Toned-down Sarah Palin rallies thousands in Loveland

Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin retreated a bit from her typical attack mode at a campaign event today in Loveland, Colo.

Palin spoke to a crowd of 7,120 at the Budweiser Events Center around 1:15 p.m.; it was her second event in a three-stop swing through hotly contested Colorado today. This morning she visited Colorado Springs and she is due for Grand Junction this evening.

Larimer GOP Caucus Offers a Glimpse of Colorado

A small, working-class caucus in Fort Collins provides a fascinating snapshot of the state’s Republican prospects in November through the eyes of old and new partisans.

UPDATE: Larimer Dems Select New Commissioner

Following the abrupt resignation of County Commissioner Karen Wagner this week, the Larimer County Democratic Party selected Randy Eubanks to succeed her in an emergency vacancy committee meeting held this afternoon.

GOP Senator to Hang Up His Spurs?

The Rocky Mountain Chronicle breaks a story this morning that Sen. Steve Johnson (SD-15) may be stepping down from his current office for a possible run at a Larimer County commissioner seat.

Know Your Legislator: Don Marostica

Republican Don Marostica is the last freshman legislator from Larimer County to be profiled by Colorado Confidential. He will be representing the 51st House District, which includes the city of Loveland. The seat was formerly held by Republican Jim Welker.…

Know Your Legislator: Randy Fischer

Democrat Randy Fischer is a freshman legislator who will represent the 53rd House District in Larimer County, formerly congressional candidate Angie Paccione’s seat. 

He’s been busy working his way through freshman orientation and meeting veteran lawmakers, but he did…

Liebler Gets Local Endorsement; Miller has ‘Baggage’

The Coloradoan today endorsed Larimer County Assessor Democratic candidate Barbara Liebler over former GOP assessor Steve Miller claiming “he also comes with some baggage from his former stint as assessor.”

Colorado Confidential profiled Miller’s “baggage” last week…

Sex and the Assessor

In politics, salacious behavior and ego-driven petulance is generally the domain of the White House or Congress. The Larimer County Administration Building is an unlikely place to share that dubious distinction.

Until you meet Steve Miller, the Republican candidate…

14,695 Reasons to Run for Local Office

Barbara Liebler believes she has a unique built-in constituency in her bid for arguably the least sexy elected position in local government – County Assessor.

For such a low profile race it has generated quite a bit of attention.…

GOP Candidate’s Ethical Concerns: A Continuing Story

This morning, serious concerns were raised about the professional conduct of GOP candidate Steve Miller for Larimer County Assessor.

Read this continuing piece for more on the story and a rebuttal from Miller.