Author: Ben Conarck
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Candidates for DA plead their cases
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What best qualifies a candidate to run for district attorney in the 18th Judicial District? At a breakfast debate held at the Arapahoe County Republican Men’s Club in Greenwood Village early Wednesday morning, the four GOP candidates pled their cases.Matt Arnold, a judicial accountability activist and candidate in the CU Regent At-Large race, moderated the…
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Q&A with Democratic candidate Ethan Feldman
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Ethan Feldman is the Democratic candidate for District Attorney in the 18th Judicial District. He has experience serving as chief deputy district attorney. He has also spent twelve years as a trial lawyer and over 20 years as an Arapahoe County judge.Q: Why are you running for DA? A: I’m running because I stepped down…
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Republican underdog hopeful despite long odds
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The redistricting that was finalized last year has re-shaped the way Republican Danny Stroud views his chances of defeating Democratic incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Denver, even though he plans to run in what is considered the safest congressional district for Democrats in the state.Stroud, who chairs the Denver County Republican Party, believes that the newly…
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DeGette rolls out women’s health Wednesdays
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It’s known for being the middle of the work week, or “hump day,” but Wednesdays just took on a new meaning for members of Congress.On Wednesday, Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Denver, announced the inaugural “Women’s Health Wednesday,” which will take place every week the House is in session for the remainder of the year.”Starting today, and…
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Janich joins primary race in 2nd Congressional District
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Tom Janich announced this week he is seeking Republican nomination for the 2nd Congressional District race against two-term Democratic incumbent Rep. Jared Polis, D-Boulder, raising the total of GOP candidates in the primary battle to three.Janich, who resides in the 6th Congressional District in the unincorporated Todd Creek area of Adams County, hopes to earn…
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Weissmann announces GOP candidacy in CD 2
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Republican businessman Eric Weissmann’s candidacy for CD 2 against popular and well-funded Democratic incumbent Rep. Jared Polis is, by many accounts, a longshot. But recent voter registration numbers from the Colorado secretary of state show that the race – at least on paper – may be closer than originally anticipated. Initially, when borders were finalized…
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Haney quits congressional race after FEC complaint filed
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Chiropractor Dr. Perry Haney of Lone Tree announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from the race in the 6th Congressional District against incumbent Rep. Mike Coffman, leaving Denver state Rep. Joe Miklosi as the sole remaining Democratic candidate. Haney announced his decision less than 24 hours after the Colorado Republican Party filed a formal complaint with…
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Longmont Republicans find community at caucuses
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In the heart of liberal Boulder County, grassroots Republican politics are alive and well. On Tuesday night in Longmont, more than 200 voters funneled into the auditorium of Heritage Middle School to participate in the Colorado Republican caucuses.Residents from 14 local precincts gathered around tables to vote their presidential preference, as well as to discuss…
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Democratic challenger forges ahead in HD 59 race
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Just ten days after Democratic hopeful Patrick Swonger announced his run for the House District 59 seat, the Colorado Democratic Party derailed his candidacy; but the Silverton resident plans to petition his way onto the ballot. Swonger was disqualified after a committee appointed by Colorado Democratic Party Chair Rick Palacio determined that he had failed…
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Candy exec Enstrom announces candidacy for HD 23
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Republican businessman Rick Enstrom’s entrance this week into the House District 23 race in Jefferson County against Democratic Rep. Max Tyler could decide which party controls the State House after the 2012 elections.Lakewood resident Enstrom, a regional manager of Enstrom Candies – the Grand Junction-based toffee maker founded nearly a century ago by his grandfather…
