2010

Hold the Hofstadter: Why the GOP Is Winning 2010

John R. Bohrer | Posted 11.12.2009 | Politics


John R. Bohrer

Over the last few months, a number of prominent political columnists have pointed to historian and social critic Richard Hofstadter to explain what is happening to the Republican Party. Here's why they shouldn't.

Tom Tancredo Governor's Race: Former Congressman Says "I Think I Will Run"

Posted 11.12.2009 | Denver


Former Congressman and and presidential candidate Tom Tancredo told Westword Thursday that he will likely enter the race for Governor of Colorado, cha...

Josh Penry To Leave Governor's Race And Endorse Rival McInnis: Report

Posted 11.10.2009 | Denver


In a statement emailed to supporters Josh Penry said he is backing out of his bid for the GOP nomination for Governor because he didn't want to jeopar...

Scott McInnis Says Life Experiences Have Moved His Position On Abortion To The Right

The Denver Post | Lynn Bartels | Posted 11.08.2009 | Denver


Gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis said last week he opposes abortion, but in Congress he earned a reputation as a moderate and a maverick on the i...

Can Paterson Learn From The Secret Race to Replace Jon Corzine?

John R. Bohrer | Posted 11.06.2009 | New York


John R. Bohrer

Unfortunately for Paterson, he has disadvantages that Corzine did not: a contested primary next September and powerful leaders opposed to his renomination.

As Goes VA, So Goes CO? Not So Fast, My Friend

Laura Chapin | Posted 11.05.2009 | Denver


Laura Chapin

What, if anything, does the Republican red swing in Virginia mean for fellow swing state Colorado? Not as much as the Republicans would like to think.

Josh Penry's Examples Of Patronage In New Energy Office Turn Out To Be False

The Denver Post | Lynn Bartels | Posted 11.04.2009 | Denver


The director of the Governor's Energy Office recently interviewed 20 people from scores of applicants and hired someone who had worked on Republican B...

Cory Gardner, GOP Challenger In CD-4, Volunteered For Democrats As Late As 1998, Despite Claims Otherwise

The Fort Collins Coloradoan | Robert Moore | Posted 11.04.2009 | Denver


Republican congressional frontrunner Cory Gardner is a former Democrat who realized in college that his beliefs "were aligned with conservative Republ...

Josh Penry, Mike Coffman Butt Heads Over Pinon Canyon

Posted 11.02.2009 | Denver


Long a hot-button political issue in Colorado, the proposed Pinon Canyon Army Base expansion seems now to be dividing Republicans heading into the 201...

Michael Bennet Fundraiser Hosted By Rahm Emanuel Takes In $628,000

The Denver Post | Michael Riley | Posted 11.02.2009 | Denver


Anyone looking for evidence of the priority the White House is making the election of Sen. Michael Bennet doesn't have to look much farther than a gli...

Sallie Clark, El Paso County Commissioner, Rumored To Be Scott McInnis's Running Mate

The Colorado Springs Independent | Posted 10.29.2009 | Denver


The buzz in political circles is that El Paso County Commissioner Sallie Clark is under consideration as Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott McIn...

Josh Penry Proposes Abolishing Government Agencies In Response To Ritter Budget Announcement

State Bill Colorado | State Bill Colorado | Posted 10.28.2009 | Denver


By Don Knox, STATE BILL COLORADO Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry, a gubernatorial rival to current Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter, respond...

Another GOP Swipe Against Women

Candace Straight | Posted 10.28.2009 | Politics


Candace Straight

As a Republican, I favor limited government. But the Republican senators who voted against the anti-rape measure ignored common decency and basic human rights.

Bob Beauprez On Scott McInnis: He Needs To Debate Penry

The Denver Post | Lynn Bartels | Posted 10.28.2009 | Denver


The campaign for GOP gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis fired back Tuesday at criticism of his decision not to debate his primary opponents. "This...

Josh Penry Grand Junction Donations: Penry Leads Fellow Native Scott McInnis In Donations From Grand Junction

The Denver Post | Posted 10.26.2009 | Denver


Faced with two hometown Republican candidates for governor, Grand Junction residents overwhelmingly voted with their wallets for state Sen. Josh Penry...

Scott McInnis Loses Key Endorsement To Josh Penry Over Pinon Canyon Stance

The Pueblo Chieftain | Charles Ashby | Posted 10.22.2009 | Denver


DENVER - State Sen. Ken Kester said Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis is "absolutely wrong" about his stance on the U.S. Army's expansi...

Josh Penry, Scott McInnis Try To Tie Bill Ritter To Obama On Oil Shale

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel | Gary Harmon | Posted 10.22.2009 | Denver


The two Grand Junction Republicans hoping to replace Gov. Bill Ritter said a federal oil shale decision supported by Ritter offers little hope to the ...

Want Healthcare Reform? Pick Up The Phone.

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.25.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Yesterday, over 300,000 people picked up the phone and called Congress demanding health care reform this year. The phones ringing off the hook certainly did not go unnoticed by Congress.

Jane Norton Campaign Finance Report Boasts Impressive List Of National Republicans

Posted 10.22.2009 | Denver


Despite only being in the race for less than a month, Republican Senatorial Candidate and former Lieutenant Governor Jane Norton raised over half a mi...

Scott McInnis: Bill Ritter Lacks Experience To Be Governor

Fort Morgan Times. | Fort Morgan Times | Posted 10.21.2009 | Denver


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Winning in 2010: Online Outreach

Colin Delany | Posted 10.20.2009 | Politics


Colin Delany

Once a campaign has the basic technology in place, it can begin to take full advantage of the internet's ability to deliver donors, volunteers and voters.

Michael Bennet Widens His Fund-Raising Lead With Another Million-Dollar Quarter

Posted 10.14.2009 | Denver


Senator Michael Bennet became the lastof the major state-wide candidates to announce his third quarter fund-raising totals Tuesday. As expected, Benn...

Will Your Life Work The Way You Want In 2010?

Jack Canfield | Posted 10.15.2009 | Living


Jack Canfield

When people ask me about the single most important ingredient to success, I always share the same response: realizing what's making you achieve success, and then realizing what is stifling your success.

Honda Element Adds Ruff Styling for 2010

Scott Burgess | Posted 10.13.2009 | Business


Scott Burgess

The Honda Element, the boxy little people and things hauler will now come with a few doggone accessories that will certainly garner a few ooos and ahhhs.

Winning Online in 2010: Tools, Time and Resources

Colin Delany | Posted 10.12.2009 | Politics


Colin Delany

Political professionals trained in the broadcast era often have trouble adapting to the back-and-forth nature of online media, but the rewards for embracing it can be tremendous.