A real ruckus has been raised after former US Senator and University of Northern Colorado President Hank Brown withdrew his name from consideration for an interim term in the top post at CU, following critical remarks from a black Democrat state senator saying that Brown lacked a commitment to affirmative action and racial diversity. Hank Brown, a conservative Republican of character, experience, and stature, commands tremendous respect in wide-ranging circles in Colorado. It's a shame that he decided to withdraw his name from contention, since Senator Brown is a qualified man of class and dignity who could have done wonders for the campus at Boulder. Of course, the charge by Senator Peter Groff (President pro tem of the Senate) that … [Read more...]
Overturning Judicial Tyranny
Yesterday the US House unanimously passed The Protection of Incapacitated Persons Act of 2005 - also known as "Terri's Law II" - that will effectively save Terri Schiavo's life before tomorrow's deadline. Today the bill, S.539, comes before the US Senate for debate and passage. Please contact your Senators and urge them to vote for "Terri's Law II". We're proud of the way the House acted, responding to the overwhelming voices of its constituents, to move the bill through so quickly. It's exciting not only because it portends the hope of saving Terri's life and getting her the therapy and treatment she has been denied for so many years. It also has the potential to energize America's mainstream voters to see they don't have to … [Read more...]
A Different Perspective on Terri
This morning I read with care a column in the Dallas Morning News by radio talk show host Mark Davis: "Zeal for 'life' in Schiavo case blinds us to unknown." His basic point - without quoting from the column at length - is that we just don't know what Terri's wishes are, and since we don't know with certainty we should be careful about making any judgments in this case. He asks several questions as well, including: Is it right for us to "err on the side of life"? Could the motives of many fighting for her cause be tainted by a zealous political agenda? Regarding the last question, I find it dangerous to assess the motives of others, but I can honestly say that his description does not fit me. But truly that's beside the point. … [Read more...]
A Whole Lot of Jockeyin’ Going On
While 99% of the population goes on obliviously with their everyday lives, the jockeying goes on among potential and declared candidates for Colorado political offices. The Rocky Mountain News reports this afternoon that University of Denver President and former investment banker Marc Holtzman still is not an official candidate for governor. I'm not sure this story would be newsworthy except that the state's political insiders are waiting with baited breath to see if Congressman Bob Beauprez is going to throw his hat into the ring. Holtzman well may be waiting to see what Beauprez will do before officially joining the race. Beauprez in, Holtzman out. Beauprez out, Holtzman in. State Treasurer Mike Coffman appears to be hanging in … [Read more...]
You Can Help a Just Cause
A few weeks ago I posted on a significant case where two Fort Collins parents have filed a formal complaint against the local teachers' union for violating campaign laws, including using public resources for political purposes. According to Paul Marrick, one of the parents who filed the complaint, both sides have requested a continuance and no date has been set for the hearing to start. Eventually the case will go before an administrative law judge. And when it does, the light of day will be shined on the union's practices. If Marrick and his fellow complainant Wayne Rutt are successful, it could be a critical blow struck for education reform in Colorado. Such a result could open up investigations into further violations and offenses … [Read more...]
Old Media Eyes GOP Grassroots Campaign
Nearly 10 days after a grassroots campaign began, urging former Congressman Bob Schaffer to run for the Colorado Republican Party's National Committeeman spot, the Denver Post has caught on: Schaffer has not announced his candidacy for committeeman and refused Monday "to discuss the issue in the press." "It's an internal party matter," he said. Conservative backers of the failed 2004 U.S. Senate candidate have launched an intensive e-mail campaign on his behalf. The cumulative list of those participating in the "intensive e-mail campaign" can be found here, here, and here. Now add the following to the list: Jared Wright, Mesa County GOP Treasurer, Mesa State College GOP Vice President & Student Body President The … [Read more...]
Have You Seen the Pics from Lebanon?
Cliff May has posted some incredible pictures of the massive freedom demonstrations in Beirut over at The Corner. Note to the Left's Fever Swamps: get back to work coming up with explanations for how all that progress towards freedom in the Middle East is happening in spite of President Bush. You're falling behind! … [Read more...]
Union Priorities not Kids’ Priorities
Would you be shocked to learn a major teachers' union is more interested in punishing Wal-Mart than helping kids? The Evergreen Freedom Foundation (EFF) in Washington state originally broke this story last week in a revealing opinion piece. The Washington Education Association (WEA) to their credit has sponsored a Children's Fund to provide "$50,000 a year for such things as warm coats, new shoes and basic school supplies to thousands of students who otherwise would go without." But recently, WEA decided to stop reimbursing teachers for some of their expenses because they were buying goods from Wal-Mart. The EFF editorial highlights the fact that ALL Washington state teachers' dues fund the program - just like they ALL fund vast … [Read more...]
The Support Just Keeps Coming
Clay has been compiling a list (here and here) of those Colorado Republicans raising their voices urging Bob Schaffer to run for National Committeeman. While Clay is excused to attend LPR, here are a few more who have declared their support: Nathan Chambers, Chairman, Arapahoe County GOP Suzanne Guggenheim, Vice Chairman, Arapahoe County GOP Jace Ratzlaff, Chairman, Bent County GOP Ed Haynes, former chairman, Larimer County GOP From Douglas County's delegation: -Jack Arrowsmith -Jack Hilbert -Chris Holbert -Carole Murray -Kristi Pollard -Tim Pollard -Kim Ransom -Bill Vincent -Eva Wilson The Douglas County delegation - which also includes previously mentioned supporters Senator John Evans, Representative Ted Harvey, … [Read more...]
CU President Candidate Name-Dropping
Gary Harmon, columnist for the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel - on the far west end of the state for those unfamiliar with Colorado - has issued a call to the CU Board of Regents to keep it simple when they choose the university's next president: Misplaced reliance on a long line of bookworms well steeped in the nuances of medieval animal husbandry or Jackson Pollock-brushstroke patterns as revealed in his lesser-known works was what landed higher education in general in the briar patch it now uncomfortably inhabits. CU just happens to be the institution squirming most at the moment. No, what the regents need to look for is the kind of leader who can reintroduce the erudite and sophisticated faculty at CU to some rather rudimentary … [Read more...]
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