Left Uses Grueskin-led Litigation as Latest Campaign Tool

A Face the State Staff Report

August 19, 2008

Campaign managers and consultants move over and make way. The most important weapon in today's political arsenal is a campaign's attorney. Lawsuits are the latest device employed by the left to take on conservative and libertarian candidates and causes. Mark Grueskin, a favorite litigator among Democrat activists, is leading the charge.

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The week in Colorado news: Coffman wins and loses at the same time, Broomfield "nuisance" laws

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Face The State's Kate Melvin joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news, including a recap of winners and losers in this week's party primaries. More >

As Jefferson County Votes (and union money pours in), so goes the state

August 5, 2008

In an interesting front-page Denver Post feature today, reporter Michael Riley focuses on how Jefferson County, the state's second most populous county, decides elections right almost every time. More >

Larimer County GOP Banks on Labor Fatigue

A Face the State Staff Report

August 4, 2008

Former Fort Collins Mayor Ray Martinez, a Republican, predicts that recent public backlash against unionization with play well for area Republicans this November.

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CACI hits the mark with legislative endorsements

August 1, 2008

Ahhh, remember when chambers of commerce actually supported free market ideals? Well, don't give up hope. More >

7/30: Campaigning, a family affair

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Is it ethical for a candidate for state office to pay her husband to run her campaign? More >

State House Candidate Pays Spouse To Run Campaign

A Face the State Staff Report

July 25, 2008

Mollie Cullom, the Democrat running for state House District 39 in Centennial, has begun paying her husband, James Cullom, a salary to help run her campaign.

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New campaign finance numbers are in

A Face the State Staff Report

July 24, 2008

As election day approaches, candidates are now required to report their financial status every two weeks. Contributions and spending are on the rise, which means yards signs will be popping up around the state and voters in targeted districts are going to start seeing a lot of campaign mail.

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GOP's Balmer State's Top Fundraiser

A Face the State Staff Report

July 22, 2008

As Democrat candidates rake in hefty campaign contributions courtesy of Colorado labor unions, one Republican is thumbing his nose at conventional wisdom, having outraised every other state legislative candidate without ever receiving a penny in labor support.

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House District 30: Could Adams County Swing For GOP?

A Face the State Staff Report

July 18, 2008
While Colorado's House District 30 has traditionally been a stronghold for Democrats, political insiders now believe that shifting demographics and a contentious Democrat primary could open the seat for a strong Republican.

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