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January 5, 2009
Wake-Up Call: Batting clean-up before the legislative session
Now that Michael Bennet has been named to take over for Ken Salazar in the U.S. Senate (no cowboy hat required), Colorado pols can get back to the business of running the state (at least until it's time to start running for whatever seat may be in play in 2010). Today, the Denver Board of Edu ... More >>
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January 5, 2009
Michael Bennet was on media's senate-pick radar all along
The December 4 blog "Denver Dailies Didn't See Possible John Salazar Cabinet Post Coming" now seems charmingly dated. The piece was prompted by word that Representative John Salazar, not his higher-profile brother, Senator Ken Salazar, was likely to be named to Barack Obama's cabinet -- a prospect f ... More >>
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January 8, 2009
Wake-Up Call: It's on to 2010
The Colorado Legislature just convened yesterday, with four months of hard work and tough budgeting choices ahead. So it's no surprise that in their off-hours, citizen lawmakers would rather ignore this new year altogether and go directly to 2010, which promises plenty of political surprises. Alrea ... More >>
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March 18, 2009
Denver Blogs: "Whoa, guys, you're taking this bipartisan thing a little too far, aren't you?"
Michael Bennet.Our daily cruise through the blogosphere. Send tips. Is Senator Michael Bennet already turning on Obama? (Square State) In the Rocky's absence, the Post has gone commie. Allegedly. (Face the State) A random lesson on how to survive a wild animal attack, which sent us spiraling into ... More >>
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April 29, 2009
Denver Blogs: The phantom "Business Community" strikes again
Michael Bennet. Blogs that might be worth reading, collected for your enjoyment. Send links our way. The very scary "Business Community" is pressuring Senator Bennet to oppose the Employee Free Choice Act. (Colorado Pols) The Western Slope's natural-gas boom is about to go bust. (Colorado Indepen ... More >>
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June 11, 2009
Michael Bennet bedeviled by union matters, too
Michael Bennet and family with veep Joe Biden. Just as Governor Bill Ritter has undermined his own political future by his handling of various union-related measures, so, too, has Michael Bennet, who Ritter appointed to the U.S. Senate when Ken Salazar moved to President Barack Obama's cabinet, giv ... More >>
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July 24, 2009
Do Bennet and Udall heart the NRA?
Is that a gun in your pocket? When Michael Bennet was just a baby/his mama told him, son/always be a good boy/don't ever play with guns. But that (weird, re-imagined-by-me Johnny Cash lyric) didn't stop him from voting for them. Now he and fellow Sen. Mark Udall are in trouble -- at least with ... More >>
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August 25, 2009
Wake-Up Call: Beauprez decides against a Senate run
In politics, timing is everything. Timing and money -- big money, in the case of anyone who's going to take on barely incumbent Senator Michael Bennet, who's already raised over $2 million to retain an office he's held for fewer than eight months. The money was a major obstacle in any run ag ... More >>
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August 31, 2009
Wake-Up Call: Romanoff on the range
"What's he doing in the Senate?" "Why, it's an honorary appointment. He's an honorary stooge." Frank Capra's classic Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was on TCM yesterday afternoon -- just the thing to warm up the set (and the sofa) before Jake Cutler returned to Mile High, particularly given a ... More >>
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August 31, 2009
An under-pressure Michael Bennet promotes his healthcare approach
Senator Michael Bennet's brief stint as a United States Senator hasn't proven scintillating to date -- hence former Colorado House speaker Andrew Romanoff's reported eagerness to make a run for Ken Salazar's old seat himself. But at least his staff made a smart decision about promoting his Friday a ... More >>
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September 1, 2009
Wake-Up Call: Senator Bennet rolls up his sleeves
Business boosters at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce didn't know what had hit them. On Friday, when Senator Mark Udall offered a healthcare briefing at the Chamber, there hadn't been a single member of the media. But on Monday, when Senator Michael Bennet did the same, the TV cameras wer ... More >>
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September 11, 2009
Barack Obama's Michael Bennet shout-out
Barack Obama, cast in a golden glow, with Michael Bennet.With ex-speaker of the Colorado House Andrew Romanoff's entry into the U.S. Senate race merely a formality at this point, Michael Bennet, appointed by Governor Bill Ritter to fill the slot opened up by the departure (to the Department o ... More >>
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September 14, 2009
Wake-Up Call: And they're off!
The 2010 election is still more than thirteen months away, but the race for the U.S. Senate season occupied (for the past eight months) by Michael Bennet really starts this week. On Tuesday, former Lieutenant Governor Jane Norton will formally announce her bid for the Republican nomination ... More >>
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September 15, 2009
Michael Bennet joins group edging away from public option
Michael Bennet.Even as Andrew Romanoff readies for a 2010 run for the U.S. Senate, Michael Bennet, the Bill Ritter appointee he'll be challenging, is upping his public profile. Hence, an appearance yesterday on KHOW for an extended conversation with host Craig Silverman and fill-in yakker Dan ... More >>
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September 16, 2009
Michael Bennet's e-mail snafu amid terror-plot revelations
Michael Bennet.The "send" key: It's so easy to push -- and so dangerous when it's pressed prematurely. Witness the chain of events that followed an unwise forward inadvertently shared with assorted reporters by a member of Senator Michael Bennet's staff as information about a Colorado connect ... More >>
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September 17, 2009
Michael Bennet's plea for "a more rational conversation" about healthcare
As Andrew Romanoff was announcing his candidacy for the U.S. Senate yesterday, Michael Bennet, the Bill Ritter appointee he's challenging for the position, was in Washington, D.C., doing his best to talk about other things. Here, Bennet appears at a small rally organized by PICO National Network, a ... More >>
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September 18, 2009
Denver Blogs: I need fuel!
We read local blogs so you don't have to, although you should, 'cause many of them don't suck. Turning trash into electricity: Yet another way that life imitates Back to the Future. (Colorado Independent) Malcom Glenn doesn't think you should be surprised by Obama's endorsement of Michael Bennet. ... More >>
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October 2, 2009
Denver Blogs: Beware the status quo
Happy Friday. Celebrate by wasting time with these local links. Colorado Independent's John Tomasic tracked down the above video -- of Michael Bennet talking about health care -- and did a nice distillation to boot. (Via Colorado Pols) Are bank robbers keeping the West wild? Over at HuffPo Denve ... More >>
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November 9, 2009
Wake-Up Call: Michael Bennet and the enemy within
Timing is everything. On Thursday, Senator Michael Bennet voted against Lindsey Graham's amendment that would have barred the Obama administration from trying anyone accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks in federal district courts, instead using military commissions at Guantanamo. And Bennet ... More >>
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December 28, 2009
Now in the center ring: two Senate candidate supporters
In this corner, Gary Hart, the former senator who turned out to be very prescient on terrorism, stumping for Michael Bennet: "My twelve years serving Colorado in the U.S. Senate provides a unique perspective in defining an effective senator. Like most Coloradans, I take very seriously who represent ... More >>
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March 16, 2010
Michael Bennet in Colorado politics tarot deck: Kenny Be's Hip Tip
#11 0f the 22 Major Arcana: Michael Bennet, the Wheel of Fortune... Kenny Be
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March 16, 2010
Michael Bennet and Andrew Romanoff argue about who's the most outsidery
Even as Republican gubernatorial candidates Dan Maes and Scott McInnis get ready to square off during tonight's caucuses, the Democratic senatorial candidates, appointee Michael Bennet and opponent Andrew Romanoff, will be doing likewise. And if Bennet's just-released TV spot is any indication, the ... More >>
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April 9, 2010
Michael Bennet: Can he stop Andrew Romanoff's momentum at tomorrow's county assemblies?
How big is Saturday for Michael Bennet?Tomorrow, Democratic assemblies will be held in 21 counties, including many of the state's largest -- Denver, Jefferson, Boulder, Arapahoe, Douglas -- to choose delegates in advance of primaries this August. These gatherings will be a big test for Senat ... More >>
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April 9, 2010
Andrew Romanoff aide fires back at Michael Bennet on eve of Super Saturday
Andrew Romanoff is drumming up support.Our interview earlier this morning with Michael Bennet spokesman Trevor Kincaid in advance of 21 county assemblies slated for tomorrow drew a rapid response from Dean Toda, his counterpart for Andrew Romanoff, who's also seeking the Democratic senatorial ... More >>
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April 12, 2010
Michael Bennet aide about Andrew Romanoff's victory claims at weekend county assemblies: We gained ground, too -- and we can walk and chew gum at the same time
There's at least one vote Michael Bennet can count on.Earlier this morning, we shared comments from Andrew Romanoff spokesman Dean Toda about this weekend's county assemblies, during which Romanoff extended his delegate lead over Senator Michael Bennet. "We currently lead 57 percent to 41 per ... More >>
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June 7, 2010
Andrew Romanoff can't win primary, says Dick Wadhams, and Michael Bennet needs to fess up
Dick Wadhams, scorching Dem earth.According to Colorado GOP boss Dick Wadhams, there's a very simple reason why Republicans like Jane Norton have concentrated more on Michael Bennet and less on Andrew Romanoff in relation to the White House job offer scandal. Wadhams sees no scenario in whic ... More >>
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August 3, 2010
Andrew Romanoff won't be debating empty chair in Pueblo -- because too few people care
A Flickr photoYesterday, Democratic Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff touted his upcoming debate in Pueblo, where he was set to face an empty chair subbing for Senator Michael Bennet, who'd passed due to a scheduling conflict. "When you debate an empty chair, you're very likely to win, unless ... More >>
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August 6, 2010
Michael Bennet DPS deal hits the New York Times
If you thought Michael Bennet's Regal Cinema deal for Philip Anschutz was complicated, just try to wrap your brain around the Denver Public Schools financing deal he arranged in 2008. The New York Times did, and just published "Exotic Deals Put Denver Schools Deeper in Debt." Here's the star ... More >>
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August 9, 2010
Michael Bennet: Spokesman praises local press for hammering Andrew Romanoff
Michael Bennet.Update below: Last week in this space, Andrew Romanoff insisted that his quick rise in the polls didn't come as a result of negative attacks against his primary opponent, Michael Bennet. But during a primary-eve conversation, Bennet spokesman Trevor Kincaid predicts that Romano ... More >>
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September 15, 2010
Michael Bennet targeted in new attack ad from organization co-founded by Karl Rove: Scary!
Michael Bennet.These three Denver blog posts are just for you. Colorado Pols has the scoop on new spots attacking Michael Bennet, from Karl Roves' American Crossroads outfit. The bucks for (Ken) Buck start here. Coyote Gulch details the request for a report prior to approving Fremont County ... More >>
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October 12, 2010
Michael Bennet welcoming Bill Clinton, Michelle Obama -- and President Barack Obama, too?
Michael Bennet and Ken Buck at 9News debate.Last night, Senator Michael Bennet and Republican challenger Ken Buck engaged in their most high-profile debate yet -- and shockingly enough, Bennet spokesman Trevor Kincaid believes his guy handily won the 9News-sponsored event on view below. Kinc ... More >>
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October 18, 2010
Ken Buck spokesman pooh-poohs controversy over comparing homosexuality to alcoholism
Ken Buck.On Sunday, Ken Buck compared homosexuality to alcoholism during a nationally televised Meet the Press debate with Senator Michael Bennet -- and host David Gregory also brought up Buck's decision not to file rape charges in a much-debated 2005 case. Not that it matters much, accordin ... More >>
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October 28, 2010
Reader: Michael Bennet-Ken Buck race makes it hard to pick between douche and turd sandwich
Our post about David Sirota's South Park-inspired poll to determine if Michael Bennet and Ken Buck are a giant douche and a turd sandwich or vice versa brought more serious responses than humorous ones. Today's featured comment definitely fits into the former category.
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October 28, 2010
Michael Bennet campaign knows turnout is key, but grateful to Ken Buck for the great material
Michael Bennet.Various polls show the U.S. Senate race between Michael Bennet and Ken Buck to be among the nation's deader heats. That means turnout will likely determine the winner -- a situation seemingly to Buck's advantage, since Republicans are perceived to be more enthusiastic this year ... More >>
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November 1, 2010
Michael Bennet-Ken Buck duel: Are they running out of ammo at the showdown?
Michael Bennet & Ken Buck shakin'.It may be the closest political contest of any consequence anywhere in the country. It's certainly one of the most expensive. As the U.S. Senate battle between Ken Buck and incumbent Michael Bennet enters its final hours, expect to be slimed by nasty ads ab ... More >>
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November 2, 2010
Michael Bennet's appearance on Peter Boyles's radio show a last-minute campaign disaster
Michael Bennet.Down the campaign stretch, Republican Senate hopeful Ken Buck's been up to his neck in controversy, while incumbent Dem Michael Bennet has mostly avoided big mistakes -- until yesterday. That's when Bennet appeared on Peter Boyles's KHOW talk show under the illusion that the T ... More >>
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November 3, 2010
Michael Bennet camp on how the hell he avoided being swept under by Republican tsunami
Michael Bennet."There was a clear choice between Michael Bennet and Ken Buck," says Trevor Kincaid, spokesman for the Bennet campaign. "They have two very different visions for our country, and Coloradans overwhelmingly chose common sense over extreme politics." "Overwhelmingly"? That's in t ... More >>
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November 4, 2010
Reader: Michael Bennet weak-kneed and cowardly, but still better than Ken Buck
Michael Bennet and Ken Buck.Yesterday's item headlined "Michael Bennet Camp on How the Hell He Avoided Being Swept Under by Republican Tsunami," posted shortly after the incumbent senator was declared the winner in a tighter-than-tight contest against Republican Ken Buck, generated a slew of ... More >>
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November 9, 2010
Michael Bennet: NPR gives him common-sense showcase for surviving Tea Party onslaught
Michael Bennet.Soon after Michael Bennet was declared the Senate race winner, we asked Bennet spokesman Trevor Kincaid if he thought the Dem's victory amid a Republican landslide would enhance his power and profile. Kincaid deferred, but days later, the answer appears to be "yes" -- with an e ... More >>
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November 10, 2010
Reader: Michael Bennet contributor now thinks NPR-featured senator belongs in Dante's Pit
Michael Bennet.Our piece yesterday about Michael Bennet's rising national stature, exemplified by a huge feature on NPR, riled up one reader, who opened up with both barrels on one of the few Dems in tight races to survive the Tea Party onslaught on election day. Here's what the commenter, w ... More >>
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December 1, 2010
Michael Bennet nearly loses his lunch -- and his cool -- during debate about food bill
Michael Bennet.Here we have three Denver blog posts. 5280's Michael de Yoanna shares the madness after Michael Bennet started bitching at a food bill debate near a hot microphone... Lakewood Edge's Charley Able reports about a trio from his town allegedly involved in a $100K theft ring. Wh ... More >>
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December 1, 2010
U.S. Senate makes it one step closer to eating safe food
http://www.flickr.com/photos/plumdearly/3048306829/ Your food got a lot safer yesterday -- theoretically, at least. By a convincing 73 to 25 vote, the Senate passed the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, which give the FDA more power to mandate recalls and do more frequent inspections.
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January 6, 2011
Michael Bennet dubbed powerful education force by Time magazine
Michael Bennet."School of Thought: 11 Education Activists for 2011," just published by Time magazine, contains some predictable names (Michelle Rhee) and some surprising ones (Jeb Bush?). But the highest ranking elected official cited is Senator Michael Bennet, who's been getting a gusher of ... More >>
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January 10, 2011
Michael Bennet office statement about threat: Read John Troy Davis criminal complaint
Michael Bennet.Hot on the heels of Jared Loughner's homicidal attack on Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords comes word of a threat against the staff of Colorado Senator Michael Bennet. John Troy Davis has reportedly been arrested in the incident. Below, see the official statement from B ... More >>
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February 11, 2011
Michael Bennet's army of teachers will (golden) rule the world! So wise up, America!
Michael Bennet.Denver blog posts are multiplying. 5280's Michael de Yoanna shares the deets about Senator Michael Bennet's proposed Presidential Teachers Corps. How do you like them apples? Who Said, You Said: Is Mark Udall having a Ken Buck moment? Predominantly Orange's mattyp5280 wonder ... More >>
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June 30, 2011
Michael Bennet says ID laws disenfranchise legit voters while searching for bogus ones
Michael Bennet.These three Denver blog posts swam into our 'net. Colorado Independent's Scot Kersgaard on Michael Bennet's request that the Department of Justice look closely at voter-ID laws he thinks may disenfranchise thousands. At Colorado Education News, Sabrina Stevens Shupe weighs in ... More >>
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July 27, 2011
Michael Bennet wants you to sign a debt-ceiling petition urging politicians to agree on something
Michael Bennet.There's no Denver blog post shortage, so don't bother hoarding. Colorado Pols promotes a Michael Bennet petition urging Washington to reach an agreement to prevent a default on the nation's debt. Problem solved! Big Media's Jason Salzman: Tom Tancredo gives up his talk show, ... More >>
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July 29, 2011
Michael Bennet burnishes bipartisan image by ripping peers in debt-ceiling debate (VIDEO)
Video below.Is Michael Bennet the only Washington politician whose reputation has been enhanced by the debt-ceiling debate? Bennet was recently at the center of a Fox News love fest -- and this morning, The Early Show's Chris Wragge introduced him as a "common-sense guy" before inviting to t ... More >>
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September 2, 2011
Michael Bennet thinks better salaries would attract better teachers
Michael Bennet.These Denver blog posts are ready for a three-day weekend. Colorado Independent's Scot Kersgaard on Senator Michael Bennet's attempt to educate the populace about the correlation between good teachers and decent salaries. Check out the skateboard-topping art featured by Denve ... More >>
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November 15, 2011
Occupy Denver dog leader Shelby (and Michael Bennet) get Rachel Maddow shout-outs (VIDEO)
Video below.While neither Occupy Denver nor its donors have been getting much love from the Denver Police Department, at least OD dog leader Shelby is generating good publicity nationwide. Last night, the pooch scored airtime on Rachel Maddow's MSNBC program courtesy of a photo and quote from ... More >>
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