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Hundreds of abortion ban veto supporters turned out to watch Gov. Roy Cooper sign a veto of the on Bicentennial Mall in Raleigh Saturday, May 19, 2023. Cooper affixed his veto stamp to the bill. The veto launches a major test for leaders of the GOP-controlled General Assembly to attempt to override Cooper’s veto after they recently gained veto-proof majorities in both chambers. (Travis Long/The News & Observer via AP)

One nation, divided by abortion: Blue, red state chasm widens after fall of Roe

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Abortion-rights protester Alex Cascio holds a flag during a demonstration outside of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, Sunday, May 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)

Democrats keep laser-focused on support for Roe, ignore widespread backing of abortion restrictions

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

$Drilling for oil and gas in Colorado will face heavy regulations under Senate Bill 181, which prioritizes environmental and safety concerns. The state's $31 billion oil and gas industry has lost its best defender with pro-fracking Gov. John Hickenlooper out of office. (Associated Press/File)$

Colorado Democrats hit oil, gas drilling industry

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Donald Trump used the Colorado outcome to fire up his backers by blasting the state GOP for its "crooked" and "totally unfair" process. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump laments ‘rigged,’ ‘crooked’ system after Ted Cruz sweeps Colo. delegates

By Valerie Richardson and David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

$Colorado Democrats fear the anti-fracking crusade of Rep. Jared Polis may jeopardize their tentative hold on Denver. Mr. Polis is sponsoring two ballot measures against hydraulic fracturing. (Associated press)$

Rep. Jared Polis’ anti-fracking crusade riles Colorado

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

$A worker helps monitor water pumping pressure and temperature at a hydraulic fracturing and extraction site outside Rifle, in western Colorado. (Associated Press) ** FILE **$

Fracking initiatives in Colorado are ground zero for national debate

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Newly-assembled 30-round capacity ammunition magazines for high-velocity rifles are stacked awaiting packaging inside the Magpul Industries plant, in Erie, Colo. The company plans to relocate now that gun control bills have become law. (Associated Press)

Colorado Democrats stand ground on embattled state gun control laws

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Colorado Senate President John Morse, D-Colorado Springs, concedes defeat in his legislative recall race in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013. Morse and Sen. Angela Giron, of Pueblo, who voted for new firearms restrictions in the state, faced the first legislative recalls in state history. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado voters deal blow to gun control with stunning recall of 2 Democrats

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Former president George H.W. Bush, left, applauds with Laura Bush after former president George W. Bush's speech during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

George W. Bush critics howl over honor from University of Denver

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Paradise Firearms owner Paul Paradis and other gun rights activists are petitioning for the recall of Colorado Senate President John Morse after the Democrat-controlled state government enacted sweeping gun control laws. (Associated Press)

Pro-gun plumbers unclog political system, gather support for historic recall votes in Colorado

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper faces a declining approval rating following a legislative session described as the most liberal in state history. Mr. Hickenlooper made a much-criticized decision to grant an indefinite reprieve of execution to death row inmate Nathan Dunlap. (Associated Press)

Poll: Colorado voters souring on Democrats

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Republican nominee Mitt Romney may have lost the foreign policy debate Monday, but GOP analysts say he still could benefit from his performance in the long run. (Associated Press)

Why Romney took Monday debate risk in base to win undecideds

By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney embraces a supporter at a campaign event in Pueblo, Colo., on Monday. Colorado is a swing state. (Associated Press)

Colorado tight despite 3-to-1 Obama spending edge

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Obama administration to open voter database

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Colorado State Sen. Rollie Heath (Associated Press)

A lonely Colo. legislator crusades to raise taxes

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

3rd-party bid buffed Tancredo viability

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

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Rocky Mountains slowed Republican wave

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Insurgents in both parties eye upsets in Colorado primary

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Tancredo declares run against GOP

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times