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Republicans ‘Expect to Lose’ CD-7?

By | 10.25.06 | 12:22 pm

Publicly, Republicans might be talking big about Rick O’Donnell’s chances in the CD-7 race, but several internal documents show they’re less than enthusiastic. A spreadsheet reportedly leaked from the National Republican Congressional Committee has surfaced on the Web. The…

CD-7 a Barometer For Other Open Seats

By | 10.23.06 | 12:12 pm

Missouri is often cited as a good barometer for national politics. The state’s electoral votes have gone to the winner in 25 of the past 26 presidential elections. This year, Colorado’s 7th Congressional District is similarly being looked toward as…

Clinton, Obama to Stump for Perlmutter

By | 10.19.06 | 2:39 pm

Ed Perlmutter is getting some big names behind him in his bid for Congressional District 7. Last week, his campaign announced former President Bill Clinton will headline a Perlmutter event Nov. 1, with Ken and John Salazar, Diana DeGette and…

Perlmutter Was Swiftboated

By | 10.17.06 | 5:31 pm

A recent TV ad attacking Ed Perlmutter was financed by a top backer of 2004′s most infamous 527 group, Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, says the

Denver Post Endorses Perlmutter

By | 10.16.06 | 12:15 pm

The Denver Post endorsed Democrat Ed Perlmutter Sunday in the race for the 7th Congressional District. The editorial called Perlmutter a “moderate Democrat with long roots in the district and a proven record as a lawmaker. We believe his…

Record-Breaking Dollars in CD-7

By | 10.16.06 | 10:50 am

More money has been poured into the battle for CD-7 than into any other race for an open congressional seat in Colorado history. So far, the O’Donnell and Perlmutter campaigns have raised a combined $4.5 million, shattering the previous…

What Happens in Panama, Stays in Panama

By | 10.12.06 | 12:08 pm

What’s the difference between an incentive and a reward? Between a thank-you gift and a payment? These things matter if you’re a government official. They matter more if you’re a candidate for Congress, and they are crucial if you’re both…

Poll: Perlmutter Leading Among Independents

By | 10.10.06 | 11:44 am

A new Denver Post/Mason-Dixon poll shows Democrat Ed Perlmutter with a six-point lead over Republican Rick O’Donnell. Although the lead is significantly smaller than the 17-point and 11-point leads shown in recent polls, Perlmutter is still ahead…

Dem Continues to Highlight O’Donnell’s ‘Crazy Plan’

By | 10.09.06 | 1:29 pm

Ed Perlmutter isn’t going to let opponent Rick O’Donnell get away from his 2004 essay calling for a mandatory service program for high school boys. Last week the Democrat pounded O’Donnell on the issue and yesterday held a

D.C. Insomniacs to Watch CD-7 Debate Tonight

By | 10.05.06 | 5:00 pm

It’s been said Colorado’s CD-7 race between Rick O’Donnell and Ed Perlmutter is being closely watched across the country. Tonight, sleepless campaign junkies can catch the two political pugilists clash on C-SPAN2. The debate will air at 12:35 a.m.…