Colorado Gubernatorial Candidates Scott McInnis and Dan Maes – in their own words

by The Peripatetic Pundit | 9:12 pm, December 22, 2009

The race to determine the Republican challenger to face vulnerable incumbent Governor Bill Ritter continues… To date, the remaining candidates for the GOP nomination have shared a forum on only two occasions (to my knowledge) prior to appearing on Backbone Radio last weekend: First, the top-level statewide elections were profiled at the Colorado Federation of Republican Women [...]

“Platform for Prosperity” / “Contract for Colorado” waffling on Car “Fees” reversal poses conflict for voters

by The Peripatetic Pundit | 4:11 pm, November 27, 2009

The troubled launch of the “Platform for Prosperity” (aka “Contract for Colorado”) by “some Colorado GOP leaders” at the beginning of this week in an attempt to foster party unity behind Scott McInnis as the gubernatorial candidate seems to have generated more skepticism with each passing day.  Although the pre-emptive criticism by Governor Bill Ritter [...]

America’s First Thanksgiving almost didn’t happen – “thanks” to “spreading the wealth”

by The Peripatetic Pundit | 9:12 am, November 26, 2009

As we gather together with our families and friends on this long holiday weekend, it’s worth remembering not only that we, as Americans, have much for which to be thankful – but also why. It is no accident that prosperity and freedom blossomed in this country like no other – before or since. Even before [...]

“House Call on Congress” – Peoples Press Collective coverage of Washington DC rally against government takeover of Healthcare (the “Pelosicare” bill – HB3962) (Part 2)

by The Peripatetic Pundit | 9:39 am, November 13, 2009

Thanks to the generous contributions of Peoples Press Collective readers and especially the R Block Party grassroots organization, Peoples Press Collective was able to send a correspondent to cover the national “House Call on Congress” rally against government takeover of healthcare (the “Pelosicare” bill, HB3962) at the steps of the U.S. Capitol.  Unfortunately, despite the [...]

“House Call on Congress” – Peoples Press Collective coverage of Washington DC rally against government takeover of Healthcare (the “Pelosicare” bill – HB3962) (Part 1)

by The Peripatetic Pundit | 9:12 am, November 13, 2009

Thanks to the generous contributions of Peoples Press Collective readers and especially the R Block Party grassroots organization, Peoples Press Collective was able to send a correspondent to cover the national “House Call on Congress” rally against government takeover of healthcare (the “Pelosicare” bill, HB3962) at the steps of the U.S. Capitol.  Unfortunately, despite the [...]

Colorado Top-Level Statewide Elections (Governor, Supreme Court) profiled at CFRW forum in Colorado Springs (Saturday)

by The Peripatetic Pundit | 5:56 pm, October 25, 2009

At this weekend’s Colorado Federation of Republican Women annual convention, Colorado’s “Leading Lights” – three candidates for Colorado governor, and one representative of the movement to restore accountability to the Colorado Supreme Court – presented their respective cases for “top of the ballot” statewide votes in the November 2010 elections (for Governor, and Supreme Court [...]

RSCC Forum on TABOR (Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights), Friday 23 October at Colorado Capitol

by The Peripatetic Pundit | 2:23 pm, October 22, 2009

The RSCC (Republican Study Commission of Colorado) is hosting a forum at the Colorado Capitol building (in the Old Supreme Court Chambers, north end of the 2nd floor) to discuss the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) with many of the leading experts in the state, including Dr. Barry Poulson (CU and Independence Institute), Douglas [...]

Heads We Win, Tails You Lose – Massachusetts Changes Rules to guarantee a Dem. Kennedy Senate successor

by The Peripatetic Pundit | 2:23 am, September 18, 2009

Late Thursday night, the Democrat-controlled Massachusetts state House of Representatives passed a bill designed to ensure that Democrat Governor Deval Patrick can quickly appoint a Democrat to fill deceased Democrat Ted Kennedy’s open Senate seat in order to guarantee an uninterrupted filibuster-proof Democrat majority in the U.S. Senate. The bill was immediately moved to the [...]

Source: Armstrong NOT running for U.S. Senate

by The Peripatetic Pundit | 4:44 pm, August 25, 2009

Insider sources close to the Armstrong family confirmed last weekend that there will NOT be an Armstrong running for U.S. Senate in 2010.  Wil Armstrong thus joins a small but elite group of Colorado Republicans (along with elder statesman Bob Beauprez and influential political commentator El Presidente) who are NOT campaigning for elective office this year. [...]

“The Pain of FASTER is Just Beginning” – Editors at Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle “get it” on Car Tax

by The Peripatetic Pundit | 2:44 pm, August 5, 2009

In marked contrast to the big-government elitist Denver Post editorial board, numerous newspapers around the state are beginning to take notice of the outrageous assault on Colorado drivers in the form of the “FASTER” Colorado Car Tax – and the political implications for elections in 2010 as more and more voters are impacted by this [...]

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