Author: Marshall Zellinger, 9News
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TRUTH TEST: Denver Mayor Michael Hancock debuts first political ad (VIDEO)
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There is a Denver city election on May 7. Ballots go out in mid-April, so that’s why you’re seeing a political ad for two-term Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. The ad starts with his daughter, Janae, telling his childhood story of being homeless, living in a motel room and going to six elementary schools by third…
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Colorado Sen. Vicki Marble: Secession is ‘what I am hearing from people in my district’ (VIDEO)
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Colorado state Sen. Vicki Marble, who posted comments on Facebook about seceding from Colorado, says she is not actively pursuing legislation to divide Colorado into multiple states. But, the Fort Collins Republican tells 9News: “The secession movement is what I am hearing from people in my district, people in Mesa County, people down south —…
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WATCH: Inside the room at the Colorado Capitol where bills go to die
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The kill committee at the state Capitol lived up to its name on Thursday. Three bills to loosen Colorado’s gun laws failed for the fifth straight year in the same committee that they have failed in the last five years: The House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, known as the “kill committee.” “Well, it’s…
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WATCH: These lawmakers will take their seats without being on the ballot
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You think you elect your Colorado lawmakers to represent you, but as we found out, a lot of them actually get in through the side door, and it’s perfectly legal. WATCH the 9News report at left. Bob Rankin of Carbondale, elected a state representative, will soon become a state senator.KUSA-9News, Denver
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Truth Test: Would Polis turn Colo. into Calif. with his health care policy?
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RadiCalifornia is back. There is another political ad calling out Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis and suggesting he’s trying to turn Colorado into California: “RadiCalifornia.” The ad ends with a suggestion to call Polis at his Washington, D.C., congressional office. So, is this an ad about Polis’ gubernatorial campaign or his job as a congressman?…
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Truth Test: Scrabble ad attacking Polis scores few points
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A political action committee from Washington, D.C. is airing a political ad in support of Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton by taking aim at Democratic candidate Jared Polis. The 30-second television spot (watch at the end of this story) is produced by the Republican Governors Association. It’s entitled “Radicalifornia.” But is the ad factual? >…
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2 weeks later, this Colorado primary race is still too close to call
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Two weeks after the primary election ended June 26, a race in Elbert County remains too close to officially call. Republicans Rick Pettitt and Anthony Hartsook are separated by one vote for County Commissioner District Two. Pettitt has 2,994 votes as of Tuesday, and Hartsook’s has 2,993, respectively. There are 10,134 active Republicans registered to…
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Next Question: Why am I getting texts from political campaigns in Colorado?
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What’s with the mass textodus? Political campaigns are hitting up cell phones across the state with last-minute pleas for votes in the primary that ends June 26. Voters have contacted Next with Kyle Clark wanting to know why they’re getting political texts and phone calls despite being on a “Do Not Call” registry. The short…
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Truth Test: PAC ad supporting Mike Johnston highlights questionable statement
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A political action committee supporting Mike Johnston’s run to be the Democratic nominee for Colorado Governor has a new political ad. The 30-second television spot produced by Frontier Fairness PAC is entitled “Courage” and uses Johnston’s own words from a gun safety town hall he held at North High School on March 14. CLAIM: “Columbine, when…
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Procrastinators? Not so fast, say Colo. lawmakers
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Procrastinate | verb | pro·cras·ti·nate | To put off intentionally and habitually Colorado lawmakers in the House and Senate worked until the statutorily allowed deadline, gaveling out at 11:59:59 p.m. on Wednesday. The Colorado legislature meets for 120 days, and just like years past, major bills – including public-pension reform and transportation funding – were…
