Saturday, October 18, 2003

2004 Presidential Election Lawrence Lessig: "When they write the account of the 2004 campaign, it will include at least one word that has never appeared in any presidential history: blog. Whether or not it elects the next president, the blog may be the first innovation from the Internet to make a real difference in election politics. But to see just why requires a bit of careful attention." Thanks to Dave Winer for the link. NHPrimary.com: "Four Democratic presidential candidates have spent nearly $6 million on TV commercials even though they face three more months of campaigning before the first votes are cast. The early ad spending, largely focused on Iowa and New Hampshire, reflects the jockeying by the candidates for an advantage in the crowded nine-way field. Advertising gives the contenders a chance to introduce themselves to voters, highlight their agendas and criticize their rivals." NHPrimary.com: "Democrats want a winner, above all else. Policies, endorsements, leadership posts, Washington experience - even a candidate's history with the party itself - mean less than usual in this year's primary fight. Democratic voters say a single quality outranks them all: the ability to beat President Bush." 8:09:38 AM

Denver November 2003 Election Governor Owens and Attorney General Ken Salazar do not agree on the need for Referendum A, according to the Rocky Mountain News [October 18, 2003, "Colo. River pact divides officials"]. From the article, "Colorado's governor and attorney general disagreed sharply Friday on how voters should react to a recent landmark agreement by California to use less Colorado River water. Both praised the pact as a boon to Colorado, but differed on what it meant for Referendum A, the $2 billion water bonding issue on the Nov. 4 ballot." The Rocky also has a summary of the issues around the referendum. An official of the Colorado Water Conservation Board says that water projects under Referendum A will be much more expensive for borrowers than getting loans from the CWCB, according to the Rocky Mountain News [October 18, 2003, "Official defects from Owens' camp on water referendum"]. From the article, "A state water official has broken ranks with Gov. Bill Owens and publicly criticized Referendum A, asserting that it makes water projects costlier to build than they would be under existing financing tools. John Van Sciver, a staffer with the Colorado Water Conservation Board, wrote a letter dated Thursday to both sides of the campaign pointing out the higher interest rates associated with projects built under Referendum A." Ken Salazar was on the Aaron Harber show last night discussing the Referendum. The show will be re-broadcast Sunday, 2:00PM, KBDI Channel 12. The Rocky Mountain News [October 17, 2003, "Peña for Denver school board"] has endorsed Theresa Peña for the school board. From the editorial, "Peña has two opponents in the race. Former board member Rita Montero served from 1995 to 1999. Jose Silva, who graduated from West High School in 1998, is a student at the University of Colorado at Denver." Peña has also been endorsed by the Denver Post [October 18, 2003, "Pena for DPS board"]. The Denver Post [October 18, 2003, "OK 3A, 3B for Denver schools"] is urging voters to pass DPS Issues 3A and 3B. From the editorial, "Public school critics often dismiss bond issues and mill-levy increases as throwing good money after bad. But two Denver Public Schools tax issues before voters this fall are well thought-out, bare-bones strategies for dealing with areas that need the most improvement and help." 7:16:11 AM

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