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Joelle Martinez

Joelle Martinez, the spokeswoman for Democrat Andrew Romanoff's senatorial campaign, was told she couldn't get pregnant. Eight surgeries and countless prayers later, she's pregnant with twins.

"They told me I would never have kids," she said. "They told me to stop trying."

Martinez and her husband of five years, Jason Prutch, had tried for...


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The words "beautiful" and "Douglas County" aren't usually used in the same sentence.
They can be -- if you visit former state Sen. Tom Wiens' ranch, located south and west of Castle Rock.

Wiens hosted the Douglas County Republican Party picnic Saturday, where organizers said they had a bigger turnout than expected.


<em>Retired Sen. Gary Hart</em>

Former Sen. Gary Hart unveiled his new blog today, where he said he “welcomes all those of good will and thoughtful disposition.”

His first blog item was about the guiding principles of democracy, according to a news release.


There are times when it hurts that your predictions comes true. It’s especially painful when it happens again and again, and its Colorado’s working families and small businesses who must shoulder the burden.

This week, as the Regional Transportation District is finally being forced to admit it has...


Romanoff speaks to supporters after his speech.

Andrew Romanoff quoted Bobby Kennedy, his hero, before wrapping up his speech by asking Coloradans to stand with him.

"If you stand with me today, I promise I will always stand with you."

He now is mingling with the crowd.


He said veterans deserve a candidate who will fight for veterans. Veterans are waving their "Veterans for Romanoff signs."

Romanoff is also talking about his fellow lawmakers who are here they're stunning and surprise take over of the House in 2004.

He said more importantly is what Democrats did with that power: More kids go to pre-school. Thousands of high...


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