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Chris Bianchi

Chris Bianchi is a Westword contributor interested in politics.

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No Powder, Big Problem: Colorado Drought Update

No Powder, Big Problem: Colorado Drought Update

By Chris BianchiMay 30, 2018

A bad winter coupled with a hot summer may lead to the worst fire season in years for Colorado.

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Everything You Need to Know About Voting in the Colorado Primaries

By Chris BianchiMay 24, 2018

On June 26, Coloradans will vote in primaries, and for the first time, unaffiliated voters can take part, thanks to a 2016 ballot measure. That’s good news for democracy, but it also makes voting a bit more complicated this year.

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Colorado’s Progressive-Establishment Divide Is Alive and Well

By Chris BianchiMay 18, 2018

The ideological tug-of-war has gotten testy in some Colorado primaries. But with the primaries now just weeks away, will Dems make nice heading into the fall general election?

Buck, Lamborn Win Conservative-Voting-Record Award

By Chris BianchiMay 11, 2018

And Polis baaaarely eeked out of the radical left.

New Political Group Seeks Independent Candidates for Statewide Office

By Chris BianchiMay 7, 2018

A political movement is recruiting centrist-minded Coloradans to run in eleven state legislature seats this fall.

Walker Stapleton’s Concerned About Out-of-State Vacation Homeowners’ Property Taxes

By Chris BianchiApril 26, 2018

In a recording obtained by Westword, Walker Stapleton told a crowd earlier this month that he pitches out-of-state donors by telling them that property taxes on their vacation homes in Colorado would double or triple under a Democratic governor.

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Recent Fires May Just Be the Start of a Bad Season

Recent Fires May Just Be the Start of a Bad Season

By Chris BianchiApril 24, 2018

With a bad snow year in the mountains and below average rainfall along the Front Range, last Tuesday’s wildfires may just be the start of the worst wildfire season in years for Colorado.

Denver’s Ten Most Obnoxious Visiting-Team Fans

By Chris BianchiApril 21, 2018

The Cubs-Rockies series is under way, filling downtown Denver with the worst fans around.

Stapleton Signature Fiasco: What It Means for Saturday’s GOP Assembly

By Chris BianchiApril 11, 2018

There are many scenarios for Saturday’s Republican Party state assembly, ranging from several centrists being shut out of the June primary to a potential boost for them as well. It could simply come down to who gives the best speech.

Democrat Vying for Mike Coffman’s Seat Posts Impressive Q1 Fundraising

By Chris BianchiApril 10, 2018

Jason Crow posted big numbers for his Q1 fundraising, and Mike Coffman lost his lone primary challenger as eyes increasingly turn toward the November general election.

DeGette Primary Challenger Saira Rao Posts Impressive Q1 Fundraising

By Chris BianchiApril 6, 2018

Denver’s longtime congresswoman, Diana DeGette, could be in for a primary fight this summer. Challenger Saira Rao raised more than $250,000 in the first quarter of 2018 — without any self-funding or PAC money.

Is Levi Tillemann Toast?

By Chris BianchiMarch 19, 2018

Lacking in money or a standout issue, Levi Tillemann appears to be in deep trouble as the Democratic primaries approach.

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It’s Not Time to Worry About Fire Season. Yet.

By Chris BianchiMarch 14, 2018

It’s been a dry, snow-less winter for most of the state. There are still outs, but if this keeps up, we could be looking at a bad fire season in Colorado.

John Wren Still Believes in Caucusing

John Wren Still Believes in Caucusing

By Chris BianchiMarch 6, 2018

Caucus advocate John Wren explains why he thinks caucuses are such an integral part of the democratic process – and why you should participate on Tuesday.

New Poll Shows Jason Crow Ahead of Mike Coffman

New Poll Shows Jason Crow Ahead of Mike Coffman

By Chris BianchiMarch 1, 2018

A new poll shows Mike Coffman trailing Jason Crow. But there’s plenty of time for Coffman to make up ground.

The 2018 Race Might Be the Last Big Democratic Stand Against Coffman

The 2018 Race Might Be the Last Big Democratic Stand Against Coffman

By Chris BianchiFebruary 26, 2018

Mike Coffman is likely facing his toughest electoral challenge since 2011 redistricting. But if he prevails, he will finally firmly solidify himself in his swingy congressional district.

Terrapin-Funded TheNewsStation.com Connects Pot and Politics

Terrapin-Funded TheNewsStation.com Connects Pot and Politics

By Chris BianchiFebruary 21, 2018

Run by a longtime reporter on Colorado politics, the website is funded by a dispensary chain and isn’t hiding its subjectivity.

Koch Brothers Criticize Trump Administration Over Legal Pot

Koch Brothers Criticize Trump Administration Over Legal Pot

By Chris BianchiFebruary 19, 2018

The Republican donors expressed a statement condoning the overturn of the Cole memo, potentially giving Colorado Republicans an ‘out’ if they choose to criticize the Trump administration on legal marijuana.

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Caucus? Primary? A Voters’ Guide to Colorado’s Elections.

By Chris BianchiFebruary 19, 2018

You’re forgiven if you can’t keep track of all of the elections taking place in Colorado this year. Here’s a guide on what you’re voting for and how to do it – and how to get politically involved.

Diana DeGette’s Primary Challenger Is Done With the Democratic Establishment

By Chris BianchiFebruary 12, 2018

After years of working with and for the Democratic Party, Saira Rao has had enough with the party establishment, and she’s taking on Colorado’s longest-serving congresswoman to combat civil rights and progressive issues.

Ten Days in Colorado That Aren’t Vacation Days but Should Be

Ten Days in Colorado That Aren’t Vacation Days but Should Be

By Chris BianchiFebruary 5, 2018

In honor of the Super Bowl, we went through our favorite days on the calendar and circled ten that companies should honor.

Denver Is in a Drought — but a Snowy Spring Could End It

Denver Is in a Drought — but a Snowy Spring Could End It

By Chris BianchiJanuary 21, 2018

Denver is in a drought for the first time in a year, and if we don’t get needed moisture in the next few months, it could lead to an enhanced fire season, among other possible impacts.

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