Campaign 2012

Opinion: Amazing ‘Stupid Things’

Former House Republican Leader Dick Armey criticized GOP candidates for saying “stupid things,” but here is one problem: The 2012 candidates were talking about Republican policy.

2012/12/11

Colorado GOP Searching For Answers After Election

The election is over and the analysis is under way for Republicans, especially in Colorado, where the GOP lost the presidential race and the state house.

2012/11/15

President Barack Obama arrives on stage after winning the 2012 US presidential election November 7, 2012 in Chicago. (credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

Obama’s Big Hispanic Win Worries Republicans

Omayra Vasquez blinks and does a double take when asked why she voted to re-elect President Barack Obama. The reason for her was as natural as breathing.

2012/11/08

State Rep. Mark Ferrandino (D) (credit: CBS)

Democrats Expected To Control Colorado Legislature

With Colorado’s Legislature firmly under their control, Democrats are poised to dictate the state’s economic agenda and to pass civil unions after two years of divided government.

2012/11/07

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock talks to CBS4 Morning News' Alan Gionet and Brooke Wagner on Wednesday. (credit: CBS)

Denver Mayor: ‘People Have Spoken’ On Amendment 64

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock believes there is a lot of work to do after voters approved a measure legalizing recreational use of pot.

2012/11/07

Colorado OKs Recreational Pot; Feds Could Spoil Party

Marijuana for all adults has long been the goal of legalization backers in Colorado. They got their way when they added taxes and regulation to the mix.

2012/11/07

Colorado Turns A Deeper Shade Of Blue

Colorado voters helped re-elect Barack Obama, legalized marijuana and appeared poised to give the Democrats control of both houses of the state legislature.

2012/11/07

Rep. Cory Gardner gives his victory speech on election night. (credit: CBS)

Republicans Keep Edge In Colorado’s U.S. House Delegation

Colorado’s U.S. House delegation will continue to be a mix of red and blue after all seven incumbents easily won re-election despite the contentious battle over redistricting last year.

2012/11/07

Rep. Mike Coffman speaks with CBS4's Rick Sallinger on Election Night. (credit: CBS)

Coffman Defeats Miklosi, Retains Seat Despite Redistricting

Rep. Mike Coffman has retained his seat in Colorado’s Congressional District 6 after a hard fought political battle with Democratic challenger Joe Miklosi.

2012/11/07