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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?
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Congress Passes Gardner And DeGette Backed Olympic Oversight Bill
The USOPC had been working on reforms, even before Congress got involved.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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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.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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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.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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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?
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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.
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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.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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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.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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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.
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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.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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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.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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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.
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Small Business Owners Urge Senate To Move On Bennet’s RESTART Relief Bill
“This is the support small businesses need to stay afloat through the end of the year, into 2021,” Sen. Michael Bennet said of his bill.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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‘Targeted’ Or ‘Emaciated’ — Senate Republicans Release Skinny Coronavirus Relief Package
The bill would spend around $500 million on schools, testing, and unemployment assistance, among other things. But it leaves out many of Democrats’ priorities, including another round of state and local aid.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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The 3rd Congressional Is A Huge, Contrasting Cross Section Of Colorado. Now It’s Up To Boebert Or Mitsch Bush To Win Over Voters
Republican Lauren Boebert and Democrat Diane Mitsch Bush are campaigning hard to win voters across the 3rd District. Which of them wins will depend on how well they can connect across this vast, and varied, district.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Debates Are A Sticking Point For Lauren Boebert And Diane Mitsch Bush In Race For Colorado’s 3rd District
With just over two months until Election Day, no debates have been agreed to yet in this closely watched race.
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By Caitlyn Kim