Tag: Ian Silverii
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Democrat Brittany Pettersen throws support behind Michael Bennet in Colorado’s gubernatorial primary
U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen on Thursday formally endorsed fellow Democrat Michael Bennet in Colorado’s gubernatorial primary, saying she’s counted the state’s senior senator among her “most important mentors and allies” since working on his first run for office. Bennet is facing Attorney General Phil Weiser in next year’s Democratic primary for the office held by…
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Experts offer mixed assessments on endorsements’ sway in Denver’s race for mayor
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The string of endorsements that Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston received — and touted — hints of a philosophical bifurcation among their supporters, with progressive politicians lining up behind Johnston and more centrist personalities supporting Brough. Or at least that’s the prevailing narrative, as both campaigns prepare for a last-minute push for votes before the June 6 runoff…
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A tribute to the progressive power of Ian Silverii | Lynn Bartels
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Ian Silverii, the wise-cracking, fast-talking political genius who ran the state’s largest leftie organization for the past five years, is moving on, which should come as a relief as Colorado’s ragtag Republicans attempt to get…
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Despite new transparency law, state’s online lobbying database incapable of basic search functions; state refuses to provide data
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Last year, Colorado’s legislators passed a law requiring more immediate lobbying activity disclosures and ordering the creation of a working group aimed at increasing the overall transparency of the state’s online lobbyist registration and activity tool. But after multiple meetings of the working group and…
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Q&A w/Michael Fields | A new voice to keep conservatives on message
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This fall’s coming cage fight between Colorado’s left and right will include at least one contender who’s battle-tested, agile and streetwise — at the tender age of 31. Michael Fields has emerged in no time as a leading man for conservative causes and a tormentor…