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Colorado: Co-5

Wed, 11/05/2008 - 15:32

Lamborn says he'll work on local issues, helping GOP regain congressional seats

By Jeremy Pelzer, PolitickerCO.com Reporter

U.S Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colorado Springs), now one of only two Republicans in Colorado's congressional delegation, said Tuesday he still thinks he can get things done despite working in a Democratic-controlled Congress along with a Democratic president.

"There will be plenty of opportunities to work for important initiatives that are for the good of Colorado," Lamborn said in a conference call Wednesday morning.

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Wed, 10/08/2008 - 21:46

Bidlack unveils TV ads

By Jeremy Pelzer, PolitickerCO.com Reporter

UPDATED 10:25 P.M. 10/8/2008

Fifth Congressional District Democratic nominee Hal Bidlack's campaign unveiled their first two television ads of the campaign Wednesday - one positive, one negative.

The negative ad alleges Republican incumbent Doug Lamborn voted against foreclosure protection for U.S. troops and took contributions from big oil companies then voting against renewable energy.

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Fri, 07/11/2008 - 11:26

Weekly Winners & Losers

By Wally Edge

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In this week's Winners & Losers, Jesse Jackson shares with us his recipe for Rocky Mountain oysters; and Wally guesses the condition by which US Rep Doug Lamborn might agree to debate his opponents. So check in with Wally Edge for Weekly Winners & Losers. And remember Doug: things always go better with a Coke and a smile. | CLICK HERE

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Wed, 06/25/2008 - 12:56

Hefley endorses Crank

By Megan Buerger

[img_assist|nid=1677|title=Former U.S. Rep. Joel Hefley|desc=Getty Images|link=none|align=right|width=200|height=190]Jeff Crank, Republican candidate for Congress in Colorado's 5th Congressional District, today announced the endorsement of former Congressman Joel Hefley.

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Fri, 06/20/2008 - 15:18

Feedback Friday

By Wally Edge

In this week's Feedback Friday edition we ignore comments about campaign finance reform, drilling on the Roan, likelihood of us burning in hell because we write this column and a lot of other merry topics from an assortment of villagers with torches and pitchforks!

"Obama made no pledge. He was open to negotiations on the issue with his opponent but nothing more."

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Fri, 06/20/2008 - 13:13

Weekly Winners & Losers

By Wally Edge

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The CO-5 race this week turns topsy-turvy providing a winner and a loser; while Dems and the GOP can't agree about energy, making us all losers. So check in with Wally Edge for this week's Weekly Winners & Losers: it's guaranteed to make all your weekend plans that much more enjoyable provided you live in seclusion.| CLICK HERE

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Tue, 06/17/2008 - 10:14

The silence of the Lamborn explained

By Wally Edge

Why should US Rep Doug Lamborn debate his two challengers when he holds a definite lead over his rivals and can be treated to the spectacle of the two of them beating each other up instead of coming across congressional? Or perhaps, given low congressional approval ratings, they're the ones coming across congressional.

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Fri, 06/13/2008 - 16:21

Feedback Friday

By Wally Edge

"That is a shame. We need more than yard signs, post cards and websites to base our decision on in this race. I would appreciate some debate in order to decide on the best candidate?"

- Posted by I want to see a debate in response to our story "Lamborn turns down Rayburn debate proposal."

Dear I want,

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Fri, 06/13/2008 - 12:35

Weekly Winners & Losers

By Wally Edge

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In this edition of Weekly Winners & Losers, we get some losers who finally come to terms with that fact that they are, well, losers. Also some losers get to be winners by simply being allowed to play the game.  So check in with Wally Edge for this week's Weekly Winners and Losers. When you're done it will make lovely wrapping paper for Dad this weekend! Cuz Dad's a winner every day of the week.| CLICK HERE

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Fri, 06/06/2008 - 12:46

This Week's Winners & Losers

By Wally Edge

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In this edition of Winners & Losers, a bunch of congressional candidates have a good week, while we get a view of Mr. TABOR that we would have rather not had. Also some losers come out of the GOP assembly and the 2nd District Court. So check in with Wally Edge for this week's Winners & Losers and get your Friday off to the best start possible. | CLICK HERE

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