009While elected officials and candidates are required under Colorado law to file personal financial disclosures with the Secretary of State, that information is not made available online. They are, however, public documents. As such, Face The State is posting this information on the Web as a public service.
State law requires those holding or seeking state office report sources of income as well as certain assets and liabilities. A major reason for requiring such disclosure is to aide the public in identifying potential conflicts of interest.
Segment 2 - Dems prompt intern to switch parties; McInnis 'in' for Guv
FTS staff writer Rachel Boxer has the latest capitol gossip: State Democrats' policy priorities have prompted a capitol intern to switch parties; plus, former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis finally makes clear his intention to run for Colorado Governor.
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McInnis shifts his tone
May 21, 2009Now that Scott McInnis has made his candidacy for governor official, is he learning to play nice?
Buescher v. 'Ethics Watch'
A Face the State Staff Report
May 20, 2009
In its latest attack on a Republican candidate, liberal watchdog group Colorado Ethics Watch is calling on Secretary of State Bernie Buescher to launch an immediate investigation into one candidate's purported violations. The move is raising questions about what the role of the secretary should be when it comes to dealing with such allegations.
McInnis makes it official
May 20, 2009Scott McInnis has put to rest any question as to his plans for 2010. As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, the former Congressman has officially filed (PDF) with the Secretary of State's office to run for governor.
'The Buzz' on 1310 KFKA, 5/19/09 - Is McInnis in or out? Plus, Libertarians elect new leadership
FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 1310 KFKA talk show host Amy Oliver for a look at state politics. How vulnerable is Gov. Bill Ritter, especially given the less-than-warm reception he received there last weekend? Will former Congressman Scott McInnis be a formidable challenger? (That is, when he announces?)
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What exactly counts as an 'official' announcement?
FTS Opinion
May 18, 2009Former Congressman Scott McInnis is unofficially running for governor in 2010 and has been doing so for nearly two months. He maintains campaign finance rules don’t require his compliance because he, well, isn’t official yet. So what exactly makes a candidate official?
McInnis Mailer Part Deux
A Face the State Staff Report
May 13, 2009
Last month, former Congressman Scott McInnis, a Republican, sent out a letter to fellow Republicans soliciting “feedback and suggestions on how we can rebuild our Party on local, state, and national levels.” This month, McInnis followed up with another letter saying he received a “tremendous outpouring of response.”
New independent poll claims Ritter vulnerable in 2010
A Face the State Staff Report
April 24, 2009Gov. Bill Ritter, a Democrat, may have his work cut out with him if wants to convince voters to support his re-election bid in 2010. This is according to Public Policy Polling, a private polling firm that boasts on its Web site that it is "best known for putting out highly accurate polling on key political races across the country."
"The Buzz" on 1310 KFKA, 4/13/09 - Ex-lawmakers at CU, 2010 races take shape
FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 1310 KFKA talk show host Amy Oliver for a look at state politics. This week: Does CU have a bias when considering former lawmakers for teaching appointments? And, the 2010 ballot begins to take shape with Republicans lining up to challenge Democrat incumbents for state constitutional offices.
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Segment 2 - 2010 election begins to take shape
FTS staff writer Rachel Boxer has the latest on the 2010 statewide election, including announced candidates for Treasurer, Secretary of State and Attorney General. But who will run for Governor? Former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis and Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry are odds-on favories, but neither has formally thrown his hat in the ring.
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McInnis sends a mailer
April 8, 2009Former Congressman Scott McInnis has not officially announced he is running in 2010, but it sure looks like he has already started campaigning for something...