Subject:

U.S. Republican Party Politics

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2012

    THC driving bill on special sessions agenda: Does that mean Hick will sign it?

    As we've reported, Governor John Hickenlooper called for a special legislative session following the blockage of a civil unions bill. The governor's office has identified seven bills that Hickenlooper hopes will be addressed beginning on Monday, including the controversial THC driving bill. Does tha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2012

    Civil unions bill passes Senate, sponsor hopes House lemmings won't jump off cliff

    Later today, the Colorado Senate is expected to formally approve a bill that would legalize civil unions. Of course, the Senate also approved a civil unions measure last year, only to see the proposal die in a House committee, with all six Republican members voting against it. Can it avoid a similar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2012

    We scream for ice cream! Five GOP-inspired Ben & Jerry's flavors

    What are two things that people really want right now? You guessed it: new flavors of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, and more Republican primary coverage. Last week Ben & Jerry's announced that it is debuting Greek frozen yogurt, bringing back "Chocolate Therapy" (chocolate ice cream, choco-cookies and ch ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    Peter Smith, glitter bomber, bombs out with inept attempt on Mitt Romney

    Mitt Romney.​Is Mitt Romney the anti-Christ? Are his politics unbearably loathsome? Is his hair too perfect? The answers to those questions depend on your own point of view. But no matter what you believe, throwing glitter on someone is pretty much never the right way to express your feelings ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2012

    Mitt Romney plans CO caucus visit, Ron Paul likely, but what about Newt?

    Earlier this month, Colorado Republican Party chairman Ryan Call argued that this year's Colorado Republican Caucus will mean more than ever, in part because the date was moved up to February 7. When Mitt Romney looked poised to sweep Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, this claim looked suspect ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2012

    Mitt Romney's win in Iowa could threaten immigrants, say Colorado Democrats

    Rick Palacio​Colorado's Democratic leaders are worried that last night's win for Mitt Romney in the Iowa caucus could spell trouble for immigrants in Colorado. "Folks, it takes an alarming event to bring the likes of us together to weigh in on the Republican nomination," Colorado Democratic P ... More >>

  • News

    October 20, 2011

    Former GOP-er Ali Hasan is pushing his movie

    Rick Palacio​Colorado's Democratic leaders are worried that last night's win for Mitt Romney in the Iowa caucus could spell trouble for immigrants in Colorado. "Folks, it takes an alarming event to bring the likes of us together to weigh in on the Republican nomination," Colorado Democratic P ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2011

    Dan Maes was Running Without Cowboy Boots, got kicked to the curb

    ​A year ago, one-time gubernatorial favorite Scott McInnis was grappling with charges of plagiarism -- leaving the path clear for darkest of dark-horse candidates Dan Maes to win the Republican nomination for governor. He was soundly trounced in November by John Hickenlooper, but at least he ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2011

    Dan Maes to set record straight about governor's race, "campaign terrorists" in new book

    Dan Maes.​When last we heard from losing 2010 gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes, he was calling Tom Tancredo a big bully. Since then, there's been radio silence -- but Maes hasn't been idle. In the past few weeks, he's managed to write a book in which he promises to set the record straight abo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2011

    Tom Tancredo is once again a Republican, but he's not a party guy

    Tom Tancredo​Tom Tancredo is busy these days. He just wrote the April Fools' edition of Ask a Mexican. He has a real new job, as a marketing exec with a local investment company, so that others won't lose their nest eggs to a Bernie Madoff character, as he did. He's repairing the damage done b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2011

    Larimer County GOP worked up $100,000 in campaign fines from the state -- and here's how

    ​The Larimer County Republican Party has managed to rack up $100,000 in fines for failing to file campaign finance report filings during the 2010 elections. Now, ousted party chairman Larry Carillo is admitting that he never even opened the multiple delinquency notices sent by state officials. ... More >>

  • News

    February 24, 2011

    Letters: Upcoming state GOP meeting will be for martyrs only

    ​The Larimer County Republican Party has managed to rack up $100,000 in fines for failing to file campaign finance report filings during the 2010 elections. Now, ousted party chairman Larry Carillo is admitting that he never even opened the multiple delinquency notices sent by state officials. ... More >>

  • News

    February 10, 2011

    Colorado's GOP hopes to strike while the irony is hot

    ​The Larimer County Republican Party has managed to rack up $100,000 in fines for failing to file campaign finance report filings during the 2010 elections. Now, ousted party chairman Larry Carillo is admitting that he never even opened the multiple delinquency notices sent by state officials. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2009

    Sheriff Salazar stalled by posse politics

    Republicans rallied the troops in the Senate this morning and managed to block the much-delayed confirmation of David Hayes, Ken "New Sheriff in Town" Salazar's choice to serve as his top deputy at the Department of the Interior. In a crucial test of whether the new administration's bold break wit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 2, 2009

    Wrong again! Ritter to announce Senate candidate tomorrow

    I haven't been so wrong about a political pick since I predicted that then-Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers would lead a crowded pack in the Republican primary for the congressional seat ultimately claimed by Democrat Ed Perlmutter. Governor Bill Ritter just announced that he'll hold a news conferenc ... More >>

  • News

    December 25, 2008

    Who should replace Salazar in the Senate? Go straight to the Hart.

    I haven't been so wrong about a political pick since I predicted that then-Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers would lead a crowded pack in the Republican primary for the congressional seat ultimately claimed by Democrat Ed Perlmutter. Governor Bill Ritter just announced that he'll hold a news conferenc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2008

    Denver Post belatedly tackles Obsession DVD controversy

    I haven't been so wrong about a political pick since I predicted that then-Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers would lead a crowded pack in the Republican primary for the congressional seat ultimately claimed by Democrat Ed Perlmutter. Governor Bill Ritter just announced that he'll hold a news conferenc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2008

    Former Denver Post columnist Diane Carman shows her partisanship

    I haven't been so wrong about a political pick since I predicted that then-Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers would lead a crowded pack in the Republican primary for the congressional seat ultimately claimed by Democrat Ed Perlmutter. Governor Bill Ritter just announced that he'll hold a news conferenc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 22, 2008

    Maker's Mark gets into the DNC spirit

    I haven't been so wrong about a political pick since I predicted that then-Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers would lead a crowded pack in the Republican primary for the congressional seat ultimately claimed by Democrat Ed Perlmutter. Governor Bill Ritter just announced that he'll hold a news conferenc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2008

    Wayne Allard: gone fishin'

    I haven't been so wrong about a political pick since I predicted that then-Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers would lead a crowded pack in the Republican primary for the congressional seat ultimately claimed by Democrat Ed Perlmutter. Governor Bill Ritter just announced that he'll hold a news conferenc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2008

    Denver TV Stations Treat John McCain Ads as News

    I haven't been so wrong about a political pick since I predicted that then-Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers would lead a crowded pack in the Republican primary for the congressional seat ultimately claimed by Democrat Ed Perlmutter. Governor Bill Ritter just announced that he'll hold a news conferenc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2008

    Denver TV Stations Treat John McCain Ads as News

    I haven't been so wrong about a political pick since I predicted that then-Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers would lead a crowded pack in the Republican primary for the congressional seat ultimately claimed by Democrat Ed Perlmutter. Governor Bill Ritter just announced that he'll hold a news conferenc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2008

    Dick Wadhams Reads From the Ward Churchill Phrase Book

    I haven't been so wrong about a political pick since I predicted that then-Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers would lead a crowded pack in the Republican primary for the congressional seat ultimately claimed by Democrat Ed Perlmutter. Governor Bill Ritter just announced that he'll hold a news conferenc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2008

    Ten Things Possibly Found in the McCain Party Box

    I haven't been so wrong about a political pick since I predicted that then-Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers would lead a crowded pack in the Republican primary for the congressional seat ultimately claimed by Democrat Ed Perlmutter. Governor Bill Ritter just announced that he'll hold a news conferenc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2008

    The Duel for DA Heats Up

    I haven't been so wrong about a political pick since I predicted that then-Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers would lead a crowded pack in the Republican primary for the congressional seat ultimately claimed by Democrat Ed Perlmutter. Governor Bill Ritter just announced that he'll hold a news conferenc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2008

    Newt Gingrich parties with Muhammad Ali Hasan

    I haven't been so wrong about a political pick since I predicted that then-Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers would lead a crowded pack in the Republican primary for the congressional seat ultimately claimed by Democrat Ed Perlmutter. Governor Bill Ritter just announced that he'll hold a news conferenc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 19, 2008

    Blunder Road

    I haven't been so wrong about a political pick since I predicted that then-Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers would lead a crowded pack in the Republican primary for the congressional seat ultimately claimed by Democrat Ed Perlmutter. Governor Bill Ritter just announced that he'll hold a news conferenc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2008

    America’s Penguin

    I haven't been so wrong about a political pick since I predicted that then-Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers would lead a crowded pack in the Republican primary for the congressional seat ultimately claimed by Democrat Ed Perlmutter. Governor Bill Ritter just announced that he'll hold a news conferenc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2008

    ProgressNow Shows Subscribers a Dick For April Fool's Day

    I haven't been so wrong about a political pick since I predicted that then-Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers would lead a crowded pack in the Republican primary for the congressional seat ultimately claimed by Democrat Ed Perlmutter. Governor Bill Ritter just announced that he'll hold a news conferenc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2008

    McCain Wagons West

    I haven't been so wrong about a political pick since I predicted that then-Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers would lead a crowded pack in the Republican primary for the congressional seat ultimately claimed by Democrat Ed Perlmutter. Governor Bill Ritter just announced that he'll hold a news conferenc ... More >>

  • News

    March 13, 2008

    No More Sex in Public Bathrooms, By Court Order

    How did this candidate for public office end up with a restraining order?

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2008

    The Candidates' Former Selves

    How did this candidate for public office end up with a restraining order?

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2008

    The Skinny on Fat Tuesday

    How did this candidate for public office end up with a restraining order?

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2008

    New Hampshire: Vote for Toothbrushes, Against Flying Monkeys

    How did this candidate for public office end up with a restraining order?

  • News

    December 13, 2007

    Big Deal for Big Head Todd

    The Hillary’s suddenly alive with the sound of good music.

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2007

    Tom Tancredo Stumbles On an Effective Campaign Strategy

    The Hillary’s suddenly alive with the sound of good music.

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2007

    Conspiracy Theories

    The Hillary’s suddenly alive with the sound of good music.

  • News

    April 12, 2007

    Fear Factor

    In his first week running his new website, Brad Jones crashed a state representative. What will he do for an encore?

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2007

    The Jeffco Shuffle

    In his first week running his new website, Brad Jones crashed a state representative. What will he do for an encore?

  • News

    August 5, 2004

    Weapons of Mass Distraction

    For Yaller Dawg, it's the Moore the merrier.

  • News

    March 18, 2004

    Off Limits

    Dialing for attention

  • News

    July 3, 2003

    Independence Day

    The Independence Institute got a jolt from its Italian leaders.

  • People & Places

    April 4, 2002

    Best Hometown Boy Made Good -- Even If He's Forgotten His Hometown

    Karl Rove

  • News

    January 27, 2000

    Get a Job!

    You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your lieutenant governor.

  • News

    January 9, 1997

    Letters

    You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your lieutenant governor.

  • News

    January 2, 1997

    Happy Newt Year

    You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your lieutenant governor.

  • News

    August 15, 1996

    Off Limits

    You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your lieutenant governor.

  • News

    September 21, 1994

    DON'T START THE REVOLUTION WITHOUT ME

    You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your lieutenant governor.

VOICE Daily Deals
for free stuff, news info & more!

Now Click This

About Us | Media Kit | Work for Westword | Esubscribe | Free Classifieds | Westword Advertising | National Online Advertising | Mobile | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Site Problems? | RSS | Site Map
© 2012 Denver Westword, LLC, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
avatar
Newsletters | Mobile
  • Voice Places

    Voice Places

    Discover restaurants, nightlife, travel, shopping...

  • VOICE Daily Deals

    VOICE Daily Deals

    Get 50 to 90% off every day on restaurants, movies, massages...

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    More than 10,000 of the BEST things to eat, drink, and experience

  • My Voice Nation

    My Voice Nation

    Join the Village Voice community and get exclusive deals and info

  • Happy Hour

    Happy Hour

    Your local Happy Hour guide at your fingertips

or

Log in or Sign up

Social Connect:

Use your favorite account to access My Voice Nation.


Use your My Voice Nation account to log in:





Forgot password?
or

Sign Up or Log in

Social Connect:

Sign up for My Voice Nation with your preferred network.


Sign up for a My Voice Nation account:



Privacy policy