Compass statement on Hudak resignation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Jonathan Lockwoodjonathan@compasscolorado.org720-470-8233orKelly Maher303-522-4188Compass statement on Hudak resignationDENVER (Nov. 27,2013) —Today Sen. Evie Hudak will announce her resignation rather than face recall election.“This is yet another indicator that the tides are changing in Colorado politics,” said Kelly Maher, executive director of Compass Colorado. “Coloradans are sick of the extreme Democrats trying to control their

November 27th, 2013|All|

POLL: NEARLY HALF OF COLORADO VOTERS DON’T WANT HICKENLOOPER REELECTED

The Daily CallerGreg CampbellNearly half of Colorado doesn’t want Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper reelected in 2014, but voters still prefer him over his Republican challengers by small margins, according to a new poll from the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.The poll also shows that the state’s new gun control laws, which are certain to be an

November 20th, 2013|Blog|

HICKENLOOPER FACES CALLS FROM DC TO LA FOR ALL-OUT FRACKING BAN

Fox 31Eli StokolsDENVER — A day after celebrating a compromise between the oil and gas industry and environmental groups on a new set of air quality rules to reduce emissions from Colorado well sites, Gov. John Hickenlooper faced new calls Tuesday for an all-out ban on hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”, from liberals on both coasts.In

November 20th, 2013|Blog|

PANEL TO PROCEED ON COMPLAINT ABOUT HICKENLOOPER

The Pueblo ChieftainA.P.DENVER — The state Independent Ethics Commission has voted to proceed on an ethics complaint against Gov. John Hickenlooper by calling for further review without indicating a violation occurred.The conservative political group Compass Colorado claims Hickenlooper violated a gift-ban provision by allowing the Democratic Governors Association to pick up costs for a conference

November 19th, 2013|Blog|

ETHICS COMMISSION MOVES AHEAD WITH COMPLAINT AGAINST HICK

The Colorado ObserverValerie RichardsonDENVER—The Independent Ethics Commission agreed Monday to proceed with an ethics complaint against Gov. John Hickenlooper, then raised more questions by punting the political hot potato to the Attorney General’s office.The commission agreed that Kyle Dumler, the Attorney General’s representative to the commission, will conduct the investigation into the complaint regarding Hickenlooper’s

November 19th, 2013|Blog|

COLORADO GOVERNOR RACE 2014 POLL: TROUBLE FOR JOHN HICKENLOOPER

PoliticoEmily SchultheisColorado Gov. John Hickenlooper’s reelection bid might be closer than observers initially predicted, according to a Quinnipiac poll out Tuesday.By a 7-point margin, 49 percent to 42 percent, more voters say that Hickenlooper does not deserve reelection than think he does deserve another term. The Democrat’s approval rating stands at 48 percent, compared with

November 19th, 2013|Blog|

Statement regarding finding by Independent Ethics Commission on Compass’ Hickenlooper complaint

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Jonathan LockwoodCommunications Directorjonathan@compasscolorado.org720-470-8233Statement regarding finding by Independent Ethics Commission on Compass’ Hickenlooper complaintDENVER (November 18, 2013)— The Independent Ethics Commission today decided to refer a complaint filed on behalf of Compass Colorado against Governor Hickenlooper for further review to Attorney General John Suthers.“We look forward to further review of this complaint,” said Kelly Maher,

November 18th, 2013|All|

ADS USE CASUAL SEX, DRINKING TO PROMOTE OBAMACARE TO YOUNG PEOPLE

The New AmericanDave BohonSupporters of ObamaCare have resorted to what some critics say is sleazy advertising in an effort to convince young people to sign up for the socialized healthcare program. In one ad, produced by ProgressNow Colorado and the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, a young woman holding a packet of birth control pills can

November 18th, 2013|Blog|

ETHICS COMMISSION PROCEEDS WITH COMPLAINT AGAINST GOV. HICKENLOOPER

The Denver PostLynn BartelsThe state Independent Ethics Commission on Monday unanimously voted to proceed with an ethics complaint filed against Gov. John Hickenlooper, a step that calls for further review but is not an indication a violation occurred.The decision was announced after the commission met in executive session to review the complaint and deemed it

November 18th, 2013|Blog|

What’s good enough for Obama is good enough for Udall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Jonathan LockwoodCommunications Directorjonathan@compasscolorado.org720-470-8233What’s good enough for Obama is good enough for UdallDENVER (November 14, 2013)— Today, President Obama announced a plan that would allow Americans to keep their plans for one year, a plan supported by U.S. Senator Mark Udall.“The President’s announcement comes as no surprise,” said Kelly Maher, executive director of Compass Colorado.  “He

November 14th, 2013|All|