In a radio interview with Dan Caplis (KNUS, 710am) last Thursday, U.S. Representative Ken Buck from Colorado’s 4th Congressional District pointed to Social Security as a target for cuts in attempts to balance the federal budget, Buck’s legislative priority for a pending Trump administration and GOP-led Congress.
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Patrick Neville, who equated a doctor who performed abortions to the devil, is GOP state house minority leader
State Rep. Patrick Neville (R-Castle Rock), whose voice is familiar to listeners of conservative talk radio, was elected state house minority leader Thursday.
PHOTOS: Thousands pour into Denver’s streets to protest Trump
On Thursday evening at around 5:30 p.m., thousands took to Denver’s streets to peacefully protest president-elect Donald Trump. They marched from the capitol building up and down 16th Street Mall with chants like “not my president,” “my body my choice,” “white silence is violence,” and “say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here.”
Rolly Fischer, whose honesty and integrity helped sink a Republican gubernatorial candidate, dies
Rolly Fischer, who bravely fought off 2010 GOP gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis’ attempts to blame him for McInnis’ plagiarized water articles, died last week in Glenwood Springs.
Panel discussion Tuesday on journalism and the 2016 election
Share your love or hatred of political journalism by joining a panel of journalists and media observers Tuesday, Nov. 15, for a discussion of media coverage of the election, particularly in Colorado.
Zenzinger releases statement following State Senate victory
Democrat Rachel Zenzinger pulled out a win in a key Arvada/Westminsiter state senate race against State Sen. Laura Woods, who received just over 46% of the vote compared to Zenzinger’s nearly 48% in last night’s election.
LGBTQ advocacy group releases health insurance buyer’s guide for transgender Coloradans
The LGBTQ advocacy group One Colorado recently released its 2017 Transgender Health Insurance Buyer’s Guide, which aims to make the process of shopping for health insurance less burdensome for transgender Coloradans.
Brauchler announces possible gubernatorial run in 2018
In an interview on KNUS 710-AM Saturday Arapahoe County District Attorney George Brauchler announced he’s considering a run for governor in 2018.
Buzzfeed: Ten of GOP Official Judy Reyher’s Most Offensive Facebook Posts
Judy Reyher, the Republican Chair of Otero County in Colorado, is very active on Facebook, especially when it comes to sharing her opinions on race. Here are some of her greatest hits. Warning: You may want to sit down for this.
Elbert County Commissioner leaves Republican Party and sees impending “exodus”
In what could presage the upending of the Republican Party after the election, Elbert County Commissioner Robert Rowland left the GOP this week with a blazing Facebook post alleging corruption, weakness, disorganization, and cluelessness.