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GOP’s Gardner Grazing in Former Enemy Camp

Less than three months ago, longtime El Paso County GOP operative Bob Gardner was so incensed over the tactics employed by the Doug Lamborn...

Crank To Lamborn: “Unity Goes Both Ways”

In the latest dust-up over exactly which of his former Republican opponents has endorsed state Sen. Doug Lamborn's congressional bid - and whom has...

Lamborn Camp Claims Phantom Endorsements

A series of twists have resulted the unthinkable - Colorado's 5th Congressional District being identified this week by the National Journal as one of...

Fawcett Whups Lamborn in 5th CD Poll

Jay Fawcett's campaign manager momentarily paused after rattling off the results of what she describes as the most comprehensive poll conducted among potential voters...

Mr. Beauprez Wasn’t In Washington

Didn't Congressman Bob Beauprez mention that he would be minding his constituents' interests in Washington while Congress was in session the month of September? Last...

Jeff Crank Coy Over Sleazy Flare-Up

It's been 10 earthshaking days since Rep. Joel Hefley first announced he would not, could not, support Doug Lamborn's "sleazy" attempt to replace him...

The Burgundy State of Colorado

There's been a lot of talk about red Colorado turning purple and heading for blue. But if you ask Tom Cronin, the state's political...

The Right Time and the Right Place

El Paso County, Colorado, is often referred to as a Republican stronghold, a place where, if you inched any further to the right, you'd...

We’ve Got Your Primary Coverage Right Here

Colorado Confidential will be your one-stop shop for primary coverage today, so check back early, often and every time in between.Cara DeGette will be...