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Energy concerns reign at Markey-Salazar town hall

High gasoline prices, domestic oil and the right energy alternatives dominated an hour-long town hall forum Wednesday in Windsor hosted by Colorado Sen. Ken Salazar and Betsy Markey, the Fort Collins Democrat challenging incumbent Rep. Marilyn Musgrave for the 4th Congressional District seat.

Paccione Pulls Out of CD4 Race

Former state representative Angie Paccione announced this morning that she is withdrawing her candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Colorado's fourth congressional district. Paccione,...

Musgrave Rakes in $240K

Perennially challenged Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave sent a clear statement to the fourth district about her seriousness to retain her seat with a preliminary second...

Markey Reports $61K in CD4 Race

Democratic candidate Betsy Markey announced this morning that she raised $61,000 including $36,000 in contributions and a personal loan of $25,000 for her fledgling...

Markey Taking a Different Tack in CD-4

Much rejoicing is going on by political insiders in the hotly contested second congressional district race with announced quarterly fundraising totals already clearing a...

Self Serve: Rep. Musgrave Pumps Gas for the People

Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave (R-Fort Morgan) worked the Cenex gas station this afternoon pumping gas and answering constituent questions on education, Mexican immigration, Pi

Hot Air: The New Propaganda

Originally published in the Rocky Mountain Chronicle, this five part series examines the shock jock phenomenon... Colorado-style Talk radio content that is disrespectful, foments prejudice...

Shaffer Drops From CD-4 Race

The Daily Times-Call (web page not udpated yet) is reporting that state Sen. Brandon Shaffer will not seek the democratic nomination for the 4th...

Musgrave Courts the Fort

Rep. Marilyn Musgrave (R-Fort Morgan) made a rare public appearance in Fort Collins on Wednesday when she hosted an economic development forum which culminated...

Musgrave Ponies Up to Avoid Ethics Complaint

Rep. Marilyn Musgrave skirted a congressional ethics violation by quickly issuing a $480 check for use of a vacation cabin owned by a politically-connected...