Author: Megan Schrader
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Colorado governor not a fan of Donald Trump
Note: Watch for livestream coverage at gazettedev.gazette.com of Donald Trump’s appearance in Denver at about 10 a.m. Friday. DENVER – Colorado’s own millionaire-turned-politician, Gov. John Hickenlooper, took aim at Republican Donald Trump on the eve of the billionaire development tycoon’s takeover of downtown Denver. “I’m a business guy who went into public life, and yet…
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Donald Trump’s planned Denver appearance shows he’s getting serious about Colorado
Note: Watch for livestream coverage at gazettedev.gazette.com of Donald Trump’s appearance in Denver at about 10 a.m. Friday. DENVER – Donald Trump is getting serious about Colorado. After an abysmal showing at the state assembly – he didn’t win a single pledged delegate to the Republican National Convention – Trump will be in Denver Friday…
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Tougher challenge awaits winner of Colorado Republican Senate primary
Darryl Glenn will face Colorado’s Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet in November, a showdown that could test the El Paso County Commissioner’s streak of resounding upset victories. Jon Caldara, the Republican host of The Devil’s Advocate and president of the Independence Institute, said Glenn was the front-runner to win the Republican nomination – which he did…
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Who will win Colorado Senate race? ‘It’s a complete and total crapshoot’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENVER – Experts say the showdown to win the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate race is anyone’s game. Ballots must be returned by 7 p.m. Tuesday, and with five men on the ballot, it’s unclear…
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Lamborn plays it safe in quiet race against upstart Vargas
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Congressman Doug Lamborn is defending himself from yet another primary opponent, but the race has been quiet – perhaps by design. “It looks to me like Lamborn is pursuing exactly the strategy he should, paying…
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Lamborn rival Vargas calls congressman ‘the worst’
Calandra “Callie” Vargas is a profile of seeming contradictions. She’s a very conservative millennial. She describes herself as a country girl who helps take care of horses, but also a hipster who is a beer and coffee snob. Vargas hopes to be the future of politics, replacing what she not-so-affectionately calls the “khaki-pants wearing men’s…
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Lamborn cruising through primary, claims victories for Colorado Springs
Facing his 4th primary election in five terms, Republican U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn is in congressional cruise control. He’s spent nearly $211,000 on advertising and other things, but has hardly acknowledged his opponent. No debates. Few public appearances. It’s a formula the incumbent member of the House Armed Services Committee has relied on for years.…
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Frazier’s charisma helps him stand out in U.S. Senate race
DENVER – Ryan Frazier is charismatic on stage unlike any other Republican in the U.S. Senate race. Frazier stood out in early debates when other candidates – at one time there were more than a dozen – seemed green and uncomfortable on the stage. The former 9NEWS political pundit has a measured, easy way with…
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Blaha is brash, bold, but don’t compare him to Trump
Robert Blaha, the self-made Colorado Springs millionaire, is boisterous, articulate and ready to take on the world – whether by co-founding what he hopes is the next Berkshire Hathaway, teaching leadership or running for U.S. Senate. In an unorthodox election year, Blaha – one of five Republicans in the June 28 Colorado primary – is…
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Cause for concern? PERA’s 2015 performance triggers rare dissent among board members
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENVER – Two members of the board overseeing the Public Employees’ Retirement Association had objections to the annual financial report, saying Tuesday that parts of it are too optimistic given the fund’s growing unfunded liability…