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Tuesday, October 17, 2006
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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.
Category: Denver November 2006 Election
6:07:28 PM 
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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.
Category: Denver November 2006 Election
6:14:49 AM
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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.'"
Category: Denver November 2006 Election
5:55:53 AM
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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.'"
Category: Denver November 2006 Election
5:21:24 AM
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Last update: 11/1/06; 7:47:37 AM.
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