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Independent Voters In Colorado Get Voice In Party Primaries
DENVER (AP) — Colorado is joining a growing list of states that allow unaffiliated voters — the state’s largest voting bloc — to participate in the major party primaries, thanks to a voter-passed...
View ArticleReality Check: Ad Targets Sanctuary City Policies
DENVER (CBS4)– With the primary election just days away, the controversy around federal immigration policy is now dominating the debate. Democrats are hammering Republicans over the Trump...
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Gubernatorial Races Top Colorado’s Mid-Term Primaries
DENVER (AP) — Democrat Jared Polis, a five-term congressman, and Cary Kennedy, a former state treasurer, offer stands on schools, energy and public lands to the left of the centrist Democrat they want...
View ArticleGubernatorial Races Top Colorado’s Mid-Term Primaries
DENVER (AP) — Democrat Jared Polis, a five-term congressman, and Cary Kennedy, a former state treasurer, offer stands on schools, energy and public lands to the left of the centrist Democrat they want...
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Walker Stapleton Wins Republican Primary In 2018 Colorado Governor’s Race
DENVER (CBS4) – Republican Walker Stapleton has won his party’s primary for governor of Colorado. (credit: CBS) Stapleton defeated challengers Victor Mitchell, Greg Lopez and Doug Robinson, all...
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Polis, Stapleton Set To Square Off In Colorado Governor’s Seat
DENVER (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Polis and Republican state Treasurer Walker Stapleton won their respective party primaries Tuesday for the Colorado governor’s race, setting up a...
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‘Republican Needs To Win’: Stapleton On Governor’s Race
By Alan Gionet DENVER (CBS4)– Republican Walker Stapleton started early Wednesday, just hours after the primary election, to make his case as his party’s nominee in Colorado’s race for governor. “We...
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Candidates For Governor’s Seat Couldn’t Be Anymore Different
By Shaun Boyd DENVER (CBS4) – Elections have consequences, and the consequences of Colorado’s governor’s race will be significant and tangible. Walker Stapleton, Republican gubernatorial candidate...
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Democrats, Republicans Put On Unified Front Heading Into November
By Shaun Boyd DENVER (CBS4)– After a divisive primary election, Colorado’s Democratic and Republican parties are putting on a unified front behind their candidates for governor heading into November....
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Walker Stapleton Talking Points Revealed
By Brian Maass DENVER (CBS4)– Shortly before Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton announced Wednesday morning he was selecting Lang Sias as his pick for Lieutenant Governor, his campaign...
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Differences On Energy Outlined By Colorado Gubernatorial Candidates
DENVER (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton warned Wednesday that Democrats want to impose job-killing restrictions on oil and gas development in Colorado, while Democrat Jared...
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Gubernatorial Candidate Walker Stapleton Talks About Dark Family Past
By Shaun Boyd DENVER (CBS4) – The Republican candidate for governor of Colorado is confronting questions about his family’s past. For the first time, Walker Stapleton is talking candidly about his...
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Abortion Rights: Where Polis, Stapleton Stand On Roe v. Wade
By Shaun Boyd DENVER (CBS4) — Turnover on the U.S. Supreme court has put abortion rights at the forefront in this year’s elections. If Roe v. Wade — the landmark case legalizing abortion — is...
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Colorado Gubernatorial Candidates Differ On Immigration
By Shaun Boyd DENVER (CBS4)– With gridlock in Congress, state and local governments are taking the lead on immigration reform and “sanctuary cities” have become a flash-point in this year’s...
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CBS4 Takes An In Depth Look At Walker Stapleton’s Finances
By Shaun Boyd DENVER (CBS4) – As State Treasurer, Walker Stapleton is the Chief Financial Officer for Colorado. He’s the last person you would think would have mistakes on a financial disclosure form,...
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Polis Has Investments In Many Industries He Would Regulate As Governor
By Shaun Boyd DENVER (CBS4) – Jared Polis bills himself as an entrepreneur who started his first business from a college dorm room. It was one of several tech startups that would make him a...
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Stapleton Helps Conduct Research On School District Spending
By Shaun Boyd DENVER (CBS4) – New analysis shows administration costs in most Colorado school districts are growing at a much faster pace than spending on classrooms. As a result, thousands of dollars...
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New Poll: Polis Leads Stapleton By 7 Points In Governor’s Race
DENVER (CBS4) – A statewide poll released on Tuesday shows Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Polis is currently leading Republican state Treasurer Walker Stapleton by 7 points in the Colorado governor’s race....
View ArticleReality Check: Polis Responds To One Misleading Ad With Another
DENVER (CBS4) – Democrat Jared Polis is leading Republican Walker Stapleton by seven points in the first public poll of the campaign. Polis has blanketed the airwaves with ads for the last couple...
View ArticleReality Check: Walker Stapleton Attack Ad
DENVER (CBS4)– Just two weeks before ballots go out, Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton is finally on the air with an ad and he wasted no time going on the attack. Political Specialist...
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LIVE BLOG: Colorado Governor’s Debate – Behind The Scenes
Editor’s Note: This blog is being updated during CBS4’s televised “CBS4/CPT12 Colorado Governor’s Debate” on 10/5/18. Refresh this page for the latest information, and watch live here: CBSDenver |...
View ArticleColorado’s Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss Abortion
DENVER (CBS4) — Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates Republican Walker Stapleton and Democrat Jared Polis discussed their views on abortion during a debate Thursday night at CBS4. “I will be a pro-life...
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Colorado’s Gubernatorial Candidates Disagree On Growth
DENVER (CBS4)– Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates sparred over several issues during Friday night’s debate on CBS4, especially growth. The candidates were asked about their plans to reduce the cost of...
View ArticleColorado’s Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss Changing Taxpayer Bill of Rights
DENVER (CBS4) — Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates Republican Walker Stapleton and Democrat Jared Polis discussed their views on changing the Taxpayer Bill of Rights during a debate Thursday night at...
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Colorado’s Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss Immigration
DENVER (CBS4)– Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates disagree over immigration issues and how best to tackle them in the state. When asked if he supports making Colorado a sanctuary state, Democratic...
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CBS4 Governor’s Debate Recap: Polis, Stapleton Clash On The Issues
DENVER (CBS4) – Jared Polis and Walker Stapleton clashed on issues crucial to Colorado voters in their first fully televised debate on Friday. The two major party candidates vying to be the state’s...
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Pres. Trump Endorses Colorado Gubernatorial Candidate Walker Stapleton
DENVER (CBS4)– Pres. Donald Trump has endorsed Colorado Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton. U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on August 1, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo...
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Economy, Energy And Trump Dominate Colorado Governor’s Race
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Polis is banking on his wealth, entrepreneurial experience and anti-Donald Trump sentiment as he seeks to win over independents in his quest to succeed...
View ArticleReality Check: Hard-Hitting Gubernatorial Attack Ad Stirs Controversy
DENVER (CBS4) – A new attack ad in the governor’s race is creating an uproar. It is arguably the most hard-hitting in a race that has been relatively tame until now. CBS4’s Political Specialist Shaun...
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Vice President Mike Pence Makes Brief Stop In Colorado
DENVER (CBS4) — Vice President Mike Pence is making a brief stop in Colorado on Thursday. Pence landed at Buckley Air Force Base on Air Force Two shortly at about 11 a.m. and headed to Denver to meet...
View ArticleNew Poll From American Political Research Lab At CU Boulder Shows Polis 12...
By Alan Gionet BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– A new poll out today shows Democrat Jared Polis twelve points ahead of Republican Walker Stapleton in the race for governor in Colorado and a broad disparity in...
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Gubernatorial Candidates Face Off In Final Forum Before Election
DENVER (CBS4)– Colorado’s candidates for governor faced off in a final forum on Thursday. Democrat Jared Polis and Republican Walker Stapleton fielded questions at the forum hosted by the Colorado...
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Stark Differences In Governor’s Race: ‘There’s So Much At Stake’
By Shaun Boyd DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates are a study in contrasts. But there is one thing Republican Walker Stapleton and Democrat Jared Polis agree on – this election is about...
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Pres. Trump Tweets Endorsement For Walker Stapleton In Colorado Governor’s Race
DENVER (CBS4)– Pres. Donald Trump tweeted his support for Colorado gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton on Thursday. Trump tweeted his support for the Republican and stated, “@WalkerStapleton will...
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‘That’s How You Spell Recession’: Hickenlooper To Explore Options If Prop 112...
DENVER (CBS4) – Gov. John Hickenlooper isn’t ruling out calling a special legislative session if a statewide anti-fracking ballot measure passes next week. Gov. John Hickenlooper (credit: CBS)...
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Colorado To Decide Gubernatorial, House Races
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s Election Day ticket includes votes for governor, seven U.S. House races and 13 statewide ballot questions. There also are races for attorney general, treasurer, secretary of...
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Voters Elect Jared Polis To Be Colorado’s Next Governor
DENVER (CBS4) – A hard fought race to be Colorado’s next governor is over. Democrat Jared Polis has defeated Republican Walker Stapleton in the 2018 gubernatorial race and will succeed term-limited...
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Colorado Moves Left, Electing 1st Openly Gay Governor In U.S.
DENVER (AP) — Generating its own “blue wave,” Colorado moved markedly left in the midterm elections, choosing the nation’s first openly gay governor, ousting a five-term GOP congressman and capturing...
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Colorado Leaders Honor & Remember Bush 41
DENVER (CBS4) – Flags at public buildings in Colorado were ordered to be lowered to half-staff in remembrance of President George H.W. Bush. The 41st president of the United States passed away Friday...
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Walker Stapleton Misses Gov.-Elect Jared Polis Inauguration For Jury Duty
DENVER (CBS4)– Former Republican gubernatorial candidate and former State Treasurer Walker Stapleton will miss Inauguration Day for Gov.-Elect Jared Polis. It’s not because of politics but because of...
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Judge Rules For Stapleton In Dispute With Signature Firm
DENVER (AP) – Former state treasurer Walker Stapleton has prevailed in a lawsuit alleging his 2018 gubernatorial campaign was nearly derailed because he was deceived by a signature-gathering firm he...
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