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P-P-PRETTY BAD NUMBERS: Even Liberal Pollster PPP Can’t Polish The Obamacare Turd
Obamacare is so loathed in Colorado, even liberal pollster Public Policy Polling (PPP) can't polish that turd. In a poll released today, continued and widespread dissatisfaction was found with President Obama's signature legislative accomplishment. When asked about...
$22.33 PER VOTE: Amendment 66 Backers Break the Bank
The final numbers are in for the 2013 ballot initiatives and, surprise!, the pro-Amendment 66 campaign spent a ridiculous amount of money. But, they raised less than what they hoped as some cited $12 million as a target. They raised (and presumably spent nearly all)...
RIP: Nelson Mandela Dies at 95
Yesterday, Nelson Mandela died at the age of 95. Mandela is best known for his service as an anti-apartheid champion. He was imprisoned for nearly 30 years on Robben Island, and later became the president of South Africa. Mandela gave this speech upon his release...
Government by Gimmick Since Voters Can’t Understand Stuff
Democrats Skaggs and Feeley pulled no punches in their Denver Post 0p-ed. “State policymakers,” they admit, “resort to government by gimmick....” Gimmicks? Like the Democrats' “dirty dozen tax hikes” of 2010 that boosted taxes by a third of a billion dollars? (So much...
OVERHEARD IN DENVER: Hudak to Be 2014 Candidate
A PeakNation™ tipster sent us a rumor overheard this week in Denver - that Evie Hudak would be the 2014 nominee... for her former seat. This may come as a surprise to former state Rep. Sara Gagliardi and Arvada City Councilwoman Rachel Zenzinger, both of whom who are...
SHE’S JOKING, RIGHT? Connect for Health Chief Wants a Raise
The Denver Post today reported that the Patty Fontneau, CEO of Colorado Connect for Health (that's the Obamacare exchange), wants a year-end bonus and raise. WHAT?!? That would be like the CEO of Blackberry asking for raise after he's driven his company's share of...
FRONT PORCH FRACAS: Denver Reverses Stance on Front Yard Pot
In a move sure to enrage just as many people as it will pacify, the Denver City Council is set to reverse its stance on just where someone is allowed to smoke pot on their property. The Council previously voted to prohibit the smoking of pot on areas of your property...
SEE YOU IN COURT: COGA Sues to Block Illegal Municipal Drilling Bans
In a move that surprised no one, The Colorado Oil and Gas Association filed lawsuits to overturn the "economically masochistic" fracking bans that were passed in Ft. Collins and Lafayette this year. This lawsuit was a known outcome to both the oil and gas industry,...
PeakFeed: Coffman Weighs Litigation, Legislation To Thwart Congress’ “Corrupt” Obamacare Deal
Congressman Mike Coffman is on the offensive on Obamacare telling The Denver Post yesterday that "litigation, legislation -- all of it is on the table" when it comes to challenging the "corrupt" deal Congress is getting on Obamacare. Per The Denver Post's Allison...
OLYMPIC DREAMS: Colorado Springs to Pitch Controversial $251 Million Sports and Infrastructure Project
Today, a group of business, tourism, and political leaders will present the controversial "City for Champions" proposal to the state's Economic Development Commission hoping to secure $125 million. The funds would come from Colorado's Regional Tourism Act, a law that...
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