Friday, September 5th, 2008
ROSEN: Palintology 101
"I cannot believe McCain would show such poor judgment in choosing Palin. There is no way any intelligent Republican can vote for him now," asserted one left-wing blogger. In fact, intelligent Republicans would have no trouble voting for John McCain even if he had no running mate, as long as the alternative is Barack Obama.
Obama's goals
I heard on the news that Barack Obama wants to "take back the government." Who does he want to take it back from? The voters?
Divergence on patriotism stark
If there is anything that epitomizes the differences between Republicans and Democrats this year it is how sharply they disagree about the definition of patriotism.
This must be that free lunch we've heard of
Some wise man or woman once said, "There is no such thing as a free lunch," and most Americans would agree.
Elections chief Lowder resigns
The director of elections at the secretary of state's office resigned suddenly Thursday.
McCain reclaims nonpartisan credentials
Some noisy, pink-clad hecklers helped Sen. John McCain amplify one of his general election themes Thursday night, as an already unusual Republican National Convention came to a close.
Woman links suspect to SUV in Bronco killing
A woman says she loaned the SUV used in the murder of Denver Broncos player Darrent Williams to one of the suspects hours before it was used in the killing.
Man charged in beating death to get new lawyer
A man charged in the beating death of a University of Colorado student more than 10 years ago says he cannot work with his public defenders, forcing a delay in his arraignment.
COWLEY: Too few cabs in city? No, too many
Have you tried to get a cab on the streets of Denver, couldn't, and thought, "There aren't enough cabs"? This is Denver and Colorado's problem right now as the Public Utilities Commission wrestles with the implications of HB 1227, a law passed this year that keeps taxi regulations intact for most of Colorado, but establishes a new environment in eight counties along the Front Range. In this new environment, three new cab companies have applied to offer service in the metro area.
Aurora cops investigate shooting death
Aurora police responding to reports of a fight and gunshots found a fatally wounded young man in the parking lot of an apartment building about 2:30 a.m. Thursday.
PENNY: Morning Glo's Neal earns new gig
Gloria Neal, one of the dandiest DJs in Denver, was hired by CBS4 News for a temporary gig during the Democratic National Convention. Starting this morning, Neal will sign on as a regular member of the 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. news team.
GOP regains lead on Colorado voter rolls
Unaffiliated voters' reign as the top voting bloc in Colorado was short-lived.
Big oil is Putin, OPEC
Big oil is not Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell or BP - it is Vladmir Putin and OPEC!
Police offer details on tribal leader's death
A California tribal leader fell and lost consciousness during a fight with three Denver strip club security guards and died two days later, police said Thursday.
McCain flipped on tax cuts
Denver was a slugfest of claims and counterclaims as Democratic power brokers held court in the Mile High City. Now the show has moved to St. Paul, Minn., and the Republicans. Confused about who is telling the truth? The Rocky Truth Patrol sets the record straight.
'Scandals' Web site angers Schaffer campaign
A liberal activist group has launched a new Web site titled "Bob Schaffer's Many Scandals," drawing a rebuke from the Republican U.S. Senate candidate's campaign.
McCain completely out of touch on Iraq
I overheard a few moments of a John McCain speech recently about how anyone who thinks there was not a dire need to invade Iraq is "deluded."
Fort Collins refuses to pay marijuana claim
The city of Fort Collins has refused to pay a couple's claim for more than $200,000 for letting their marijuana plants die after they were seized in a medical marijuana case.
FasTracks must include all, metro-area representatives say
Metro government representatives told RTD on Thursday that it would be unfair to cut back FasTracks corridors as RTD has proposed to meet its ongoing cost and budget crisis because it leaves some communities with nothing from the program.
Colorado study wilts idea of 20-foot rise in sea levels
Predictions that sea levels will rise 20 feet in the next century are wildly exaggerated, but a more realistic 4- to 6-foot rise still could put homes under water for hundreds of millions of people.
