Capitol Coverage

At a campaign stop in Westminster Senator Barack Obama urged Americans to remain calm in the wake of a financial crisis and the defeat of a 700 billion dollar financial bailout plan. It was Obama’s second campaign stop in Colorado since the Democratic National Convention. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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Governor Bill Ritter has come out swinging against a proposed constitutional initiative that he says would undo years of progress toward making the state’s workforce more culturally diverse. Dubbed the civil rights initiative, Amendment 46 would ban race and gender based hiring preferences in state government. KUNC’s Kirk Siegler reports.

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Governor Bill Ritter joined religious leaders at the state capitol to call for just and humane immigration reform on Thursday. Ritter is asking lawmakers to join with religious groups to sign a recognizing the sacred humanity of all immigrants. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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The Governor announced modest budget cuts on Thursday in the wake of President George W. Bush’s dire economic prediction and talks of a 700 billion dollar bailout of the country’s financial system. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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Colorado voters this fall will caste their ballot on a whole host of issues. Bente Birkeland talked with Colorado State University Political Science Professor John Straayer about the crowded ballot and what it could mean for 18 statewide ballot measures.

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Senator Barack Obama wrapped up a campaign swing through Colorado on Tuesday with a stop in Golden. The trip marked his first visit to Colorado since accepting the Democratic presidential nomination last month. Obama focused on wall street and his plan to put the economy back on track. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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Alaska Governor Sarah Palin made her second trip to Colorado on Monday since becoming the Republican Vice-Presidential nominee. Palin greeted an enthusiastic crowd of about three-thousand in a dirt-floor arena in Golden with calls for reform. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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Colorado Republicans are leaving St. Paul feeling energized and excited about Senator John McCain’s campaign and his choice for a running mate. And their message to state Democrats is watch out. Bente Birkeland reports from Minnesota.

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Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has been the topic of conversation this week among Colorado’s 46 delegates to the Republican National Convention. They were surprised by Senator McCain’s choice last Friday, but many delegates say they’re on board with Palin. Bente Birkeland reports from Minnesota.

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If the Democratic and Republican National conventions are any indication, Colorado has cemented its swing state status in this fall’s general election. During the DNC Democrats repeatedly said that the road to the White House leads through the west, and Colorado’s delegates to the Republican National Convention are getting the VIP treatment. Bente Birkeland reports [...]

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