Another Colorado district attorney race heats up, this time from the 18th Judicial District.
At issue is still yet more controversy sparked from the policies of outgoing District Attorney Carol Chambers and interestingly enough, another technical issue on validity of candidates.
Ben Conarck:
"It looks like there will be a Republican primary in the 18th Judicial District’s district attorney race after all.
Deputy District Attorney Leslie Hansen successfully petitioned onto the ballot for the 18th JD’s district attorney race after she failed to receive enough delegates at the district’s nominating assembly last month.
The secretary of state’s office certified 1,487 of the submitted signatures, well exceeding the requirement of 1,000 signatures.
At the 18th JD nominating assembly on March 26, Hansen received 27 percent of the vote in the four-way contest, just shy of the 30 percent threshold needed to secure a place on the ballot.
Denver attorney and JAG officer George Brauchler earned 47 percent of the vote at the assembly, in what some called an upset victory.
Hansen said she was “very pleased” to make the ballot, and that she was encouraged to petition ahead by delegates at the assembly, as well as the two other candidates who failed to meet the 30 percent delegate threshold.
Brauchler said that he had hoped he would be able to focus his efforts and resources on the general election given his “overwhelming victory,” and that he could not think of any other time when a candidate for district attorney has petitioned onto the ballot despite losing at the nominating assembly.
In response, Hansen said she didn’t think it was rare for someone to go through the nominating assembly and still petition on to the ballot...." (Read more? Click title)
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Showing posts with label Colorado DA races 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Colorado DA races 2012. Show all posts
May 3, 2012
February 15, 2012
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "Beeson: The unflappable jungle colonel"
January 26, 2012, Note from 'SandBox Nanny':
(Now that DA Beeson has thrown his hat in the ring for district attorney in the 9th, please take note that there will be no special treatment given to any news press surrounding his race. His articles, if they are SandBox worthy or chosen in the daily agg run-up; will be put up just like anyone else in a political race. What SandBox Commentators will continue to do, is heavily moderate his articles. We are the only news media that provides the courtesty of moderating commentary from the general public on 9th Judicial District and Mr. Beeson's articles. )
Jerry Bovino, Aspen:
"Do you remember in the Schwarzenegger and Stallone and Bruce Willis movies where it turns out that corruption in government and the military and the CIA is rampant and it goes all the way up to the White House? The protagonist, in grave danger, usually calls The Pentagon or the Capitol from Vietnam or Afghanistan or Beirut and insists on talking to only one person. In the movies, it’s usually the colonel who trained him in the jungles of Southeast Asia. He is the one man that they can trust with their lives. They know he can’t be bought or sold. Metaphorically speaking, Mr. Silverman, we have someone we can trust with our lives — just like the colonel in the movies — right here in Pitkin County. His name is Martin Beeson and we are fortunate he serves us every day as our district attorney. The citizens of Colorado are quite pleased with Mr. Beeson’s integrity and performance. The reason that qualified candidates have not surfaced to run against Mr. Beeson is because they are smart enough to know they would lose...."
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"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
(Now that DA Beeson has thrown his hat in the ring for district attorney in the 9th, please take note that there will be no special treatment given to any news press surrounding his race. His articles, if they are SandBox worthy or chosen in the daily agg run-up; will be put up just like anyone else in a political race. What SandBox Commentators will continue to do, is heavily moderate his articles. We are the only news media that provides the courtesty of moderating commentary from the general public on 9th Judicial District and Mr. Beeson's articles. )
Jerry Bovino, Aspen:
"Do you remember in the Schwarzenegger and Stallone and Bruce Willis movies where it turns out that corruption in government and the military and the CIA is rampant and it goes all the way up to the White House? The protagonist, in grave danger, usually calls The Pentagon or the Capitol from Vietnam or Afghanistan or Beirut and insists on talking to only one person. In the movies, it’s usually the colonel who trained him in the jungles of Southeast Asia. He is the one man that they can trust with their lives. They know he can’t be bought or sold. Metaphorically speaking, Mr. Silverman, we have someone we can trust with our lives — just like the colonel in the movies — right here in Pitkin County. His name is Martin Beeson and we are fortunate he serves us every day as our district attorney. The citizens of Colorado are quite pleased with Mr. Beeson’s integrity and performance. The reason that qualified candidates have not surfaced to run against Mr. Beeson is because they are smart enough to know they would lose...."
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"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
January 12, 2012
SandBox Comments: KJCT News 8 "Pete Hautzinger Up For Re-election"
"GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., -- District Attorney Pete Hautzinger announced Wednesday he is running for his third and final term as Mesa County's DA...."
(Janelle Ericsson)
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(Janelle Ericsson)
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December 17, 2011
SandBox Comments: Pueblo Chieftain "Case raises criticism of DA's office "
What about the accused, David Carrillo? And the alleged victim?
That seems to be a question that's been completely lost in the war going on down in the 10th Judicial District.
There are a couple of judicial districts in Colorado that have heated battles stirring in the races for District Attorney.
In the eyes of voters in commentary, there couldn't be a more opportune time than 2012.
There is little doubt anywhere that a conservative will win the Presidential Election. And that there will be major uprooting in Washington, D.C.
The folks are fed up. Had a belly full and just not going to take it anymore. On the other hand, not one of these politicians schmoozing for our votes right now are looking ahead at how the states are going to handle having what they want dumped right in their laps.
What's going to happen when the State of Colorado has all the handling of education, human services and immigration placed into their hands and out of the hands of the feds?
For a long time, the folks have been hollering that they think politics should be removed from anything that is tied to their physical safety and security. Primarily, the offices of Sheriff and District Attorney. That Judges should be the only ones needing to receive a nod from the folks.
There could not be a better example of outrageous government conduct than Democrat Bill Thiebaut. He's the 10th's current D.A. and recently rose up in public scrutiny over his involvement in congressional redistricting issues. This is a public official who has made no bones about the fact that he is using the Office of the District Attorney as a political stepping stone.
Nothing wrong with that, many D.A.'s do same.
But what happens to accused David Carrillo? What happens to the alleged victim?
The folks would like to know.
(Learn more? Click title. Comment to discuss)
That seems to be a question that's been completely lost in the war going on down in the 10th Judicial District.
There are a couple of judicial districts in Colorado that have heated battles stirring in the races for District Attorney.
In the eyes of voters in commentary, there couldn't be a more opportune time than 2012.
There is little doubt anywhere that a conservative will win the Presidential Election. And that there will be major uprooting in Washington, D.C.
The folks are fed up. Had a belly full and just not going to take it anymore. On the other hand, not one of these politicians schmoozing for our votes right now are looking ahead at how the states are going to handle having what they want dumped right in their laps.
What's going to happen when the State of Colorado has all the handling of education, human services and immigration placed into their hands and out of the hands of the feds?
For a long time, the folks have been hollering that they think politics should be removed from anything that is tied to their physical safety and security. Primarily, the offices of Sheriff and District Attorney. That Judges should be the only ones needing to receive a nod from the folks.
There could not be a better example of outrageous government conduct than Democrat Bill Thiebaut. He's the 10th's current D.A. and recently rose up in public scrutiny over his involvement in congressional redistricting issues. This is a public official who has made no bones about the fact that he is using the Office of the District Attorney as a political stepping stone.
Nothing wrong with that, many D.A.'s do same.
But what happens to accused David Carrillo? What happens to the alleged victim?
The folks would like to know.
(Learn more? Click title. Comment to discuss)
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
September 14, 2011
SandBox Comments: Pueblo Chieftain "Chostner to challenge DA Thiebaut"
The long-promised DA race of the decade arrives in Pueblo 10th Judicial District.
Sure to be a political blood bath, the only thing missing at this point is a Republican challenger.
Wait for it.
(Learn more? Click title or comment to start discussion)
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
Sure to be a political blood bath, the only thing missing at this point is a Republican challenger.
Wait for it.
(Learn more? Click title or comment to start discussion)
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
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