Cory Gardner’s Conservation Credentials Stand On His Great Outdoors Bill. Is That Enough?
Many conservationists say Gardner’s record is missing one big thing: he has not sponsored nor advocated for a Colorado wilderness bill — a first for a senator from the Centennial state.
Dems Draw In Eye-Popping Campaign Cash In Colorado’s Senate, 3rd Congressional Races
“Generally you want more money than less,” said political scientist Seth Masket\. “But this close to November, these kinds of totals aren’t going to make a huge difference.”
Election Grab Bag
You know we’re getting close — the whole Purplish team is finally together in the studio for the first time.
First Gardner-Hickenlooper Senate Debate Still On For Tonight
The debate will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday night at Pueblo Community College.
The One About Debates
What happens when two candidates who are both running as the “nice guy” in the race meet on stage? This week we look ahead to the upcoming run of Senate debates. What’s at stake for Cory Gardner and John Hickenlooper? And what about that presidential debate, huh?
Congress Passes Gardner And DeGette Backed Olympic Oversight Bill
The USOPC had been working on reforms, even before Congress got involved.
From Masked Door-Knockers To Virtual Chili Cookoffs, Coronavirus Is Changing How Campaigns Campaign
Both Republicans and Democrats agree that direct conversations can be a gamechanger, especially when it comes to getting people out to vote.
The Latino Vote Could Soon Be Key To Political Fortunes In Garfield County
“I think the Latino community is ready to be seen for what we bring and to be part of the decision making of our futures,” said county commissioner candidate Beatriz Soto.
Ground Game, Grounded?
It’s political gospel that to win a campaign, you’ve got to reach individual voters, the more directly the better. So how are campaigns adapting their techniques to meet the challenges of the pandemic? Plus, there’s about to be a giant Supreme Court nomination fight in Washington. Do Colorado voters care?
A Supreme Court Vacancy With Lots Of Implications For Colorado
Republicans will decide how quickly to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and with whom. Colorado’s senate race will factor into that decision — and could be influenced by it. CPR News Washington, D.C. Reporter Caitlyn Kim on what’s ahead in the next few weeks, and University of Denver Professor Seth Masket on the continuing controversy over Supreme Court nominations.
Gardner Says He Intends To Support A Supreme Court Nominee Despite Pressure From Peers To Wait
Even if it does cost Gardner and other GOP senators in tight races their seats, the fight may be an opportunity too good for Republicans to pass up to add a nominee to the Supreme Court.
American Military Members Have Read The Stars And Stripes Since The Civil War. Now, Its Future Is Uncertain
After the Pentagon issued a memo preparing to shut the paper for good, the response from military members and even members of Congress was swift and strong.
Mail Ballot Blues
Some people worry the rapid move to mail ballots nationally is inviting massive fraud. Others fear postal slowdowns could sabotage the whole system. The Purplish team takes a local look at the reality behind the fears here in Colorado, a state with a long-running tradition of universal mail ballots.
In Response To Vanessa Guillen’s Murder, Congress Looks To Change How Sexual Harassment Is Investigated In The Military
The new bipartisan bill, named for the murdered Fort Hood soldier, would create a confidential reporting system and remove the responsibility for investigations from the chain of command.
As Diane Mitsch Bush and Lauren Boebert Compete In Colorado’s 3rd District, Here’s What Former Reps Say It Takes To Win
While District 3 leans conservative, its largest voting block is unaffiliated voters.
Purplish Returns: The Election Season
CPR’s Public Affairs team is back with your weekly dive into the upcoming election: the big races and the big issues, what we’re hearing from candidates — and voters, and the moments that make us go wait… what? It’s all here in the new season of Purplish.
