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John Frank
John Frank was a Denver Post political reporter until leaving in 2018.
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Colorado lawmakers edit 2016 voter guide to make open primaries less appealing
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle substantially edited the Blue Book entry for the two ballot initiatives to open political primaries in Colorado.

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper to fracking critics: I hear you
Two anti-fracking measures failed to make the November ballot, but Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper said the effort sent a clear message.

Republican Meg Whitman makes campaign debut for Hillary Clinton in Colorado
Meg Whitman made her debut on the campaign trail as Hillary Clinton’s most vocal Republican supporter at a Tuesday event in Denver and didn’t mention Donald Trump’s name once.

Darryl Glenn’s failure to launch in Colorado’s U.S. Senate race worries fellow Republicans
Darryl Glenn's struggling U.S. Senate campaign in Colorado is increasingly worrying Republicans and party strategists about squandering a chance to defeat a once-vulnerable Michael Bennet.

Iran nuclear deal not as “explosive” as expected in Colorado Senate race, despite Michael Bennet’s support
Once seen as radioactive to his re-election chances, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet's decision last year to support a nuclear deal with Iran appears less potent now.

Michael Bennet says the Iran nuclear deal is "going well" so far
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet took significant political heat for his support of the Iran nuclear deal in 2015, and it remains an issue as he campaigns for re-election. Bennet spoke...

Tim Kaine outlines Hillary Clinton’s small business plan in Lakewood
The owners of Colorado companies gave the vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine an earful Tuesday at a campaign event in Lakewood. And Kaine promised to take action as he outlined...

Donald Trump to make fundraising trip to Colorado, campaign now says no immigration speech expected
Donald Trump is attending a fundraiser in Colorado on Thursday but will not make a speech on immigration, his campaign now says, despite national media reports announcing the event.

What the Funk beer festival makes big changes for 2016 event
The 2016 What the Funk!? beer festival — which showcases rare barrel-aged beers the week of GABF in Denver — will feature major changes to address complaints from a year...

Green Party’s Jill Stein to join presidential campaign trail in Colorado
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein is making a campaign swing through Colorado in August as she appeals to Bernie Sanders supporters.