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Rick Perry’s immigration issues point at what’s wrong with the process, says political scientist

By | 08.23.11 | 12:01 pm

To be successful as the governor of Texas, it doesn’t hurt to be a friend to the Latino community. To become the Republican presidential nominee, however, it may hurt a great deal.

Anti-incumbent narrative complicated by Tuesday elections

By | 05.19.10 | 10:15 am

The well-worn theme going into Tuesday’s elections — that a nationwide storm of voter unrest would spell mid-term doom for “big government” incumbents and particularly Democrats — was hardly proven. Indeed, two of the three high-profile races yesterday featured establishment candidates taking on other establishment candidates — with liberals coming out on top. If any one message emerged from the voting, it was that Republicans, who have been hoping that public discontent will translate to big congressional gains in November, may be forced to reevaluate.

Vail-area Superdelegate Urges Others to ‘Get Off the Fence’

By | 04.29.08 | 3:09 pm

Superdelegate Debbie Marquez of Edwards, who declared her support for Sen. Barack Obama in early February, said it’s time for her undeclared counterparts in Colorado to “get off the fence” and start announcing who they will support for the Democratic

Updated: HD-13: Results, Levy Wins

By | 08.08.06 | 8:12 pm

The Rocky Mountain News is declaring Claire Levy the winner of HD-13. There is no Republican challenger, so she will be the new representative for the district.

[Update] Claire Levy is leading with 66.7%. Jim Rettew has…

HD-13 In Summary

By | 08.08.06 | 11:53 am

House District 13 will be a primary between two Democrats. And, without a Republican challenger in the race, the winner will be the new state representative come November.

Here are some quick facts about the race, the candidates, and…