Denver November 2004 Election
Here's the coverage of Ken Salazar's debate with Pete Coors on "Meet the Press" from the Rocky Mountain News [October 11, 2004, "Coors, Salazar clash nationally"]. From the article, "Host Tim Russert declared "all eyes on Colorado," saying the balance of power in the U.S. Senate could rest on the fight to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Republicans now hold a 51-48 majority (with one independent), meaning a shift of just two seats could change the majority. Although Coors and Salazar already have met in a series of debates, the condensed format and Russert's aggressive questioning helped draw clear distinctions and put both candidates on the defensive at times." Here's the coverage from the Denver Post [October 11, 2004, "Senate race gets national airtime"].
The Rocky Mountain News editorial staff says thumbs up for Referred Question 1A [October 11, 2004, "Charter change crucial for Denver cop reform"]. The question will set up the civilian oversight of the Denver Police Department. From the article, "In terms of police reform, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper has proved to be no shrinking violet. Last year, rightly sensing there was no time to waste, he quickly put forth a blueprint for civilian oversight. Since then, most of the fundamentals of his plan have been hashed out. Most of the city's political elites have signed on. Now it's up to voters to endorse the ballot initiative that will likely make it all happen. We're talking of course about referred Question 1A, the proposed charter change necessary to effect the mayor's most substantive reform: a full-time, quasi-independent police monitor, with power to review internal police investigations, disciplinary actions and civilian complaints, and make the findings public. Under a proposal agreed to by the city council, the monitor would be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council for a four-year term."
According to a recent Denver Post poll Colorado voters favor Amendment 35 [October 11, 2004, "Voters like tobacco tax"]. The article has the lowdown on where the voters stand on most of the ballot issues for November 2nd.
Colorado Luis: "I'm putting this post up more for my out of state readers who have been wondering whether to divide up Colorado's nine electoral votes when filling out their Electoral College predictions. Don't bother. Amendment 36 is not going to pass."
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