All politics is local, right? Mail ballot municipal elections already are underway, so late last week I decided it was finally time to ask the Arvada city council candidates on my ballot what they think of the idea of detailed financial transparency. Below I've pasted the message I emailed to the two at-large candidates and the two district candidates and what I learned: … [Read more...]
Archives for 2009
Karen Morgan’s 15 Minutes of Colorado Political Fame: “Where’s Scott?”
The legend of gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis' bizarre absences grow with a no-show at last Saturday's North Suburban Republican Forum, reports the Colorado Statesman. Okay, I know the absence itself isn't really newsworthy. It's the front-page photo taken by the Statesman's Jason Kosena of Republican House District 27 area coordinator Karen Morgan (and mother of my occasional guest-blogger Ryan Morgan) holding the "Where's Scott?" sign. She's not a limelight kind of person, but -- along with her husband and children -- definitely one of the state's hardest-working, most dedicated Republican grassroots activists. Just the reason to bring attention to 15 minutes (or so) of Colorado political fame: Way to go, Karen! … [Read more...]
No Balloon Boy Here
It's Friday morning. I'm busy. No bizarro Balloon Boy coverage here. You'll have to look somewhere else (H/T Complete Colorado). … [Read more...]
Strong Fundraising by GOP Treasurer Hopefuls: Race On to Oust Kennedy
As Rocky Mountain Right already has reported, Republican Walker Stapleton for the second straight quarter outraised incumbent Democrat state treasurer Cary Kennedy -- narrowly this time, by a margin of $106,000 to $103,000. Stapleton points out in his press release that he is "the first candidate for Colorado State Treasurer ever to raise more than $100,000 in each of two consecutive fundraising quarters." Clearly impressive. The Republican hopeful has a roughly 3-to-2 cash-on-hand advantage over Kennedy, too: $215,000 to $141,000. Stapleton's GOP primary rival J.J. Ament -- who won out over Stapleton in our most recent survey of Colorado's political temperature -- brought in a very respectable $86,000. No cash-on-hand amount was … [Read more...]
7th CD Perlmutter Showdown Brings On New Challenges for Ryan Frazier
Update II, 2:45 PM: I've seen it written that blogs are the first draft of history. First drafts often need revision. I strive to note where I am writing conjecture as opposed to hard fact. But I prefer to be open about the process, because I recognize that I am prone to make mistakes from time to time -- particularly when I wander into conjecture. After talking to several sources following up this announcement, it has become apparent to me there is no deal with the NRCC on the table. It was poorly worded at best. Clearly the Frazier team sized up their prospects and decided it made more sense all around to move to the 7th Congressional race -- to increase fundraising opportunities and make for a stronger Republican field across the … [Read more...]
Laura Boggs for Jeffco School Board
Update, 10/29: Rumors have spread, including in my own comment section, that candidate Laura Boggs has plans to close down Green Mountain and Wheat Ridge high schools. There is no truth to these rumors, and the candidate herself has debunked them. Furthermore, in today's Denver Post story about Jeffco Schools considering closures, it reads: "Closing an elementary school building saves about $300,000 a year on fixed costs; closing a middle school saves $800,000 to $1 million; and shutting down a high school — which is not one of the district's 45 options — saves $3 million a year." [emphasis added] Several people this week have asked for my insights on whom to support for school board here in Jefferson County -- Colorado's largest school … [Read more...]
Ryan Frazier Announcement Thursday, 10 AM, at Brighton Ford
Speculation started flowing fast and furious on Monday about U.S. Senate candidate Ryan Frazier's "big announcement". Now we have official word from the campaign when and where that announcement will be made:Aurora, CO - Ryan Frazier, candidate for U.S. Senate, will provide critical details about the future of his campaign during an announcement to supporters. Frazier, who has been described as an atypical Republican candidate and a rising star in the party, has attracted significant grassroots support. Speculations have surfaced that Frazier may move his race to run for Lt. Governor or for the U.S. House of Representatives in District 7. WHO: Ryan Frazier, U.S. Senate Candidate The Honorable Mike May, Colorado House … [Read more...]
Savoring Silver Anniversary of Detroit Tigers’ Last World Championship
A quick walk down Detroit Tigers memory lane: Today is the 3rd anniversary of Magglio Ordonez' walk-off 3-run homer that won the ALCS and launched the Tigers into the World Series (also the first epic late-inning playoff loss for Huston Street, then of the Oakland A's). Which also means it was exactly 25 years ago today that the Detroit Tigers last celebrated World Series triumph, with an 8-5 victory over the San Diego Padres in Game 5 down at the Corner (and my childhood hero Alan Trammell named Series MVP). Sadly, the stadium is gone now. But the memory lives on. Here's hoping that Detroit repeats the feat sometime before that anniversary turns golden and my hair turns (completely) gray. … [Read more...]
Latest Democrat Travesty: Stuffing Hate Crimes into Defense Appropriation
Reason #2,637 why Democrat one-party rule in Washington has proven itself a travesty: sneaking an unconstitutional, politically-correct hate crimes legislation into the military appropriations bill. Opposition to the hate-crimes bill is by no means a socially conservative preoccupation -- it's common sense and good policy all around. Tim Lynch from the libertarian Cato Institute explains the problems with it. Republicans may be doing well now at starting to make the case why they would be less of a travesty in Congress, but many of us out here long for something better -- and are willing to work and sacrifice to make it happen. I'm talking about a large cadre of truly fiscally responsible reformers, devotees of liberty and limited … [Read more...]
Rumors Okay as Long as School Board Candidates Not Backed by Union?
In the world of K-12 education politics, when you are trying to do something right and shake up the status quo a little bit, it's very hard to avoid flak. And anyone running for local school board deserves careful scrutiny. But when silly rumors start flying and supposedly serious news agencies report them, I suppose it's time for someone else to step up and take on the challenge. Hey, no problem: I'm used to being called silly names by teachers unions. In case you're not aware, I'm talking about the upcoming elections for Douglas County Board of Education, an area south of metro Denver for the uninitiated. The story begins last December when the local teachers union -- affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers -- endorsed and … [Read more...]
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