Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
English-speaking House hopefuls do first-of-kind all-Spanish debate
Two congressional candidates whose first language is English held a Spanish-language debate Thursday evening in a first for Colorado politics. Republican Rep. Mike Coffman and Democrat Andrew Romanoff squared off in a 30-minute live televised debate at Entravision studios in Denver, near the 6th Congressional District in the southern and eastern suburbs. Published October 30, 2014
Most Americans say politics behind Obamacare rollout delay: poll
Two out of three Americans agree that politics influenced the Obama administration's decision to push this year's Obamacare enrollment until after the Nov. 4 election, according to a poll released Thursday. Published October 30, 2014
Tom Steyer spends $76 million, fails to make climate change an election issue
San Francisco billionaire Tom Steyer has spent a staggering $76 million to promote climate change as a political issue in this year's elections, but the subject isn't exactly firing up the electorate. Published October 29, 2014
Republicans gain ground in 4 of 5 Senate races in Rothenberg rating
The Rothenberg Political Report changed its predictions Wednesday in five Senate races, with four of the switches moving in the Republican candidates' favor. Published October 29, 2014
Houston Mayor Annise Parker withdraws pastor subpoenas after national uproar
Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced Wednesday that she will withdraw subpoenas aimed at five local pastors after a national firestorm during which she was accused of anti-religious intimidation and abuse of power. Published October 29, 2014
Republican takes lead in Colorado governor race
Republican Bob Beauprez pulled ahead of Gov. John Hickenlooper in a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday in Colorado's hard-fought gubernatorial contest. Published October 29, 2014
Obamacare sends health premiums skyrocketing by as much as 78 percent
The Affordable Care Act was supposed to make health care more affordable, but a newly released study of insurance policies before and after Obamacare shows that average premiums have skyrocketed, for some groups by as much as 78 percent. Published October 28, 2014
Reporter Sharyl Attkisson says feds hacked computer, CBS protected Obama
Those who suspect the worst about the Obama administration and the media won't have their beliefs contradicted by former CBS News reporter Sharyl Attkisson's explosive new book, "Stonewalled: My Fight for Truth Against the Forces of Obstruction, Intimidation and Harassment in Obama's Washington." Published October 28, 2014
Another Udall slips in polls, this time New Mexico’s Tom Udall
A scion of the Udall family is losing ground in this year's Senate contest, but this time it's Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico. Published October 28, 2014
Colorado Republicans outspent but getting more bang for buck
Colorado Republicans have grown accustomed to losing the fundraising battle with their Democratic opponents, and this year is no exception. What's different — at least so far — are the results. Published October 27, 2014
Mass murderer’s life hangs in balance in Colo. governor’s race
Candidates have been known to characterize their campaigns as matters of life or death, but a man's life literally does hang in the balance in the Colorado governor's race. Published October 27, 2014
Obamacare 2015 prices revealed before election by ValuePenguin
The Obama administration isn't revealing how much prices will increase on Obamacare insurance policies until after the election, but Jonathan Wu can tell you right now. Published October 27, 2014
Fracking industry booming despite liberal protestations
The U.S. oil and gas industry is thriving despite efforts by the Obama administration and liberal environmental groups to undermine fossil fuel development and production, according to a Senate report released Thursday. Published October 23, 2014
Alaska governor’s race gets wilder after Palin endorses independent candidate
Sarah Palin announced this week that her successor as Alaska governor isn't getting her vote, throwing another wild card into an already tumultuous gubernatorial race. Published October 23, 2014
John Elway backs Cory Gardner in Colorado as progressives target Denver Broncos fans
Former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway is supporting Republican Rep. Cory Gardner’s Senate bid, but progressives opposing the congressman are hoping to win over some of the Broncos faithful. Published October 23, 2014
Federal civil rights official calls Houston pastor subpoenas ‘abuse of government power’
A member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights in a letter Wednesday called Houston Mayor Annise Parker's subpoena of church pastors "an abuse of government power" and urged the mayor to withdraw the court documents. Published October 22, 2014
Undercover video shows progressives condoning voter fraud in Colorado
A Project Veritas undercover video released Wednesday shows pro-Democrat field workers in Colorado discussing ways to commit voter fraud under the state's new all-mail election system. Published October 22, 2014
Voters back religious leaders who defend faith against government, poll shows
A poll conducted in the wake of Houston's move to subpoena sermons shows that voters overwhelmingly agree religious leaders should be able to stand up for their beliefs without government prosecution. Published October 22, 2014
‘Ballot harvesting’ by Colorado campaign workers raises vote abuse fears
It's harvest time in Colorado, and not just for pumpkins. Concerns are running high over door-to-door campaign workers asking voters for their mail-in ballots in what is known as "ballot harvesting." Published October 21, 2014
Ebola protocols flawed, left U.S. nurses vulnerable, health official says
An Obama administration health official said Sunday that U.S. protocols on Ebola failed because they originally were intended for African field hospitals, while the White House came under another round of attacks for its refusal to restrict travel from nations suffering epidemic outbreaks. Published October 19, 2014
