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GARDNER LOCKS HORNS WITH OBAMA: Pushes For Jobs, Energy Independence
Congressman Cory Gardner has recently laid down the gauntlet and challenged the Obama administration to put its money where its mouth is on energy independence and job creation. Both of those themes have been constants on Obama's teleprompter for years, while they...
CENSORSHIP: ACLU Chucks Citizen From Press Conference
So much for the freedom of association, the right to assemble and other solemn sacraments in our First Amendment. Today, during a press conference where the ACLU announced it was challenging a Douglas County school voucher plan, the alleged defenders of the First...
SMOKING CRACK: The Denver Chamber Has Finally Lost All Semblance Of Sanity
The Denver Chamber of Commerce has always been a pariah in the Chamber of Commerce world, to the point that they really shouldn't be called a Chamber of Commerce. If their most recent legislator scorecard is any indicator, the Denver Chamber has no clue whatsoever...
THE HUNT FOR SUPERMAN
Along with practically everybody else, I have been somewhat fixated on the Republican presidential contenders. The predominant catalyst for this widespread interest (aside from the hype-generating political media, which is trying to compete with an American Idol...
BREAKING: ACLU Sues Douglas County
Recall that earlier this year the Peak identified seven conservative heroes in Douglas County. The seven members of the Douglas County school board have instituted sweeping reforms that have been praised by editorial boards and national education conferences alike....
COLORADO ESTABLISHMENT RALLIES TO ROMNEY: What Is Their Value In Primaries?
Yesterday, before Mitt Romney landed in Colorado, his campaign announced their state leadership committee. As we mentioned yesterday, the list reads like a who's who of Colorado's political establishment. From former Governor Bill Owens to former US Senator Hank...
PALACIO: Worst Spokesman Ever
UPDATE: As a reader pointed out, what "upward trend" is Palacio talking about? Not only was Palacio's drivel a generic DC talking point, but it reflects a significant disconnect with economic reality. ---------- Failed DC insider, Rick Palacio, has been an unmitigated...
BACHMANN’S COLORADO GUN: Guy Short
Earlier today we noted that Presidential upstart Michele Bachmann had hard-nosed Colorado GOP operative Guy Short as a member of her inner circle. We wanted to take a deeper look at what his role in the campaign means for Bachmann's chances in Colorado and the...
ROMNEY IN CO: The Presidential Primary Kicks Off, Where Does Romney Stand?
The Presidential primary season has been so late this cycle that it has felt like it almost won't happen at all. As of today, that waiting ends for Centennial State Republicans, with Mitt Romney coming to Aurora at 4:30 this afternoon, marking the first visit to...
SMACKDOWN: Why We Love Us Some Chris Christie
It is events like this that make us dream that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will change his mind and run for President in 2012. Despite hateful, angry rhetoric being lobbed at him from unions displeased with his attempts to clean up the financial catastrophe...