Tag: Bob Gardner

And you thought the election was over? Colorado lawmakers are meeting today to pick new leaders charged with keeping the Capitol running smoothly, and, with Democrat Bernie Buescher unexpectedly out of the picture, a couple of surprises are in store for the donkeys. Over on the Republican side, a reported coup may be in the works.

Note: This is the first in a two-part post. It's been nearly a decade since Charles Duke held office under the golden dome in Denver....

Here is a story that pretty much embodies state Rep. Michael Merrifield's approach to politics. Two years ago, Merrifield's conservative colleague Dave Schultheis announced...