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Re: Colorado power couples: A political love story

eluning — Thu, 29 May 2008 05:25:59 -0000

Ingrid and Don Lindemann, Aurora power couple. Ingrid served nearly 20 years representing west-central Aurora on city council and earned a reputation as an incisive and tough advocate for neighborhoods as the city underwent explosive growth. Don, after a career in the Air Force, made a mark in the State Legislature and went on to steer a model redevelopment at Lowry.

Nathan and Carol Chambers, Arapahoe County power couple. Nathan is Chairman of the Arapahoe County Republican Party while the once-reliably Red county has been trending more and more Blue. Carol won an upset primary four years ago and sailed to election as district attorney for Arapahoe, Douglas and Elbert counties. After facing a rare censure for intervening in a friend's legal troubles with a collection agency, she's established her law-and-order credentials by seeking the death penalty in high-profile cases. She faces a primary challenge from a Jefferson County prosecutor who lives in the district.

Re: Colorado power couples: A political love story

eluning — Wed, 28 May 2008 17:57:16 -0000

How about Bill and Frances Owens? Wasn't she rumored to be a candidate for Congress at one point? ... Wait, they're no longer a couple, nevermind.

Or former House Speaker Doug Dean and his girlfriend, insurance industry lobbyist Gloria Sanak, who took out a restraining order on Dean after he broke into her home, kicked in the window and confronted her with a screwdriver. Dean went on to win appointment (from Owens) as Colorado Insurance commissioner and Sanak went on to become Mrs. Dean.

Dick and Dottie Lamm are the original Colorado Power Couple and have the distinction of sharing the record for longest residence at the Governor's Mansion and both having been candidates for U.S. Senate.

Re: Colorado power couples: A political love story

pwyll — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:13:45 -0000

does rabblerouser have a point?

The main story is a press release from Vail resorts and then this.

Re: Colorado power couples: A political love story

rabblerouser — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:34:52 -0000

I respect the fact that this site has the right to publish what it wants, but aren't there enough mainstream media outlets carrying this kind of puffy stuff? I check this site for news. Who's dating who is for TMZ.

Re: Colorado power couples: A political love story

cdegette — Tue, 27 May 2008 08:37:54 -0000

Carol,

I'm not sure what's going on with you, but I have no idea what you are talking about.

Have a nice day.

Re: Colorado power couples: A political love story

cdegette — Tue, 27 May 2008 07:06:16 -0000

Any thoughts out there on other Colorado power couples?

J.C. put up a good list of husband-wife teams, but as we all know power couples aren't limited to those who've both held elected positions.

Take, for example, former longtime House Speaker (and current [Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry president) Chuck Berry and his wife, lobbyist Maria Garcia-Berry

Re: Colorado power couples: A political love story

carol — Tue, 27 May 2008 07:04:30 -0000

please, please please! Full names! What is going on with you folks?