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U.S. Senate

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2012

    Ken Salazar gets lots of gas for rising gas prices

    There must be days when Ken Salazar wished he'd stayed in the U.S. Senate, rather than joining the Obama administration as Secretary of the Interior. There must be entire months like that. March, for example, when Mitt Romney called for Salazar to be fired.

  • News

    November 3, 2011

    Village Voice Media asks for your support

    There must be days when Ken Salazar wished he'd stayed in the U.S. Senate, rather than joining the Obama administration as Secretary of the Interior. There must be entire months like that. March, for example, when Mitt Romney called for Salazar to be fired.

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2011

    Mike Rosen plagiarizes himself in Denver Post column? He says he did nothing wrong

    Mike Rosen.​Update below: This week, a tipster informed yours truly (and Colorado Pols) that KOA talk show host Mike Rosen had basically copied a 2008 column he wrote for the Rocky Mountain News and republished it in December as a Denver Post piece. Rather than simply running side-by-side exce ... More >>

  • News

    December 2, 2010

    Mexican Macro-economics

    Mike Rosen.​Update below: This week, a tipster informed yours truly (and Colorado Pols) that KOA talk show host Mike Rosen had basically copied a 2008 column he wrote for the Rocky Mountain News and republished it in December as a Denver Post piece. Rather than simply running side-by-side exce ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2010

    John Elway for Senate? Pollsters tested that two years ago

    John Elway.​The playbook in which John Elway makes a run for Colorado governor may not be mythical. That's according to one person who commented on yesterday's "John Elways for Governor?" post. The claim: a polling firm actually asked about that possibility a few weeks ago.

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2010

    Party on! Register now if you want to vote August 10

    ​The August 10 primary ballot promises to be a wild one, what with contested races for both the Republican and Democratic U.S. Senate nomination, as well as a GOP face-off for governor and other legislative competitions. But if you're not yet registered to vote, in order to participate in the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2010

    G.I. Jane Norton ready to kick some terrorist ass

    "Remain silent? Only when you're dead!"​Taking a cue from the Rambo fantasies of Gary Brooks Faulkner, U.S. Senate candidate Jane Norton has revamped her website to suggest she's ready to bring us the head of Osama bin Laden. And that of Barack Obama. And all those liberal milquetoasts in Wa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2010

    Andrew Romanoff edits his former reporter, Dana Milbank

    ​On Sunday, Washington Post writer Dana Milbank weighed in on his "prickly" former editor at the Yale Daily News: one Andrew Romanoff. Romanoff, who's challenging incumbent Michael Bennet for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate, may have left journalism behind, but he still knows h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2010

    Ken Buck endorsed by former candidate Tom Wiens; Sarah Palin stiffs Jane Norton

    One endorsement for Ken Buck, none for Jane Norton.​Republican senatorial hopefuls Ken Buck and Jane Norton spent much of last week dishing about wannabe veep Sarah Palin, who was said to be planning a Norton endorsement during her Magness Arena appearance in Denver on Saturday. Problem is, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2010

    Is Andrew Romanoff about to raise the white flag?

    "Running seemed like a good idea at the time..."​Update, 10:42 a.m.: The Denver Post is reporting that Andrew Romanoff is announcing that he plans to stay in the race for U.S. Senate, not drop out, as has been rumored. Consider that in light of our original item below: Just past noon today, s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2009

    Denver Blogs: Is Daniel Briere French for "little pussy"?

    Daniel Briere, alleged va-jay-jay.​Try these Denver blogs on for size. Mile High Hockey's David Driscoll-Carignan's recap of the Avs 5-4 win over the Flyers notes that Scott Hannan was knocked out of the game by a "sleazy post-whistle cross-check" by Daniel Briere -- "Briere being french for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2009

    Michael Bennet's old boss, Phil Anschutz, donates to his senate opponent

    "Not that you weren't a good employee, Mike..."​Ryan Frazier did the smart thing when he dumped his campaign for the U.S. Senate to challenge Rep. Ed Perlmutter in the 7th Congressional District. The Republican hierarchy has clearly lined up in support of former Lieutenant Governor Jane Norton ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2009

    Wake-Up Call: Hey, big spender

    ​As she kicked off her campaign as a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate yesterday, former Lieutenant Governor Jane Norton promised to stand up to the "big spenders in both parties." But big spenders in the Republican Party have certainly stood up for Jane Norton before. In fact, they he ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2009

    Andrew Romanoff in the starting blocks

    Andrew Romanoff hopes to be house hunting in the near future.​As we pointed out in a blog last Thursday, former Colorado Speaker of the House Andrew Romanoff is on the cusp of announcing a challenge to Senate appointee Michael Bennet. To that end, he's made one minor alteration at AndrewRomano ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2009

    The debut of Huffington Post Denver

    Ethan Axelrod.​Back in June, we told you that the Huffington Post would be opening a branch in Denver, to follow offices in New York City and Chicago. Then, in July, we confirmed that Ethan Axelrod, a former Colorado College student who just happens to be the son of big shot Obama advisor Davi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2009

    Jane Norton for Senate: The next great GOP hope

    Jane Norton.​Last month, the National Republican Senatorial Committee registered a couple of domain names on behalf of former Colorado Lieutenant Governor Jane Norton -- and today, Norton's using one of them, JaneNortonForColorado.com. Up-front: A news item that declares, "Jane Norton official ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2009

    Andrew Romanoff sure looking like a senatorial candidate

    SquareState.netAndrew Romanoff perfecting his hand-shaking skills.​Former Colorado House speaker Andrew Romanoff hasn't officially announced his intention to challenge Bill Ritter appointee/fellow Democrat Michael Bennet in the 2010 race for the U.S. Senate. But the mere prospect that he may d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2009

    Party down with Bob Schaffer's margarita

    Did you miss this weekend's Cinco de Mayo festivities in Civic Center Park? You can still get a taste of them by picking up a bottle of Coyote Gold Premium Margarita -- the margarita that former U.S. Senate candidate Bob Schaffer's wife, Maureen, is marketing along with her Fort Collins business par ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2009

    Monica Owens getting more involved in the family business

    Monica Owens. Press releases yesterday announcing Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck's entry into the 2010 race for the U.S. Senate listed Jack Stansbery, who fronted Republican presidential candidate John McCain's Colorado campaign, as a contact person. However, the person sending out the e-ma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2009

    Ryan Frazier throws his hat into the Senate race

    Ryan Frazier Two-term Aurora city councilman Ryan Frazier has announced that he's formed an exploratory committee for the Colorado 2010 U.S. Senate Race. The development, which Frazier will announce today at a Grand Junction tea party rally, makes the 31-year-old Frazier the first Republican to tak ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2008

    Denver Post publishes partial election results online four days early

    Ryan Frazier Two-term Aurora city councilman Ryan Frazier has announced that he's formed an exploratory committee for the Colorado 2010 U.S. Senate Race. The development, which Frazier will announce today at a Grand Junction tea party rally, makes the 31-year-old Frazier the first Republican to tak ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2008

    Getting scandalized about Bob Schaffer

    Ryan Frazier Two-term Aurora city councilman Ryan Frazier has announced that he's formed an exploratory committee for the Colorado 2010 U.S. Senate Race. The development, which Frazier will announce today at a Grand Junction tea party rally, makes the 31-year-old Frazier the first Republican to tak ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2008

    The Curse of Coors

    Ryan Frazier Two-term Aurora city councilman Ryan Frazier has announced that he's formed an exploratory committee for the Colorado 2010 U.S. Senate Race. The development, which Frazier will announce today at a Grand Junction tea party rally, makes the 31-year-old Frazier the first Republican to tak ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2008

    The Long Way Down: Clinton Trounces Obama

    Ryan Frazier Two-term Aurora city councilman Ryan Frazier has announced that he's formed an exploratory committee for the Colorado 2010 U.S. Senate Race. The development, which Frazier will announce today at a Grand Junction tea party rally, makes the 31-year-old Frazier the first Republican to tak ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 17, 2008

    Day of Our Lives

    Ryan Frazier Two-term Aurora city councilman Ryan Frazier has announced that he's formed an exploratory committee for the Colorado 2010 U.S. Senate Race. The development, which Frazier will announce today at a Grand Junction tea party rally, makes the 31-year-old Frazier the first Republican to tak ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2008

    Delegating Denver #37 of 56: North Carolina

    Ryan Frazier Two-term Aurora city councilman Ryan Frazier has announced that he's formed an exploratory committee for the Colorado 2010 U.S. Senate Race. The development, which Frazier will announce today at a Grand Junction tea party rally, makes the 31-year-old Frazier the first Republican to tak ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 26, 2007

    Best 2007 - Minneapolis: Al Franken's Stump Songs

    Ryan Frazier Two-term Aurora city councilman Ryan Frazier has announced that he's formed an exploratory committee for the Colorado 2010 U.S. Senate Race. The development, which Frazier will announce today at a Grand Junction tea party rally, makes the 31-year-old Frazier the first Republican to tak ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2007

    Delegating Denver #21 of 56: Kentucky

    Ryan Frazier Two-term Aurora city councilman Ryan Frazier has announced that he's formed an exploratory committee for the Colorado 2010 U.S. Senate Race. The development, which Frazier will announce today at a Grand Junction tea party rally, makes the 31-year-old Frazier the first Republican to tak ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 11, 2007

    First Lady

    Carl Bernstein's new book gets inside Hillary Clinton.

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2007

    Jared Polis Wants to Represent

    Carl Bernstein's new book gets inside Hillary Clinton.

  • News

    April 5, 2007

    Small Change

    Here’s something to do in Denver when it’s dead.

  • News

    October 21, 2004

    The Message

    Are You Positive?

  • News

    October 21, 2004

    The Alternative Voter’s Guide

    The Legislative Council’s ballot-analysis booklet has inspired so many fights, it should be called the black-and-blue book. Here’s our cure.

  • Calendar

    September 23, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    The Legislative Council’s ballot-analysis booklet has inspired so many fights, it should be called the black-and-blue book. Here’s our cure.

  • News

    September 9, 2004

    Off Limits

    Walk softly and carry a big shtick

  • News

    August 5, 2004

    Roll Call

    Colorado's Senate wannabes vote from the heart and gut.

  • News

    April 15, 2004

    Off Limits

    Double duty

  • Dining

    July 31, 2003

    Drunk of the Week

    Las Margaritas

  • News

    November 14, 2002

    Off Limits

    Think big

  • News

    October 24, 2002

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of October 24, 2002

  • News

    September 12, 2002

    Off Limits

    All's fair

  • News

    January 31, 2002

    Off Limits

    Turf rebirth

  • News

    December 27, 2001

    Year in Review

    2001? What 2001?

  • Calendar

    October 15, 1998

    Night & Day

    October 15 - 21, 1998

  • News

    November 13, 1997

    Power Steering

    Last session legislators gambled on a new program that lobbyists claimed would make Colorado's roads safer. Don't bet on it.

  • News

    January 16, 1997

    Party Crasher

    Back from the abyss, Sam Zakhem campaigns for the forgotten man: himself

  • News

    August 1, 1996

    Give Until It Hurts

    The story of Gale Norton's last-minute return of campaign contributions from Lloyd's of London investors.

  • News

    November 1, 1995

    OFF LIMITS

    The story of Gale Norton's last-minute return of campaign contributions from Lloyd's of London investors.

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