So long to Gang of Four

Rossputin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:28:23 -0700

We at the Gang of Four have been informed by our editor at the Denver Post that the Post is changing directions for their political blogs (basically aiming to have content generated by employees).

So I bid Gang of Four readers farewell and ask that you (except for Jim, whose brain is impervious to reason and whose constant spelling errors drive me to distraction) keep following...

Buffie McFadyen to be speaker pro tem; Curry remains on Ag, Approps

Tim Hoover — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:39:07 -0700

House Speaker Terrance Carroll today named Rep. Liane "Buffie" McFadyen, D-Pueblo West, as Speaker pro tem, replacing Rep. Kathleen Curry of Gunnison, who last week jumped ship on Democrats and became an independent.

McFadyen, who is serving her last year in office this session, originally hails from Buffalo, N.Y, hence her nickname. She is known for making...

Who should be insulted? The Senate or the House?

Tim Hoover — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:24:36 -0700

It was a big moment for Republican Ali Hasan.

The press release said he would be announcing his run for state treasurer on Wednesday. But the guest list on the release raised a few eyebrows:

COLORADO SPRINGS – Ali Hasan will announce his campaign...

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Barefisted in the Park: McInnis, Ritter tussle over endorsements

Tim Hoover — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:55:40 -0700

Gov. Bill Ritter needs to condemn as indecent a proposal from actor Robert Redford, who has endorsed the Democrat for re-election, says GOP gubernatorial contender Scott McInnis.

Ritter recently showcased his support by Redford, a longtime conservationist and environmentalist, in campaign emails and on the campaign website.

Health care thoughts for the Congressional recess and beyond

Rossputin — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:43:28 -0700

A few quick thoughts for this lazy weekend about health care "reform":

1) As the WSJ notes, "Every Democrat cast the deciding health-care vote." Particularly in moderate states, voters must not let their Democratic

Rep. DeGette on the final day in Copenhagen

editor — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:59:45 -0700

Editor's note: This is Rep. Diana DeGette's second dispatch from the United Nations climate summit being held in Copenhagen, Denmark. DeGette traveled to the talks as part of the official bipartisan Congressional delegation.

By U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette

The U.S. Congressional delegation began the final day of the Climate...

Report from Copenhagen

editor — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:11:59 -0700

Editor's Note: U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Denver, will be blogging for the Denver Post during her visit to Copenhagen, Denmark, this week as part of the official bipartisan House delegation attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference. This is her first dispatch from the trip:

By U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette

Federal corruption and cover-up in the prosecution of Cory Voorhis, Part 2

Rossputin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:44:42 -0700

The following is the second part of a two-part investigative report, including supporting official documents, of several federal agents (from the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Agency) who were involved with the prosecution -- some might say persecution -- of Cory Voorhis. For part one of the report, click

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Federal corruption and cover-up in the prosecution of Cory Voorhis, Part 1

Rossputin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:17:03 -0700

The following is the first part of a two-part investigative report, including supporting official documents, of several federal agents (from the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Agency) who were involved with the prosecution -- some might say persecution -- of Cory Voorhis.

To read read more

Rasmussen: Tea Party Tops GOP on Three-Way Generic Ballot

Rossputin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:53:40 -0700

In a sign of bad news for both political parties, a new Rasmussen Reports “generic ballot” poll shows “Democrats attracting 36% of the vote. The Tea Party...
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