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JUL 6 1978, JUL 9 1978, DEC 16 1978, DEC 17 1978, NOV 17 1979, NOV 18 1979, 1981, FEB 19 1982; Bill Armstrong Appears Pleased with Assembly Results; He say he sees an opportunity for the GOP to make a Colorado comeback.; (Photo By Ernie Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

JUL 6 1978, JUL 9 1978, DEC 16 1978, DEC 17 1978, NOV 17 1979, NOV 18 1979, 1981, FEB 19 1982; Bill Armstrong Appears Pleased with Assembly Results; He say he sees an opportunity for the GOP to make a Colorado comeback.; (Photo By Ernie Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
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