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Maes not in it to win it — just to spark a right-wing revolution

By | 11.02.10 | 3:47 pm

Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes said Monday he didn’t stay in the race to the bitter end to win but to help start a conservative revolution within the Grand Old Party. Maes said his candidacy is part of that transformation.…

Guv’s race recap: A long, strange year may come down to Maes supporters

By | 11.01.10 | 10:35 am

Colorado hasn’t really had a governor’s race this year. If we must use a sporting metaphor, it’s been more of a demolition derby. It all began well over a year ago when the Republicans started maneuvering to avoid an ugly primary by uniting behind one candidate early.

Ethics Watch calls on Maes to release details of withdrawal offer

By | 10.20.10 | 5:56 am

Colorado Ethics Watch Tuesday waded into the convoluted controversy surrounding accusations that Republican stalwarts offered GOP gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes monetary compensation to withdraw from the race, calling on Maes to disclose any information he might have about such…

Survey: Colorado leading nation in solar energy jobs growth

By | 10.19.10 | 12:28 pm

On the energy front, the gubernatorial race in its final two weeks is pretty black and white. American Constitution Party candidate Tom Tancredo and GOP nominee Dan Maes are unimpressed with Gov. Bill Ritter’s “New Energy Economy.”

Democratic nominee and…

Boyles says photo of Tancredo as illegal alien is ‘funny’

By | 10.05.10 | 12:38 pm

The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition on Monday came out against what they called an “inflammatory” and “crude” picture promoted by 630-AM KHOW talk show host Peter Boyles.

The picture, according to Boyles, represents American Constitution Party gubernatorial…

Tancredo offers ‘third gyration’ on ‘Bad Three’ anti-tax measures

By | 09.27.10 | 2:28 pm

COLORADO SPRINGS — At the most spirited debate of the season so far, the three candidates for governor mixed it up on a variety of issues Saturday in Colorado Springs.

Perhaps most notably, American Constitution Party candidate Tom Tancredo rolled…

Hickenlooper promises to bolster business climate in Colorado

By | 09.27.10 | 7:23 am

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper Friday called Tom Tancredo “pretty much a lifetime politician.” That’s about as spicy as it got when the Democratic nominee for governor spent 20 minutes on the phone with the Colorado Independent.

Poll: Maes fading fast; Hickenlooper maintains strong lead

By | 09.23.10 | 10:28 am

Is GOP candidate for governor Dan Maes a closet Hickenlooper supporter? As he continues to struggle, his Democratic rival, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper continues to make gains in a race that also features the insurgent run being made by former…

Maes backers question Tancredo’s conservative principles

By | 09.21.10 | 6:52 am

Some “concerned citizens” from Northeast Colorado sent an “open letter” to American Constitution Party gubernatorial nominee Tom Tancredo Monday. The Colorado Independent was able to reach one of those people, and Maureen Paterson described herself as a supporter of Republican nominee Dan Maes and a past Republican delegate to the state assembly. “We are mostly just concerned about Tom Tancredo,” she said.

Schaffer endorses Tancredo, joins growing list of Republicans

By | 09.15.10 | 1:19 pm

Colorado State Board of Education Chairman and former Congressman Bob Schaffer, who unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. Senate seat won by Mark Udall in 2008, endorsed American Constitution Party gubernatorial candidate Tom Tancredo today.

“Tom has always been a…