We've been busy pouring over second quarter campaign finance reports here in the Face the State office, and there's plenty to analyze. Generally, candidates for office are advised not to take sides in primaries, for fear of alienating supporters who may be divided on another race. But always one to challenge conventional wisdom, Republican dark horse U.S. Senate candidate Cleve Tidwell is picking favorites in primaries for U.S. House and governor.
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July 21, 2009Tidwell takes on the pirates
July 7, 2009
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Cleve Tidwell is many things, but we never pegged him for a swashbuckler on the high seas.
'The Buzz' on 1310 KFKA, 6/1/09
FTS visits with 1310 KFKA talk show host Amy Oliver for an extended update on state politics. Up this week: U.S. Senate hopeful Cleve Tidwell and Democrat incumbent Michael Bennet have very different campaign styles - and Bennet's brings in a heck of a lot more campaign cash. Gov. Bill Ritter faces some tough choices on legislation before Friday, and CU socks students with a new, $70 "Forever Buffs" fee.
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Tidwell withdrew from state Senate primary in 2008
A Face the State Staff Report
May 28, 2009Denver businessman Hollis Cleve Tidwell is an underdog for next year's 2010 Republican U.S. Senate nomination. Making the primary ballot won't be as easy for him as it was at last year's Senate District 35 assembly where he earned top line before exiting the race days later.
Segments 4 and 5 - Cleve Tidwell, GOP candidate for U.S. Senate
An interview with Cleve Tidwell, GOP candidate for U.S. Senate.
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National media recognizes Bennet’s vulnerability
May 14, 2009We know it. You know it. And now CNN is admitting it.
In an analysis of 2010 U.S. Senate races across the nation, CNN specifically cites Colorado’s freshman U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat, as someone who could face a tough race.
'The Buzz' on 1310 KFKA, 5/11/09 - Ritter's vulnerable; Routt Co. knows how to budget
FTS staff writer Kate Melvin visits with 1310 KFKA talk show host Amy Oliver. This week in Colorado news: Routt Co. has budgeted smarter than most during the current economic downturn, but will other governments learn from their experience? Plus: Gov. Bill Ritter looks vulnerable going into a re-election year, and little-known Cleve Tidwell enters the race for U.S. Senate.
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Segment 1 - CU concealed carry lawsuit update, Tidwell announces for Senate
FTS managing editor Brad Jones and staff writer Kate Melvin discuss two stories from the week in Colorado news: A lawsuit challenging CU's campus weapons ban gets no love, but plaintiffs vow to appeal. Plus, a third Republican has filed for U.S. Senate, but who is Cleve Tidwell?
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Tidwell announces 2010 run for Senate
May 8, 2009
At a Thursday press conference held on the Auraria campus in Denver, Republican businessman Cleve Tidwell formally announced his 2010 bid for U.S. Senate.
Tidwell 'making some sort of announcement' Thursday
May 4, 2009Cleve Tidwell, Denver businessman and political newcomer, sent out a Facebook message this morning with details for a Thursday event where he plans to announce the results of his exploratory committee for U.S. Senate.
Tidwell shifts focus to U.S. Senate race
A Face the State Staff Report
April 27, 2009
After briefly suggesting that he would challenge Gov. Bill Ritter for his seat in 2010, Denver businessman and Republican political newcomer Cleve Tidwell is now saying he'll likely run for U.S. Senate.
'The Buzz' on 1310 KFKA, 4/27/09 - U.S. Senate challengers, RTD on property rights
FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver for a wide-ranging survey of hot topics in Colorado politics. Brad and Amy discuss the results of Face The State's online poll regarding GOP challengers to U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, and examine lessons learned from RTD's eminent domain proceedings for its FasTracks expansion.
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Segment 2 - 2010 election begins to take shape
FTS staff writer Rachel Boxer has the latest on the 2010 statewide election, including announced candidates for Treasurer, Secretary of State and Attorney General. But who will run for Governor? Former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis and Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry are odds-on favories, but neither has formally thrown his hat in the ring.
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