Aug

21

Colorado Dems Lose Battle for Oil, Go after McCain on Water

August 21, 2008 | 1 Comment

Desperate for something after recent losses, Dems put words in McCain’s mouth.
According to an article at the Denver Post, Republican Presidential candidate, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) suggested that the Colorado River Water Compact should be renegotiated. Colorado Democrat Governor Bill Ritter and Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO) seized on this word used by McCain and [...]

Jul

31

Ken Salazar Wants You To Pay Over $10/gal for Gasoline

July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

You heard me right. On the Senate floor today, Mitch McConnell brought a unanimous consent proposal to the floor requesting that the Senate immediately consider a resolution to allow drilling in the outer continental shelf if the price of gasoline reached $4.50/gal. Our own Senator, Ken Salazar, objected each time it was brought [...]

Jun

15

When Life Interrupts Interests

June 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I’m sure many of you are wondering why it’s been so long since my last blog entry. Work has been especially busy of late, and I’m finishing up two classes at my University after completing another one a week ago. Between these two activities, I haven’t had any time to do the necessary [...]

Jun

1

Colorado Republican Convention

June 1, 2008 | 2 Comments

I had a good time covering the Republican Convention in Broomfield, Colorado. Bloggers were given press credentials this time, so I was there with other Rocky Mountain Alliance v2.0 bloggers, Ben from Mount Virtus and El Presidente from Slapstick Politics. We live-blogged part of the festivites at The Minority Report. Video of [...]

May

17

Colorado GOP Candidates and Technology

May 17, 2008 | 4 Comments

United States Senate candidates Bob Schaffer(R) and Bob Udall(D) have begun their advertising campaigns this past week. Bob Schaffer’s television commercial started with a thud. The Denver Post reports on the commercial. In the advertisement there is a picture of a mountain in the background.
The image was supposed to be Pike’s Peak [...]

Apr

27

The Art of Political Compromise

April 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

Or, how to use the political process to promote your personal convictions without compromising your principles.
I’d like to preface this blog with a statement about my position on life. I’m solidly pro-life. I believe abortion is always wrong, except to save the life of the mother. I’m also opposed to euthanasia and [...]

Apr

1

Bob Schaffer Needs Your Help Today

April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Today is the end of the current reporting period for senate candidates to report their contributions to the Federal Election Commission. Bob Schaffer needs to make a strong showing to prove he has the grassroots support necessary to win the election. Bob Schaffer is the Republican candidate for senate for the state of [...]

Mar

29

Bob Schaffer for Senate - Because Character Matters

March 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Former congressman Bob Schaffer is running for the Colorado U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Wayne Allard(R) in November against Colorado congressman Mark Udall(D-Eldorado Springs). Schaffer lost in the primary against Pete Coors for the other seat that eventually went to Ken Salazar(D).
Rebecca Boyle reporting for Fort Collins:Now tells about a time back [...]

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