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Colorado’s Proposition 8 Connections

November 17, 2008 – 8:29 pm

Gay marriage supporters in Denver protest the passing of California’s Proposition 8 which defines marriage in the Golden State as between one man and one woman (Denver Post)
The Colorado Independent suggests Focus on the Family’s financial support of California’s Proposition 8 was a contributing factor to recently announced layoffs at the Colorado Springs-based ministry. Focus [...]

By rjrivera | Posted in The Western Edge | Also tagged Battle for the West, California, Colorado, Focus on the Family, gay marriage, Proposition 8, protests | Comments

Battle for the West: Bundles of Money and Friday’s Debate

September 25, 2008 – 12:44 pm

Bundling Quid Pro Quo

Campaign finance laws may limit the amount an individual can give to a candidate, but there’s no end to the number of friends and associates you can rally behind your favorite pol and take credit when you deliver the loot.Bundlers — the usually rich and powerful people with equally rich and powerful [...]

By rjrivera | Posted in The Western Edge | Also tagged Barack Obama, Battle for the West, Colorado, fundraising, John McCain, Nevada, New Mexico, Presidential Debates | Comments

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