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The 2016 Colorado Election Quiz

Nov 2, 2016

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Ernest Luning

As the 2016 election season draws to a close, we thought there would be no better way to reward readers who have paid close attention to the campaigns than offer a quiz about the seemingly endless ordeal. From the sharp reversals and near-daily bombshells of the presidential contest to the stunning upsets and jaw-dropping tangents…
GOP consultant Dustin Olson stresses authenticity, ability to connect with stories

Sep 22, 2016

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Ernest Luning

Republican political consultant Dustin Olson has been at the center of national politics and numerous local campaigns – he and his wife, Carolyn, just celebrated the 10th anniversary of Olson Strategies & Advertising, their Colorado-based firm – but it was a few days he spent touring Civil War battlefields and shopping at Wal-Mart with a comic…
The Hot Sheet, July 25, 2016

Jul 25, 2016

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Jared Wright

VOL. 01 NO. 137 | JULY 25, 2016 | COLORADOSTATESMAN.COM/THE-HOT-SHEET | © 2016By TCS CEO and Editor-In-Chief Jared Wright DENVER – Happy Monday, and here’s to a great start to your Democratic National Convention week if you are one of those lucky 78 delegates or an alternate … or a consultant or just a visitor getting to…
The Hot Sheet, July 22, 2016

Jul 22, 2016

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Jared Wright

VOL. 01 NO. 136 | JULY 22, 2016 | COLORADOSTATESMAN.COM/THE-HOT-SHEET | © 2016By TCS CEO and Editor-In-Chief Jared Wright DENVER – Happy post Republican National Convention, er, Donald Trump Law and Order … Day. To those traveling back from Cleveland, stay safe. And keep the law and order while you’re at it. Read on for your daily briefing…
Denver Democrat Pabon sentenced for driving drunk

Jul 19, 2016

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Associated Press

A high-ranking Democrat in the Colorado House has pleaded guilty to driving drunk. State Rep. Dan Pabon of Denver has been sentenced to community service and alcohol education and treatment. The lawmaker must also appear at a victim impact panel. That’s a requirement for drunk-driving offenders that was sponsored by Pabon and other lawmakers. Pabon pleaded guilty…
Bachelor star Ben Higgins returns to TV, sounds ready to make HD 4 run

Jun 22, 2016

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Ernest Luning

The Bachelor is poised to become The Candidate, and he’ll have his own prime time television show about his new role, too. “I have some exciting news to share. It represents a unique opportunity for spreading our message of less government and more personal freedom to even more people,” North Denver Republican Benjamin Higgins, 28,…
‘Bachelor’ star Ben Higgins confirms he’s exploring House District 4 bid

Jun 2, 2016

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Ernest Luning

Denver Republican Benjamin Higgins, star of the most recent season of ABC-TV’s hit show The Bachelor, confirmed Thursday he’s considering a run for office in House District 4. “My priority is giving back to my community and serving my neighbors. Since the conclusion of The Bachelor, I have been exploring how I can best be…
‘Bachelor’ star Ben Higgins weighing House District 4 run

May 28, 2016

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Ernest Luning

North Denver resident Ben Higgins – better known as “The Bachelor,” titular star of the most recent season of the hit ABC-TV series – is exploring a run on the Republican ticket for the House District 4 seat held by House Speaker Pro Tem Dan Pabon, The Colorado Statesman has learned. Higgins, 28, has been…