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Latinos big players in Senate-seat primaries
Romanoff, Bennet and a crowded GOP race will all be vying for the voters' support.
A year ago during a heated congressional race, former state Sen. Polly Baca said she couldn't support Joan Fitz-Gerald in the Democratic primary because of her role in a special session on illegal immigration.

Dem rivals pit fundraising vs. grass roots
Just two days before news leaked that Democrat Andrew Romanoff would enter the U.S. Senate race, the current holder of that seat got a remarkable endorsement.

Male quartet shows vocal virtuosity
A rare music performed in a rare sound.

Sen. Bennet wins Obama's support
President Barack Obama endorsed U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet on Thursday, throwing the force of the White House into a Democratic primary battle that officially is just over a day old.

Romanoff launches Senate bid: "Colorado is my cause"
Former House Speaker Andrew Romanoff touted his legislative accomplishments and evoked the struggles of his immigrant grandparents when he kicked off his campaign for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday.

Romanoff enters Dem race for U.S. Senate
Former House Speaker Andrew Romanoff touted his legislative accomplishments and evoked the struggles of his immigrant grandparents when he kicked off his campaign for the U.S. Senate this morning in Pueblo.

Norton's Senate run official
Former Lt. Gov. Jane Norton vowed to stand up to "big spenders in both parties" when she officially launched her bid Tuesday as a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate.

Forest rangers alter warning to hikers
U.S. Forest Service officials apologized again Tuesday for what they called "regrettable references" about Latinos during a news conference last month.

Candidate pedaling to "Free Colorado"
U.S. Senate candidate Luke Korkowski plans to pedal, not drive, to the fall GOP meeting in Keystone this month.

Norton kicks off Senate bid with three events
Former Lt. Gov. Jane Norton kicked off her U.S. Senate bid today with three appearances statewide.

Tancredo contends Norton "not ready" for Senate run

Ritter hopes primary won't split Dems

Tancredo: Jane Norton "not ready for prime time"

Poll: 80% say economy poor

Romanoff to make bid for Senate official with launch

Cops: Give me your license and a vein

Rival Colorado Democrats play game of one-upmanship

Penry e-mail rated "rookie mistake"

It's (not quite) official: Norton to seek Senate

Wadhams staying put to oust Gov. Ritter

Hickenlooper: Police layoffs likely if budget compromise isn't found

Buck to remain in race for Colorado GOP senate seat

Buck's GOP Senate campaign won't stop here

Colo. candidate McInnis protests poll as harmful

Colo. Republican Party creates backlash for GOP

Romanoff has eye on Senate

GOP group lines up two domain names for Norton for a possible Senate race

Buck expected to pull out of GOP Senate race

Poll: 86 percent say insurance, public or private, should be available to all

Poll: Americans want health reform, but not higher taxes or rates

Denver is still making most of security leftovers

Doubters silenced — and even Republicans had fun

Survey finds declining approval ratings for president, Dems

Polis chugs beer on "The Colbert Report"

Polis: Care plans boil down to "trust"

Former Lt. Gov. Norton weighs U.S. Senate run

Penry names state GOP director to run campaign

McInnis defends use of war chest

At-large, unaffiliated members proposed for Colorado state legislature

McInnis shelved nonprofit he pledged to fund after leaving Congress

McInnis takes jab at Colorado state workers

U.S. Rep. Polis "sharing the wealth"

Poll: Americans' health fears are hurdle for Obama

Poll: Yes to flu vaccine

Fed's approval plummets, poll finds

U.S. to sign U.N. disabilities treaty

Cornyn will nix Sotomayor

House lifts funding ban on needle-exchange programs

Ritter turns climate flap to fund pitch

Penry speaks on GOP woes

Poll: World sees U.S. more favorably under Obama

Penry talks politics with Hispanic Republicans

Gun-rights expansion fails

'08 minority vote up

Polis gets top Dems rethinking

Ament announces run for GOP treasurer nomination

Obama's approval rate slips over issues

Pre-birth air pollution may damage kids' IQs

Penry has no plans to resign

Mission measured against all we do

For Apollo's 40th, memories penned

Tweets to help Palin stay in touch

Biden aims to build ties with Ukraine, Georgia

House panel to probe Cia secret program

Americans split on remedy for health care

Gas firms dispute Garfield analysis

Backers a tip-off to Penry's intention

Ritter campaign has fun with McInnis mistaken mountain mishap

Penry remains mum on Colorado gubernatorial plans

Obama talks up his domestic agenda; McCain says U.S. should denounce Iranian government

Powell concerned that Obama may be tackling too much

Ruling spurs Ritter campaign appeal

Penry's speech rips Dems' policies, blames GOP for losses

Most in poll back rules on greenhouse gas

Maes all business about his campaign for Colorado governor

Presenting Acropolis' past

Chores for the Obama girls

Bill Clinton backs Obama's moves on economy

Ritter's son asks for donations to the re-election campaign

Slavery apology has disclaimer

Many like Obama, question his policies

Poll: More than half of Americans say torture sometimes justified

Rep. Jared Polis represents a new-media style of politics

Spain may be model for U.S. high-speed rail

Obama follows up on pledge made to wife

Stimulus cash at risk in states' inaction on schools

Obama: Seize the opportunity on health care

Egypt trip includes outreach

President lends hand to Sen. Dodd's campaign

Court asked to withhold detainee photos

Wyo. senator blasts green-job focus

Gay diplomats to gain family benefits

Thank a veteran, president urges In his radio address

U.S. seeks talks on legal Cuban immigration

Pelosi stands by CIA remark, won't discuss it further

McInnis begins 2010 challenge to Gov. Ritter

President touts energy, health progress

Michelle Obama debuts as grad speaker

Ritter's request for cash seen as overeager

Obama cuts up at annual dinner

Presidential Election News
	MORE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION NEWS HEADLINES Abortion foes rally amid fears Obama will be an obstacle Security, swarms shift capital mood Obama to have inaugural ball for military only Colorado Dems open wallets for inauguration Three picks fill Obama Cabinet State's 9 electors unmoved by anti-Obama pitch National security a top priority, Obama says Obama letter thanks Ill. for life's lessons Progress over prejudice New leader Obama faces old problems World leaders tie up Obama's line with congratulations Obama taps Emanuel as chief of staff

U.S. Senate
	MORE U.S. SENATE HEADLINES Bid to repeal death penalty fails in Senate Bennet wins applause at stopover in Grand Junction GOP seats in Alaska, Ga., Minn., Oregon not settled Udall's Senate win "Herculean" Senate moving close to 60 Dems Udall snags Senate seat as Colo. now firmly blue Schaffer waged campaign as underdog from start Moving close to 60 Dems Party VIPs bolster Colorado Senate hopefuls Independent voters side big with Udall

U.S. House of Representatives
	MORE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HEADLINES Democrats tussle over posts Markey's double-digit win stunned own staff Dems cautious on agendas 7TH DISTRICT: Perlmutter wins easily Coffman out in front for Tancredo's seat 5TH DISTRICT: Lamborn coasts to re-election. Markey unseats Musgrave 3RD DISTRICT: John Salazar on way to victory Polis achieves a trailblazing House victory 1ST DISTRICT: DeGette gets 'r done.

Colo. STATEHOUSE
	MORE COLO. STATEHOUSE HEADLINES Colorado nervously waits for revenue forecast Obama fans, foes take their fight to reading chairs Panel to reveal recommendations for Pinnacol Pinnacol reverses, supports status quo Norton announces Senate run; brushes off Tancredo attack

Ballot Issues
	MORE BALLOT ISSUES HEADLINES Obama's first day a whirlwind No regrets for Amend. 47 push Amendment 46 fizzling out Fate of affirmative-action ban still unsettled Labor prevails in bid to defeat 2 of 3 measures Voters pull plug on attempt to weaken TABOR Oil industry's tax break looks as if it will stay Anti-affirmative-action initiative too close to call "Personhood" push rejected Higher bids play into hands of casinos Surplus will keep flowing to projects Most state measures look poised for a loss

RTD Board
	MORE RTD BOARD HEADLINES FasTracks challenge faces new directors Vying to guide FasTracks' path

CU Regents
	MORE CU REGENTS HEADLINES Newcomers poised to shake up board Rising cost of tuition key issue for CU regent hopefuls

District Attorney
	MORE DISTRICT ATTORNEY HEADLINES Obama picks third D.C. insider for team DA job competitive in 4 judicial districts Underdog takes on sitting DA in GOP enclave

Voting Issues
	MORE VOTING ISSUES HEADLINES 44,000 voters purged in state Newcomers help color the state blue Ritter: Panel will review applicants for Coffman's job Colorado voters top 2.1 million Few election hiccups in Colo.

Adams County
	MORE ADAMS COUNTY HEADLINES Tax on entertainment draws opposite of raves Adams 12 schools ask for $80 million bond

Arapahoe County
	MORE ARAPAHOE COUNTY HEADLINES Chambers in race for a 2nd term Arapahoe agrees to have paper ballots close by Underdog takes on sitting DA in GOP enclave 3 challenge for chance at county leadership

Boulder County
	MORE BOULDER COUNTY HEADLINES "Paper specks" clog tally of ballots in Boulder County Council doors remain open "Boulder" label migrates into W. Slope race

Douglas County
	MORE DOUGLAS COUNTY HEADLINES Growing library system seeks mill-levy increase The $395 million referendum would pay to open 10 new elementaries

Jefferson County
	MORE JEFFERSON COUNTY HEADLINES Storey looks to be easy winner vs. Dem latecomer McCasky, Griffin in slight lead for board Five vie for two slots on Jeffco commission "Green" lawyer looking to oust incumbent DA As Jefferson County votes, so votes the state