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Ryan Call enters race for Colorado Republican Party chairman

Published on February 8, 2011 by ADCO GOP Administrator in Candidates, Elections, Local Politics, State Politics

Ryan Call, the former chairman of Denver Republicans and the legal counsel for the state GOP, is running for state party chairman. Call sent a leader to Republican leaders this afternoon announcing his candidacy now that Dick Wadhams has decided he won’t seek a third term. Call’s toughest competition is expected to be state Rep.

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Dick Wadhams drops out of state GOP chairman’s race

Published on February 8, 2011 by ADCO GOP Administrator in Candidates, Elections, Local Politics, State Politics

UPDATE: Ryan Call, the state’s legal counsel said he is “strongly considering” running for chairman. Dick Wadhams Dick Wadhams today unexpectedly dropped his bid for a third term as chairman of the Colorado Republican Party, and said he has no idea what he will do next. Wadhams said he had the votes but in the

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Adams County commissioner urges reforms after disclosures

Published on February 1, 2011 by ADCO GOP Administrator in Candidates, Local Politics

Adams County’s newest commissioner called Monday for sweeping reforms in the wake of disclosures about a colleague’s influence in everything from hiring to contracting. Erik Hansen, who took office Jan. 11, called on fellow commissioners Alice Nichol and W.R. "Skip" Fischer to "confront head-on the continuing stain on the reputation of Adams County." Hansen was

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Following the money trail – Campaign contributions to Commissioner Alice Nichol raise more questions

Published on February 1, 2011 by ADCO GOP Administrator in Candidates, Issues, Local Politics

http://www.tonysrants.com/thornton/following-the-money-trail-campaign-contributions-to-commissioner-alice-nichol-raise-more-questions/ Does money buy influence in politics? That is a rhetorical question of course as money talks with many elected officials and it always has. A look at state campaign finance documents submitted by Adams County Commissioner Alice Nichol reveals she has accepted contributions from many of the same people tied to questionable dealings in the

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Breaking – Adams County Commissioner Erik Hansen proposes reforms

Published on January 31, 2011 by ADCO GOP Administrator in Candidates, Issues, Local Politics

http://www.tonysrants.com/thornton/breaking-adams-county-commissioner-erik-hansen-proposes-reforms/ In an open letter to his fellow Adams County Commissioners this morning, Erik Hansen takes the first step in getting in front of the scandals that have enveloped the county. Hansen proposes a number of much needed reforms that the other commissioners should embrace – see complete letter below. The give point plan would