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BIDLACK: Searching for answers after yet another horrific school shooting
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In most of my now twice-weekly columns, I try to inject a bit of humor into my writings. I’ve found that touch of absurdity can often help with the messaging. But today, I’m not going to make any jokes and I’m not going to offer any solutions on the issue that breaks the hearts of…
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U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman top recipient of NRA dollars among Colorado delegation
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A review of campaign contributions made by the National Rifle Association (NRA) shows that the group has given more money to U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman of Aurora than any other member of Colorado’s congressional delegation since 2010. Over the four election cycles won by Coffman, the NRA gave him a total of $33,700. NRA contributions have…
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Democrat Jason Crow points to NRA donations in digital ad ripping Mike Coffman’s gun record
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Democratic congressional candidate Jason Crow tears into U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman’s campaign contributions from the National Rifle Association and the Aurora Republican’s record on gun legislation in a digital ad Crow’s campaign released Thursday. “This is another perfect example of Mike Coffman and his failed leadership: The tens and thousands of dollars that he has taken from…
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Democrat Jason Crow calls on Mike Coffman to return NRA money, ‘take action’ on gun measures
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Democratic challenger Jason Crow on Thursday called on U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman to return campaign donations the Aurora Republican has received from the National Rifle Association and urged the incumbent to “act now to pass commonsense gun safety reform” the day after a mass shooting at a Florida high school left 17 dead and 14…
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Author of new Denver bump stock ban hopes it gives a boost to action by the state
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In the face of inaction across the country, the author of Denver’s new law banning bump stocks hopes it’s the spark needed to realize legislation at the state level. Monday night, Denver became among the first cities in the country to ban bump stocks – the device reportedly used by the shooter in the Las…
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Bill to ban bump stocks hits Colorado
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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…
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Mother of Aurora theater shooting victim hammers Mike Coffman for concealed carry vote in radio ad
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The mother of one of the victims of the Aurora theater shooting tears into U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman for his recent vote on gun legislation in a radio ad that began airing in the Republican’s suburban district this week. The Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, the political arm of one of the country’s largest gun control…
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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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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…
