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Presidential Debate 1 in the Books |
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That was a, well, interesting first round of the presidential debates. During Donald Trump's meltdown on national television, we saw a stark difference between him and Vice President Joe Biden in terms of temperament, honesty, and commitment to serving the American people. One reporter called Trump's performance an "avalanche of lying", while CNN viewers polled answered 2-1 that Biden won the debate. |
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Chair Morgan Carroll reacted after the debate, calling out Trump's constant lying and his disturbing call for white supremacists to "Stand Back" and "Stand By". |
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“I commend Vice President Joe Biden for keeping his cool and being the functioning adult in the room amidst an hour and a half of Donald Trump flailing, whining, interrupting, and lying. Donald Trump knows he can’t defend his record of 200,000 Americans dead from COVID-19 and a broken economy of his own making. What’s worse is that, when given the simplest question to denounce white supremacists, Trump took a pass. Colorado voters, and voters across this country, are tired of the lies and constant assault on our health care and freedoms by Donald Trump. Vice President Biden showed that he is the calm leader with a plan who will work to unite us. None of the noise Trump made can change his record of failure and corruption.”
Morgan also joined reporters on Denver7 last night to give her reaction to the debate. Click here to watch! |
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RECAP: Down Ballot Day 2! |
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We were so thrilled to have you all join us for Down Ballot Day 2, where folks got to meet and hear from candidates running for the Colorado legislature, county commissioner, and the RTD Board! Miss it? No sweat -- check out the panels below! |
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JOE-MENTUM! Updates and Fast Facts from the Biden-Harris Campaign! |
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Joe Biden's plan would create 7 million more jobs than Trump, according to one economic forecast From Business Insider
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's economic agenda would lead to 7 million more jobs created compared to President Donald Trump's, according to a new analysis from Moody's Analytics, a research firm.
The study, conducted by Mark Zandi and Bernard Yaros, evaluated the economy's trajectory under four different scenarios. But it found that a Democratic sweep where Biden is elected and Democrats recapture the Senate would lead to a significant increase in federal spending. They assume it would be largely "deficit-financed," meaning the government racks up a bigger federal debt.
The spending, though, wouldn't be a drag on overall growth. Instead, 18.6 million jobs would be created during Biden's first term, and lift the average American's household after-tax income by $4,800. That's 7 million more jobs compared to a scenario where Trump is reelected and Republicans hold onto the Senate. Household incomes largely stay the same should the GOP control both the legislative and executive branches.
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PICK HICK! Updates and Fast Facts from John Hickenlooper for Senate |
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Ahead of Colorado’s Senate debates, Hickenlooper for Colorado released a new TV ad titled “Which Guy.” The ad, set at a debate between John Hickenlooper and two Cardboard Corys, highlights Senator Cory Gardner’s attempts to deceive Coloradans about his record of siding with President Trump 100% in Washington where he’s voted nine times to gut protections for people with pre-existing conditions and rolled back environmental safeguards. Click here to watch! Debate Days:
Friday Oct. 4, 2020
Pueblo Chieftain
Tuesday Oct. 8, 2020
Telemundo
Wed. Oct. 9, 2020
Denver Post / CPR
Sun. Oct. 13, 2020
9 News Debate - Ft. Collins
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Did you know? As Governor, John Hickenlooper took innovative steps to bolster and round out our kids’ education, from job skills training to music lessons. Two of the Governor’s notable education programs include CareerWise, the first-of-its-kind statewide youth apprenticeship program, and the Colorado Music Coalition, which works to give all K-12 students access to music lessons as part of their education. |
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THIS WEEK ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL:
Conversations with Coloradans Who Rely on the ACA
John and state Rep. Kyle Mullica had a virtual conversation with Coloradans who rely on the Affordable Care Act for health care. They shared what it would mean if the Supreme Court abolished the ACA in a case scheduled for one week after the election. Overturning the ACA would mean an end to the Medicaid expansion Hickenlooper spearheaded as Governor and protections for 2.4 million Coloradans with pre-existing conditions. |
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Brewers Talk Small Business Recovery
On Friday, John visited Denver Beer Company and hosted a virtual conversation with breweries across the state to discuss the need to support small businesses in our recovery from COVID-19. Denver Beer Co., Atrevida Brewing, Weldwerks Greeley, Carver Brewing Company, and Spangalang Brewery shared updates from their regions of the state with John and talked about what help breweries and other small businesses need to weather the pandemic. The brewers agreed that more support for small businesses is needed, and that Washington needs a leader like John Hickenlooper to bring people together to get things done and support small businesses. |
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Hick Visits Grand Junction
On National Public Lands Day, John met with the Outdoor Recreation Coalition in Grand Junction and talked about the issues facing rural communities, protecting public lands and lowering health care costs while sipping beers at Ramblebine Brewery. John said the Trump administration and Senator Gardner simply haven’t done enough for rural communities and that they are worse off now then they were back in 2017. |
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DEMOCRACY TOOLKIT |
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Spread the Word: Why Down Ballot Races Matter |
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Did you know we have a bunch of races in offices that are pretty local? We're talking about offices like county commissioner, district attorney, state legislature, and so much more! You can help ensure Democrats get elected by doing two things:
1) Share the videos below with your friends. 2) Send your friends to coloradodems.org/ballot so they can find out who the Democrats running for their offices are, and vote them in! |
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Fund our 2020 Win Plan
Whether you can give $5, $10, $50, $500, whatever you can manage to donate can go so far to help fund our 2020 Win Plan and help us launch a blue tsunami in November! And, if you can, please make it monthly :)
Click the button below or go to this link: https://coloradodems.org/donate/ |
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This Week In Making a Difference |
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Colorado Communities Connect! |
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For us here in Colorado, we're fighting not only for the soul of this nation alongside Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, but we're fighting to build a better future. But, the reality is that this could mean so many different things to different people.
What does building a better future mean to you? To your community? Come join in one of our new "Colorado Communities Connect" virtual series and be part of the discussion! |
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Work for the 2020 Wave Webinars |
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SAVE THE DATE for our upcoming "Work for the Wave" webinars! |
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Friday, October 2, 2020 @ 6:00PM MST Outreach Circle Training (Hosted by Karin Asensio) Conversations with people is the #1 way to change someone's mind on how they vote. Most people will vote they're reminded to vote by their family or friends! Learn how to do just that with our volunteer coordinator by learning how to use the app Outreach Circle! Click here to sign up! |
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Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3 Colorado Voter Protection Election Watcher Virtual Training This training is mandatory for all 2020 election watchers in Colorado. Each volunteer only needs to attend the training one time. Attorney Martha Tierney will review the election watcher role and its requirements. Click here to sign up! |
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Monday, October 5, 2020 @ 6:00PM MST This webinar hosted by the Colorado Dems and the JPF Talk Truth Project to learn how to handle conversations with high conflict people. This is particularly helpful for phone bankers, canvassers. More info about high conflict people in the comments. Click here to sign up! |
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CALL FOR PHONE BANKERS! No on 115 Phone Bank on Tuesday, October 6 @ 6PM |
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Help spread the word and make sure Colorado voters know to reject this cruel abortion ban attempt by Colorado Republicans.
Join organizers on Tuesday, October 6 at 6PM by clicking this link on that day and time! |
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Join Congressman Jason Crow and AAICD on Thursday, October 8 @ 6PM IN PERSON! |
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ICYMI: Morgan County Dems for Ballot Education Events! |
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The races are heating up. Ballot issues are getting certified for the ballot. As such, the Morgan Dems scheduled THREE educational Zoom sessions to start on Tuesday Sept. 8. followed every two weeks by another Zoom forum. Each date will address a different topic. There will be time for questions and answers. These are interactive events. Zoom allows access via PC, Mac or Smartphone. Your device does not have to have a camera to join.
Here's the final session: |
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Tuesday, October 6 @ 7 PM National Popular Vote or NPV. Did you know you don't actually vote for President? What is it, how does it work, and does it violate the constitution? Presented by Colorado Senator Mike Foote |
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WATCH: The Judicial Performance Review Panel Access Passcode: 37s9X+fn |
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Volunteer of the Week |
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Meet: Josh Trupin, one of our rockstar volunteers who serves on the Rules Committee! Josh was a national delegate in 2016 before being chosen for two terms on Washington State's state central committee and state executive committee. He was co-founder and first chair of the state's Economic Justice Caucus, and co-chaired the state's Resolutions and Platform Committee. Since moving to Fairplay in 2019, he has remained active, becoming a PCP, serving on the CDP's Rules Committee, and volunteering with the Park County Democrats. |
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Why do you volunteer for Democratic causes? I volunteer for Democratic causes because progressive policies are the only way out of our current Republican-led situation. It can be tough living in a red county, but proclaiming and working for our values makes others feel less isolated and encourages them to fight as well.
What would you say to anyone who has thought about volunteering, but hasn't taken that first step? Before I started volunteering, it seemed like a difficult step to take. In reality, local parties are welcoming and grateful for volunteers, and I've found that people who do the work are quickly treated the same as old-timers. Local races are where we build our bench and can make the most immediate difference in policies that affect our daily lives. There are so many opportunities for volunteers, too - if you feel weird talking to people, you can text bank or write postcards to neighbors. All efforts are valued! |
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Local Candidates of the Week |
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Candidate: Chaz Tedesco
Office Running for: Adams County Commissioner
Why this matters: Chaz is currently seeking reelection on the 2016 ballot. His service as Commissioner has been productive as changes have been made in all areas of governance. The community has seen responsible growth as well as a dedication to open space and farmland. Rail has been prioritized and the results have been outstanding with many of our rail lines opening in 2016-2018. The older neighborhoods have seen many improvements as well as future improvements being prioritized.
Connect with Chaz on Facebook. |
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Candidate: Idris Keith
Office Running for: Arapahoe County Commissioner
Why this matters: Idris is a resident of Arapahoe County, a husband, a father, an attorney, and concerned member of the community. He is a visionary leader and ready to make impact.
Connect with Idris on Facebook. |
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Dems Leading the Way |
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DENVER POST: Re-elect Jason Crow! |
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Endorsement: Jason Crow for Colorado’s 6th Congressional District From The Denver Post
Jason Crow, whose military service and straightforward manner proved compelling to voters, won in a landslide that year and we are happy to report the Democrat from Aurora is just as hardworking and effective as Coffman. He has proven not to be a hyper-partisan individual, and in terms of pushing back against Trump’s corruption, well, Crow was one of a handful of representatives to present the compelling case for impeachment to the U.S. Senate.
https://www.denverpost.com/2020/09/20/jason-crow-steve-house-cd6-colorado-endorsement/ |
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DENVER POST: DMB for CD3! |
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Endorsement: Diane Mitsch Bush will be a responsive leader for Congressional District 3 From The Denver Post
As a state lawmaker, Mitsch Bush pursued bipartisan solutions to nonpartisan problems. She’s a Democrat who often appeared on bills with Republicans, and it’s little wonder why when her background is rooted so heavily as an academic pursuing good public policy solutions to the most pervasive problems of our times.
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Trump, Gardner, & GOP Watch |
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Trump Tries Revisionist History with COVID-19 |
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Trump team using $300 million in taxpayer dollars to make us feel better about Covid-19 From CNN
Instead, Trump's latest ploy is to try to convince voters into believing he did a great job handling the virus — and the worst part is he's using our tax dollars to do this. As Politico recently reported, Trump's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is moving quickly to roll out a $300 million-plus advertising campaign to "defeat despair" about Covid-19. The campaign will include celebrities like actor Dennis Quaid and singer CeCe Winans and Politico reported that HHS is said to be pursuing television host Dr. Mehmet Oz and musician Garth Brooks to take part as well.
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Gardner Mum on Anti-Public Lands Zealot's Firing |
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Bureau Of Land Management Head William Perry Pendley Has Been Serving Illegally, Federal Judge Rules From CPR News
A federal judge blocked William Perry Pendley from continuing to serve in that role. Pendley, who is officially deputy director of the BLM but has sat atop the agency's organizational chart since July 2019, served unlawfully for 424 days without Senate confirmation, U.S. District Judge Brian Morris said. The Trump administration immediately vowed to appeal the decision.
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On the Road |
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The CDP continued meeting with people "on the road" - virtually! Last week, we held our AAPI Colorado Communities Connect virtual town hall, where we spoke with Asian American voters from all across the state. We were also pleased to hold our second Down Ballot Day with local candidates from all across the state to talk about the importance of the state legislature, county commissioners, and the RTD board! |
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Join the Elbow Bumpers Club! |
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What's the Elbow Bumpers Club (formerly known as 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!
Click the gif below to join the Elbow Bumpers Club! |
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