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Tuesday, October 17, 2006
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Gordon for Secretary of State?
Many members of the Denver blogosphere, moderates and liberals, are pointing to Ken Gordon's new ad. It's a hoot. He's posted it online to help fill the TV coffers. That's a good use of Internet technologies. Putting up a Flash link shows an inclusive attitude.
"denver 2006"
6:07:28 PM 
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Western U.S.: Pretty damn distinct
US News and World Report: "Add it all up, and Democrats hope a new day is dawning. 'We intend to contest Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Nevada as a unit next time in the presidential because we think we can win there,' Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean told U.S. News. Dean's theory is that, with a combined total of 29 electoral votes, those four states would make it unnecessary for the Democrats to win Florida, with 27 electoral votes, which they have lost in the last two down-to-the-wire presidential elections. 'Bill Clinton won every single one of those states at one time or another,' Dean added."
Thanks to Colorado Confidential for the link.
"2008 pres"
6:18:31 AM
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Beauprez for governor?
ToTheRight.org: "The Beauprez campaign is currently in the middle of a last-ditch pitch to anti-illegal-immigration activists, who have been consistently snubbed by Beauprez in the past and are well aware of his lousy record on the issue...
"And, really, why should they back him? He says he is opposed to in-state tuition for illegal aliens even though he was fully supportive of doing just that. He says he opposes illegal immigration, yet he cast votes that allowed his now-former bank to accept matricula consular cards as vaild identification. This is it, Bob. You had ample time to unite the party; you chose not to. You had the chance to try to debate Ritter on the issues; instead, you chose to make the election about an issue you are not qualified to speak on. You could have organized a serious campaign; you decided to take the route of amateurish stunts and have now placed your staffers in the position of facing jail time on your behalf." Ouch.
"denver 2006"
6:14:49 AM
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Ford for president?
Bull Moose: "The Moose reveals the identity of the person who may become the first African-American President of the United States. Ok, maybe the Moose is getting ahead of himself. After all, Harold Ford has not yet won his Senate seat. And Senator Obama may reach the Oval Office before him. But, Ford will likely win in November, and then he is on his way. That is because he has run the most flawless Senate race in the country. Ford understands how a Democrat wins in the South. He does not waver on national security. He identifies with the religious values of his constiuents. He can distinguish between a Pentecostal and a pretzel. He separates himself from the liberal brand of the national Democratic Party. And Harold Ford comes the closest to possessing Bill Clinton's political skills. He's that good."
"2008 pres"
6:11:26 AM
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Amendment 44 - Legal Marijuana?
Denver City Councilman At-Large is catching a bunch of heat after saying that he would probably vote "Yes" on Amendment 44, according to the Denver Post. From the article, "A Denver City councilman who chairs the safety committee has angered police by saying he approves of a statewide initiative that would legalize small amounts of marijuana. In a newsletter dated Fall 2006 that explains his views on each of the upcoming ballot initiatives, At-Large Councilman Doug Linkhart wrote that he will 'probably vote for' Amendment 44 - which would legalize possession of an ounce of marijuana for those 21 and older. 'There is little evidence that marijuana use by adults has a negative impact on the broader community - and certainly not as many negative effects as alcohol,' Linkhart wrote. 'Let's spend our law enforcement dollars on more important matters.' Several Denver police and city officials said they were astounded by Linkhart's comments...
"Asked about the comments, Linkhart said the research he has done supports his decision. 'I don't see the evil there,' he said. He noted the support a similar, but local, initiative won in Denver. 'I don't think I'm alone on this,' he said. 'As far as I can tell, I represent the public.'[...]
"A statement on the letter said it was paid for by Linkhart's political campaign - not taxpayers. Proponents of Amendment 44 were pleased by Linkhart's comments. 'He is now the only councilman who is officially representing the people who elected him into office,' said Mason Tvert, campaign director of Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation. 'Other elected officials could learn a thing or two on how we spend these city resources.' But Robert McGuire, a campaign coordinator for Save Our Society from Drugs, said: 'It's reprehensible that someone in that position of authority would advocate for passing something like this.'"
Meanwhile federal officials continue to play the fear card, according to the Denver Post. From the article, "A proposal on the state ballot to loosen marijuana laws in Colorado would make it harder to fight the war on methamphetamine abuse, a federal drug official said Monday. John Horton, a former Oregon prosecutor, said Amendment 44 - which would allow people 21 and older to legally possess an ounce or less of pot - would make marijuana accessible to more people and allow them to fall victim to the highly-addictive and destructive properties of methamphetamines. 'Many meth addicts say they started with marijuana,' said Horton. 'So I don't think we want Colorado to be a testing ground for new marijuana laws.'"
"denver 2006"
5:55:53 AM
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Reservoir levels
Reservoir levels around Colorado Springs are doing OK, according to KKTV.com. From the article, "Reservoirs in the Colorado Springs area are at about 78-percent capacity, which is a drastic improvement from where they have been over the past several years. In 2003 Crystal Reservoir reached its lowest point ever at 42-percent of capacity, a 36-percent difference to what you will find today and its in part because of this summer's wet weather."
"colorado water"
5:36:04 AM
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Don't drink the water
Here's a short interview with Dr. David O. Norris of the University of Colorado, from the CampusPress.com. He's been studying the effects of estrogen and other pollutants in the effluent downstream from wastewater treatment plants. From the article, "We are exposed to estrogens through almost everything we touch. We need to start being concerned about the plastics, detergents, birth control, shampoos, foods, beauty products and certain drugs that are exposing humans to excessive amounts of estrogen...
"All sources of estrogen that people are coming in contact with are important. By themselves, they are not important, but they are being compounded and becoming harmful. We have a lot of information already that estrogen is a problem for adults. High amounts are linked to certain cancers. Also, the fetus is extremely sensitive to these chemicals. Male fetuses will show tendencies in the feminine direction. There is also evidence of a link between estrogen levels and birth defects."
"colorado water"
5:31:19 AM
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Ritter or Beauprez for governor?
The Denver Post contrasts the environmental approaches of the gubernatorial candidates. From the article, "When it comes to the environment, gubernatorial candidates Bob Beauprez and Bill Ritter - like most politicians - say they are for it...
"Ritter has staked out climate change and renewable energy as key issues. The Democrat says he supports the Rocky Mountain Climate organization's development of a state plan to address climate change and sees state government building upon that work. 'We believe the governor should have an initiative inside the office to deal with climate change,' Ritter said in an interview. As for renewable energy, Ritter says he would find a way to offer more incentives for the development of wind, solar power and biofuels. 'We're the ninth-windiest state, the sixth-sunniest state and have all sorts of federal agencies and universities and colleges focusing their research on this issue,' the Democrat said. 'Renewable energy is part of our 21st century.'
"Beauprez is emphasizing his Colorado Habitat Initiative. The initiative would set aside tax revenue and money from energy companies for a fund to be used for 'habitat enhancement and off-site mitigation in energy-impacted areas. We've got a huge challenge in front of us in trying to maintain our wildlife habitat while still trying to go after the energy supplies that we all know we need,' Beauprez said. On the key issue of water supplies, Beauprez supported the failed Referendum A in 2003 - which would have provided for the construction of reservoirs and diversion of water from one river basin to another. 'We've doubled our population in the last 30 years and increased water storage by a mere 16 percent,' he said. 'Fact is, we're not going to completely conserve our way out of this problem,' Beauprez said. 'What else do you do? You augment existing storage. And you build some new storage where you can because we must.'"
"denver 2006"
5:21:24 AM
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