COLORADO'S FRONTPAGE
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Election battle could set stage for more aggressive labor lobby in 2009
A Face the State Staff Report
October 15, 2008Colorado’s Labor Peace Act has created a kind of harmony between organized labor and business owners for the past 65 years, but recent political maneuvers by business leaders and union activists threaten to dismantle the old law.
Accusations of bigotry fly at state Senate debate
A Face the State Staff Report
October 15, 2008
A senate debate held at a retirement home in southeast Denver turned into a game of “he said, she said” Tuesday afternoon.
Polling data prone to manipulation
A Face the State Staff Report
October 14, 2008Voters be warned: while campaigns heavily promote polling data to suggest public support, political analysts allege that such data is highly subject to manipulation by pollsters, spinsters, and campaign consultants.
As Jeffco TABOR notice proves, the truth hurts
A Face the State Staff Report
October 13, 2008Language in the Jefferson County election guide about question 3A, a 4.4 mill levy increase, caused a firestorm this morning as the school district scrambled to deflect blame and point the finger at the man responsible for the sabotage.
Does Ritter help or hurt when he comes out against an initiative?
A Face the State Staff Report
October 13, 2008
In the last two weeks, Gov. Bill Ritter has publicly come out against two ballot proposals, worked behind the scenes to knock a few more off the ballot, and has continued to serve as a key spokesman for another. And now with recent polls showing the Democrat's approval ratings at under 50 percent, his diluted stamp of approval is being dismissed by his political opponents.
LPR Kicks Off New Class
A Face the State Staff Report
October 13, 2008
What do a student, a retired air force pilot, a financial advisor, an assistant district attorney and an entrepreneur have in common? They’re all members of the 2009 Leadership Program of the Rockies.
Libertarian Drops Out of SD 28 Race, Endorses GOP Candidate
A Face the State Staff Report
October 13, 2008In a surprise move, the Libertarian candidate for Senate District 28 has stepped aside and is urging his supporters and undecided voters to rally behind the Republican candidate, Sueyuna Duthie.
GOP heavy hitters throw their support behind 'better roads' amendment
A Face the State Staff Report
October 9, 2008
Backers of Amendment 52 announced Wednesday they have the full support of former state Senate President John Andrews, U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, his primary opponent Jeff Crank, and the state’s most popular conservative radio host, Mike Rosen.
“I like 52 because it identifies a responsible revenue stream for roads and does so without new taxes,” Andrews said.
Voters turn to opinion leaders, groups for guidance on lengthy ballot
A Face the State Staff Report
October 9, 2008Due to the massive length of this year’s ballot, voters are now leaning on elected officials and third-party voter guides to help them navigate the election.
Early voting projections break record, alter campaign strategy
A Face the State Staff Report
October 8, 2008
With 1.1 million Colorado voters now expected to vote early by mail, campaigns and candidates are struggling to keep up. Jefferson County alone is sending out more than 200,000 ballots this week, signaling the start of a 28-day long election for the state.
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