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Former Washington Bureau Reporter

Michael Riley

Micahel Riley was a staff writer for The Denver Post until 2009, covering politics in the Washington, D.C., bureau.

Ed Perlmutter, candidate for Seventh CD for 2008 voter guide

Perlmutter won’t enter governor’s race

May 6, 2016 at 4:18 p.m.

Perlmutter won't enter governor's race

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper.

Obama urges Hickenlooper to run for Colorado governor

May 6, 2016 at 4:50 p.m.

Obama urges Hickenlooper to run for Colorado governor

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper.

President urges Hickenlooper to run for governor

May 6, 2016 at 4:45 p.m.

President urges Hickenlooper to run for governor

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper endorsed Ken Salazar for senator in 2004.

Ken Salazar turns down run for governor, shifting Democrats’ attention to Hickenlooper

May 6, 2016 at 4:27 p.m.

Ken Salazar turns down run for governor, shifting Democrats' attention to Hickenlooper

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Potential candidates say Salazar would clear Democratic field

January 6, 2010 at 2:30 p.m.

Potential candidates say Salazar would clear Democratic field

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Hickenlooper considers race; would defer to Salazar

January 6, 2010 at 10:14 a.m.

Hickenlooper considers race; would defer to Salazar

SALAZAR29-- Ken Salazar talks during an editorial board meeting at the The Denver Post. RJ Sangosti/ The Denver Post

Salazar gets White House OK for run

May 6, 2016 at 5:10 p.m.

Salazar gets White House OK for run

From left, Sens. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa; Harry Reid, D-Nev.; Christopher Dodd, D-Conn.; and Max Baucus, D-Mont., walk to a news conference Tuesday on health care reform. With a final vote planned Thursday, Democrats were already celebrating at the news conference, attended by backers whose cheers made the event sound like a pep rally.

Stamina, feelings wearing thin in Senate’s health care debate

May 6, 2016 at 6:58 p.m.

Stamina, feelings wearing thin in Senate's health care debate

Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., gained restrictions on abortion and millions in extra Medicaid payments in the bill.

Bennet’s swipe at own party pleases GOP

May 6, 2016 at 6:18 p.m.

Bennet's swipe at own party pleases GOP

President Barack Obama talks Monday at the White House about Nancy Fichtner of Loma, whose idea won the first SAVE Award and is expected to save $3.8 million a year.

Coloradan honored by Obama for idea to cut waste in VA

May 6, 2016 at 6:18 p.m.

Coloradan honored by Obama for idea to cut waste in VA