Jason Salzman

Former Rocky Mountain News Media Critic. Editor, Colorado Times Recorder and Opinions are my own, not CTR's.

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@Pathofmostresi1 @ForestMommy @COTimesRecorder no offense taken; glad you like Logan!

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If YOU make more than half a MILLION dollars a year, get ready to pay more tax. “It may look like stars aligned, and suddenly this happened in Colorado,” one supporter of the graduated income tax said. “That is not how it works. Stars do not align by themselves — it requires shoving. And there are some incredible star-shovers in this group.” https://t.co/e4HJnAmsn5

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In 2022, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) almost lost her congressional seat. So the following year, she moved from western to eastern Colorado, transplanting herself into the most conservative district in the state, where -- despite her shenanigans during a production of Beetlejuice -- she glided to victory in 2024. Many thought the safe seat would make her a congresswoman for life.

But now Boebert may be on the verge of being booted from Congress. Amid last night's blue wave, Boebert is losing her congressional race to Democrat Eileen Laubacher, 47.73% to 48.15%. https://t.co/ZwPtRU2LuQ

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Voters in Colorado set millions of right-wing donor dollars on fire last night. #copolitics

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Given the stakes involved in this race, you gotta think this storyline merited additional examination by media outlets other than the lowly Colorado Times Recorder. But while Rutinel's history of veganism is scrutinized repeatedly, this is ignored. That's a journalism airball.

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On the campaign trail, congressional candidate Gabe Evans talks a lot about his experience in the military, police force, and Colorado Legislature. But what you don’t hear him discuss in any detail – and what’s completely absent from his campaign website – is his formative training as a right-wing activist, embracing the core agenda of the Christian right, including a ban on abortion, opposition to gay marriage, the appointment of conservative Supreme Court Justices, and more.

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Conservative mega-donor Phil Anschutz has a reputation in Colorado as a business-focused, Chamber of Commerce-style Republican. FEC records tell a different story entirely. #copolitics

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The Colorado Times Recorder has assembled a list of voter guides by the state of Colorado, local media outlets — as well as guides released by both left- and right-leaning organizations/individuals. https://t.co/B7XFbJRLHN #copolitics

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) chose a truck repair company yesterday to stage a tightly controlled photo op. But the repair shop's name, MDI Truck Parts & Service, with "MDI" standing for Marini Diesel Inc., was not disclosed by Evans.

The company name was omitted from Evans' and House Speaker Mike Johnson's promotion of the event and in limited news coverage of it. The location wasn't announced publicly either before or after the event, but the Colorado Times Recorder confirmed today that it took place at MDI's shop in Meade, about 35 miles north of Denver. https://t.co/L7CRRGVADK

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Why did Archbishop James Golka pray with President Trump? And what really happened during his visit to the White House? Archbishop Golka addresses the questions, criticism and confusion surrounding his October 22 meeting with President Trump.

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A Libertarian Candidate May Help Usher Republican Gabe Evans Out of Office.

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The Libertarian Party slammed Gabe Evans for backing Trump's war in Iran in violation of a pledge Evans made to Libertarians in 2024 not to vote for wars like the Iran war. https://t.co/F7q0iTzMC1 #copolitics #CO08

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i’m doing my very best to ignore victor marx unless he kills another person but i’m not succeeding

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Your ballot is especially crowded this year, with 14 statewide measures, seven of which were placed on the ballot by the conservative advocacy organization Advance Colorado. To share our information on these measures and answer your questions, the Colorado Times Recorder will host a free online discussion on Thursday, October 15, 6 p.m. -- 7:30 p.m. https://t.co/bdbjMOxSrM #copolitics

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Asked if the war in Iran is working "at this point," Gabe Evans nods and says, "Yes." https://t.co/SKekXqJjvz #copolitics #CO08

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My latest: Jeff Crank defended his radio show, where he supports many far-right policies. He said recent CTR articles didn't portray who he "really" was on his show. Then why won't he ask the radio station to release all the shows? #copolitics #CO05 https://t.co/eU3zOnNORg

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My latest: Forshadowing his support for the Iran War, Jeff Crank said on his radio show in 2017 that war with North Korea was both needed and inevitable, even though he thought it would be the “bloodiest conflict probably of our lifetime” https://t.co/iMhK6Yk4v5 #copolitics #CO08

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My latest: Part I of a series on the Jeff Crank Show. Crank illustrated his views with vivid comparisons. He likened price reductions in 42-inch TVs at Best Buy to the lower costs he’d expect on health care if it were sold on the market. #CO05 #copolitics https://t.co/r1RzLQg03D

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Backers of two anti-trans ballot initiatives failed to report their payments to a canvassing company hired to gather petition signatures, according to a new campaign finance complaint.
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@rickenstrom @cdegruykennedy you showed me your burrito and it was empty

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My Latest: Since 2014, foundations controlled by Phil and Christian Anschutz have given the Common Sense Institute, a right-wing think tank, grants totaling $735,000, including $585,000 since 2021, when CSI began expanding its operations. https://t.co/wUSD71ekvq #copolitics

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My Latest: Gabe Evans owns 3 cows& promotes himself as a "rancher." He put cows in a campaign ad. But he says he likes cows & keeps 3 as a hobby. After a visit with cows, CTR's editor understands why Evans likes them. But 3 cows? A rancher? #copolitics https://t.co/XM7bfr8oZA