U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) said multiple times that he opposed Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee, Merrick Garland, in part, because he would have been seated on the Supreme Court just a few weeks before the presidential election.
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From This Physician’s Perspective, Proposition 115 Has No Meaningful Protection for the Life of the Mother
This November we are asked to vote on Proposition 115, which bans all abortion after 22 weeks gestation. As a physician, I am distressed at the lies spread by backers of this ban – that it makes exceptions to protect the life of the mother. The truth is that it does not. The alleged exception will protect no one – but it will increase the likelihood that health systems will eliminate essential healthcare.
FACT CHECK: Gardner Voted To Privatize Medicare, Putting the Health Care Program for Seniors at Risk
In a video comment to the AARP, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) stated last month that “we have to make sure that we protect Medicare, and we have to make sure that it continues to be viable.”
Progressive & Conservative Groups–and News Outlets–Issue Guides to Help You Navigate Colorado Ballot
Colorado ballots are being sent out to all registered voters. With ballots come ballot guides, and the Colorado Times Recorder has compiled a list of major Colorado voter guides that have been released by progressive and conservative organizations as well as by media outlets and the state of Colorado.
Crow Criticizes Republicans for Trying to Kill the Affordable Care Act Instead of Working To Improve It
U.S. Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) joined health care activists today in spotlighting the Trump administration’s decision, during the pandemic, to press forward with trying to kill the Affordable Care Act, instead of working with Democrats to improve the national health care law.
Prop. 118 Explained: CO’s Proposal for Paid Family and Medical Leave
Paid family and medical leave is the subject of one of the many statewide ballot issues being put to Colorado voters this election season.
Trump Watch: Some CO Republicans Are Still Hiding Their Stance on the Prez; Some Aren’t
I have yet to find a single Republican state lawmaker or candidate for state office in Colorado who’s said they won’t vote for Trump.
FACT CHECK: Would a National Popular Vote Give Colorado’s Votes to California?
Proposition 113 asks Colorado voters to approve adding the state to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC). States signed to the NPVIC would pledge their electoral college votes to the winner of the national popular vote, but only if their combined number of electoral votes totaled more than 270. Including Colorado, that number is currently at 196 electoral votes.
Conservative Group Behind Deadly “Patriot Muster” Rally Working Closely With Colorado GOP
FEC United, a new conservative political group, organized the Oct. 10 “Patriot Muster” rally in Denver’s Civic Center Park. The event turned deadly immediately after its conclusion when a private security guard hired by 9News to protect its reporters shot and killed a rally attendee who pepper sprayed him.
Neville Blames GOP Consultants for Demise of Colorado Republican Party
In announcing his decision not to seek re-election as the leader of Colorado’s House Republicans, state Rep. Patrick Neville (R-Castle Rock) issued an unvarnished critique of the Colorado Republican Party.