Jason Salzman

Brian Urlacher a good potential addition to the Broncos or Bearly tolerable?

Denver blog posts know what you mean. Mile High Report's Ian Henson reports that Bears legend/free agent Brian Urlacher is talking to the Broncos. A good thing? Big Media's Jason Salzman on why the world looks upside-down if you take the wrong talk-radio show too seriously. The Denver PR Blog's l ... More >>

Nuggets post-playoffs disaster: Who's worth spending the money to keep?

Denver blog posts feel your pain. Denver Stiffs' Nate Timmons on those Nuggets who are free agents -- and when decisions about them must be made. Colorado Peak Politics wonders if Hick is to blame for the state slipping on a business-friendliness list. Big Media's Jason Salzman notes that the Wel ... More >>

Nuggets' blueprint for victory in game six versus Warriors

Denver blog posts aren't living in a Golden State of mind. Denver Stiffs' Colin Neilson hasn't given up on the Nuggets in their playoff series with the Warriors -- and offers a blueprint for victory. Big Media's Jason Salzman questions Cory Gardner's commitment to a bigger GOP tent. Denver Urbani ... More >>

Tank Carradine and Bjoern Werner on Broncos' draft radar?

Denver blog posts are on the clock. Mile High Report's Kyle Montgomery hears that Cornellius "Tank" Carradine or Bjoern Werner are on the Broncos' wish list for tonight's NFL draft. Big Media's Jason Salzman isn't impressed by Michael Brown's dismissal of Michael Bennet's immigration-reform plan. ... More >>

Colorado Rockies are redefining baseball weather

Denver blog posts are warming up. Purple Row's Jay Tymkovich previews the latest Rockies game to be played in football weather. Big Media's Jason Salzman listens to the gun activist who thinks Colorado sheriffs should arrest federal officials if necessary to protect the Second Amendment. South St ... More >>

Nuggets face challenge of beating terrible Phoenix Suns team to secure three seed

Denver blog posts will challenge just about anyone. Denver Stiffs' Nate Timmons previews tonight's Nuggets-Suns game, a lopsided match-up that a lack of focus can even up mighty fast. Big Media's Jason Salzman thinks Mike Coffman should be challenged about his past love of labeling after joining a ... More >>

Tom Tancredo doesn't think Mike Coffman can mollify Hispanics with immigration switch

Denver blog posts are hoping for the best. At Colorado Pols, Jason Salzman quotes Tom Tancredo as saying he wants Mike Coffman to be reelected but doesn't think his new, more moderate immigration stance will help him. Denver Egotist promotes the Knotty Tie Co. on Kickstarter. At WhoSaidYouSaid, T ... More >>

Dudley Brown's political threats to gun-control backers breaks rule, but he doesn't care

Denver blog posts have it goin' on. Big Media's Jason Salzman quotes Rocky Mountain Gun Owners' Dudley Brown as saying a rule "prohibiting lobbyists from threatening state lawmakers with political retribution for casting a vote" won't stop him from doing just that. Denver PR Blog salutes a dubious ... More >>

Were Colorado ammo maker's magazines used in Sandy Hook Elementary massacre?

Denver blog posts believe they can fly. Big Media's Jason Salzman notes that high-capacity magazines made by Colorado's Magpul were used to kill Osama bin Laden. But he wonders: Were they also used during the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut? Denver Frank gets serious with ... More >>

JaVale McGee makes Bill Simmons's list of NBA's worst contracts

Denver blog posts make the world, or at least Mile High, go 'round. South Stands Denver's Colin Daniels notes that only one Nuggets contract made Bill Simmons's list of the NBA's worst. Sorry (or maybe congrats), JaVale. Big Media's Jason Salzman on whether an e-mail from the Pueblo Chieftain's ge ... More >>

D.J. Williams, Broncos trouble-finder, finally on his way out?

Denver blogs don't have time to take time off. Mile High Report's Bronco Mike things trouble-finding linebacker D.J. Williams will either be traded or cut. Where might he wind up? Big Media's Jason Salzman gives 9News credit for fact-checking an anti-gun-control banner towed by a plane over the Ca ... More >>

Dudley Brown wants to eliminate all gun background checks, not just new ones

Denver blog posts are fired up. Big Media's Jason Salzman on the goal of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners' Dudley Brown: Eliminate current gun background checks, block any new ones. Denver Stiffs' Nate Timmons takes understandable pleasure in recapping the Nuggets' win over the Lakers. Denver Egotist: S ... More >>

John Elway doesn't want Broncos to forget how this last season ended

Denver blog posts have it all together. Mile High Report's KaptainKirk on John Elway's comments at the NFL combine. He doesn't want the Broncos to forget how they were knocked out of this year's playoffs. Far from it. Big Media's Jason Salzman doesn't think saying Mike Coffman "saw the light abou ... More >>

Karl Rove's plan for winning GOP candidates has got Colorado talk-radio conservatives fuming

Denver blog posts are backing a winning ticket. Big Media's Jason Salzman listens to conservative talk-radio stations (a description that fits most of them) addressing Karl Rove's strategy to push general-election-friendly candidates, and gets an earful. Colorado Independent's Scot Kersgaard: Spen ... More >>

Cory Gardner's worst-case scenario for U.S. debt: Nazi Germany

Denver blog posts stand up for what's right. Big Media's Jason Salzman on Cory Gardner raising the specter of Nazi Germany in discussing the debt ceiling. Coyote Gulch: Bad snow-pack news -- it's only 63 percent of the average. Plants & Animals Denver: Rub-a-dub-dub, vegan soap in your tub.

Jeff Crank, talk-show host: Seeing gays kissing on CNN is disgusting

Denver blogs want what's best for you. Big Media's Jason Salzman on KVOR host and ex-GOP candidate Jeff Crank getting grossed out by gay New Year's Eve kisses on CNN. Free Range Longmont's Michael Bellmont gives the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission an F on health...and listening. Squa ... More >>

Personhood movement not going away despite multiple defeats in Colorado

Denver blogs have missed you. Big Media's Jason Salzman suggests that the failed Pesonhood Amendment will make yet another comeback. Denver Egotist: Creative director Matt Ingwalson wrote a mystery you can read. Denver Frank asks: What's your plan B?

Tom Tancredo having trouble finding student plaintiff for Metro State immigration lawsuit

Denver blog posts turn up in the strangest places. Big Media's Jason Salzman talks to Tom Tancredo about his difficulties lining up a student willing to sue Metro State over new tuition rates for the children of illegal immigrants. Denver Urbanism offers a photo update on East Rail Line progress. ... More >>

Cory Gardner, fellow Colorado Republican reps: Immigration obstructionists?

Denver blog posts: Toast of the town. Big Media's Jason Salzman thinks the Denver Post's criticism of Republican immigration proposals should have name-checked locals like Cory Gardner. Colorado Peak Politics notes calls for Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's program from the left as well as the rig ... More >>

Ty Lawson becomes Nuggets' $48 million man

Denver blog posts really add up. South Stands Denver's Colin D. on how Ty Lawson's new contract will let him rest easy -- "on a golden bed stuffed with cash." Big Media's Jason Salzman on the way Mike Coffman didn't say whether or not he'd let a raped woman to have an abortion. The Ralphie Report ... More >>

Kyle Clark leads critic's list of election cycle's best Colorado political journalism

Denver blog posts can walk and chew gum at the same time. Big Media's Jason Salzman salutes the best political journalism of the season, led by 9News' Kyle Clark and his bizarre interview with Representative Mike Coffman. Denver Infill's Ryan Dravitz offers Union Station update #108. Denver Egoti ... More >>

NFL and referees near agreement: Could our long national nightmare be over by Sunday?

Denver blog posts know the difference between a touchdown and an interception. Bronco Talk's Monty on reports that the NFL and referees are finally about to end the year's most buzzed-about labor dispute. Big Media's Jason Salzman on a talk radio show he sees as poisoning rational debate on illega ... More >>

Mitt Romney: Is he really gaining more support from Colorado Hispanics?

Denver blog posts need three days off. Big Media's Jason Salzman questions GOP boss Ryan Call's claim on ABC that Mitt Romney is building support among Colorado Hispanics. Denver Infill's Ryan Dravitz invites us inside DaVita world HQ. South Stands Denver's Colin D.: Here's your stupid game-by-ga ... More >>

David Sirota's Dean Singleton take-down: Accurate or overstated?

Denver blog posts are ready for the week. Big Media's Jason Salzman thinks David Sirota's Harper's article about Dean Singleton (I'm quoted in it) is accurate in some respects, exaggerated in others. Plants & Animals Denver's Hana: Dog manners are for CHAMPS. The Ralphie Report's Jon Woods checks ... More >>

Fracking ban measure in Longmont: To frack, or not to frack....

Denver blog posts try to make the best of every situation. Colorado Independent's John Tomasic drills into Longmont's fracking ban proposal. Big Media's Jason Salzman thinks radio hosts shouldn't let politicians get away with calling Social Security a "Ponzi scheme" without backing up the comment. ... More >>

Mike Coffman no longer on the Personhood Amendment bandwagon

Denver blog posts are lovin' it. Big Media's Jason Salzman notes that Mike Coffman says he can't support the Personhood Amendment because he's running for federal office, even though he did in 2008 and 2010. Colorado Peak Politics doubts that Sal Pace wasn't invited to yesterday's Obama campaign e ... More >>

Aurora theater shooting hasn't made talk-show hosts any more open to gun control

Denver blog posts add up. Big Media's Jason Salzman notes that talk-radio hosts such as KOA's Bill Cunningham aren't any more receptive to gun control after the tragedy in Aurora than they were before. Denver Infill's Ryan Dravitz offers a final update on the Highland Park Apartments. Free Range ... More >>

Scott Gessler's rhetoric so partisan even Mike Rosen should call him on it?

Denver blog posts keep it real. Big Media's Jason Salzman is over Scott Gessler's "Republican attack dog" tactics, but Mike Rosen seems okay with them. Denver Egotist offers a snowboarding video for a hot summer day. You're welcome. Plants & Animals Denver: If Martha Stewart were vegan....

David Sirota will have to get conservatives to call if show with Michael Brown is to succeed

Denver blog posts make those miracles happen. Big Media's Jason Salzman thinks David Sirota will uphold progressive values better than did Craig Silverman when he teams with Michael Brown on KHOW today. But will right wingers listen? Burning Down the House's Andi brings together home and Tolkein. ... More >>

Todd Helton: Should the Colorado Rockies bench him?

Denver blog posts have the music in them. Purple Row's Andrew T. Fisher mulls the possible benching of Todd Helton, an all-time Rockies great who's currently slumping in a very big way. Big Media's Jason Salzman on Obama, Romney, Hispanic voters and the Associated Press. Colorado Pols: If Joe Co ... More >>

Mike Coffman sees birther controversy as a thing of the past

Denver blog posts are a bargain at twice the price. Big Media's Jason Salzman praises KOA for asking Mike Coffman about his birther comments, which the Congressman is working overtime to put behind him. Colorado Peak Politics on a conservative confab that's coming to Colorado in October. Wonder wh ... More >>

Mike Coffman's birther-moment apologists can understand where he was coming from?

Denver blog posts are happy simply to be nominated. Big Media's Jason Salzman wonders if Cory Gardner is justifying Mike Coffman's birther comments even as he praises him for apologizing about them. Purple Row's Rox Girl on the Oakland A's sweep of the Rockies (at home!), continuing the rain of ba ... More >>

Mike Rosen joining Mike Coffman on the birther bandwagon?

Denver blog posts stop at all railroad crossings. Big Media's Jason Salzman thinks Mike Rosen's I'm-not-a-birther defense of Mike Coffman makes him a birther. At Colorado Peak Politics, Dave Diepenbrock gets granular about the latest presidential poll in this here state. Denver Frank asks: "Do yo ... More >>

Mitt Romney insists Craig's economy sucks despite evidence to the contrary

Denver blog posts hit nothing but 'net. Big Media's Jason Salzman on Mitt Romney portraying Craig as devastated by regs while ignoring those fact thingies. DenverInfill's Ken Schroeppel: Wanna tour Union Station? Colorado Peak Politics: Rehearsal for SEIU flash mob protest of Wells Fargo held in ... More >>

Peyton Manning throws the ball to Broncos receivers -- in public!

Denver blog posts work hard to satisfy your every desire. Mile High Report's John Bena on the media scrum on hand to witness Peyton Manning's first public practice as a Bronco. Big Media's Jason Salzman searches for liberal media bias in Denver Post head honcho Dean Singleton's introduction of Bar ... More >>

Danilo Gallinari a missing person so far in Nuggets-Lakers playoffs series

Denver blog posts shoot...and score! Denver Stiffs' Colin Neilson thinks Nugs Danilo Gallinari and Arron Afflalo have done a vanishing act versus the Lakers thus far. Big Media's Jason Salzman offers tips for covering Cinco de Mayo. Denver Egotist touts an experimental short by We Drink It Black. ... More >>

Latinos are Republicans, but they don't know it yet?

Denver blog posts are celebrating 4/23. Big Media's Jason Salzman on efforts by Colorado Hispanic Republicans members like Pauline Olvera to add to their ranks. Denver Infill's Ryan Dravitz presents a Community College of Denver construction update -- with photos. Bronco Talk's Monty collects tri ... More >>

John Suthers has some ideas about alternatives to Obamacare

Denver blog posts stand out. Big Media's Jason Salzman on Colorado AG's ideas about a federal health insurance mandate (H/T Colorado Ethics Watch). The Redheaded Slut on going viral. Denver Egotist shares a FirstBank ad in which a man loses his wife but keeps his mortgage. Happy ending?

Mike Littwin's layoff at the Denver Post: What's it mean for editorial page balance?

Denver blog posts welcome your scrutiny. Big Media's Jason Salzman worries the Denver Post's editorial page will be less balanced with the departure of columnist Mike Littwin. The Redheaded Slut shares her struggles after a relationship split. Denver Frank: What would Earth look like with rings l ... More >>

David Sirota has invitation to Scott Gessler rejected -- and he's not alone

Denver blog posts love Frank Tripucka. Big Media's Jason Salzman on media types who've asked to chat with Secretary of State Scott Gessler, only to be rejected -- including AM 760's David Sirota. Mile High Hockey's Cole D. Hamilton offers evidence the Avs are on the right track to compete for a St ... More >>

John Hickenlooper's wife has photos of Jon Caldara in the shower? JK....

Denver blog posts won't be meeting with John Elway tonight. At People's Press Collective, Jon Caldara ends a column about John Hickenlooper's recent Hickenbloopers by joking that Hick's wife has photos of him in the shower. Oh, the humanity. Big Media's Jason Salzman on more questions he'd like Se ... More >>

NFL lockout looms: Is John Fox's first season as coach of Denver Broncos about to go BOOM?

​Denver blog posts tripled. Mile High Report's Troy Hufford oversees an open thread about the NFL lockout. Bad news on the way? Coyote Gulch dives into five new water issues. BigMedia.org's Jason Salzman tells the tale of the midnight gerrymander. Scary.

Tim Tebow's throwing motion: Josh McDaniels is watching it closely

See the entire MaxDenver sequence by clicking here.​Denver blogs are a mile high. Scale the summit to check out these three. Andrew Mason's new MaxDenver.com site opens with great shots of Tim Tebow's throwing motion, as closely observed by Coach Josh McDaniels. No pressure, Timmy. At the Co ... More >>

Tim Tebow a 2010 starter? SI's Peter King and Josh McDaniels give him a chance

There's a lot of love in this room.​Here's a trio, a triumvirate, a triptych of blogs about Denver. At Mile High Report, John Bena notes that neither Sports Illustrated's Peter King nor coach Josh McDaniels think Tim Tebow's a guaranteed bench-sitter this next season. Delighted by that news, ... More >>

Josh McDaniels: Will Broncos' draft be a good birthday present -- or will he exchange it?

Wonder if this young stud will be available?​Here are three blogs about Denver you may enjoy reading. Mile High Report's BroncoTiLLIDie links to an ESPN piece noting that today is Josh McDaniels' birthday -- and the team's been contacted by the Giants, Packers and Eagles about possibly tradin ... More >>

Denver Blogs: Holy rollin' in the playoffs?

Is the Rockies clubhouse the Young Life of baseball?​Our daily collection of local blog decency. At HuffPo, Jason Salzman rekindles the idea that the Rockies are winning for Jesus. (Whatever it takes, right?) Colorado Pols says Congresswoman Betsey Marky will be tough to beat next year, and ... More >>

Debate over spiked Rocky Mountain News media column heats up

Since November 2004, Cause Communications president Jason Salzman (pictured) has written a media column for the Rocky Mountain News; his pieces run every two weeks, alternating with offerings by the Independence Institute's Dave Kopel, whose perspective is typically as conservative as Salzman's is ... More >>

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