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El Paso County Democrats claim voter disenfranchisement

By | 09.25.08 | 4:01 pm

Colorado College, a liberal arts school in Colorado Springs, is oft seen as a cradle of progressive thought in one of the most conservative cities in the United States. In recent years, that designation has caused some tension in the greater community. This week, the antagonism came to a head with a prominent State Sen. John Morse (D-Colorado Springs) accusing Republican Clerk and Recorder Bob Balink of deliberately trying to stop Colorado College students, many of whom come from out-of-state, from voting.

Windels’ CORA Came From GOP Activist With Ties to Former Opponent

By | 04.03.07 | 2:16 pm

When a Web site posted an inflammatory e-mail sent by Democrat Rep. Michael Merrifield last week, documents show it was obtained through a public records request.

It was filed against Sen. Sue Windels by a local attorney named Richard…