The capitol was abuzz this week with controversy sparked by state Rep. Don Marostica, R-Loveland, who called two high profile conservative leaders "losers" and "has-beens." He was speaking at a press conference defending his position in support of removing a statutory cap on growth of the state's general fund. The reaction to Marostica's remarks clouded what is otherwise an important debate over state spending. FTS staff writer Rachel Boxer has more.