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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Aug. 28, 2012. (Associated Press)

Convention puts spotlight on GOP governors

With Democrats ruling Washington, Republican governors have become the GOP's standard-bearers, raising their profiles with their tax-cutting, budget-balancing and hurricane-battling derring-do.

August 28, 2012
Many empty chairs are seen in the Louisiana delegate section on the convention floor as Chairman of the Republican National Committee Reince Priebus gavels the Republican National Convention open in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

GOP delegates stew as storm fizzles

In retrospect, the decision to cancel all of Monday's events at the 2012 Republican National Convention may have been a bit, well, conservative.

August 27, 2012
**FILE** President Obama walks offstage May 23, 2012, to greet supporters after speaking at a campaign fundraiser in Denver. (Associated Press)

Denver company has city award rescinded for bucking Obama health law

The Newland family didn't spend 50 years building a business here for the plaudits, but when a Denver City Council member moved to recognize them with an anniversary proclamation, the clan was flattered. So it came as a disappointment last week when the Newlands learned that the council decided to cancel the honor, especially when they found out the reason: Their successful legal challenge against the Obama health care reform's birth control, sterilization and abortion mandates.

August 19, 2012
Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan of Wisconsin waves Aug. 14, 2012, to supporters as he enters during a campaign rally in Lakewood, Colo. (Associated Press)

Women turn out for Ryan debut in Colorado

Julie Coffman says she's aware of what Democrats are calling the war on women, but she came to Tuesday's rally for Paul Ryan because of what Republicans are calling the war on employment.

August 14, 2012
With Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin on the Republican ticket, Democrats target the lawmaker’s budget plan. (Associated Press)

Democrats slam Ryan as threat to social safety net

Democrats said Sunday that Mitt Romney, by picking Rep. Paul Ryan to fill out his presidential ticket, has set up this year's election as a referendum on the deep cuts to the social safety net that the GOP's top budget man says are needed to fix federal finances.

August 12, 2012
President Obama greets supporters at a campaign event Wednesday in Denver. He is scheduled to make campaign stops Thursday in Colorado Springs and Pueblo during his two-day visit. (Associated Press)

Obama tries to woo women of Colorado

After sweeping Colorado voters off their feet en route to a rousing victory in 2008, President Obama is suddenly finding those same voters playing hard to get.

August 8, 2012
Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, addresses an overflow crowd as he campaigns with his Plan for a Stronger Middle Class at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden, Colo., on Thursday. (Associated Press)

Romney focuses on middle class

Mitt Romney touted his five-point economic plan here Thursday, saying it would create 12 million jobs, while President Obama in Florida called it a scheme to give millions in tax cuts to the richest Americans.

August 2, 2012
Mourners comfort each other as they depart a memorial service Wednesday for Gordon Cowden, one of 12 people killed in a shooting attack early Friday at the packed theater during a showing of the latest Batman movie, “The Dark Knight Rises.” Police have identified the suspected gunman as James Holmes. (Associated Press)

Any answers in Holmes’ notebook?

James Holmes may have been sedated. He may be psychotic. Or he already may be trying to improve his chances in court by playing the part of the loopy, unhinged maniac. A notebook may hold some of the answers.

July 25, 2012
Throughout Tuesday, people bring flowers, candles, signs and other items to the growing memorial to the victims of Friday’s mass shootings in Aurora, Colo. The memorial, which is located across the street from the theater where 12 people were kiilled and scores others wounded. Colorado residents are bristling as their image of their state as a dangerous place to live. (Associated Press)

Image of a violent state irks Coloradans

With two of the most horrific mass killings of modern times occurring in their state, Coloradans are bristling at the suggestion that their state is somehow more dangerous or prone to violence than others.

July 24, 2012

Obama administration to open voter database

It came as something as a shock last weekend when the Obama administration abruptly reversed its position on ballot security by agreeing to let states check suspected illegal voters against a federal database.

July 17, 2012