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CIRULI: Tancredo hits the paywall — and shakes up both parties
Once again, the Republican establishment said “no” and Tom Tancredo surrendered to the reality of having no source of funding for his third campaign for governor. Tancredo’s decision to run always lacked believability beyond a primary challenge. It appeared mostly as a revenge tour for being denied the gubernatorial nomination in 2014. But, his withdrawal…
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Associated Builders and Contractors endorses Republican Walker Stapleton for governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton landed the first endorsement by a major business organization in the crowded GOP primary Tuesday when the Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter declared it’s backing Stapleton, saying the twice-elected state treasurer “gets business.” “The chapter is proud to recognize Walker Stapleton for his support of merit shop contractors and the…
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Powerful Pipefitters union throws weight behind Democrat Jared Polis for governor
Pipefitters Local 208, one of the largest and most politically active trade unions in Colorado, endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis on Thursday, praising the Boulder congressman’s vision for the state’s economy. “We are very excited to announce our endorsement of Jared Polis for governor,” said Gary Arnold, the union’s business manager, in a statement.…
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Former Colorado Gov. Dick Lamm endorses Democrat Mike Johnston in governor’s race
Saying he’s never seen a more promising candidate, former Gov. Dick Lamm on Tuesday endorsed Democrat Mike Johnston to be Colorado’s next governor. Lamm, a Democrat, said he’s backing Johnston because he believes the former state senator from Denver is the candidate who can best steer the state toward “thoughtful growth paired with protection of…
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Dozens of Latino leaders endorse Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis
U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, a leading Democratic candidate for governor of Colorado, announced Friday he’s been endorsed by more than 40 Latino current and former elected officials and civic leaders. “I’m so honored to have earned the support of so many hardworking community leaders, and I look forward to partnering with them to build a…
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Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg to help launch women’s coalition for Democrat Mike Johnston
Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s chief operating officer and the author of “Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead,” will be on hand to help Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Johnston kick off a coalition of women supporting his campaign at a panel discussion in Denver, his campaign announced. “I first got to know Mike through…
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Colorado teachers unions throw support behind Democrat Cary Kennedy in governor’s race
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cary Kennedy has landed the backing of two powerful Colorado teachers unions, her campaign said. The Colorado Education Association and the state chapter of the American Federation of Teachers endorsed Kennedy, a former state treasurer, on Wednesday at her campaign headquarters inside a converted, historic elementary school in Denver. Kennedy wrote and…
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Citing insufficient resources, Republican Tom Tancredo drops out of Colorado governor’s race
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo is ending his bid for the Republican nomination for Colorado governor on Tuesday because he hasn’t raised the money he believes would be necessary to win an expensive election against a wealthy Democrat willing to spend millions on his campaign, Colorado Politics has learned. “I do not want to win…
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Democrat Jared Polis opening his 8th and 9th campaign field offices in Lakewood, Adams County
Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Polis is opening his gubernatorial campaign’s eighth and ninth field offices in Lakewood and Adams County this weekend, his campaign announced. Since the beginning of the year, Polis has opened the door on campaign offices in Grand Junction, Denver, Aurora, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo, and his campaign says more…
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Bill to ban bump stocks hits Colorado
The movement to ban the purchase or sale of bump stocks, used to convert semi-automatic weapons to automatic ones, has now made its way to the state Capitol. Tuesday, Democratic Sen. Michael Merrifield of Colorado Springs spoke to reporters about Senate Bill 51, which would ban the purchase or sale of bump stocks or similar…