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SHRIVEL ME TIMBER: “Steroids” Explain Salazar’s Shrunken Energy Policy
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar gave an interview to Westword yesterday where he said his renewable energy policy was "on steroids." We couldn't have thought of a better metaphor for Barack Obama and Ken Salazar's New Energy Economy, writ...
Reapportionment: Winners and Losers Part 1
Unlike it's sexy cousin Redistricting, legislative reapportionment doesn't get nearly as much attention or scrutiny. It's unfortunate, because the legislature not only has a large impact on our daily lives, but party affiliation matters much more in these...
STEADMAN AND STRICKLAND MOVE OVER: Lawyer-Lobbyist To Challenge Freshman Robert Ramirez
The AP's Kristen Wyatt reports this morning via Twitter that freshman Representative Robert Ramirez (R-Westminster) has earned himself a challenger even before the new legislative lines are drawn. The challenger, lawyer-lobbyist Tracy Kraft-Tharp, announced...
HOT OR NOT? Summer Edition
With the Legislature and school out for summer, and everyone working hard to get their bodies ready for the beach, or lake, we thought it was a good time to bring back one of our most popular series: Hot or Not?Last time our informal analysis led us to conclude that...
Morse still doesn’t make enough
Imagine going into your boss' office and explaining that you don't make enough money and deserve a 150% raise. I'm pretty sure what his or her reaction would be.However, that didn't stop Senator John Morse, who recently told a Gazette reporter that...
DONATIONS BE DAMNED: Key Metrics Show Obama Re-Election Looking Less Likely By The Day
Despite a hefty haul reported this morning by Barack Obama's re-election effort, there are numerous metrics that show his re-election chances slipping by the day. Perhaps the most worrisome for the Barry O backers is the monthly Consumer Confidence Index, which...
Columbus, New Mexico
It's hard to believe that American taxpayers are funding the education of children living in Mexico.From Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus,_New_Mexico, I learned the following:Students from Columbus and Puerto Palomas, Chihuahua Mexico attend...
HACKS AND HANGERS-ON: Michael Hancock Loads Up His Administration With Team Of Back Benchers
With the news that failed Denver District 8 candidate Wil Alston was hired as the Communications Director for Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, a personnel trend is beginning to develop. Rather than dance with the team that brung him to office, Hancock is instead hiring...
Colorado PERA, TARP Money, and the Politicians!!!
Have you have ever wondered why there never seems to be a difference in Washington DC politicians? It's because our tax money and their decisions are convoluted with Federal and State Pensions and Big Corporations, especially Large Investment Banks.VetTheGov as...
Western Energy Producers to Obama-Salazar: Don’t F!#@ Up Western Energy Potential
A new report is out that makes the case that the tag team of President Obama and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar are doing a great job of screwing up America's opportunity to increase energy security and reduce energy prices. Yesterday, the Western Energy...