Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Reporter Sharyl Attkisson says feds hacked computer, CBS protected Obama
Those who suspect the worst about the Obama administration and the media won't have their beliefs contradicted by former CBS News reporter Sharyl Attkisson's explosive new book, "Stonewalled: My Fight for Truth Against the Forces of Obstruction, Intimidation and Harassment in Obama's Washington." Published October 28, 2014
Another Udall slips in polls, this time New Mexico’s Tom Udall
A scion of the Udall family is losing ground in this year's Senate contest, but this time it's Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico. Published October 28, 2014
Colorado Republicans outspent but getting more bang for buck
Colorado Republicans have grown accustomed to losing the fundraising battle with their Democratic opponents, and this year is no exception. What's different — at least so far — are the results. Published October 27, 2014
Mass murderer’s life hangs in balance in Colo. governor’s race
Candidates have been known to characterize their campaigns as matters of life or death, but a man's life literally does hang in the balance in the Colorado governor's race. Published October 27, 2014
Obamacare 2015 prices revealed before election by ValuePenguin
The Obama administration isn't revealing how much prices will increase on Obamacare insurance policies until after the election, but Jonathan Wu can tell you right now. Published October 27, 2014
Fracking industry booming despite liberal protestations
The U.S. oil and gas industry is thriving despite efforts by the Obama administration and liberal environmental groups to undermine fossil fuel development and production, according to a Senate report released Thursday. Published October 23, 2014
Alaska governor’s race gets wilder after Palin endorses independent candidate
Sarah Palin announced this week that her successor as Alaska governor isn't getting her vote, throwing another wild card into an already tumultuous gubernatorial race. Published October 23, 2014
John Elway backs Cory Gardner in Colorado as progressives target Denver Broncos fans
Former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway is supporting Republican Rep. Cory Gardner’s Senate bid, but progressives opposing the congressman are hoping to win over some of the Broncos faithful. Published October 23, 2014
Federal civil rights official calls Houston pastor subpoenas ‘abuse of government power’
A member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights in a letter Wednesday called Houston Mayor Annise Parker's subpoena of church pastors "an abuse of government power" and urged the mayor to withdraw the court documents. Published October 22, 2014
Undercover video shows progressives condoning voter fraud in Colorado
A Project Veritas undercover video released Wednesday shows pro-Democrat field workers in Colorado discussing ways to commit voter fraud under the state's new all-mail election system. Published October 22, 2014
Voters back religious leaders who defend faith against government, poll shows
A poll conducted in the wake of Houston's move to subpoena sermons shows that voters overwhelmingly agree religious leaders should be able to stand up for their beliefs without government prosecution. Published October 22, 2014
‘Ballot harvesting’ by Colorado campaign workers raises vote abuse fears
It's harvest time in Colorado, and not just for pumpkins. Concerns are running high over door-to-door campaign workers asking voters for their mail-in ballots in what is known as "ballot harvesting." Published October 21, 2014
Ebola protocols flawed, left U.S. nurses vulnerable, health official says
An Obama administration health official said Sunday that U.S. protocols on Ebola failed because they originally were intended for African field hospitals, while the White House came under another round of attacks for its refusal to restrict travel from nations suffering epidemic outbreaks. Published October 19, 2014
Republicans say Ebola czar should have been real doctor, not spin doctor
Republicans vented their frustration Sunday with the White House's newly appointed Ebola czar, accusing President Obama of naming a spin doctor instead of a real doctor. Published October 19, 2014
Petitions urge Obama to disclose immigration policy, premium hikes before election
President Obama has pushed a number of key policy decisions until after the Nov. 4 election, and Colin Hanna wants voters to realize that before they hit the ballot box. Published October 19, 2014
Obama administration resists Ebola travel ban even as other nations restrict entry
More than two dozen countries in Africa, the Caribbean and elsewhere have instituted Ebola-related travel bans, but public health officials continued to insist Sunday that entry restrictions would do little to help prevent an outbreak on U.S. soil. Published October 19, 2014
Houston mayor removes church sermons from subpoena request after outcry
Houston officials moved Friday to squelch a national outcry over religious freedom by removing a demand for sermons from subpoenas filed against five local pastors, but critics said the city's response doesn't go far enough. Published October 17, 2014
Health care cancellation avalanche hits Colo. Democrats weeks before election
The Colorado Division of Insurance announced Friday a surge in health-care policy cancellations in the wake of Obamacare, just what Democratic candidates in high-profile races didn't need less than three weeks before Election Day. Published October 17, 2014
Ted Cruz, Houston pastors rally as sermon subpoena outcry intensifies
Critics called Thursday on Houston Mayor Annise Parker to withdraw subpoenas for church sermons issued as part of a lawsuit over a transgender rights ordinance, while city officials attempted to downplay the outcry as overblown. Published October 16, 2014
Report on Cory Gardner’s football days retracted for inaccuracy
It must be October: Republican Rep. Cory Gardner's prep sports career emerged as an issue in the Colorado Senate campaign this week after the website Deadspin accused the congressman — wrongly, it turns out — of lying about playing high school football. Published October 16, 2014
