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Democracy in Action! |
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Vote in the Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2020! |
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In addition to Colorado Democrats having their caucuses for non-presidential candidates on Saturday, March 7, 2020, we also have a Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2020!
You should have received your Democratic presidential primary ballots by now (if you're a registered Democrat or unaffiliated). Make sure to turn in your ballot by Tuesday, March 3, 2020 no later than 7:00pm!
Need to find where you can drop off your ballot? Go to govotecolorado.com and type in your address!
*Note: You'll notice there are candidates on the ballot who have dropped out of the race already. Before you fill in the dot, make sure that the candidate you're voting for is still in the race! |
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Participate in the Colorado Caucuses on Saturday, March 7, 2020! |
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We're two weeks away from the Colorado Caucuses! As a reminder, while we have the Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 -- we still caucus for all non-presidential candidates! Want to help decide who's going to be on the ballot for the Democratic U.S. Senate primary? Commit to Caucus! |
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So, how do find where to go? Go to www.GoVoteColorado.com and look up your precinct number! You do that by:
Once you have that precinct number, go to www.coloradodems.org/2020-caucus-locations and enter the number in the search bar! Your caucus location will then pop up! |
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Redistricting is right around the corner, and the first, most important step to redistricting is the 2020 Census!
What's the Census? The count is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency. The 2020 Census counts the population in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories.
Why should I participate? This critical process ensures that Colorado receives fair representation in Congress and its fair share of federal funding. There is approximately $880 billion in federal funding allocated across the United States based on Census counts. In Colorado, this equates to approximately $13 billion annually or an estimated $2,300 per person according to a study by George Washington University. Some of the programs funded by Census dollars are Head Start programs; section 8 housing; Tier 1 grants for educational agencies and emergency food and shelter.
Are my answers safe? The Census is safe and important; the answers are protected by law and are not shared with anyone pursuant to federal law, to include any other Federal Agency.
How do I participate? By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. You will have three options for responding:
In mid-March, households will begin receiving official Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 Census.
Click here to sign up for updates from the Federal Census Bureau, and click here to learn more! |
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APPLY NOW: Be a National Delegate to the 2020 Democratic National Convention! |
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Rollcall being taken at the 2008 DNC in Denver, CO! |
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Do you want to represent Colorado and witness history firsthand as the Democratic grassroots select their nominee for President? Do you want to hear compelling speakers and meet devoted Democrats from all across the country? Then you need to apply to be a delegate at the 2020 Democratic National Convention that's happening in Milwaukee, WI during the week of July 13, 2020. Click here to fill out the application! |
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The 2020 Obama Dinner |
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OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL OBAMA DINNER: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries! |
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ICYMI: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has graciously accepted our invitation to be the keynote speaker for the 3rd Annual Obama Dinner!
The Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, Jeffries, who has represented parts of New York City since 2013, sits on the House Judiciary Committee, and was also one of the House impeachment managers alongside Colorado's own Representative Jason Crow!
Congressman Jeffries is an attorney who received his JD from New York University. He is married to Kennisandra Arciniegas-Jeffries, and they have two kids.
Congressman Jeffries made headlines when, during a speech he gave before the Senate on day two of the impeachment trial, he quoted deceased rapper Biggie Smalls, who also hailed from Brooklyn:
“We are here, sir, to follow the facts, apply the law, be guided by the Constitution, and present the truth to the American people. That is why we are here, Mr. Sekulow, and if you don’t know, now you know.” |
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ICYMI: The 2020 Obama Dinner Awardees |
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You nominated, and you voted! Congratulations to these incredible Democrats for being recognized by their fellow Democrats all across our 64 counties! Make sure to buy your tickets to the 2020 Obama Dinner on Saturday, April 18, 2020! Click here or the button below to get your tickets or to buy a table! |
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Get Involved with the Colorado Dems! |
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Work for the 2020 Wave Webinars |
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Mr. Krabs is shocked how much SpongeBob is learning from the CDP Webinars! |
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Ready to launch another blue wave in 2020? Get all the information you need at our "Work for the Wave" webinars! |
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Multi-County Assembly for Organizers (Hosted by Halisi Vinson) Monday, February 24, 2020 @ 6:00pm MST Multi-county assemblies and conventions are the final step before we get to the state assembly and convention on April 18! Learn how to run those by clicking here to sign up for this webinar! |
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Voter Registration Trainings (Hosted by Betsy Daniel and Julia Bristor) Thursday, February 27 and Thursday, March 12 @ 6:00pm MST One of the most important things we can do to defeat Republicans and elect Democrats is register new voters! Learn how to do that and be able to join us at voter registration drives by clicking here to sign up for this webinar! |
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Precinct Organizer (PCP) Training (Hosted by Morgan Carroll and Karin Asensio) Monday, March 16, 2020 @ 6:00pm MST Precinct organizers (formerly known as PCPs or Precinct Committee Persons) are the heartbeat of organizing at the grassroots. They are community leaders and are indispensable to Democrats winning in November! Learn some tips and tricks by clicking here to sign up for this webinar! |
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The 2020 Win Stops! |
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It's time for the Colorado Democratic Party's annual statewide tour! This year, we're calling them Win Stops, because we're going to be going over strategies with local party leaders and activists on how we're going to keep Colorado blue, and beat Donald Trump and Cory Gardner!
Check back here for more details on times, locations, and what we have planned!
**SAVE THE DATE FOR THE FIRST 2020 WIN STOPS** |
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North Front Range (Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer, and Weld Counties) Sunday, May 3, 2020 |
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Western Slope (Delta, Garfield, Mesa, Montrose, Pitkin, Ouray, and San Miguel Counties) Saturday, May 16, 2020 |
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Central Mountain (Chaffee, Gunnison, Park, and Salida Counties) Saturday, May 30, 2020 |
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Northeast Plains (Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, and Yuma Counties) Saturday, June 27, 2020 |
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San Luis Valley (Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache Counties) Saturday, August 8, 2020 |
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We will have more Win Stops planned, so check back here for more details on times, locations, and what we have planned at our Win Stops! Email Karin at [email protected] if you have any questions! |
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Volunteer of the Week |
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Meet Bruce, one of our bright and smiling volunteers who greets folks at the front desk on Thursdays! Bruce has been volunteering with us for a while, and we took a few minutes to catch up with him on why he volunteers for the Colorado Dems, and why he thinks others should too! |
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Why do you volunteer? Because I believe there’s hope for the Democratic Party and I believe it’s the people who will make that hope a reality. The reason I volunteer for the Colorado Democratic Party is because the CDP reaches out to beyond the front range, to all of Colorado. |
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What would you say to someone who wants to volunteer, but hasn't taken that first step? I would encourage you to volunteer at whatever level you’d like to get involved! Candidates need help, and volunteering also allows you to learn more about politics. It’s not dull and boring — it’s a great learning experience! The grassroots have been drying up for years, and volunteering is the way to replenish it! |
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Do you want to volunteer? Reach out to our volunteer coordinator Karin Asensio at [email protected], and see how YOU CAN GET INVOLVED! |
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Dems Leading the Way |
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Senator Bennet Holds Town Halls |
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Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., speaks at a town hall in Littleton on Feb. 18, 2020. |
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CPR News: Back In Colorado, Bennet Talks Presidential, Senate Races At Littleton Town Hall February 19, 2020
"Fresh off ending his presidential campaign, Sen. Michael Bennet is still not backing any Democratic presidential candidate over the others in the party's bid to take the presidency from President Donald Trump. But, Bennet says he thinks it's possible to flip the balance of political power in the Senate in November to Democrats — and that includes unseating his colleague Sen. Cory Gardner.
"Bennet answered questions about the 2020 election, the state of the U.S. Senate and other top-of-mind issues for voters in Littleton during a town hall on Tuesday night.
"Attendees like Greg Reizian of Evergreen wanted to know more about what Bennet learned during his run for the Democratic nomination for president and which of the candidates he will support in the primary.
"'I think he had every right and reason to do that and I think the Democrats needed to essentially be open to this flood of potential candidates that would throw their hat in the ring,' Reizian said. 'The primary issue of concern for me (is) defeating Trump and [Sen.] Cory Gardner in November since we have a chance to do that and change the balance of power in the Senate.'
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Congressman Crow Town Hall: Monday, February 24, 2020 |
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Photo from Matt Nager, 5280. Be sure to check out Jason's profile in 5280 on his first year! |
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Colorado's Jason Crow plans to hold town hall in Aurora on Monday
"U.S. Rep. Jason Crow plans to hold a town hall meeting in Aurora on Monday, giving the freshman Democrat a chance to talk with constituents about a busy past couple of months, including Crow's turn in the national spotlight prosecuting President Donald Trump's impeachment.
"'From helping secure a $25 million infrastructure grant for our community to passing vital legislation on lowering the cost of prescription drugs, it’s been a busy few months,' Crow said in a statement. 'I’m looking forward to giving you an update on those projects and more as well as discussing the issues most important to you at Monday’s town hall.'
"It will be Crow's first town hall since he served as one of the House impeachment managers, arguing the case against Trump in a Senate trial that ended in the president's acquittal."
Click here to RSVP for the town hall and show your support to Congressman Crow! |
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Jena Griswold: #MakeAPlanToVote |
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Colorado's Secretary of State is getting the word out to voters to participate in the Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary! Unaffiliateds can participate in either the Democratic or Republican Presidential primaries -- but they can only submit one ballot!
Help Secretary Griswold get the word out by sharing this public service announcement on Facebook or Twitter! |
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Colorado Legislature Highlight |
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Did you catch Colorado State Representative Brianna Titone (HD27) on Alyssa Milano's Sorry Not Sorry podcast? The show is listened to by subscribers nationwide, and in this episode, Alyssa interview Representative Titone (Colorado's first openly trans person elected to the General Assembly) and learns about her background!
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Democrats Running for President |
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(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) former-Vice President Joe Biden, former-Mayor Mike Bloomberg (New York City, NY), former-Mayor Pete Buttigieg (South Bend, IN), Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI), Senator Amy Klobuchar (MN), Senator Bernie Sanders (VT), Tom Steyer, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (MA). |
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***PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE EVENTS ALERT!***
Saturday, February 22, 2020 Aurora Town Hall with Mayor Pete
Sunday, February 23, 2020 Denver Rally with Senator Elizabeth Warren
Both events are open to the public!
NOTE: The Colorado Democratic Party is strictly neutral in primaries and won't be endorsing any candidates while they are running in the Democratic primary. We will share events we know of when any of the Democratic candidates for President come to visit Colorado! |
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Trump, Gardner, & GOP Watch |
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Cory Gardner, Jobs And Space Force: Trump Sells The Promise Of 4 More Years In Colorado Springs
"President Donald Trump riffed for more than an hour to a near-capacity crowd in Colorado Springs on Thursday night.
"Between sweeping tributes to American greatness, sinister warnings and teases about the Space Command — along with complaints about fake news and the Oscars — the president showered praise on Sen. Cory Gardner, the Yuma Republican.
"'We are going to win Colorado in a landslide. And you’re going to help us get Cory Gardner across that line, because he’s been with us 100 percent,' Trump said. 'There was no waiver. We appreciate it. Thank you, Cory. Thank you.'
"It was just the first of several times in the speech that the president praised Gardner and urged the crowd to support his reelection. Later, he described the freshman senator as 'rock solid.' ... "He needs strong support from state GOP voters to have any hope of holding his seat. But Democratic groups hope his alliance with the president will drive away moderates, and they plan to emphasize their ties at every opportunity.
"'What we heard tonight was exactly what we expected — lies and misleading statements from both Donald Trump and Cory Gardner intended to save their floundering political careers,' said Colorado Democratic Party Chair Morgan Carroll in a statement. 'Gardner has been a loud cheerleader for Trump as he’s degraded the Constitution and undermined Coloradans’ health care, and Colorado will show Trump and Gardner the door this November.'"
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Morgan Carroll: All the lies Trump will tell Coloradans when he comes to town
"Colorado is getting a visit from President Donald Trump for a campaign rally Thursday, and word is that Sen. Cory Gardner will be eagerly standing alongside him on stage. While both men are more unpopular here than not, we know Trump and his enabler Gardner will be saying a lot of blatantly false and misleading things to salvage their political careers. If you plan on tuning in or attending the rally, we recommend keeping some points in mind about both Trump and Gardner as they attempt some revisionist history Thursday night in Colorado Springs.
"Colorado has been a leader in increasing access to quality and affordable health care. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Colorado’s uninsured rate has plummeted to 6.5%, and over 700,000 Coloradans with pre-existing conditions are protected from being denied coverage. Democrats in the state capitol passed historic bills to save Coloradans money on health care, such as reinsurance to lower premiums by as much as 20.2%, a first-in-the-nation $100 monthly cap on insulin, and a policy to lower prescription drug costs.
"Meanwhile, Trump’s promises of lowering health care costs are as flimsy as his promise that Mexico would pay for his medieval wall. Whether it’s his numerous attempts to sabotage the ACA, going to court to destroy the ACA entirely (which could cost hundreds of thousands of Coloradans their coverage), or his budget that cuts billions of dollars from Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, Trump has taken nearly every step possible to undermine Coloradans’ health insurance — all with no plan to replace the ACA if it goes away. If you were looking for Cory Gardner, you could find him voting for every ACA repeal attempt, supporting Trump’s lawsuit to destroy the ACA, or looking for another elevator to duck questions from reporters."
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Who’s the money behind Scott Tipton?
"For example, according to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics, Rep. Scott Tipton received nearly a third of his last election funding, a whopping $463,000, from the banking, finance and real estate industries. He also received a substantial amount from the oil and gas industries. Less than 5% of Tipton’s money came from small donors.
"Since there is oil and gas to be extracted from public lands in his district, that industry’s desire to influence Tipton is understandable, but banking? Why are the likes of Bank of America, Charles Schwab and the North Carolina conglomerate Truist Financial pouring money into the campaign of a low-profile congressman from rural Colorado?
"The answer is that he sits on the House Banking Committee. This means he can vote to pass bills the banks want passed (which he has) and vote against the bills they don’t."
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Letters: Buck’s over-the-top statement
"I see that Rep. Ken Buck is again at the business of making outrageous and completely fact-free, political statements. In this recent episode, we find Buck advancing the ridiculous notion that Congress could begin an impeachment investigation of former Vice President Joe Biden, even though the man currently holds no elected office.
"Really? While absurd on its surface, the statement is made worse by Buck’s failure to cite any specific crimes that Biden might have committed, ostensibly as part of his work in Ukraine."
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Join the High Fivers Club! |
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"What's the High Fivers Club", you ask? It started with a simple idea: There are nearly 1.2 million registered Democrats in Colorado -- what if every single one of them gave just $5 a month to the Colorado Democratic Party (CDP)?
Answer: The CDP would be the best-funded state party in the country -- with zero dollars from corporate PACs and plenty for flipping red seats to blue!
If you haven't given to the CDP yet, here are a few simple reasons why we're asking you today:
Click the logo below to join High Fivers Club! |
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On The Road! |
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CDP Chair Morgan Carroll joined Congressman Joe Neguse, State Representative Leslie Herod, and other leaders for a meeting with the Colorado Black Roundtable hosted by John Bailey. We celebrated our team member Brian's 25th birthday -- Happy Birthday Brian! |
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