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VIDEO: DNC launches Spanish language TV ad in Denver

By | 10.13.11 | 2:40 pm

The Democratic National Committee announced today it is launching a Spanish-language television ad in the Denver market in support of President Obama’s jobs bill.

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Keeping the dream alive, this weekend Denver celebrates Martin Luther King Day

By | 01.16.11 | 3:01 pm

As the Martin Luther King holiday unfolds in Denver, it is important to remember that it is more than a day off, more that an extra ski day.

Today, we bring you first a statement by Colorado Democratic Party Chair Pat Waak. Then, we have video of the entire Martin Luther King “I have a dream” speech, that is followed by a much shorter video of an excerpt from the speech, in case you don’t have time for the whole thing.

Phil Perington leaves Democratic Party

By | 01.01.11 | 8:14 am

Former Colorado Democratic Party Chairman Phil Perington announced this week that he has left the Democratic Party and is now an independent.

Pat Waak will not seek another term as Dem Chair

By | 01.01.11 | 8:02 am

Colorado Democratic Party Chairwoman Pat Waak on Friday announced she would not seek a fourth term as party chair. A new chair will be elected in March.

Democratic Party’s primary parties tonight

By | 08.10.10 | 6:03 pm

For the Democratic Party faithful and those who simply want to witness the pain of defeat and glory of victory, Democrats are holding parties across the state as votes deciding candidate’s fates are counted tonight. Below is a list of…

Colorado Democratic Party suggests questions for Norton

By | 03.09.10 | 4:50 pm

Colorado Democratic Party Chair Pat Waak sent out a release today proposing a set of questions for U.S. Senate candidate Jane Norton, who will appear at a conservative or right-leaning Candidate Search 2010 forum tonight in Colorado Springs. Either…

Few details emerge on suspected Democratic Party HQ vandal

By | 08.26.09 | 7:44 am

Police Wednesday confirmed that Maurice Schwenkler, 24, is the man they took into custody Tuesday night as he fled the scene of the vandalized Colorado Democratic Party headquarters. Wearing a shirt hiked over his face, a hoodie and rubber…

Pollster says Colorado not so Blue after all, despite shift to Democrats

By | 12.04.08 | 12:01 pm

Despite sweeping electoral victories and dramatic shifts in party registration, Colorado hasn’t really shifted allegiance to the ruling Democrats, pollster Floyd Ciruli told a gathering of the state’s county commissioners Wednesday. “People are saying, ‘Go ahead, we’ll give you a year or two.’ And then they might pull the franchise if it doesn’t work out,” Ciruli told a gathering of Colorado Counties, Inc., according to Politics West’s John Ingold.

Insiders Predict Chaos at State Dem Convention

By | 05.15.08 | 10:20 am

What is expected at the Democratic state convention in Colorado Springs Friday and Saturday besides 10,000 participants, political VIPs, vendors and media? Some delegates are planning for “chaos.”

State Dem Convention: Some Delegates Selected; Clinton, Obama Invited

By | 05.05.08 | 4:28 pm

The state convention and assembly for the Colorado Democratic Party is 10 days away and preparations are being fine-tuned for the event, scheduled for May 16-17 at the World Arena in Colorado Springs. Among the guests invited are Sen. Hillary