Mike Coffman

Inclusive Exceptionalism

Norma Cook Everist | Posted 05.25.2012

Norma Cook Everist

President Obama may not share Mike Coffman's belief in American Exceptionalism, but that doesn't mean in his heart he's not an American.

WATCH: Media Pounce, Coffman Does Damage Control

Posted 05.25.2012

When Rep. Mike Coffman (R - Colo.) questioned the citizenship of President Obama at a mid-May fundraiser, he didn't expect a recording of the event to...

Colorado's Mike Coffman is Acting 'UnAmerican'

Wade Norris | Posted 05.24.2012

Wade Norris

It seems that Mike Coffman of Colorado is doing his best to hand his congressional seat over to the Blue column.

WATCH: Worst Interview Ever? Rep. Coffman Stuck On Repeat

Posted 05.24.2012

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again? That's how the saying goes, and Congressman Coffman (R - Colo.) appears to have taken it to heart--with...

Coffman's Obama Is 'Not An American' Quote Helping Dem Challenger

Posted 05.20.2012

Rep. Mike Coffman may have apologized for his comments about President Barack Obama's citizenship and statement that he's 'not an American,' but the f...

Can Coffman, Who Supports Personhood and Calls Social Security a Ponzi Scheme, Have a Moderate Image?

Jason Salzman | Posted 05.18.2012

Jason Salzman

I'm tainted, I know, and possibly unable to fathom the mainstream image of Coffman, but my perception is that Coffman is pretty far to the right on the political spectrum, a far cry from a "moderate."

GOP Rep Walks Back Birther Rant

Posted 05.17.2012

Mike Coffman, a Republican congressman from Colorado, issued an apology on Wednesday after a recording of comments he made about President Obama's ori...

LISTEN: Rep. Coffman Says Obama Is 'Not An American'

Posted 05.20.2012

At a fundraiser in Elbert County last weekend, Colorado Republican Congressman Mike Coffman shared some startling thoughts about President Barack Obam...

Whose Side Is Representative Mike Coffman on?

David Bouchey | Posted 05.11.2012

David Bouchey

When I lost my job and couldn't find another one, I became very concerned with the politics surrounding unemployment. Times are tough for a lot of people, and it's important to find out who's on our side, the side of working people.

Thousands to March in Denver Saturday

Nancy Cronk | Posted 04.26.2012

Nancy Cronk

On April 28th, 2012, thousands of Colorado women and their family members will gather at Civic Center Park's Greek Amphitheater for a rally to protect women's access to health care and for their right to make their own decisions.

Coffman: Obama "Probably Won't Admit" to Reading U.S. Constitution

Jason Salzman | Posted 04.18.2012

Jason Salzman

I've been thinking that journalists should add a "civility" beat to their shrinking offerings. At least they should give a little extra air or ink (literal and digital) to challenge politicians when they hit below the belt.

What Does Coffman Think Romney's "More Conservative Message" Should Look Like?

Jason Salzman | Posted 04.10.2012

Jason Salzman

Mike Coffman appeared on KNUS' morning show, Kelley and Company, yesterday, and he came out swinging at Mitt Romney.

Emerging GOP View: Communist China Is Model for American Capitalism

Jason Salzman | Posted 03.12.2012

Jason Salzman

If three is a trend in politics, then we've got a trend going of GOP politicos pointing to communist China as the modern success story of capitalism that America should emulate.

If Only the American Economy Wasn't Dragged Down by the Welfare of Its People

Jason Salzman | Posted 02.07.2012

Jason Salzman

I like watching how Tea Party radio plays a role in the care and feeding of radical ideas. No Social Security. No food stamps. No pesky Great Society programs to sink the economy and hold back the poor from thriving.

Colorado Supreme Court Sides With Democrats' Map

Posted 12.05.2011

The Colorado Supreme Court heard arguments from Republicans Thursday challenging the November decision by District Court Judge Robert Hyatt who select...

Will Colorado Politicians Who Backed Personhood 2010 Be Supportive Again

Jason Salzman | Posted 01.23.2012

Jason Salzman

Backers of a Colorado personhood amendment announced that they've launched their campaign to put a personhood measure on the ballot next year. Will the same politicians who backed the amendment last year jump on board again?

Jennifer Bendery

Stars May Be Aligning For Progressive Takeover Of Conservative Colorado District

HuffingtonPost.com | Jennifer Bendery | Posted 12.14.2011

WASHINGTON -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is banking on a mix of good recruitment and a little bit of luck to win back the House i...

Coffman Wants to Cut Pentagon -- I'm Waiting for the Tea Party Cheers

Jason Salzman | Posted 12.11.2011

Jason Salzman

I may disagree with Rep. Mike Coffman about most things, but he has a lot of guts to call for Pentagon cuts, like he's been doing, especially since he represents a district near Colorado Springs.

Coffman: Obama Rushing Illegal Immigrants Onto Voter Rolls

Jason Salzman | Posted 11.02.2011

Jason Salzman

Rep. Coffman accused the Obama administration of speeding up the citizenship process for illegal immigrants, so they can become citizens in time for the 2012 election. That's a serious accusation.

Denver Slutwalk 2011: Taking Back the Streets

Nancy Cronk | Posted 09.03.2011

Nancy Cronk

Hundreds of women and men in Colorado came together Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 to take back the streets of Denver and send two simple messages: rape is a violent crime, not a sexual act, and women never ask to be raped.

41% Of Non-Christians At AFA Say They've Been Proselytized

AP | DAN ELLIOTT | Posted 05.25.2011

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — The Air Force Academy reversed course on Friday and released the results of a survey that showed mixed results on the...

Jobs, Tax Cuts and Community Investment

John Flerlage | Posted 05.25.2011

John Flerlage

Creating jobs while transforming our economy into one that emphasizes production and investment over consumption and debt is essential to the long ter...

Rep. Coffman Attacks Salazar For Oil Policies, Contradicts Years Of Rhetoric

Colorado Independent | David O. Williams | Posted 05.25.2011

U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman's scathing attack on Interior Secretary Ken Salazar Wednesday at a House Natural Resources Committee oversight hearing on the D...

Mike Coffman Wants Answers From Robert Gates After Man Tricked Army Into Letting Him Serve

AP | DANNY ROBBINS | Posted 05.25.2011

DALLAS — A Colorado congressman wants Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to provide answers on how a Texas man apparently tricked the Army into a...

Jay Stewart Devaughn To Plead Guilty To White Powder Mailings To Colorado Government Offices

The Denver Post | Jace Larson | Posted 05.25.2011

The man arrested for allegedly sending white powder to many government offices is expected to plead guilty to related charges in Colorado and Alabama,...