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Right-wing efforts to buy up Denver TV stations intensify with Sinclair bid for Denver7. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/219135...
Denver TV News Could Soon Be Fox 31, CBS 4...and That's It | Colorado Pols
If right-wing news drivel is your thing, then you've got plenty to be excited about in Colorado. We've been paying close attention to efforts by right-wing media outlet Nexstar Media Group to buy Tegn...
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December 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Right-wing efforts to buy up Denver TV stations intensify with Sinclair bid for Denver7. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/219135...
Julie Gonzales’ decision to eschew the DSA brand is a wise strategic concession that Colorado is not New York City.
As Sen. John Hickenlooper has said for years.
coloradopols.com/diary/219132... #copolitics #cosen
As Sen. John Hickenlooper has said for years.
coloradopols.com/diary/219132... #copolitics #cosen
Julie Gonzales Softly Disowns Democratic Socialists | Colorado Pols
NEW: Progressive State Sen. Julie Gonzales is dropping her Democratic Socialist affiliation as she challenges Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO). Gonzales told me she is no longer a member of the DSA. pic....
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December 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Julie Gonzales’ decision to eschew the DSA brand is a wise strategic concession that Colorado is not New York City.
As Sen. John Hickenlooper has said for years.
coloradopols.com/diary/219132... #copolitics #cosen
As Sen. John Hickenlooper has said for years.
coloradopols.com/diary/219132... #copolitics #cosen
Once again, Rep. Lauren Boebert shows that campaign finance rules only apply to other people. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/219109...
Lauren Boebert Living The Kid Rock High Life On Campaign Cash | Colorado Pols
As veteran local political reporter Susan Greene writes for the UK Daily Mail, Colorado's carpetbagging cavalcade of checkbook chicanery Rep. Lauren Boebert is at it again, caught spending donor cash ...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Once again, Rep. Lauren Boebert shows that campaign finance rules only apply to other people. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/219109...
Should you stay or should you go? Resigning from legislature in order to focus on seeking higher office has become increasingly rare in Colorado. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/219113...
Resigning from Legislature While Seeking Higher Office is More Unusual Than You Might Think | Colorado Pols
State Rep. Shannon Bird (D-Westminster) announced this week that she is resigning from the state legislature in order to focus on her campaign for Congress in CO-08. Bird’s decision isn’t as common a...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Should you stay or should you go? Resigning from legislature in order to focus on seeking higher office has become increasingly rare in Colorado. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/219113...
For nearly a year, Rep. Gabe Evans has been repeating the line that immigration enforcement is targeting "gangsters, not grandmas." One story after another keeps proving this to be a complete lie. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/219076...
Ruh-Roh, Gabe Evans: It's Grandmas, Not Gangsters | Colorado Pols
As NBC News reported over the weekend, there's new data that once again completely contradicts messaging from the Trump administration and lackeys like Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Ft. Lupton) regarding the tar...
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December 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
For nearly a year, Rep. Gabe Evans has been repeating the line that immigration enforcement is targeting "gangsters, not grandmas." One story after another keeps proving this to be a complete lie. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/219076...
Donald Trump is big mad that Gov. Jared Polis won't let him spring Tina Peters from jail. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218991...
Trump Lashes Out At Gov. Polis As Tina Peters Supporters Call For Violence | Colorado Pols
As FOX 31's Heather Willard reports, following the refusal over the holiday weekend by Colorado officials to honor the request by the Department of Justice to transfer convicted felon former Mesa Coun...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Donald Trump is big mad that Gov. Jared Polis won't let him spring Tina Peters from jail. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218991...
Colorado Republicans: Vote for us and we'll do nothing! #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218997...
"I Have No Legislative Agenda; I'm Shutting Down Bills" | Colorado Pols
Imagine, if you will, that you are in charge of hiring a new salesperson for your widget company in Colorado. As part of the hiring process, you bring in a few potential candidates for job interviews ...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Colorado Republicans: Vote for us and we'll do nothing! #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218997...
Jefferson County Republicans say they're looking for “authentic individuals” with “distinguishing qualities” to run for office.
But if you look closely, the “authentic” candidates they depict have some telltale peculiarities.
coloradopols.com/diary/218961... #copolitics
But if you look closely, the “authentic” candidates they depict have some telltale peculiarities.
coloradopols.com/diary/218961... #copolitics
Jeffco GOP Recruits "Authentic" Candidates With Fake Photo | Colorado Pols
In the latest newsletter from the Jefferson County Republican Party, presently chaired by convicted felon firearms enthusiast Rich Wyatt, we find a message about candidate recruitment for the upcoming...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Jefferson County Republicans say they're looking for “authentic individuals” with “distinguishing qualities” to run for office.
But if you look closely, the “authentic” candidates they depict have some telltale peculiarities.
coloradopols.com/diary/218961... #copolitics
But if you look closely, the “authentic” candidates they depict have some telltale peculiarities.
coloradopols.com/diary/218961... #copolitics
If federal agencies can't even be bothered to answer reasonable questions about why they want state voter registration data, then they shouldn't expect states to comply with those demands. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218968...
Still Crickets: DOJ and DHS Ignore Request for Details About Voter Data Grab | Colorado Pols
Last month we took note of a request from 10 Secretaries of State across the country asking the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security to provide more details about why they wer...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
If federal agencies can't even be bothered to answer reasonable questions about why they want state voter registration data, then they shouldn't expect states to comply with those demands. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218968...
The Trump administration's cries of treason aimed at Democratic officials ring particularly hollow with new information about Secretary of War Pete Hague-seth. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218910...
What "Illegal Orders," You Ask? | Colorado Pols
As the Department of War and the Justice Department continue their "investigations" into a video featuring six Democratic lawmakers reminding members of the U.S. military of their obligation to refuse...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The Trump administration's cries of treason aimed at Democratic officials ring particularly hollow with new information about Secretary of War Pete Hague-seth. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218910...
New state report confirms the obvious: The Trump Tariffs have been devastating for Colorado businesses. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218906...
New Tariff Report Shows Massive Problems for Colorado Businesses | Colorado Pols
President Trump's on-again, off-again tariff "policies" have been a regular subject in this space, with one example after another demonstrating the significant negative impacts on Colorado businesses....
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December 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
New state report confirms the obvious: The Trump Tariffs have been devastating for Colorado businesses. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218906...
If Governor Polis gives in to violent threats about releasing Tina Peters to DOJ custody, it would set a catastrophic precedent that would give credence to abhorrent rhetoric. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218838...
Governor Polis Can't Give In to Increased Threats About Tina Peters | Colorado Pols
As we noted over the weekend, Governor Jared Polis is hearing from a bipartisan group of county clerks and prosecutors who want him to refuse requests from the Justice Department to take federal custo...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
If Governor Polis gives in to violent threats about releasing Tina Peters to DOJ custody, it would set a catastrophic precedent that would give credence to abhorrent rhetoric. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218838...
UPDATE: Fox News breaks the news this morning that the FBI is investigating Democrats who participated in a video about the law pertaining to obedience to illegal orders, including Colorado’s Rep. Jason Crow coloradopols.com/diary/218808... #copolitics
Trump Apparently Serious About Punishing Dissident Democrats | Colorado Pols
TUESDAY UPDATE: Fox News breaks the news this morning that the FBI is investigating Democrats who participated in a video about the law pertaining to obedience to illegal orders, including Colorado's ...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
UPDATE: Fox News breaks the news this morning that the FBI is investigating Democrats who participated in a video about the law pertaining to obedience to illegal orders, including Colorado’s Rep. Jason Crow coloradopols.com/diary/218808... #copolitics
Even outgoing Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene recognized that the loss of health insurance premium credits would be devastating to her constituents.
But not Gabe Evans. coloradopols.com/diary/218835... #copolitics
But not Gabe Evans. coloradopols.com/diary/218835... #copolitics
It's Hurd vs. Evans With Your Health Care In The Balance | Colorado Pols
As Colorado Public Radio's Caitlyn Kim reports, fresh GOP Rep. Jeff Hurd is working to pass his bipartisan legislation that would extend the health insurance premium subsidies he previously voted to c...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Even outgoing Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene recognized that the loss of health insurance premium credits would be devastating to her constituents.
But not Gabe Evans. coloradopols.com/diary/218835... #copolitics
But not Gabe Evans. coloradopols.com/diary/218835... #copolitics
If you are an attorney with ties to Colorado considering doing work for Donald Trump...maybe just don't. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218788...
Another Trump Lawyer from Colorado Fails as Comey and Leticia James Cases Dismissed | Colorado Pols
There's big news today breaking in two cases in which President Trump was seeking to punish his enemies through ham-handed legal efforts. As The New York Times explains: A federal judge tossed out sep...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
If you are an attorney with ties to Colorado considering doing work for Donald Trump...maybe just don't. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218788...
Xcel Energy wants to raise electric rates for consumers by 10%. The 2025 election proved that opposing big rate increases to fund infrastructure buildout for data centers is just good politics. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218759...
Opposing Big Electric Rate Increases is Smart Politics in 2026 | Colorado Pols
Xcel Energy in Colorado submitted a request for a 10% rate increase on Friday. Xcel was no doubt hoping to avoid too much negative publicity by making the move on the front end of what is a long holi...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Xcel Energy wants to raise electric rates for consumers by 10%. The 2025 election proved that opposing big rate increases to fund infrastructure buildout for data centers is just good politics. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218759...
President Trump searches desperately for the floor as his approval ratings plummet. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218710...
Donald Trump Searches for Floor as Approval Ratings Plummet | Colorado Pols
Americans are not happy with President Trump. Trump's approval ratings in a string of recent polls have fallen precipitously as Americans fret about rising prices; increasing health care costs; the fa...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
President Trump searches desperately for the floor as his approval ratings plummet. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218710...
Once upon a time, elected officials on BOTH sides of the political aisle would be quick to praise a successful law enforcement operation anywhere in Colorado. This is not that time. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218636...
When Spin Fails, Colorado Republicans Focus on Outright Lies | Colorado Pols
Colorado Republicans are trying so hard to promote their nonsense narrative about unchecked crime in our state that they are refusing to even acknowledge the good work of state and local law enforceme...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Once upon a time, elected officials on BOTH sides of the political aisle would be quick to praise a successful law enforcement operation anywhere in Colorado. This is not that time. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218636...
EMILY's List's endorsement of Shannon Bird in the swing #CO08 race was a fait accompli after other women pulled out of the race.
But it will help level the field in this red-hot Democratic primary.
coloradopols.com/diary/218627... #copolitics
But it will help level the field in this red-hot Democratic primary.
coloradopols.com/diary/218627... #copolitics
EMILYs List Opens The Money Spigot For Shannon Bird | Colorado Pols
Axios' John Frank with...he calls it a scoop, we'd say it's more of a scooplet but definitely worth a mention: Emily's List, a key Democratic organization that promotes women in politics, announced it...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
EMILY's List's endorsement of Shannon Bird in the swing #CO08 race was a fait accompli after other women pulled out of the race.
But it will help level the field in this red-hot Democratic primary.
coloradopols.com/diary/218627... #copolitics
But it will help level the field in this red-hot Democratic primary.
coloradopols.com/diary/218627... #copolitics
Nothing to see here, folks, just the President of the United States calling for the literal death of a Colorado congressman.
#25thamendment time yet?
coloradopols.com/diary/218633... #copolitics
#25thamendment time yet?
coloradopols.com/diary/218633... #copolitics
Just POTUS Calling For A Colorado Congressman's Death | Colorado Pols
As Politico reports, a video recorded by Democratic lawmakers with military service experience reminding members of the military of their legal obligation to refuse illegal orders has exploded into so...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Nothing to see here, folks, just the President of the United States calling for the literal death of a Colorado congressman.
#25thamendment time yet?
coloradopols.com/diary/218633... #copolitics
#25thamendment time yet?
coloradopols.com/diary/218633... #copolitics
This week on @getmoresmarter.com, we recap the shutdown of the shutdown and the Epstein Files morass, and "Pollster of the Pod" Andrew Baumann joins us to shed more light on the 2025 election and some interesting new data in CO-05. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218593...
Wow, What a Story! (feat. Andrew Baumann) | Colorado Pols
This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, we can finally shut up about the shut down as it has met a rather anticlimactic end right in time for the holiday travel crunch, but, the only thing we care ...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This week on @getmoresmarter.com, we recap the shutdown of the shutdown and the Epstein Files morass, and "Pollster of the Pod" Andrew Baumann joins us to shed more light on the 2025 election and some interesting new data in CO-05. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218593...
Why does the Department of Homeland Security want Colorado's voter registration data? #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218598...
Hey, Leave Our Voter Data Alone | Colorado Pols
As The Associated Press reports, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is among 10 others across the country asking the Department of Justice, "WTF?" Ten Democratic secretaries of state, including...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Why does the Department of Homeland Security want Colorado's voter registration data? #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218598...
The House of Represenatives votes 427-1 to ask the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218575...
House Votes 427-1 to Release Epstein Files | Colorado Pols
House Speaker Mike Johnson kept the entire lower chamber away from Washington D.C. for 54 days in order to stall action on directing the Department of Justice to release the "Epstein Files." On Tuesda...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The House of Represenatives votes 427-1 to ask the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218575...
Whoops! Trump's efforts to gerrymander a Republican majority are backfiring in a big way after judges nix Texas redistricting. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218549...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Whoops! Trump's efforts to gerrymander a Republican majority are backfiring in a big way after judges nix Texas redistricting. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218549...
Defeated Aurora City Council member Danielle Jurinsky will NOT attempt to take her "talents" to Douglas County. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218535...
Danielle Jurinsky Will Go Gently Into that Good Night After All | Colorado Pols
As we noted last week, soon-to-be-former Aurora City Council member Danielle Jurinsky was casting around for her next elected office after a surprising defeat in her re-election campaign. With more ti...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Defeated Aurora City Council member Danielle Jurinsky will NOT attempt to take her "talents" to Douglas County. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/218535...