caldara newsletter Archives - Independence Institute

Missed it by THAT much 0
- December 5, 2018
For those of us of a certain age, we remember Don Adams in the comedy “Get Smart.” His catchphrase was, “missed it by that much.” Well we missed our Colorado Gives Day goal by THAT much. We are still only about $8,000 away from our goal of $85,000. But, wow! That still matches what we
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Colorado now California?0
- November 7, 2018
We have been warning that Colorado is being transformed into California for years. Tuesday’s elections will only speed the Californication of our once liberty-loving state. Colorado has for generations been a magnet for those who wish to write their own biography, to risk their wealth and talents, and to work in free association with others
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Colorado or California, find out tomorrow 0
- November 5, 2018
In one day we’ll know the future of Colorado politics: Four statewide offices, including governor, thirteen ballot issues, the state senate hanging by one vote, and one of the hottest US Congressional races in the country, the 6th. Will we take a step toward or away from becoming California? I’ll keep my predictions to myself
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Choose your voter guide 0
- October 23, 2018
“Daddy,” a little girl asked her father, “do all fairy tales begin with ‘Once upon a time’? ” “No, sweetheart,” he answered. “Most begin with ‘If I am elected.’” Since we like choice so much around here, I thought I’d offer you a buffet of great voter guides and election recommendations by some of the
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The return of Mike Rosen 0
- August 8, 2018
He’s back in print! We pulled radio host legend and columnist Mike Rosen off the golf course and hid his scotch until he agreed to join CompleteColorado.com as a regular columnist. His debut column is out today – Yes, I voted for Trump, and I’m glad I did. Visit CompleteColorado.com to see all the latest
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The big winner tonight is… TABOR!0
- June 27, 2018
As I’m watching the numbers roll in tonight from Colorado’s primary elections, I just had to tell you what the news might not pick up on, even if they noticed it. The big winner in tonight’s Republican Primary is our Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. You might recall last year several weak-kneed Republicans in the state
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