Ritter Gets ‘F’ in Fiscal Policy from Cato

by PerlStalker | 11:25 pm, September 30, 2010

The Cato Institute has released its biannual Fiscal Policy Report Card on America’s Governors. The full analysis is available as a PDF from Cato’s web site.

Governor Bill Ritter gets a solid ‘F’ and is ranks 41 out of 45. Here’s what Cato has to say …

Restoring America Rally in Alamosa

by PerlStalker | 10:56 pm, September 30, 2010

The battle to Restore America has begun. The early battles have been fought but the first major offensive is in November but there’s a lot of work to do before then. At noon on 16 October, a Restore America Rally will be held in Cole Park in Alamosa.

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Karl Rove said what?

by David K. Williams, Jr. | 4:36 pm, September 30, 2010

According to the Denver PostKarl Rove said Wednesday that young voters are natural Republicans because they are independent in nature and that “the generation that goes around with an iPod is not a generation that likes to be dictated to.”(See “Rove bo…

Billboard 100: “They Spend. You Pay!”

by Kelly Maher | 1:28 pm, September 30, 2010

WhoSaidYouSaid has launched a billboard campaign with 100 locations in Colorado. The billboards invite citizens to “Stop Payment” on reckless 
spending by visiting WhoSaidYouSaid.com and send “Stop Payment”
 notices to officeholders. Federal spending has ballooned to $3.7 trillion, we have a $1 trillion budget deficit and are $13 trillion in debt. It’s time to take action.

Karl Rove on PPC Contributor’s College Radio Show TONIGHT

by Jimmy Sengenberger | 1:00 pm, September 30, 2010

Last night, Jimmy Sengenberger, host of Regis University’s pioneering Seng Center Radio Show and a PPC contributor, interviewed KARL ROVE, former Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush and a Fox News analyst.  That interview will be played, in…

ConLaw 101 for the Post Editorial Board

by Rob Natelson | 12:12 pm, September 30, 2010

The legal whizzes on the editorial board of the Denver Post have spoken: Amendment 63, the Right to Health Care Choice Initiative, is bad because Obama Care is constitutional. Today’s editorial reads:
[W]e believe [Obama Care] will survive legal challenges and will be found to be constitutional. The Constitution provides Congress authority to impose an [...]

Clear The Bench Colorado continues the Grassroots Revival: speaking along the Western Slope Thursday, Friday

by CTBC Director | 11:11 am, September 30, 2010

The resurgence of “We The People” in the form of local citizens banding together in grassroots civic action organizations to defend our constitutional rights is THE continuing political story of the year 2010 in America and is profoundly affecting Colorado Politics in this year and beyond…
Clear The Bench Colorado Director Matt Arnold is both proud and humbled [...]

Rick Hess Article Makes Case for Expanding Frontiers in School Reform

by Eddie | 11:08 am, September 30, 2010

Today I don’t have a lot to say, but am hoping my school choice and market-reform supporting friends take a dive into Rick Hess’s new National Affairs piece titled “Does School Choice Work?” While Dr. Jay Greene is correct that we should be optimistic over the progress made thus far in building support for school [...]

More Serious Doubts Raised by Legal Complaint Against Bernie Buescher

by Ben DeGrow | 6:42 am, September 30, 2010

As Election Day draws closer, appointed Democrat Secretary of State Bernie Buescher can’t be feeling too good. He has been nagged by his office’s failure to ensure that overseas military personnel have timely ballot access, perhaps affected by his long hours away from the office. Then yesterday comes the painful, ironic news of a campaign [...]

Denver Post blogs Democrat propaganda (Dewey Beats Truman!)

by Rossputin | 6:34 am, September 30, 2010

In a truly pathetic example of “reporting”, Denver Post writer Michael Booth suggests that a poll of the Colorado Senate race done by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee merits equal weight with a poll done by Rasmussen Reports.

Booth says “Sen. Michael Bennet could take some good news from a new Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee poll, while Ken Buck might prefer to watch himself pull away in the new Rasmussen survey.”

This is as laughable as Betsy Markey putting out a poll showing her tied with Cory Gardner.  As I said in an e-mail response to her campaign, “do you really think anyone believes this junk?”  The same should be asked of Michael Booth who probably also still believes that Dewey will beat Truman.  (Well, maybe not, since he’s obviously a Democrat cheerleader first and a gullible reporter second.)

Booth puts in his first major paragraph some worthless tripe about how the DSCC poll shows more “warm fuzzy” feelings about Michael Bennet, as if that has anything to do with anything.

And of course, Booth adds the usual leftist caveat about Rasmussen, saying that “Democrats frequently dispute (it) because of alleged sampling bias.”

Actually, what Rasmussen does is sample likely voters rather than just registered voters or, even worse, all adults.  That’s part of the reason Rasmussen has been one of the most reliable pollsters throughout the last several elections.  Of course, the methodology and specific questions in the Democrats’ poll are not disclosed.

If that’s not bad enough, Booth includes a link to the Wikipedia entry on Rasmussen suggesting readers read “some history on Rasmussen and criticism of its methods.”  Unbelievable.  Is he paid by the Denver Post or the DSCC?  (Some might wonder whether there’s any significant difference between the two in any case, though I have to say I’m a fan of Vince Carroll, David Harsanyi, Karen Crummy, and Lynn Bartels…)

As long as Booth is sending us to Wikipedia, check out this bit from that very entry:

Slate Magazine and The Wall Street Journal reported that Rasmussen Reports was one of the most accurate polling firms for the 2004 United States presidential election and 2006 United States general elections. In 2004 Slate magazine “publicly doubted and privately derided” Rasmussen’s use of recorded voices in electoral polls. However, after the election, they concluded that Rasmussen’s polls were among the most accurate in the 2004 presidential election. According to Politico, Rasmussen’s 2008 presidential-election polls “closely mirrored the election’s outcome.”

Booth’s note on these two polls, pumping up a poll done by a political party and denigrating one done by the country’s most reliable pollster (at least in recent years) isn’t news.  It’s Democrat propaganda.

I wonder how Booth would spin the betting odds on this race giving Ken Buck more than a 70% chance of winning.

The DSCC poll shows Bennet ahead of Buck by 2 points.  The Rasmussen poll shows Buck ahead by 8 points.  The average is Buck by 3.  So, I have a modest proposal for you, Mr. Booth:  I’ll bet you $1,000 (or less, or just a beer) that Ken Buck beats Michael Bennet by more than 3%.

Game on?

Putting Dan Maes’ Poll Numbers in Perspective

by RMR | 12:03 am, September 30, 2010

With Dan Maes sinking to an all-time low of 15% in the latest polling from Fox News, it’s important to put in perspective just how low these numbers are. Here are a few fun statistics from public polling on other subjects:

More people believe that the…

Midweek Update – Clear The Bench Colorado makes national news (again!) as statewide judicial retention elections heat up

by CTBC Director | 11:45 pm, September 29, 2010

Following the deluge of news coverage of Clear The Bench Colorado in both statewide and national media over the weekend (with, of course, the notable exception of the Denver Post, stuck in “hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil” monkey-mode for the benefit of their $1.6M/year upstairs renters – when they’re not devolving [...]

Eliminating the Department of Energy

by PerlStalker | 9:55 pm, September 29, 2010

It has come to my attention that John Salazar is citing a post I made about a meet and greet for Scott Tipton which I attended on 8 May 2010. In my post I noted that Tipton wanted to eliminate the Department of Energy. Apparently, Salazar is using that…

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

by Ben DeGrow | 6:05 pm, September 29, 2010

The Denver Post‘s Michael Booth is to be commended for his efforts: He’s working really hard to bolster the flagging campaign of appointed junior U.S. Senator Michael Bennet. Maybe it’s some sort of “Michael B” bond. Who knows? Though artificially inflating Bennet’s hopes in the end isn’t a terribly kind thing to do. Seriously, a [...]

Ed Perlmutter Casts Deciding Adjournment Vote Against Tax Relief

by Ben DeGrow | 5:35 pm, September 29, 2010

We already knew that my Congressman, liberal Democrat Ed Perlmutter, can twist himself into knots defending the Death Tax. But today Perlmutter went further, providing the decisive vote on the House floor (210-209) to adjourn Congress to keep from voting on extending the Bush tax cuts that would provide relief to my family and millions [...]

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

by Ben DeGrow | 3:56 pm, September 29, 2010

Update, 10:30 PM: In an email this evening, Republican candidate Tim Leonard responded to the charge from his Democratic opponent as follows: After one debate together, she clearly knows that her statement of my position is erroneous. I have used clear language to state that my position is to reduce our state government spending to [...]

Ken Buck Surges in Polls Despite Michael Bennet’s Negative Campaign

by Lesley Hollywood | 3:36 pm, September 29, 2010

You know the mid-term elections are in full swing when you can’t watch 5 minutes of television without being inundated with negative, false and misleading ads attacking US Senate candidate, Ken Buck – ads that are “approved by Senator Michael Bennet”.   But then again, you know it’s the 2010 mid-term elections - the year of the Tea Party - when [...]

House passes motion to adjourn by a one-vote margin

by Rossputin | 1:33 pm, September 29, 2010

The Hill reports that the House of Representatives passed a motion to adjourn by the narrowest of margins, 210-209, after 39 Democrats voted with Republicans against the motion to adjourn and in essence in support of extending the Bush tax cuts for all tax brackets.

The Obama/Pelosi/Reid agenda is now officially on life support…

Oct. 4th Meetup at Jackson’s Downtown

by redrocks | 1:22 pm, September 29, 2010

Liberty On The Rocks (Red Rocks) Happy Hour takes a Road Trip!

October 4, 2010
SPECIAL LOCATION FOR THIS MEETUP!!!

Liberty on the Rocks (Red Rocks) will be joining our friends from the Independence Institute in downtown Denver at Jackson’s All-American Sports Grill, (1520 20th Street), from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., for a special book signing and visit [...]

Colorado Treasurer Debate

by Al Maurer | 12:09 pm, September 29, 2010

The second Action 22 debate on Saturday, 25 September was the Colorado Treasurer debate. Cary Kennedy (D), the incumbent, debated Walker Stapleton (R). The opening statement by Kennedy was interesting: after stating that she had taken a prudent, conservative approach … Continue reading →

Amendment 63 Protects Right To Buy The Health Care You Want

by Mike Krause | 11:58 am, September 29, 2010

Ever heard of “palliative care?” Well, you might want to get familiar with the term. According to Independence Institute Health Care Policy Center Director Linda Gorman, “In certain health policy circles ‘palliative care’ is code for withholding medical treatment that health care bureaucrats deem ‘too expensive’ for ordinary people.”
In her latest op-ed, Linda explains [...]

Rasmussen: Ken Buck Clears 50 Percent Mark Against Appointed Dem Michael Bennet In Colorado Senate Race

by Laura Victoria | 11:35 am, September 29, 2010

Rasmussen Reports released a new poll showing Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Buck leading appointed Sen. Michael Bennet 51 percent to 43 percent.  The survey  of 750 likely voters  was conducted on Sept. 27, with a margin of error of … Continue reading →

Government Workers Highest Paid in US History

by Mr. Bob | 10:32 am, September 29, 2010

Federal Pay Gap from RightChange on Vimeo.Mr. Bob is a contributing author at the People’s Press Collective. Your source for Colorado Politics.

EdNews Parent: A New Resource

by Eddie | 10:22 am, September 29, 2010

Are you a parent of school-aged kids and live in Colorado? Perhaps you already have been to our enormously helpful School Choice for Kids website to learn about all the education options available near you and great tips to navigate the school district open enrollment process. (If you haven’t, why not check it out now?)
But [...]

The Forgotten Man

by Mr. Bob | 8:10 am, September 29, 2010

Mr. Bob is a contributing author at the People’s Press Collective. Your source for Colorado Politics.

Who’s afraid of a government shutdown?

by Rossputin | 7:41 am, September 29, 2010

For today’s reading, may I offer you my thoughts, written for the American Spectator, about the possibility of a government shutdown showdown after the Republicans take back the majority in the House of Representatives in 5 weeks…

Please see “Government Shutdown Times”, Ross Kaminsky, American Spectator, 9/28/10
http://spectator.org/archives/2010/09/28/government-shutdown-times

Don Boudreaux: The essence of protectionism

by Rossputin | 7:40 am, September 29, 2010

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more succinct and accurate description of protectionism as Don Boudreaux gives us today…

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Perhaps Messrs. Obama, Graham, Schumer, Brown, and colleagues, are motivated only by a desire to reduce the tax burden on the people of China.

Don
http://www.cafehayek.com/
…………..

29 September 2010

Editor, The New York Times
620 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10018

To the Editor:

In his op-ed on U.S -China trade relations and the allegedly undervalued renminbi, Stephen Roach notes that “President Obama, in a private meeting with Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, was reported to have made it very clear that the United States is, indeed, prepared to take forceful actions if China doesn’t budge on this critical issue” (“Cultivating the Chinese Consumer,” Sept. 29).

Translation of Mr. Obama’s threat to the Chinese Prime Minister: “If you don’t stop abusively taxing your citizens in order to grant unjust privileges to your favorite industries, we will more-abusively tax our citizens in order to grant unjust privileges to our favorite industries.”

Sincerely,
Donald J. Boudreaux
Professor of Economics
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030

Colorado Education Association vs. Health Care Choice (Amendment 63)

by Brian Schwartz | 5:00 am, September 29, 2010

The Colorado Education Association’s flawed opposition to Colorado Amendment 63 complains that it would block the state from forcing people to enroll in Medicaid and SCHIP. If these programs are so good, why do they need to force people?

Doctor misleads voters on Colorado Amendment 63 (health care choice)

by Brian Schwartz | 6:40 pm, September 28, 2010

Dr. Stephen Berman is president of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a a professor with the Dept. of Pediatrics in the CU School of Medicine. His commentary in the Denver Post (Sept. 23) so misrepresents Amendment 63 that I wonder if he’s even read it.

“Fire Pelosi Bus Tour” heading to Colorado

by Kelly Maher | 4:41 pm, September 28, 2010

Conservatives, libertarians, Tea Partiers and all Coloradans amped up for a change of control in Congress will get a rolling call-to-action on Thursday as the nationwide “Fire Pelosi Bus Tour” has four stops planned for the Front Range. [At left, a local news report of the stop in Tampa Bay, Fla.]

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