2016 presidential election
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The Hot Sheet – Denver plunges potty politics, protests don’t stop Trump, your $11 million sign, the can’t-miss Tweet, Colo drivers get an elf and … MORE!
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VOL. 01 NO. 209 | DECEMBER 20, 2016 | COLORADOSTATESMAN.COM/THE-HOT-SHEET | © 2016 DENVER – This time of year is general known as “dead” in most newsrooms. Many reporters are snug in their too-little padding office chairs working (sort of) on year-end stories, new year stories and holiday features. Not the case this year. Between…
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The Hot Sheet – Colo electors do what?, Polis offers group hug, chill with Holiday PC, haters only want ratings and … MORE!
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VOL. 01 NO. 208 | DECEMBER 19, 2016 | COLORADOSTATESMAN.COM/THE-HOT-SHEET | © 2016 DENVER – Happy Hyperbole (insert Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice … or whatever your holiday of choice is here)! More on that down the line. But first, with just 31 days until the presidential inauguration, electors across the country head to their…
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Williams readies constitutional amendment
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A constitutional amendment that would reduce the lengthy and repetitive language regarding judicial retention questions on election ballots is on Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams‘ wish list for the upcoming state legislative session. Williams and his staff outlined his legislative plans to the Bipartisan Election Advisory Committee Thursday, Dec. 15. The committee includes county clerks,…
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Navarro: 2016 election recap … ‘To those whom much is given, much is expected’
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I’d like to start off by saying how thankful I am to be able to serve the people of Southern Colorado for another term. This election was different in every aspect, and – as in every election – there are winners and losers. I feel the people of Colorado have spoken, and we have a…
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The Hot Sheet – Judge calls it a ‘political stunt,’ Gov. Elway, education or advocating, CO lawyers unite against Trump, elections ain’t funny & MORE!
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VOL. 01 NO. 204 | DECEMBER 13, 2016 | COLORADOSTATESMAN.COM/THE-HOT-SHEET | © 2016 DENVER – Good Tuesday to you … And for those keeping tabs: 11 days until Christmas, 18 days until New Years and 37 days until the inauguration of Donald Trump. Or as detractors call it, the end of civilization as we know it.…
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The Hot Sheet — Some highly-speculative, presidential changing of the guard reporting for ya, Leonard goes to jail, Buck still hates D.C., crybaby electors head to court and … MORE!
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VOL. 01 NO. 203 | DECEMBER 12, 2016 | COLORADOSTATESMAN.COM/THE-HOT-SHEET | © 2016 DENVER – A state representative going to jail during the holidays? For the first time in decades … Oh my! Wasn’t there something about this in the Book of Revelations? Goodness. Good morning, and happy Monday. We guess it’s happy. But it’s…
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Jensen: In defense of Ben Carson’s appointment to HUD
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How do we know Dr. Ben Carson is unqualified to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development? Because House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said so, calling him “disturbingly unqualified.” “There is no evidence that Dr. Carson brings the necessary credentials to hold a position with such immense responsibilities and impact on families and communities across…
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Preparing for White House, Trump to attend Army-Navy game
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President-elect Donald Trump is partaking in one of the nation’s most storied football rivalries, saluting U.S. troops at the annual Army-Navy game on Saturday as he prepares to enter the White House. The future commander-in-chief planned to attend the 117th game between the military academies at West Point and Annapolis, which is being held on…