GO CU
UGH more plastic bag ban ridiculousness. The Colorado Springs Gazette editorializes against CNN's ridiculous question of John Hickenlooper.There's weird virtue signaling, then there's this insanity from some CU Regents.
One major takeaway from the 2018 midterm elections: Women win
More than 100 women - a record number - have been elected or re-elected to Congress. That number includes the first Muslim women elected, the first Native American woman elected, and the youngest women ever elected to Congress (from New York). The movement has been dubbed the 'women wave' and it's right here in Colorado,
Major Mayor movement?
Well, well, well - this just got real - Penfield Tate just announced he's running for Mayor against Hancock. We shall see what happens next, but Tate offers a credible threat. There's more speculation about Hickenlooper's potential run for President. One school is saying a big "no" to homework. Good or bad?
Teen Vogue
Saira Rao, who is fighting Diana DeGette in yet another of the Democrats' unprecedented primaries, is appealing to new demographics by writing an op-ed about her candidacy for Teen Vogue. The content isn't as interesting as the fact she got the piece placed there in the first place. For those who think we need some California-style emissions
Singleton’s out too
Expect today's news to be full of "who raised what" Former Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) editorialized in favor of a Colorado bill in the Wall Street Journal. If you thought that Plunkett leaving The Post was notable . . . expect more even coverage about Dean Singleton's exit today.
Denver DA McCann shows her bias with political contribution
(DENVER) - In the midst of an ongoing legal battle involving Colorado’s Secretary of State, Wayne Williams, and an investigation by Denver District Attorney Beth McCann, a donation McCann made to Williams’ opponent has surfaced, casting a political cloud over the proceedings. McCann seized upon a politically motivated retaliatory complaint filed by a disgruntled activist,
Commentary: Colorado’s Democratic presidential enthusiasm deficit could hurt Bennet
Hillary Clinton’s significant enthusiasm deficit could have negative ramifications for those who have hitched their wagons to her star. One of the top targeted U.S. Senate seats to flip could be the one currently held by Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colorado). Bennet’s campaign will be closely tied to Clinton’s presidential bid, and the blowout victory Bernie
Speaker’s adviser breaks rules – Jenise May leaves Capitol after violations revealed
The Durango HeraldPeter MarcusDENVER – An adviser to Colorado House Speaker Dickey Lee Hullinghorst quickly left the Capitol on Thursday after it was revealed that she violated House rules.Jenise May, a Democrat and former state lawmaker who currently serves as a special adviser to Hullinghorst, has been holding the staff position while she had simultaneously
Election 2016: New survey shows challenges for Bennet; Democrats push back
Denver Business JournalMark HardenFewer than a third of Colorado voters believe U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet deserves re-election next year, a new set of survey results shows.With the election a year away, the Quinnipiac University poll asked 1,262 Colorado voters whether the Colorado Democrat deserves another term.Thirty percent said yes, while 41 percent said no and 29 percent were undecided
Hillary Clinton rallies Democrats in Boulder, Colorado
The Durango HeraldPeter MarcusDENVER – Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton on Tuesday visited Colorado, where she sought to inspire Democrats to stump for her.Facing an impressive primary challenge from Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Clinton must convince Colorado Democrats to support her at March 1 grass-roots caucus gatherings.While the swing state of Colorado represents only a