2018 congressional races
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Gabby Giffords to Mike Coffman after concealed-carry vote: Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough
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Democrat Gabby Giffords, the former Arizona congresswoman wounded in a mass shooting six years ago, called out U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman on Twitter after the Aurora Republican voted to make it easier for gun owners to carry concealed weapons across state lines without running afoul of conflicting state laws. Giffords, who has endorsed one of…
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Grand Junction Councilman Chris Kennedy drops out of 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary
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Grand Junction Councilman Chris Kennedy announced Wednesday that he’s withdrawing from the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District seat held by Republican Scott Tipton. Kennedy said in a Facebook post that family health issues will require his time and attention. He told the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel that his mother has recently undergone heart…
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U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman sets Wednesday telephone town hall to discuss ‘critical issues’
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U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, an Aurora Republican, plans to hold an hour-long telephone town hall Wednesday evening, his office announced, as tax reform legislation barrels its way through Congress and a deadline for a crucial spending bill looms. The conference call is scheduled for 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Register here to receive a call at the…
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Former U.S. ambassador Dan Baer: ‘We have reached a point where Tillerson should be removed’
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Dan Baer, the former U.S. ambassador who launched a brief congressional campaign in Colorado’s 7th District earlier this year, on Monday said recent reports that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson appears to be gutting the State Department and has been skipping diplomatic security briefings means it’s time for the one-time oil executive to call it quits.…
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Arizona’s Giffords backs Colorado Democrat Jason Crow, says combat vet has ‘courage to stand up for gun safety’
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The gun violence prevention organization founded by former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, who was wounded in a shooting in Arizona six years ago, has endorsed Democrat Jason Crow in next year’s 6th Congressional District primary. “Jason Crow has shown the courage to stand up to the gun lobby and help lead the effort to reduce…
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U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter sets annual open house at Lakewood district office
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U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter is throwing his annual open house for constituents next weekend at his Lakewood district office. The Arvada Democrat and his staff will be on hand to discuss the congressional office’s available services and resources, his office said in an announcement. Refreshments will be served. The open house is scheduled for 10…
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Betsy Markey endorses Longmont Democrat Karen McCormick in 4th Congressional District primary
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The last Democrat to represent Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, former U.S. Rep. Betsy Markey, on Monday threw her support behind veterinarian Karen McCormick, one of four Democrats hoping to challenge Republican Ken Buck in next year’s election. In a statement, Markey said she’s convinced McCormick will work toward “building a stronger middle class, higher household…
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National Democrats, pro-Obamacare group hammer Mike Coffman for vote supporting tax bill
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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Save My Care, an organization opposed to repealing the Affordable Care Act, are targeting U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman with digital ads criticizing his support for Republican-sponsored tax reform legislation, the groups said Monday. The DCCC is unleashing ads on vulnerable GOP incumbents, including Coffman, who voted for the House…
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Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman draws primary challenge from ‘passionate patriot’ Roger Edwards
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Douglas County Republican Roger Edwards plans to announce Wednesday that he’s challenging U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman in next year’s GOP primary, charging the five-term incumbent with paying lip service to conservative priorities and using “identity politics” to divide residents of the battleground 6th Congressional District, he told Colorado Politics. “It has become exceedingly more difficult…
