Colorado Polling Institute
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More Denver voters identify as socialists as support reaches 3-year high
More Denver voters identify as socialists than Republicans, continuing a three-year rise that comes on the heels of Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros’ upset primary victory over longtime U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette. Seventeen percent of Denver voters now identify as socialists, up from 12% last year and 11% two years ago, according to a new Colorado…
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Poll: Denver voters divided on city’s direction, say taxes are too high
More than a third of Denver voters say taxes are “way too high,” according to a poll released shortly after Mayor Mike Johnston and his allies unveiled a plan to increase sales taxes. The poll from the Colorado Polling Institute said 29% regard taxes as “high but acceptable,” while about the same number — 27% — view…