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Scott Gessler investigation: Secretary of State wants "legal defense fund" to help pay attorneys

Secretary of State Scott Gessler is the subject of this week's cover story in part because he's facing criminal and ethics investigations for his alleged misuse of funds. On Monday, the state's Independent Ethics Commission voted unanimously to continue its investigation despite his requests for dis ... More >>

Scott Gessler: Legislators ask state to take first step in potential spending audit

Secretary of State Scott Gessler is facing criminal and ethics investigations into his alleged misuse of public dollars. Now, he could face an additional review from the state auditor's office, with legislators yesterday approving the first step of the process.

Romney backers accidentally voting for Obama?: GOP cites more reports of machine errors

In a race that remains very much a toss-up mere hours before election day, both sides can agree that a very small margin of voters will decide whether Colorado goes red or blue tomorrow. It is for that reason that some Republican Party officials in the state say they're particularly worried about re ... More >>

Republicans ahead of Dems in Colorado early voting, Obama surrogates still confident

Data released today from the Secretary of State's office shows that in Colorado's early voting period, more Republicans have cast ballots than Democrats. The GOP says there's no getting around the numbers -- the facts show they will take Colorado. But Obama's surrogates here have a different spin: T ... More >>

Romney votes in Colorado might count for Obama? RNC, officials on computer glitch

The Republican National Committee has sent a letter to six states, including Colorado, warning of "voting machine errors" that could cause a vote intended for Mitt Romney to go to Barack Obama. But according to several Colorado election officials, there's no reason to be concerned -- and they don't ... More >>

Strategic Allied Consulting: Could controversial voter firm still have Colorado ties?

The Colorado GOP last month cut ties with a controversial voter-registration firm accused of fraud. But Nathan Sproul, the consultant behind the firm, Strategic Allied Consulting, has since popped up elsewhere, continuing voter canvassing work across the country. And in Colorado, some Craigslist adv ... More >>

Scott Gessler should be investigated for misuse of public funds, says Colorado Ethics Watch

Scott Gessler is not only making it harder for people to vote, he's using public funds to help support the Republican Party. At least that's the charge of Colorado Ethics Watch, an advocacy group that is accusing the Secretary of State of spending public dollars to fund trips to political events. Wi ... More >>

Photos: The colorful people of the Denver DebateFest 2012

When the University of Denver hosted the 2012 presidential debate last night, there were bound to be some colorful characters hanging around. We had Occupy protesters (including perhaps the world's only Occupy chihuahua, dressed appropriately in a skull-and-crossbones outfit); pro-Gary Johnson and J ... More >>

Reader: Into spanking? How about listening to Mitt Romney's speech

Fifty Shades of Grey -- The Classical Album, complete with fifteen selections that shlocky author E.L. James swears inspired her as she wrote her BDSM trilogy, hits stores today. But if you like more modern kink, you're wasting money if you buy the album, says Jenn Wohletz. Instead, she served her ... More >>

Paul Ryan returns to Colorado as group questions whether he climbed nearly forty 14ers

Update below: Paul Ryan is just a regular outdoorsy guy who likes to climb mountains. At least that's the image Ryan presented in one of his first rallies as the vice presidential candidate for the Republican Party -- in a speech last month at Lakewood High School where he mentioned his love of Colo ... More >>

Photos: Craig Romney targets Colorado Latinos as dad Mitt prepares for debates

After last week's Republican National Convention in Tampa, Mitt Romney has taken a break from the campaign trail to focus on debate preparation. But that doesn't mean he's ignoring the key swing state of Colorado. Yesterday, the campaign brought Craig Romney, the candidate's youngest son, to Lakew ... More >>

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Mitt Romney will win Colorado and the election, says CU forecast

Mitt Romney will win key swing states like Colorado and become the next president of the United States. So says a new study released this morning by the University of Colorado -- and the researchers behind the forecast say they have a solid methodology that ensures their predictions will probably ... More >>

Ryan Call, GOP chair, faces improper vote charge from 21-year-old Ron Paul supporter

As the local campaigns for Mitt Romney and Barack Obama compete to attract voters in this key swing state, the Colorado Republican Party is now dealing with its own internal battle, with one national delegate alleging that the state's GOP chairman won an important committee seat in a botched electio ... More >>

Mitt Romney backers tout poll showing him behind Barack Obama -- but not by much

In addition to campaigns and super PACs pouring money into local television ads, one of the many (dubious?) perks of Colorado being a key swing state in the presidential election is lots and lots of polls. And there's good reason for all the attention: It's shaping up to be a very close race here. ... More >>

Reader: Does Democracy look like cops in riot-gear at Democratic & Republican conventions?

​Our post about photographer Kim Sidwell, one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the City of Denver for mass arrests during the 2008 Democratic National Convention spurred a comment from a participant in protests at the DNC and its Republican counterpart. She didn't like what she saw there ... More >>

Michael Bennet the next Al Franken?: Read Republican Party chair Michael Steele's op-ed

Michael Steele.​Michael Bennet's camp knows turnout will decide if he retains his Senate seat or loses it to Ken Buck -- and so does Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele. In conjunction with the launch of NoMoreFrankens.com, a website using the SNL performer turned Minnesota s ... More >>

John Hickenlooper asked by PETA to take mercy on Barnum & Bailey's elephants: Fat chance

​Now, in the center ring, Denver mayor John Hickenlooper is about to get a chance to show mercy to elephants -- even if, as the Democratic candidate for governor, Hickenlooper has Republicans on the run in Colorado (with a major assist from the sideshow of Tom Tancredo's candidacy).

Prayers for Atheists

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Michael Steele: RNC chair welcome in Colorado, despite his Afghanistan comments

Michael Steele.​Republican Party national chair Michael Steele, who's taken a pounding for referring to Afghanistan as a "war of Obama's choosing," has canceled an Aspen appearance this week. But as far as Colorado Republican boss Dick Wadhams knows, Steele's still planning to appear at the o ... More >>

Michael Bennet bets his job on healthcare: Brave or stupid?

A single word from Senator Michael Bennet has simultaneously thrilled his supporters and emboldened critics who think he's might an incredible strategic blunder. That word is "yes." This weekend, Bennet appeared on CNN's State of the Union program, and when interrogator Jon King asked if he'd stil ... More >>

Democratic HQ window-smashing: Health care, gay rights and Maurice Schwenkler's other identity -- Ariel Attack

Maurice Schwenkler, aka Ariel Attack.​When news first broke yesterday that eleven windows had been smashed at Colorado Democratic Party headquarters in Denver, initial speculation pinned the blame on conservative anger over Democratic heathcare reform efforts. When it emerged that one of the ... More >>

To defeat the evil health-care legislation, Republicans will target a lawmaker near you

They're coming for you, Betsy Markey.​Politico reports this morning that the battle over President Obama's health care-reform bill will be waged, and won, during the upcoming August recess. And Republicans is already identifying Colorado Democrats it believes it can persuade to stiff-arm the p ... More >>

Is Cindy McCain the Right Choice?

DNC vs. RNC: Denver's stars kicked ass, St. Paul's not so much

Shocker: Focus on the Family's James Dobson loves supporting McCain now

African-Americans at the RNC: scarce

Unintentional moments of RNC-related hilarity

Adam Cayton-Holland's blogging tips for Monica Owens: day two

Here's how Monica Owens can make her blog as hot as she is

Last Chance for Celebrity Spotters

Speer Boulevard corners the market on views -- and Obama souvenirs

Dems and don'ts for the DNC

Rage Against the Machine ticket distribution: DNC week's biggest nightmare?

Ten Things Possibly Found in the McCain Party Box

Anarchists Deploy Dayplanners

March 4: "Critical Tuesday"

Anarchists Stalk Democratic Convention

On a walking tour of Denver, Unconventional Action makes plans for the Democratic National Convention.

Recreate '68 Plans to Do Just That

Chicago in 1968 was a place of violence and chaos. Some activists would like to re-create those good old days.

Anarchists, Arise!

Unconventional Action hopes to see the largest gathering of anarchists in American history in Denver next year.

Could It Be…Satan?

What the devil is going on in Bennett?

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