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REMEMBER THIS? In Wake Of Civil Unions, Press Missing On Lower North Fork Fire
While writing love songs to Governor Hickenlooper for calling a special session on civil unions, the press has totally diverted away from holding the Hickenlooper Administration responsible for its non-response to the egregious and fatal errors of state bureaucrats in...
VISUALIZED: Why Economic Concerns Will Trump Civil Union Brouhaha
Peak news contributor Dave Diepenbrock sends in the below graph of the number of working age Coloradans who can't find work. With over one in four Colorado adults out of a job, why are we focused on civil unions during the special session? (Note: Data derived from...
SPECIAL SESSION OVERREACH: Hickenlooper And Democrats’ Focus On Social Issue Could Backfire
For years, Colorado Democrats successfully blistered Colorado Republicans for focusing too heavily on divisive social issues in the Legislature. With Governor Hickenlooper calling for a special session on one of those social issues, at the cost of $23,500 per day, the...
WORST WEEK IN DENVER: Joe Miklosi’s Campaign Had Its Toughest Seven Day Stretch Yet
State Rep Joe Miklosi's campaign for Congress in CD6 has never really had a good week, but this week is the worst yet. He was listed as a "Loser" by The Denver Post, a report revealed he stiffed a staff member of pay and The Washington Post can't...
OBAMA “EVOLVES” AGAIN: Prisoner Keith Judd Forces Obama To Change On Coal…On His Website
Obama's "War on Coal" has hit its "evolution" point, with Obama's campaign quietly editing its position on energy overnight. We're sure it had nothing to do with the fact that a prisoner, Keith Judd, took 41% of the Democrat primary...
Civil Unions and Labor Unions
Obama came out for civil unions after "a number of gay and progressive donors" stopped contributing to his reelection campaign. [h/t Washington Free Beacon]Here in Colorado Hick just called a special session to deal with civil unions. Coloradans might well prefer a...
JEFFCO CASH DASH: Republicans In Competitive Legislative Races Outraising Democrat Opponents
In the pivotal swing county of Jefferson County, Republicans running in competetive legislative races demonstrated superior fundraising compared to their Democrat opponents in the most recent fundraising period. Reports filed with the Secretary of State's office...
DOUBLE STANDARD AT CBS4: Tough Interview For Romney, Softballs For Obama
Yesterday, CBS4 had a contentious interview with Mitt Romney, trying to pin him down on a variety of Colorado state political issues. He rightfully pushed back against attempts to trip him up on small issues that don't really matter to the office he is seeking,...
THE EMPLOYEE FUND: Compass Colorado Helps Joe Miklosi Raise Funds To Pay Staff
Conservative advocacy group Compass Colorado launched a billboard campaign in Colorado yesterday highlighting Democrats' energy policy alignment with Iranian dictator Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Almost immediately, one of the Democrats targeted, Congressional candidate...
BOULDER BANS DRILLING WITH $5 GAS: Will Longmont Join The Anti-Energy Coalition?
With gas reaching $4.39/gallon in Colorado, Boulder County stepped up last month to fulfill its role as the capital of tone-deaf liberalism, extending a ban on oil and gas exploration in non-municipal areas. Tonight, Longmont's city council meets to discuss other,...