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Hickenlooper in Dem convention crossfire

editor — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:14:39 -0700

Seven weeks before the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Mayor John Hickenlooper finds himself in the crossfire on key issues, including...

Labor tab: $300 million to elect Dems

editor — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:51:04 -0700

The national fight over an ambitious effort by labor unions to reverse their generation-long decline is about to come to Colorado — and to the...

Pepsi Center to be Dem convention central

editor — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:20:57 -0700

The Pepsi Center hands over the keys to construction teams for the Democratic National Convention Committee at 8 a.m. Monday, and the on-the-ground,...

Analysis: McCain struggles to regain footing

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:48:31 -0700

WASHINGTON (AP) -- John McCain calls himself an underdog. That may be an understatement. The GOP presidential candidate trails Democrat Barack...

McCain operative rocketed to power working for Crist (The Palm Beach Post)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:34:11 -0700

Four years ago, Beth Kigel was living in Broward County and her political activity was pretty much limited to casting a vote on Election Day.

Chaffetz home a hurdle?

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:06:00 -0700

GOP congressional candidate Jason Chaffetz will not vote for himself on Election Day. He cannot. He does not live in the 3rd District, which he wants...

Quick ruling unlikely in election probe

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:06:00 -0700

A criminal investigation into the state treasurer's race is under way, but the special counsel appointed to look into the controversial case says it...

McCain to campaign in Denver Monday

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:59:00 -0700

DENVER (AP) -- John McCain plans to hold a town hall meeting Monday in Denver....

Clinton avoids partisan politics in Aspen talk

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:31:00 -0700

ASPEN, Colo. (AP) -- Former President Bill Clinton avoided partisan politics during an appearance Saturday at the Aspen Ideas Festival, focusing...

Denver mayor: No "access to sell" for Dem convention

Stephen Keating — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:15:20 -0700

Part of the challenge raising money for the Democratic National Convention is that fundraisers have no access to sell, Mayor John Hickenlooper...