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Republicans ‘Expect to Lose’ CD-7?

Publicly, Republicans might be talking big about Rick O'Donnell's chances in the CD-7 race, but several internal documents show they're less than enthusiastic. A...

CD-7 a Barometer For Other Open Seats

Missouri is often cited as a good barometer for national politics. The state's electoral votes have gone to the winner in 25 of the...

Clinton, Obama to Stump for Perlmutter

Ed Perlmutter is getting some big names behind him in his bid for Congressional District 7. Last week, his campaign announced former President Bill...

Perlmutter Was Swiftboated

A recent TV ad attacking Ed Perlmutter was financed by a top backer of 2004's most infamous 527 group, Swift Boat Veterans for Truth,...

Denver Post Endorses Perlmutter

The Denver Post endorsed Democrat Ed Perlmutter Sunday in the race for the 7th Congressional District. The editorial called Perlmutter a "moderate Democrat with...

Record-Breaking Dollars in CD-7

More money has been poured into the battle for CD-7 than into any other race for an open congressional seat in Colorado history. So...

What Happens in Panama, Stays in Panama

What's the difference between an incentive and a reward? Between a thank-you gift and a payment? These things matter if you're a government official....

Poll: Perlmutter Leading Among Independents

A new Denver Post/Mason-Dixon poll shows Democrat Ed Perlmutter with a six-point lead over Republican Rick O'Donnell. Although the lead is significantly smaller than...

Dem Continues to Highlight O’Donnell’s ‘Crazy Plan’

Ed Perlmutter isn't going to let opponent Rick O'Donnell get away from his 2004 essay calling for a mandatory service program for high school...

D.C. Insomniacs to Watch CD-7 Debate Tonight

It's been said Colorado's CD-7 race between Rick O'Donnell and Ed Perlmutter is being closely watched across the country. Tonight, sleepless campaign junkies can...