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Obama endorses Polis, other Colorado Democrats for midterm elections
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Former President Barack Obama endorsed 13 Colorado Democrats Wednesday, including the gubernatorial ticket of Jared Polis and Dianne Primavera, calling them “leaders as diverse, patriotic, and big-hearted as the America they’re running to represent.” The list includes attorney general nominee Phil Weiser, who worked in the Obama Justice Department, and secretary of state nominee Jena Griswold,…
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No Trump portrait yet at Colorado Capitol? How about Putin?
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An unidentified prankster put up a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Colorado state Capitol Thursday, near the spot where a portrait of President Donald Trump would go – if anyone cared to donate the money to have the portrait made. The portrait gallery of the state Capitol on the building’s third floor…
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Joe Biden throws weight behind secretary of state hopeful Jena Griswold
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Former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday endorsed Jena Griswold, the Democratic nominee for secretary of state, saying the attorney “understands the importance of making sure every vote counts.” “Now more than ever, we need leaders who are committed to protecting our democratic institutions and the integrity of our elections,” Biden said in a statement.…
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BIDLACK | Donald Trump and the new normal of dishonor
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Some important things in Washington are double plus un-good. You may recall that term from your high school English class, when you were forced to read George Orwell’s classic cautionary tale 1984. In that book, a new and “more efficient” language was developed by the all-powerful government to make things easier to control. Something really bad?…
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‘Barack Obama Highway’ proposal sparks anger at the state Capitol
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Debate over a resolution offered in the Colorado legislature by House Democrats to rename a portion of Interstate 25 through Denver after President Barack Obama turned ugly late Tuesday. It was another nasty episode in a legislative session marked by increased polarization over issues such as guns and race – tied to immigration, civil rights, sanctuary cities…
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Trail Mix: The road to Colorado’s 2018 election, April 20 edition
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Elbows were flying across bruising internal rifts among Colorado Republicans and Democrats April 14 as thousands gathered to nominate candidates at the parties’ state assemblies. In Broomfield, a long-festering dispute between Democrats over education policy erupted during debate over the party’s platform. Delegates voted overwhelmingly to ban the organization Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) –…
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Coming to a freeway near you, maybe: Barack Obama Highway
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Colorado House Democrats this week are trying to get permission from the General Assembly to rename the portion of Interstate 25 that goes through Denver the “Barack Obama Highway.” They’re hoping the renaming follows in the footsteps of what lawmakers have done in the past for Republican presidents: renaming the portion of I-25 through El…
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BIDLACK | We are all socialists! It’s true — but not the way you might think
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Those on the right end of the political spectrum, and those continuing to defend Mr. Trump, often toss the charge of “socialism” around, thinking it somehow is a deep and powerful insult. But, dear readers, yelling “socialism” generally speaks to the accuser’s likely bias against the word, rather than the violation of democracy it is…
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Democratic secretary of state candidate Jena Griswold wins endorsement from Let America Vote organization
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Calling her a “voting rights champion,” Let America Vote, a progressive organization devoted to fighting voter suppression efforts and expanding voting rights, this week endorsed Jena Griswold, one of two Democrats challenging Republican Secretary of State Wayne Williams. “Jena Griswold knows that the right to vote is fundamental in our country, and I know she’ll…
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Sierra Club endorses Democratic congressional candidate Jason Crow, but primary rival cries foul
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Calling him a “climate champion,” the Sierra Club Colorado on Tuesday announced its support for Jason Crow, a Democrat running against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman in Colorado’s 6th Congressional District – but one of Crow’s primary opponents blasted the endorsement as an example of a “rigged system” favoring party insiders. “A supporter of…
