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Merry Christmas 2010

Happy Belated 240th Birthday, Ludwig von Beethoven

Weld County School Board Challenged for Taking On Local Union Prerogatives

Colorado Education Association Members Can Get EMO Political Refunds Until December 15 Deadline

Happy Thanksgiving 2010

Time to Respond to Denver Post’s Anti-DougCo Voucher Letter Writers

Colorado GOP, What Do You Want to See in the Next State Party Chair?

Colorado GOP Candidates Who Fell Short But Can See Bright Futures

Non-Union State Employee Closes Up Tongue-in-Cheek ColoradoLoses

Frank McNulty and New GOP House Leadership Team Prepare to Step In

Wishful Numbers in Tim Leonard’s State Senate District 16 Race?

Dan Maes Wins 10%: No Minor Party Status Problem for Colorado GOP?

2010 Election Liveblogging

Why a 4-Point Ken Buck Victory is Likelier than a Looming “Recount”

2010 Election Predictions

Daniel the Maes-siah: “Thou knowest that the only true prophet is the voice that speaketh on the Day of Election”

GOP Candidate Owen Hill 4th Time Proud Papa Four Days Before Election

Buck vs. Bennet: National Taxpayers Union Tracks Proposed Spending

CNN/Time Poll Partisan Sample Skews Results to Dems by 5 to 7 Points

Democrat Desperation Diaries: Treasurer Cary Kennedy Edition

Remembering My Grandma Hutchings, 100 Years from the Date of Her Birth

Ed Perlmutter Swings and Misses with Desperate Charter School Attack

Conservative Guv Candidate Tom Tancredo Reaffirms Backing of Scott Gessler for Secretary of State

A Tale of Two Polls in the Colorado Governor’s Race: Advantage Magellan

…And Then There Were None (State Legislators Backing Also-ran Dan Maes)

Support Ryan Frazier in Colorado’s Seventh Congressional District

John Hickenlooper’s “Bitter Clinger” Moment? Colorado Voters Uninspired

Slaphappy Democrat Ed Perlmutter: LA Times Top 10 Weird Campaign Moment

New Michael Fallon for Congress Ad: Say, Who’s Your Boss, Diana DeGette?

Evidence Indicates Any Deal-Seeking Came from Dan Maes’ Direction

Denver Post State Leglislative Endorsements Get Picture Partly Right

Complete Colorado’s A-Maes-ing Finale to Real Gubernatorial Genius Series

Bob Beauprez Endorses 7th CD’s Ryan Frazier, Calls Out Ed Perlmutter

Rep. Lois Court to constituents: “…unfortunately it is a First Amendment right for political free speech…”

Complete Colorado’s Real Gubernatorial Genius Takes On John Hickenlooper

From Mothers Against Debt: Educational Programming Not Available on PBS

Michael Bennet’s Election-Season Epiphany on Big Labor’s Card-Check

Treasurer Candidate Walker Stapleton Unveils “Bounce The Bureaucrat”

Healthcare Reform and Amendment 63: Felon Fame in a 30-Second Video

GOP Candidate Libby Szabo Combats Lefty Accountability for Colorado Lies

Complete Colorado’s Real Gubernatorial Genius Lampoons Tom Tancredo

Douglas County GOP Leaders Stress Unity, Two-Thirds Back Tom Tancredo

Democratic AG Candidate Stan Garnett Should Hold to His Own Standard

What Happens if Dan Maes Drops Out of the Governor’s Race?: Colorado Law

John Hickenlooper Coddles Government Unions, Makes Guv Race Clearer

My 2010 Colorado Ballot

Teacher Union-Funded vs. Reformer-Funded: Interesting Colorado Races

October Means It’s Time to Play Who Said You Said Billboard Scavenger Hunt

Enterprise Group Political Report: Some State House R Will Deliver Big Upset

Why Decent Souls Will Be Glad to See Congressman Alan Grayson Lose

More Serious Doubts Raised by Legal Complaint Against Bernie Buescher

Yes, Ken Buck is Ahead, DSCC Poll Isn’t Equivalent to Rasmussen (Not Close)

Ed Perlmutter Casts Deciding Adjournment Vote Against Tax Relief

Fact-Checking Democratic Candidate Jeanne Nicholson on K-12 Spending

How Will Colo. Education Groups’ Political Giving Match Election Results?

Key Poll: Two in Three Likely Colorado Voters Say Government Spending Too High, Affects Them Personally

Important Election Season Flashback: Ethically Challenged Ed Perlmutter?

Obama Administration Burdens Private Colleges with Intrusive Regulations

“Working Stiffed”: Daily Show Pans Organized Labor Hypocrisy

Colorado Town Hall Meetings Give Chance to Learn about Obama Care

Ironically-Named Accountability for Colorado Dishing Up Vicious Anti-GOP Smears with Teacher Union Money

How Did Bernie Buescher’s Office Absences Affect Military Ballot Access?

Betsy Markey Campaign School: Sara Gagliardi Skips Out on Candidate Forum

GOP Candidate Dr. Mike Fallon Introduces Himself to Viewing Public

Many Races Up for Grabs, GOP Control of Colorado House Within Reach

Colorado State Senate Majority Looks to Hang on a Tight, Razor-Thin Margin

9/11: Pause and Remember

Just What John Hickenlooper Wants: “Crash Tax” Back in National Headlines

Bernie Buescher Wants Earlier Primary Election: A Viable Campaign Issue?

Chinook Fund-Columbus Day Protest Link Raises Demand for Transparency in Hickenlooper’s Charitable Giving

Blood Money

GOP AND Tea Party Leaders: Daniel K. Maes, Will You Please Go Now!

Ed Perlmutter’s Case for Death Tax Makes Case for His Own Retirement

Labor as Management: Ohio, D.C. Offer Two Different Ironic Approaches

Magellan: Good to be Colo. Republican Not Named Maes; Reset Election Odds

Rasmussen: Colorado Voters Saying ‘None of the Above’ for Governor?

Ryan Frazier 40, Ed Perlmutter 39: Liberal CD-7 Incumbent Feels the Heat

Bernie Buescher Doesn’t Get His Way: Time to Make Military Votes a Priority

WhoSaidYouSaid Nails Hickenlooper: Your Taxes “as Low as They Can Go”?

Support State House Candidates at R Block Party Event: It’s That Important

Colorado Cost of Government Day

Ed Perlmutter’s Bush-Bashing Overlooked in 7th CD Debate Coverage

Tea Party / Liberty Group Leaders, Chime In On State Legislative Races

Clear The Bench Colorado Poll Results: Classic Case of Good News, Bad News

Dan Maes Racks Up Key Support; Tambor Williams as Running Mate?

Colorado Unions Abuse Non-Union School Employee Paychecks

Absurd Accusation Against Candidate Owen Hill Shines Light on Shoddy Journalism, Political Hackery

New Innovative Data Colorado Poll Gives Reason for GOP Optimism

Scott Gessler for Secretary of State

J.J. Ament Concedes, Walker Stapleton to Face Cary Kennedy for Treasurer

Ryan Frazier Celebrates Primary Victory, Ready to Work to Oust Ed Perlmutter

Colorado Primary Predictions: My Complete, Final (and Wrong?) Guesses

Colorado SD 6 Primary: Ellen Roberts Looks Far Too Cozy with Obama Care

Tom Wiens for Colorado Governor Scenario Unfolding? Don’t Rule It Out

Denver’s Michael Fallon Embraces Tough Task of Retiring Diana DeGette

Local Veteran Blogger Goes Pro as NRO Colorado Election Correspondent

Greg Brophy for Governor?

Gallup Survey of Institutions: Congress Rock-Bottom, Presidency Falling Fast

Preferences and Prognostications: Colorado Republican Primary 2010

My Colorado Primary Ballot

Scott McInnis Says No to Ultimatum: Has Tancredo “Done the Impossible”?

Of Mondays and Desperate Causes

9-12 and Tea Party Groups to Tancredo: Reconsider Your Ultimatum

Colorado’s Falling Worker Freedom Grade Highlights Bill Ritter Legacy

Buck 46, Norton 37: Weld DA Carries Small Edge Into Homestretch

Michael Bennet-Backed Obama Official, Former SEIU Lawyer to Rule in Client’s Defense Against Aggrieved Nurse

Right Online: Great Vegas Opportunity for Conservatives in New Media

Survey: 59 Percent Say Scott McInnis Should Quit Governors’ Race

Dean Boehler Responds to Shadowy Liberal Colorado Outlook Attacks

Colorado State House Breakdown: Plenty of Tough Races Up for Grabs

Survey: What Should Scott McInnis Do?

State Senate Updates: Lefty Group Enters GOP Primary, Dem Running Insurgent Write-In Campaign?

Colorado Republicans Maintain Good Odds of Winning State Senate Majority

Western Conservative Summit: Reflections and Ruminations

Sara Gagliardi’s Fiscally Conservative Face Lift Can’t Fix Poor Voting Record

Video: Michael Bennet’s Infamous Card Check Indecision Lingers On…

Mistakes and Attacks Real, But Not Fatal Cause for Dan Maes Campaign

Tougher GOP Senate Endorsement: CEA or Andrew Romanoff’s Mom?

Don’t Delay: Register for July 9-11 Western Conservative Summit

Which Ken Buck-Jane Norton Poll Is Most Trustworthy? I Say Magellan

Hugh Hewitt Makes Weak Attempt to Bolster Jane Norton’s Poll Showing

Teflon John Hickenlooper Backs “Crash Tax” for Non-Resident Denver Wrecks

SurveyUSA: Walker Stapleton Up By 10, J.J. Ament Faces Tough Challenge

Numbers Don’t Back Norton Camp’s Attempt to Disparage SurveyUSA

Dan Maes Responds: “I would never attempt to hide taxes and fees…”

Balanced Budget, Obama Care, Space Programs, 2010 Election: Interview with Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman

Kudos to Denver Post for Calling Out Udall, Bennet on Big Labor Sop

Connections: Colorado’s Bob Schaffer Backs Pete Hoekstra for Michigan Guv

Rasmussen Welcomes Dan Maes to the Race in a 41-41 Tie with Hickenlooper

Stapleton, Gschwendtner, Hurlbert Await Fateful Day for Ballot Petition Results

Ken Buck Leads Jane Norton 42-32 among Likely GOP Primary Voters

Outrageous Attacks Abound in Colorado GOP U.S. Senate Primary Race

Michael Bennet Fence-Sitting on Investor Tax Increase, Unemployment Benefit Legislative Scheme

Mark Hillman Highlights Candidates for State Legislature Worthy of Support

Major League Commissioner Bud Selig Should Recognize Tiger Pitcher Armando Galarraga’s Perfect Game

Why Can’t Colorado Pick One Deadline to Submit Initiative Petition Signatures?

Memorial Day Reflection

Denver Post Highlights Poor Voting Record of 7th CD Candidate Lang Sias

What About Democrat AG Candidate Stan Garnett’s Union PAC Donation?

2010 Colorado Republican State Assembly Interviews: Special from PPC

State Employee Suffers Under Union Executive Order: Where’s Hick?

Colorado Republican State Assembly: Review of Winners and Losers

Ryan Frazier for Colorado 7th CD

May Survey of Colorado’s Political Temperature: Same Winners Emerge

Colorado State House Breakdown: Majority Up for Grabs, Tiny GOP Edge

John McCain to Host D.C. Fundraiser for 7th CD Candidate Lang Sias

Colorado 2010 State Senate Showdown: GOP Challengers Gain Momentum

The National Debt and My Children

Bob Beauprez Backs Lang Sias, Raises Questions about Relevance, Judgment

Elections Have Consequences

Launching the New-Look May Survey of Colorado’s Political Temperature

Democrats’ HB 1181 Union Buy-Off: Pushing the State Capitol Panic Button

RIP, Ernie

Politically Correct University’s Robert Maranto Tonight at LOTR Red Rocks

Ryan Frazier Far and Away 7th CD GOP Candidate with Greatest Local Support

Hickenlooper Loses Edge on Charitable Giving, Exposes Political “Glass Jaw”?

The Colorado Senate Race

Dean Boehler’s Emerging Campaign Shows 2010 Election Uncertainty

Lexington and Concord, 235 Years Later

Ed Perlmutter 42, Ryan Frazier 39: Race for Colorado’s 7th CD is On

Jim DeMint Endorsement Big Boost for Buck Campaign: Is It Enough?

Don’t Delay: Find a 2010 Colorado Tax Day Tea Party Near You

Check Out The Blueprint: Its Political Lessons Are Well Worth Absorbing

Jeffco GOP Assembly Report: Ryan Frazier, John Suthers, Ken Buck Shine

Ernie Harwell, David Benke, and Appomattox: Making Today Memorable

Redesigned April Survey of Colorado’s Political Temperature Coming Soon

Nip Bad Elections Bill in the Bud

Don’t Be Surprised by Michael Bennet’s Decision to Petition onto Ballot

Easter: He Is Risen

Good Friday

Tea Party Express Rolls into Colorado

Whoops, Bad Idea: Leaving Elmer Hicks in Charge of Colo. Democrat Funds

Taxpayers for Liberty Update: Can You Hear the Tumbleweeds a-Blowin’?

Of Recent Lang Sias Endorsements, John McCain, and Poor Voting Histories

Catch Video of Colorado GOP Officials Fighting for Health Care Freedom

Obama Care Passes… Now What?

Don’t Burden, Smother Parents with SB 110’s Booster Seat Good Intentions

Betsy Markey Caves on Obama Care, Hope She’s Not Counting on Fed Job

Taxpayers for Liberty Update: Larimer County’s Sue Rehg Tells Her Story

Walker Stapleton Announces Foregoing Caucus Process, J.J. Ament Responds

March Pre-Caucus Survey Winners: Ken Buck, Dan Maes, Citizen Action

Time to Denounce Taxpayers for Liberty: Sleazy Tactics & Shadowy Group

Will John Hickenlooper Answer Tough Questions on FasTracks Fabrication?

Does CEA Care More About School Funding or Political Allies?

Colo. Springs Candidate Forum Goes to Ken Buck, Dan Maes, J.J. Ament

Kudos to Mike Coffman for Leading on New Balanced Budget Amendment

Taxpayers for Liberty: Who Is This Group Playing in U.S. Senate Race?

Amazon Fallout for Colorado Dems

Rasmussen Poll: Best News for GOP Guv Hopeful Scott McInnis in Awhile

Which Colorado Candidates Have Signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge?

Two Reasons Why We Could Use More Shawn Mitchells in the State Legislature

7th CD: Ryan Frazier in Wall St. Journal; Jimmy Lakey Hits Voting Road Bump

Post Smacks Bill Ritter on Education Reform: What Did You Expect?

On Eve of Caucus, Here’s March Survey of Colorado’s Political Temperature

Michigan, My Michigan: A Personally Meaningful Civil War Video Tribute

When Will Colorado Be Ready for a New Labor Model Rooted in Freedom?

CO House Bill 1147: Police to “Ticket” Kids for Not Wearing Bike Helmets

Tell Colorado Legislators to Back off the Mary Kay Lady: Oppose HB 1248

Thanks to Obama Care, Nancy Pelosi is Generous with Other Dems’ Careers

Colo. House Dem Leader Waging PC Fight against “War on Terror” Memorial?

Bill Ritter’s Pitch for Cary Kennedy Shows Vulnerability of Treasurer’s Race

Health Care Summit Does Nothing for Vulnerable Congressman John Salazar

Michael Bennet Gets Some Small Redemption from SEIU Endorsement

A Good Week for Jimmy Lakey: GOP Three-Way Race in Colorado’s 7th CD?

Bill Ritter Signs Tax Hikes Into Law, Clock Ticking on State Democrat Rule

Dr. David Benke: Hero

Lobbying Groups Want Taxpayers to Underwrite Their School Funding Lawsuit Against the State of Colorado

A Remarkable Political Year to Talk Seriously about Candidate Dan Maes

North Denver Candidate Search 2010: Your Don’t-Miss Weekend Event

Tea Party Movement Still Rising One Year After Rick Santelli’s Famous Rant

Anti-IRS Domestic Terrorist Suicide Attack Time for Moral Clarity

Mr. President, Welcome to Denver

Watch KBDI Tonight: LOTR’s Amanda Teresi, Rossputin Talk Tea Party

Trusted Expert Dick Murphy Endorses J.J. Ament in Colorado Treasurer’s Race

February Survey of Colorado’s Political Temperature: Results Unveiled

It Stinks to Be Michael Bennet: Andrew Romanoff Nets Big Labor Backing

Both Private and Public Colo. Union Numbers Drop to Historic Lows

One Reason CO Loves CA: Letting Teachers Know Membership Options

Recommending Lewis Lehrman’s Lincoln at Peoria for Honest Abe’s 201st

Scott McInnis Endorses Mark Hurlbert … I Back Conservative Tim Leonard

Ken Buck Wins Senate Primary Backing from Red State’s Erick Erickson

Phony Big Labor Front Group Exposes Lefty Fears about Tea Party’s Strength

All But One Colo. Democrat State Senator Enable Passage of Tax Hikes

Michael Bennet Kowtows to Left, Casts Losing Vote for Backdoor Card Check

Dem Priorities Fiddling with Tax Credits: Undercut, Don’t Empower, Families

Colorado WINS State Union Using Coercive Tactics to Grow Membership?

Colorado Democrats Dig Themselves Deeper on Dirty Dozen Tax Hikes

Six Years of Mount Virtus Blogging

Rasmussen on Colorado U.S. Senate: No Clear Trend, GOP Edge Persists

On TV at 8:30 PM Tonight to Discuss Public School Financial Transparency

Colo. Senate GOP Unveils Alternative to Tax Hikes without Further K-12 Cuts

February Survey: Time to Help Us Take Colorado’s Political Temperature

Edgar Antillon Gains Winning Issue from Cherylin Peniston’s Tax Hike Votes

Tom Wiens Furnishes $540K of $728K Raised; GOP Senate Primary Is On

New Tarrance Poll: Trouble for Colo. Dems Pushing Dirty Dozen Tax Hikes

Colorado Democrats Accidentally Turn Tax Hike Into Tax Cut … “D’Oh!”

Colorado’s Michael Bennet and Mark Udall Vote to Boost My Children’s Debt

7th CD Update: Fundraising “Loser” Ed Perlmutter, Lang Sias Rakes in $30K

Vulnerable Colo. House Democrats Push Through “Dirty Dozen” Tax Hikes

Tax Foundation on “Dirty Dozen” Tax Bills: Seven Are Bad and Two Are Good

Craig Becker Confirmation Vote: Michael Bennet Not Off Hook on Card Check

Colorado 2010 State House Races: GOP Close but Not Quite to Majority

Ryan Frazier’s Individual Contributions Nearly Top Ed Perlmutter’s Total Take

Co-hosting Backbone Radio Sunday: Bloggers Take Over KNUS Airwaves

Friday Quick Hits: Obama Dissed, Arrogant Dems, Howard Zinn Eulogized

Too Much “Transparancy” in Secretary of State’s New Campaign Finance Site?

Tea Party Hero Jason Chaffetz Backs Congressional Candidate Scott Tipton

Government Workers Now the Majority Among U.S. Union Members

Stage Set for State Capitol Showdown on (Most of) Dirty Dozen Tax Hikes

Watching State of the Union? Engage Republicans on Your Mobile Phone

Barack Obama: Get Out of Debt by Maintaining Out-of-Control Spending?

Fiscal Analysts: Total Price Tag of Dems’ Dirty Dozen Tax Hikes = $337 Million+

Will Colorado Dems Ram Through Dirty Dozen Business Tax Hike Bills?

Palin Crushes Huckabee in Righty Blogger Poll: Whom Did I Vote For?

Colorado Legislators Advance Modest School Spending Transparency Bill

Could Republicans Really Gain Eight U.S. Senate Seats this November?

Colorado 2010 State Senate Showdown: First Quarter Look at Hot Races

Colorado 7th CD Candidates Sound Off Saturday at Aurora Republican Forum

37 Years of Roe v Wade: Time for Hope, Renewal to Continue Fight for Life

Listen to Face The State Weekend Edition: Political Survey Results

State Rep Sara Gagliardi (D-Arvada) Stands For Government Health Care

What Was Missing from Michael Bennet’s Post-Massachusetts Statement

Brilliant! Poli Sci Profs Find One Creative Way to Make Obama Care Math Add Up

Tax on a Fee? Thank Bill Ritter, Diane Primavera and Colorado Democrats

Please Consider Supporting My Friend Libby Szabo for House District 27

Time to Get Up to Speed on Proposed Colorado FASTER Late Fee Repeals

No Shocker: Daily Kos Poll Skewed, Michael Bennet is Actually Behind

Dan Maes Tops Scott McInnis: January Colorado Political Survey Results

Dan Maes’ Fundraising Really Starts to Take Off… After 4Q Reporting Period

Sen. Udall and Bennet, Even the Denver Post Is Telling You to Stop Obama Care

Lang Sias & Doug Lamborn First from Colorado to Pledge Obama Care Repeal

Senator Mark Udall Making His Case to be Added to “Dirty Politician Filter”

Jan. 2010 Survey of Colorado’s Political Temperature: Highlights on PPC

Treasurer Candidate Walker Stapleton Extends GOP Fundraising Lead

Rasmussen: Michael Bennet Dropping Like a Rock, Jane Norton Expands Lead

London Telegraph Releases New List of 100 Top Conservatives, Liberals

John Suthers Takes Bold Stands, Plugs Colorado Political Survey

Obama Care Big Labor Backroom Deal: Reminder to Back Scott Brown

Help Haiti Earthquake Victims

House Minority Leader Mike May Blends Seriousness, Humor in Opening Speech

No-No: Democrat Senate Leader Endorses Hickenlooper on State Email

Rasmussen Shows Massachusetts GOPmentum: Coakley 49, Brown 47

Colorado GOP Leaders Show Serious Face Entering Legislative Session

Avatar Movie Might Do Some Eternal Good in Spite of Itself

Treasurer Candidate Ali Hasan’s Approach Misguided, Attacks Unserious

Pick Your Dem Guv Nominee: Hickenlooper? Romanoff? Kennedy?

GOP Candidate Ryan Frazier to Report Strong 4th Quarter Fundraising

Come to Defend Colorado from Obama Care Rally on Tuesday, January 19

Scott Brown “Massachusetts Miracle” Could Spell Doom for Michael Bennet

Dem Legislator Edward Vigil on Party’s Likely Nominee: “What the Hick?”

Betsy Markey: I voted against TARP before I didn’t vote on it at all

Liberal Blogger’s Memo to Colorado Tea-Partiers: More Than a Grain of Salt?

GOP Shouldn’t Underestimate John Hickenlooper: How Formidable Is He?

Rasmussen’s First Post-Ritter Reaction: McInnis Leads All Three Dem Hopefuls

2010: Time to Take the New Survey of Colorado’s Political Temperature

Flashback: Diana DeGette says Hickenlooper “at least as liberal as me”

Three-Way GOP Race for Treasurer: Stay Focused on Cary Kennedy

BREAKING: Bill Ritter Not to Seek Re-election?

Imagine How Many Shoddy Websites Taxpayers Could Buy for $1 Trillion

State-Level Education Tax Credits Merit Place Near Top of Pro-Liberty Agenda

Recent Plights of Penry and McDaniels Give Me a Little Pause about 33