Decision 2008 Archives
Democratic vice-presidential nominee Joe Biden has wasted no time going after the opposition.
Former President Clinton has pledged to cheering Democratic National Convention delegates to strongly support Barack Obama's campaign for the White House.
Sen. Barack Obama has officially been named the democratic candidate for President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
The process has upset Barack Obama supporters in the Colorado contingent, who fear it will show a lingering rift if Hillary Clinton backers aren't allowed to change their votes.
Denver is hoping the Democratic convention will provide a $150-$200 million economic boost. Other economists believe the impact may be as little as one-tenth of that amount.
A college student and Colorado College professor offer some of their thoughts about Hillary Clinton's speech at the Democratic National Convention.
Hillary Clinton has told delegates at the Democratic National Convention that she's "a proud supporter of Barack Obama."
One man was arrested with two rifles, including one with a scope, a bulletproof vest, boxes of ammunition, walkie-talkies and suspected narcotics in the vehicle.
He flew to Denver on Sunday night, and went to a hospital so doctors could examine him. They were worried about Kennedy being in a crowd after weeks of chemotherapy and radiation treatments that have weakened his immune system.
Candidate's wife steps up to the podium and her supporting role.
Almost 100 people were arrested in Denver last night after a clash with police. They were mostly part of a group of 300 protestors near the site of the Democratic National Convention.
The vote is divided by regions of the state. In the Denver-Boulder area, 56 percent said they favored Obama. In western Colorado, 54 percent of those surveyed supported McCain.
Only 6.5 percent of eligible Hispanic voters actually cast ballots.
Singer Sheryl Crow is giving away free music, to encourage people to get out and vote.
A dozen Colorado Hispanic leaders have endorsed Sen. John McCain for president.
Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama says he has decided on a running mate, but he is not saying who it will be.
The El Paso County Clerk & Recorder's Office completed its certification of the 2008 primary election.
The Barack Obama and John McCain campaigns have agreed to hold three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate in September and October.
Colorado's role as a swing state in the November election is leading to increasing scrutiny in the national media. Wednesday morning, an MSNBC story spotlighted Colorado economy, and its love-hate relationship with energy.
The host committee had struggled with fundraising in the months before the convention, missing two out of four deadlines during the year. They were $11 million dollars short in June.
Truckers carrying shipments of hazardous materials are banned in Denver during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 23-30. The ban was announced Tuesday by the Colorado State Patrol.
Barack Obama's said to have his list narrowed down to four people. He needs to pick by Wednesday August 27th, when the vice presidential candidate will speak at the Democratic National Convention. John McCain has several contenders, as well.
About 80,0000 Coloradans requested tickets to see Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. But there are only 75,000 seats, so demand for the tickets is high. That means prices for the tickets were fetching high prices on the internet. But if you bought one, they probably won't do you much good.
Pastor and author Rick Warren questioned Senators Barack Obama and John McCain. The presidential candidates' views differed on abortion rights.
If you commute to Denver, you may want to leave work early on Aug. 28, or just take a vacation day. A five mile stretch of I-25 will be completely shut down for security as Barack Obama prepares to give his acceptance speech at Invesco Field.
Ex-Democratic candidate's PAC gave $14,000 for unused video of campaign.
Republican candidate John McCain attended an economic forum in Aspen Thursday where he chastised Congress for going on recess "while people are paying $3.75 a gallon for gas."
People who hope to see Barack Obama deliver his acceptance speech as the Democratic presidential candidate are expected find out by tonight whether they will receive tickets.
After a review of the ballots cast in Pueblo's County Commissioner primary race, John Cordova has topped Dorothy Butcher by 55 votes.
Calling it the "Safer Community Initiative," the group Citizens for Effective Government is seeking the blessing of El Paso County's Health Department and county commissioners. The one percent sales tax increase would be used for public health and law enforcement.
Democrats say Hillary Rodham Clinton's name will be placed in nomination at the convention in Denver with a roll call for the vanquished rival of nominee-in-waiting Barack Obama.
The dozens of metal cages in a warehouse are reportedly made of chain link material and topped with barbed wire.
District Attorney John Newsome, defeated in the primary election Tuesday by Dan May, promises a smooth transition to the next DA and his team.
Vice President Dick Cheney's visit will be brief and the fundraiser in Littleton is closed to the public.
John Edwards lost a prime-time speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention, and likely blew a chance at a possible Cabinet post in a Barack Obama administration.
A controversial online commentary on the Focus on the Family Action website has been pulled. The video asked people to pray for rain during Barack Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
One veteran hopes to distribute at least 3,000 signs saying "Victory Over Terrorism - Let Our Soldiers Win."
"Now is the time for action – not just words."
Today is primary election day in Colorado. The polls will be open until 7 pm. There are several hotly contested races in El Paso County.
Exactly two weeks before the Democratic National Convention opens, several blocks of downtown Denver are blocked off because of cyanide. The affected area is just a few blocks from the state capitol. One person is dead.
Republican presidential candidate John McCain says Moscow's actions in Georgia could have long-term implications for its relations with the rest of the world.
The Democratic National Convention Committee announced Monday the themes for each night of the 2008 Convention. The convention will be held in Denver Aug. 25 - 28.
U.S. Representative Diana DeGette suggested a rodeo to welcome delegates to the convention August 25th to 28th but says some organizers and sponsors opted for an amusement park setting instead.
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will use text messaging and email to announce his vice presidential pick.
Several important races will be decided in El Paso County on Tuesday. Candidates for Congress, District Attorney, State Representative and more. We gave them each a chance to speak and have their views made public, without editing and without questions from a reporter.
"I recognized my mistake and I told my wife that I had a liaison."
Speaking role offered by Obama campaign to end tensions.
Vice president will speak the same night as President Bush.
Suspect held without bail Thursday after a brief court hearing.
A Focus on the Family Action video asks people to pray for rain on Senator Barack Obama's acceptance speech for the democratic presidential bid at Invesco Field in Denver later this month.
Campaign uses faint praise to criticize Obama.
With weeks to go until Denver, neither Clinton has a set convention role.
Not many people are hitting the voting booths early. Since starting Saturday, only 681 people have cast a ballot in El Paso County. Clerk & Recorder Bob Balink says that’s especially low, and may be because so few races are contested and so many people requested mail-in ballots.
Touts 'realistic and comprehensive' approach to energy troubles.
The argument: Did former Pres. Bill Clinton slam Sen. Barack Obama in interview?
Video included in story
Obama says his wish for his 47th birthday is the battleground state of Colorado.
A committee drafting the Democratic platform has met privately for more than two hours.
A new poll says Sen. John McCain's attack strategy could be helping him close in on Sen. Barack Obama's lead.
The democratic presidential candidate says he wants to release oil from the nation's reserve to provide relief from sky high gas prices.
El Paso County State Rep. Douglas Bruce, the author of Colorado's Taxpayer Bill of Rights, says the plan would be the largest tax increase in Colorado history.
Several deadlines are looming over the next week for the Aug. 12 primary election.
Says opponent's ‘ideas are not always as impressive as his rhetoric.’
Democrat wants hip-hop world's support, but not art's cultural divisiveness.
They're calling it the "freedom cage" because it will be surrounded by two layers of chain-link fences. The group will only protest in the demonstration zone once to show how much they disapprove of it.
The republican presidential hopeful hosted a dinner while campaigning in Colorado for the second time in less than a week.
Blood donations typically drop by as much as 20 percent during the summer and this year that coincides with the convention.
El Paso County Republican Party Chairman Greg Garcia is under fire for an editorial he wrote. It was posted on the party website and criticized certain Republican candidates. It caused one group of Republicans to call for his resignation.
Questions asked by News First reporter James Jarman about travel spending have led to a state investigation. Click to read the story and the Executive Order issued by the Governor.
The new figures are so eye-popping that the next president may face pressure to take action instead of adding to it with expensive spending programs as promised by Democrat Barack Obama or new tax cuts pledged by Republican John McCain.
McCain suffered severe sun damage from his 5 and-a-half-years in Vietnamese prison camps. He gets an in-depth skin cancer check every few months because of a medical history of melanomas.
Democrat Barack Obama is telling economic advisers he would move "rapidly and vigorously" to put in place new incentives to revive an economy that's losing jobs and ailing on almost every front.
Sen. Barack Obama says it's a tight race for the White House in some red states, including Colorado.
Arizona Senator and U.S. Presidential hopeful John McCain sat down with News First reporter Abby Lane for an interview.
Hispanics make up only about 9 percent of eligible voters, but could play an important role in four potential battleground states: Florida, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada.
Members of the committee hosting the Democratic National Convention are filling their tanks at Denver city-owned gas pumps.
Police don't plan to use pain ray guns or weapons that shoot goo or slime to control unruly protesters at the Democratic National Convention.
The Arizona senator had planned to go to Louisiana but was forced to cancel the trip due to severe weather. There had been speculation that he would meet with a potential vice presidential pick, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal.
Barack Obama says it's in Israel's best interest to reach a lasting peace with the Palestinians.
A judge has rejected a request to make Denver list how many police officers would be needed to staff potential routes for protest marches around the Democratic National Convention.
The city of Denver today announced road closures for the first three days of the Democratic National Convention, saying it'll keep most of downtown open during morning rush hour. If you work in Denver - print this.
Barack Obama is meeting with two potential running mates amid a push to outline his vision for Iraq and U.S. foreign policy elsewhere.
John McCain is telling the NAACP he will expand education opportunities for children in failing schools, including vouchers for children to attend private school.
The Democratic National Convention is just 6-weeks away, and today members of the media got look inside the Pepsi Center where preparations are underway. They're expecting more than 50-thousand people to attend, including delegates, media and staff.
E-mail questions for a debate between candidates for U.S. senate -- Bob Schaffer and Mark Udall.
El Paso County mailed 58,000 mail-in ballots to voters Friday for the Aug. 12 primary election.
John McCain says the way Social Security is funded is "a disgrace." McCain says it's unfair for young workers to pay into a system from which they're unlikely to benefit.
Fox News aired Jackson's comment, including a reference to wanting to dismember Obama. Jackson told CNN Wednesday that the remark was "regretfully crude but it was very private."
The two main presidential candidates both agree that Iran's missile tests call for renewed pressure on Tehran. Barack Obama says the launches show the need for more direct diplomacy, while John McCain points to a need for tougher sanctions.
Dozens of Springs police officers will head to Denver in August to help with security at the Democratic National Convention.
The Secret Service has no plans to search everyone entering a fenced-off protest area at the Democratic National Convention.
Republican presidential candidate John McCain has revealed his economic plan that addresses job creation, American-produced energy, foreclosure relief and tax cuts.
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's economic plan includes an economic stimulus, child care and mortgage tax credits.
The pilot has announced from the cockpit that the plane experienced a problem maintaining the proper pitch, or control over keeping the nose at the proper angle, as it was taking off from Chicago.
Democrats say Barack Obama will accept his party's presidential nomination before up to 76,000 people at the Denver Broncos' football stadium. Democrats say a block of "community" credentials will be reserved for Colorado residents for Obama's August 28 speech at the football stadium.
Candidate John McCain visits Denver, and preparations for the DNC are underway today.
Conservative evangelical leaders are discussing putting aside their misgivings about John McCain and uniting around the Republican's presidential bid -- while at the same time urging him to consider social conservative favorite Mike Huckabee as a running mate.
Democrat Barack Obama is opening the door to altering his Iraq policy. Campaigning in North Dakota, Obama says his upcoming trip to Iraq could alter his plan to bring U.S. troops home within 16 months.
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama unveiled his vision of national service in Colorado Springs. After his speech, News First reporter Abby Lane spoke with Obama one-on-one. Click "Read Story" to watch the unedited video of the speech.
Researchers have found that genes influence participation in elections and other political activities.
With a proposed free trade agreement stalled in the House, John McCain is meeting with the president of Colombia and several cabinet ministers on the first day of a three-day trip outside the U.S. McCain will also include Mexico City.
