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Colorado Congressman Ed Perlmutter endorses Jena Griswold for Secretary of State

Nov 29, 2017

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Colorado Politics

Congressman Ed Perlmutter Tuesday announced his endorsement of Jena Griswold for Colorado Secretary of State. “I’m honored to support Jena Griswold for Colorado Secretary of State,” Perlumutter said. “I know Jena will move our state forward by standing up to Donald Trump and his Administration’s voter suppression antics. Jena will work hard to increase voter…
WEBB: When opportunity knocks, open the door

Nov 24, 2017

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Wellington Webb

If there is anything I have learned from my collective experiences in Denver and across Colorado, it is to answer the door when opportunity knocks because you never know when – or if – it will knock again. This may seem to be an oversimplified way to look at a new opportunity but it’s not…
19-year-old Denver Public Schools board candidate Tay Anderson: ‘I’ll continue to fight’

Nov 8, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Soon after the first round of results had posted at about 7 p.m. Tuesday, Auontai “Tay” Anderson, a candidate for a northeast Denver school board seat, spoke to the crowd gathered to watch election night returns at a popular food incubator in Denver’s trending RINO neighborhood. Anderson, a May graduate of Manual High School –…
Historic Denver to honor preservationists, projects at annual awards dinner

Oct 30, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Historic Denver plans to honor some of the people and projects that keep Denver history alive at its 47th annual awards dinner Wednesday at the Brown Palace Hotel, the organization announced this week. The awards – a Denver tradition, they’ve been handed out at the historic Brown Palace every year since 1971 – bring together…
Wellington Webb endorses Democrat Jena Griswold in Colorado secretary of state race

Oct 9, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb endorsed Democrat Jena Griswold for secretary of state on Friday. Griswold is one of four Democrats running in a primary for the office held by Republican Wayne Williams, who is seeking a second term. “I support Jena Griswold for secretary of state because I know she is committed to what…
Wellington Webb endorses Democratic congressional candidate Jason Crow in 6th Congressional District primary

Sep 1, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb formally endorsed Democrat Jason Crow in the 6th Congressional District primary on Friday, calling the attorney and Army Ranger combat veteran “an effective leader who can build coalitions and unify the community to get things done.” Crow is one of three Democrats running in a primary for the seat held…
Gary Hart endorses Democrat Mike Johnston in Colorado’s gubernatorial primary

Aug 9, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Calling him “one of the most creative and thoughtful leaders on education” nationwide, former U.S. Sen. Gary Hart on Wednesday endorsed Democrat Mike Johnston to be Colorado’s next governor. “Ahead of almost all those in his emerging generation of leaders, Mike has understood the linkage between high quality public education, and continuing education, and employment…
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…
Wellington and Wilma Webb endorse Democrat Mike Johnston for governor

Aug 3, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Denver Democrats Wellington and Wilma Webb formally endorsed former state Sen. Mike Johnston for governor on Thursday, his campaign announced. “This is a time for new and bold leadership in Colorado,” said Wellington Webb, a former three-term mayor of Denver. “From watching his work over the past seven years, I know Mike has the vision…
YESTERYEAR: Webb wins Denver auditor, has ‘no ambitions for mayor’

Jun 29, 2017

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Rachael Wright, Special to Colorado Politics

Thirty Years Ago This Week in The Colorado Statesman: A former state legislator from Denver and cabinet member for Gov. Richard Lamm reigned supreme in a key race in the city and county of Denver. Wellington Webb defeated his opponent, Bill Schroeder, in the Denver auditor’s race. “I was always optimistic that I had a great…