We've been busy pouring over second quarter campaign finance reports here in the Face the State office, and there's plenty to analyze. Generally, candidates for office are advised not to take sides in primaries, for fear of alienating supporters who may be divided on another race. But always one to challenge conventional wisdom, Republican dark horse U.S. Senate candidate Cleve Tidwell is picking favorites in primaries for U.S. House and governor.
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11/18: Reining in some out of control student fees
For a change, the CU Board of Regents does the right thing in protecting students' wallets.
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Diggs Brown will run for Congress
Fort Collins city councilman Diggs Brown is back from a tour of duty with the U.S. Army and will make official his run for the 4th congressional district. Brown joins an increasingly crowded Republican field alongside CU Regent Tom Lucero and state Rep. Cory Gardner.
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Tidwell places his bets in GOP primaries
July 21, 2009Lucero fundraising report short $1,620
A Face the State Staff Report
July 20, 2009Republican Tom Lucero's campaign for Congress under-reported its receipts for the second quarter by $1,620, according to an analysis conducted by Face The State. A filing made with the Federal Elections Commission last week, made public today, listed $14,851 in contributions and $15,799 in expenses. The campaign says that error, in addition to a number of other miscalculations, have since been corrected with an amendment submitted to the FEC Friday.
FTS on 1310 KFKA: CD 4 fundraising; weekend show preview
Face The State visits with 1310 KFKA morning show hosts Trevor Carey and George Gray for a look at the most recent 4th congressional district fundraising, plus a preview of the next FTS Weekend Edition, heard on KFKA at 6 am Sundays.
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CU Regents predict partisan balance unchanged in 2010
A Face the State Staff Report
July 15, 2009While recent media attention has focused on statewide and congressional campaigns, the University of Colorado Board of Regents is also in play, with a third of its nine seats up for grabs next year. One Republican has announced plans to run for the open 4th congressional district, while two incumbents plan to defend their seats.
Lucero's $700/hr sprint to midnight
June 30, 2009
Today marks the end of the 2nd quarter, and candidates for political office are scrambling to bring in last minute cash to pump up their July campaign finance reports. Among them is Tom Lucero, a CU Regent and one of two announced GOP contenders in the 4th congressional district. In an e-mail sent at 4:30 this afternoon, Lucero is getting aggressive with his fundraising, albeit a little late in the day.
Brian Walsh, NRCC political director, on the GOP's chances v. Betsy Markey
FTS visits with Brian Walsh, political director of the National Republican Congressional Committee, on the GOP's chances of unseating freshman Democrat Rep. Betsy Markey in 2010.
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CU trims $29 million in spending...but can't provide list of actual cuts
A Face the State Staff Report
May 23, 2009The University of Colorado Board of Regents voted to raise tuition this week without considering a local think tank's call to cut all six-figure salaries by 5 percent, a proposal that would have saved the university more than $4 million. In addition, the Regents supported $29 million in cuts, but weren't able to provide a list of actual cuts as of press time.
5/13: CD 4 race heats up
The list of candidates lining up to challenge U.S. Rep. Betsy Markey is growing.
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FTS on 1310 KFKA: Cory Gardner announces in the 4th; weekend show preview
FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 1310 KFKA morning team George Gray and Trevor Carey to talk Colorado politics. State Rep. Cory Gardner announces a bid for the GOP nod to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Betsy Markey, and early fundraising will be key to his success. Also, a preview of this week's FTS Weekend Edition radio program.
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Gardner announces run for 4th CD
May 8, 2009
After months of speculation that he would jump into the 2010 GOP primary race for Colorado's 4th Congressional District, state Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma, has now made it official.
Reading the tea leaves in CD4 money chase
April 16, 2009
Incumbency has its advantages.
In the already heated race to oust Rep. Betsy Markey in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, Republicans are trailing far behind the freshman incumbent Democrat by six figures.
Regent questions hiring bias at CU
A Face the State Staff Report
April 7, 2009Over the last decade the University of Colorado has hired three Democrat ex-lawmakers to serve on its faculty. But now, in the aftermath of the institution's decision to not add a top Republican to its ranks, a CU leader is alleging bias.
Benson still mum on possible CU cuts
A Face the State Staff Report
March 24, 2009
In the aftermath of worse than expected state budget projections, CU President Bruce Benson is declining to say where or how CU will help make up what is expected to be a multi-million dollar gap in state funding.
Conservative rally train still roaring in Denver
March 23, 2009People from all sides of the political spectrum are finding causes to rally for - or protest against - these days.
Sunday rally draws bi-partisan support
A Face the State Staff Report
March 2, 2009
For the third time since President Barack Obama came to Denver to sign the nation's $787 billion stimulus bill three weeks ago, conservatives rallied Sunday on the steps of the state Capitol in Denver, this time announcing the creation of a new organization they say they hope will unite free market organizers in lobbying efforts over the next four years.
Ken Buck takes immigration dispute to the New York Times
February 5, 2009
Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck appeared in Tuesday's edition of The New York Times in an article covering an ongoing immigration and identify theft dispute in Greeley.
"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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Gardner 'strongly considering' 2010 4th CD run
January 25, 2009
Newly elected U.S. Rep. Betsy Markey isn't in a hurry to establish a presence in Colorado's 4th Congressional District but Republicans vying to challenge her in 2010 are already lining up. Rumored to be among them is state Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma, although he has yet to formalize his plans.
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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Controversial Amendment 54 implementation now underway
A Face the State Staff Report
January 23, 2009The House State Affairs Committee will consider a bill next week that would establish funding for a state database of sole-source government contracts, as required through November's voter-approved Amendment 54.
Update: 2010 election rumor mill
January 22, 2009
Across Colorado, aspiring Republican candidates are sitting down with political insiders asking for their support in 2010.
Fort Collins voters "Draft Diggs" for 2010 Markey challenge
A Face the State Staff Report
January 20, 2009Fort Collins City Councilman Diggs Brown may be stationed in Africa with the Army National Guard, but that isn't stopping his local supporters from drumming up support for his potential 2010 bid to challenge Congresswoman-elect Betsy Markey, who was sworn in this month to represent Colorado's 4th Congressional District.
CU Regents debate limits to student government spending
A Face the State Staff Report
January 16, 2009
The University of Colorado Regents delayed a vote at their Wednesday meeting on a policy that would require any student fee increase go before a vote of the entire student body, instead opting to give the University of Colorado Student Union - CU-Boulder's student government - the opportunity to debate the proposal before Regents make a final decision.
Colorado asks: To bowl or not to bowl?
January 12, 2009
University of Colorado Regent Tom Lucero, R-Johnstown, plans to introduce a resolution that would encourage the National Collegiate Athlete Association to adopt a playoff championship tournament for universities and colleges currently participating in the Division I Football Bowl Championship Series.
Could CU go 'private'?
A Face the State Staff Report
January 12, 2009As state lawmakers prepare to address Colorado's $604 million budget shortfall, CU President Bruce Benson is pushing for more autonomy for the school should state funding dry up. The move, however, wouldn't be as simple as doing without taxpayer dough.