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Colorado politicians react to the weekend’s bloodshed
Politicians from both parties decried the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump and called for cooler rhetoric. CPR’s Washington correspondent Caitlyn Kim talks about what it might mean for the polarized state of U.S. politics.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Colorado elected officials offer prayers for former President Donald Trump and others after assassination attempt
Trump is safe after being injured in PA. An audience member and the shooter appear to be dead.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Colorado Rep. Brittany Pettersen calls on Biden to drop re-election bid
Pettersen is the first member of Colorado’s Democratic congressional delegation to say Biden should leave the race.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Rep. Boebert, EPA administrator clash over legitimacy of agency and its rules
The congresswoman asserted incorrectly that a recent Supreme Court ruling invalidated existing regulations.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Congressional Democrats return to work grappling with questions of their party’s future
On Tuesday, few were willing to wade into the debate over whether President Biden should stay in the race.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Colorado’s newest Republican Congressman Greg Lopez to be sworn in Monday after winning special election
Colorado’s newest congress member will only serve for the remainder of this term.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Democratic congressional candidate Adam Frisch calls on Biden to drop out of the presidential race
The Democrat is running in a tough race to try to flip Rep. Lauren Boebert’s 3rd District blue this fall.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Colorado Quantum Tech Hub getting $40.5 million infusion of federal funds
The federal funds will also unlock additional state funds through a new Colorado law passed this session.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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After poor debate performance, Colorado Democrats focus on Biden’s record
House Democrats argue voters should look past the debate to the president’s policy positions.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Assessing the primary as the dust settles
Our hosts discuss the big themes that emerged from Republican primary results and what they mean for the future of the party, and for the general election.
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Republican Greg Lopez wins vacancy election to fill out remainder of retired Rep. Ken Buck’s term
Lopez has a commanding lead in the field of four candidates.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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GOP rifts in the Congressional Districts 5 and 8 primaries
How a pair of two-man races in El Paso County and along the northern Front Range are illustrating the increasingly bitter divisions in Colorado’s Republican Party.
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Campaigns and outside groups are pouring millions into Colorado’s congressional races ahead of the primary election
In the 3rd Congressional District, Democrat Adam Frisch is focused on one Republican, while in the 4th, Lauren Boebert is dipping deeply into her war chest.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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Colorado is about to elect a six-month member of Congress. What can they actually get done?
Whoever voters choose to fill out the end of retired Rep. Ken Buck’s term will have fewer than 50 working days in the House before this Congress ends.
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By Caitlyn Kim
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With elections looming, is there any escape from the deluge of candidate texts and emails?
This Colorado Wonders question is one a lot of people can relate to this year: Why am I getting so many texts and emails from political campaigns? And, more importantly, is there a way to stop them?
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By Caitlyn Kim
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The primary fight for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District
With Rep. Lauren Boebert out of the running, which of the half dozen Republicans trying for the seat is likely to win the primary and take on Democrat Adam Frisch?
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