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DREAM Act activists, waiting on fateful Senate vote, rally at Bennet’s...

DENVER -- The House passed the DREAM Act last week, but the real fight is just beginning as the bill enters into the filibuster-friendly Senate.

Colorado GOP loses Hasan

Muhammad Ali Hasan, a member of the wealthy and influential Colorado Republican Hasan family and a past state House and treasurer candidate, said he is switching parties. Speaking at the University of Colorado-Boulder on his experience growing up Muslim in the American West and later in conversation with the Colorado Independent, Hasan said he is ending his affiliation with the party for the bigotry he believes has shaped Republican politics over the last year. The FOX News regular and founder of Muslims for Bush said he met recently with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the controversial Democratic leader won him over.

Senate 8 Race Headed Into Extra Innings

The northwest State Senate 8 race may have primaries in both the Republican and Democratic Parties. As of today, Rep. Al White (R-57) will...

Hush, Hush & On the QT: Political Debate Goes Astray

The invite in the mail to area Republicans in Eagle and Garfield Counties read "The Young Republicans debate Eagle County Democrats." Later, a correction...