Freudian or Not? Schaffer Lists Wadhams as Thune Manager

Everyone knows that GOP uber-strategist Dick Wadhams is back in Colorado heading up the Colorardo Republican Party. Or we thought they did.

Here’s a nugget from U.S. Senate candidate Bob Schaffer’s July filing: It lists Wadhams as manager…

Peace is Possible, But Really….

In the world of Colorado ballot initiatives, almost anything is possible (just ask Doug Bruce).

So Page Penk, an activist who’s well known to some in state and federal government, is at it again with his latest proposal:…

Schaffer vs. Udall: Crunching the Numbers

The fundraising numbers for Colorado’s open U.S. Senate seat last month clearly mark this race as one that will be watched nationally.

U.S. Rep. Mark Udall, D-Eldorado Springs, brought in $1,122,393.87, while his GOP opponent, state Board of…

Colorado Rates Low on Independent Campaign Spending, but 527s Excluded

At first glance, independent spending in Colorado’s 2006 state elections appears to have been minimal, according to a study released today by the National Institute on Money in State Politics.

But the study excludes spending by so-called 527…

On the RAGBRAI Road: The Candidates’ People Are Out Here

You meet a ton of interesting folks on RAGBRAI — while riding your bike, staying at people’s homes and just cruising about.

There are at least 10,000 people on the ride (registered for it, that is) and more friends…

On the RAGBRAI road in Iowa

RAGBRAI isn’t much on politics for the most part, but we’ve got a few news and notes from the Iowa backroads…

Lance Armstrong isn’t just riding the ride, he’s taking on any presidential comers who want to join him.…

Coffee, Questions and Straw Polls in Iowa

DENISON, Iowa — It’s all about the face-time in Iowa presidential politics. And a prime face-time spot is the local coffee house.

So Mitt Romney is taking his “Ask Mitt Anything” on the road to 10 different stops…

Book Beat: Drew on Nixon

Illegal wiretapping.

Searching for executive office leakers.

Pitting intelligence agencies against one another.

A top executive competing with the president for power.

An unpopular war defended as a test of “will and character.”

No, we’re…

On the Road, Back to the Home State

As you read this, I’m headed across Nebraska, road bike in my car, not-so-ready for RAGBRAI, the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa.

I’m OK with the heat, humidity and fields of corn (and dreams, too, this…

2nd CD Cash: What’s in a Name?

The three-way Democratic primary shaping up in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District means the money people have to choose sides.

It also means candidates reach out to friends, family and business associates to ante up for their campaigns.

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