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Hickenlooper frowns at Polis ads attacking Kennedy, says one hits ‘below the belt’

Jun 14, 2018

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Ernest Luning

Gov. John Hickenlooper said Wednesday he’s disappointed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis and his supporters are running ads attacking Cary Kennedy, one of Polis’ primary rivals. The term-limited Democrat, who famously took a shower with his clothes on in a campaign ad decrying negative campaign ads, said he was particularly bothered that Bold Colorado, a…
PRIMARY PREVIEW: Money matters in the governor’s race

Jun 12, 2018

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Ernest Luning

In the void of policy differences and clear, consistent polling on gubernatorial primary candidates, money is the next best measure. Spending in the race has soared past $25 million, fueled by two wealthy candidates – Republican Victor Mitchell and Democrat Jared Polis – and a slew of super PACs that have already doled out millions.…
Polis, Kennedy complain to state Democrats about dirty campaigning

Jun 7, 2018

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JOEY BUNCH

The gubernatorial campaigns of Cary Kennedy and Jared Polis have filed complaints with the state Democratic Party alleging the other violated the Clean Campaign Promise, signed last year by all the candidates. Polis’ complaint Wednesday evening came after Kennedy filed one that morning – and just a few hours after Kennedy’s camp sent an email trying…
Democrat Jason Crow launches first TV ad in 6th CD primary

May 29, 2018

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Ernest Luning

Democrat Jason Crow hit the airwaves with his first TV ad Monday in the race for Colorado’s battleground 6th Congressional District. “When you see injustice, you have to lead by example, so I’ve taken a pledge that I’m not going to take a dime of corporate PAC money,” Crow says in the 30-second spot, airing…
Democrat Jason Crow unveils campaign reform package, challenges Coffman to reject ‘dark money’

Feb 27, 2018

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Ernest Luning

Democratic congressional candidate Jason Crow on Tuesday released a set of proposals to “end the corrupting influence of big money in politics” and called on U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, the Republican incumbent, to join him in a pledge to keep undisclosed “dark money” spending out of the race for the suburban swing seat. “We don’t…
Campaign finance reform group End Citizens United endorses Democratic congressional candidate Joe Neguse

Oct 27, 2017

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Ernest Luning

An organization devoted to overturning the decision that paved the way for virtually unlimited campaign spending on Thursday endorsed Joe Neguse, one of four Democrats running for the 2nd Congressional District seat held by Democrat Jared Polis, a candidate for governor in next year’s election. “It’s no secret that Congress is littered with politicians who…
Gubernatorial candidates Walker Stapleton, Jared Polis throw punches over energy industry setbacks

Sep 27, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Gubernatorial candidates Walker Stapleton and Jared Polis traded barbs Tuesday over Colorado’s setback requirements for oil and gas operations – and got in a few insults for good measure. Stapleton, the Republican state treasurer who launched his campaign over the weekend, threw a punch at Polis, a wealthy Democratic congressman, when the topic came up…
Colorado Clinton director Emmy Ruiz among Hillary’s first hires to run grassroots PAC

Aug 6, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Hillary Clinton has hired Emmy Ruiz, Colorado state director for Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, to help organize Onward Together, a nonprofit and super-PAC Clinton and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean founded earlier this year. Ruiz and fellow long-time Clinton operative Adam Parkhomenko are among the first hires for the project, which is aimed at backing grassroots…
Schwartz hammers Tipton for draft of Thompson Divide bill

May 10, 2016

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David O. Williams

Former state Sen. Gail Schwartz, D-Snowmass Village, came out swinging against U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton on Thursday, accusing the Cortez Republican of selling out to a Texas oil and gas company by crafting favorable legislation in exchange for campaign contributions. Schwartz, who represented a big chunk of the Western Slope in Senate District 5 for…