Tag: Republicans
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US government shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elections this week that energized Democrats and angered President Donald Trump have cast a chill over efforts to end the record-breaking government shutdown, raising fresh doubts about the possibility of a breakthrough despite the punishing toll of federal closures on the country. Trump has increased pressure on Senate Republicans to end the…
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4 takeaways from Colorado’s election results
Voters last night embraced major spending requests proposed by state and local officials, as well as picked their next set of municipal and school board leaders. All told, Democrats won big. Here are the key takeaways. DEMOCRATS ARE ENERGIZED Candidates and issues supported by Democrats won on Tuesday, when voters embraced statewide and local ballot…
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Five takeaways from Denver Gazette mayoral forum
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver Gazette and Colorado Politics hosted one of the final major mayoral forums on Wednesday. Thirteen of the 16 remaining candidates discussed issues held at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. Here are five takeaways from the forum. Majority of candidates…
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Republican Jan Kulmann 1st to qualify for primary ballot in Colorado’s new congressional district
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Republican Jan Kulmann, the mayor of Thornton, on Friday became the first candidate to qualify for the primary ballot in Colorado’s newly created 8th Congressional District after election officials determined she submitted a sufficient number of valid signatures on nominating petitions. Kulmann, an oil and…
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Tom Tancredo endorses Gino Campana in Colorado’s Republican US Senate primary
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo on Tuesday endorsed Gino Campana in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Michael Bennet. “If you want a real, conservative patriot fighting for you in Washington, D.C., then you have to join me in supporting…
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El Paso County GOP mulls punishing Republicans deemed insufficiently Republican
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save El Paso County Republicans plan to decide whether the local party can censure its members for violating its platforms or getting crosswise with GOP leaders. The county GOP’s central committee — made up of precinct leaders, party officers and elected officials — is scheduled to…
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Colorado’s Democratic US House members endorse Brittany Pettersen in race for Perlmutter’s seat
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The three Colorado Democrats seeking reelection to U.S. House seats on Monday said they want state Sen. Britany Pettersen to join them in Washington. U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette, Joe Neguse and Jason Crow formally endorsed Pettersen, a Lakewood Democrat, in the race for the 7th…
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Politicos tell CoPo what they’re thankful for
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The electric buzz of election season has fizzled to mere white noise. But as of Thursday, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season picks up. You might think that some Colorado politicos — especially those of the blue persuasion — have more to be…