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Donkey Highlights Of The Session

The following are the top three bills in eight areas that Democrats in the House of Representatives cited this week during an end-of-session media...

The GOP Presidential Money Chase

Opensecrets.org reports today that just three months of fundraising has grossed more than $130 million for Democratic and Republican candidates. As the Washington-based Center...

In The Words Of The Dead Presidents

Of the four Colorado House and Senate leaders who delivered opening day speeches to kick off the start of the legislative session last week,...

Ritter Cranks Up Energy, Education, Family Planning

Gov. Bill Ritter talked more about his Colorado Promise this week, and also drew laughter upon delivering his first official speech to members of...

Day 3: Pulling In The Big One

Colorado's new Democratic governor, sworn in just two days ago, got through highlighting much of his new agenda

Democrat’s Resolution: Harmony

Democrats have majorities in the U.S. House (including Colorado's delegation), and the U.S. Senate.  In Colorado, Democrats in 2006 took the governorship, the state...

It’s the Rule, Not the Exception

The pattern of raising large contributions from individuals is not specific to Colorado gubernatorial candidates Bob Beauprez (R) and Bill Ritter (D). It's one...

Five Questions with Dan Slater

Dan Slater is the first vice chair of the state Democratic Party, and he plays a huge role in keeping Democrats informed online through...

Fort Collins’ Dems Winning the Money Race

Fort Collins has long held a reputation as a liberal college town despite the fact that both registered Republicans and unaffiliated voters outnumber Democrats...