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A New Era! Nation Watches as Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, Kamala Harris sworn in as the first woman to be Vice President of the United State! |
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From the Washington Post
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was sworn in Wednesday as the 46th president of the United States, pledging to confront an array of convulsing challenges and bring healing and unity to a deeply fractured nation.
Moments before, Kamala D. Harris took her oath of office, making her the country’s first female vice president, and also the first Black American and first person of Asian heritage to hold the nation’s second-highest office. She had placed her hand on twin Bibles, one from a family friend and the second belonging to Thurgood Marshall, the first African American justice of the Supreme Court.
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Highlights from Today's Inauguration |
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Watch Joe Biden's full inauguration speech From CNN
President Joe Biden gives a speech after being sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.
Click here to read the full text of the speech (from Politico). |
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Amanda Gorman recites stunning poem at Biden inauguration From CNN
Amanda Gorman, the United States' first-ever youth poet laureate, recited a powerful poem at the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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TONIGHT: Watch the Celebrating America Primetime Special @ 6:30PM MT |
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Hosted by Tom Hanks, this 90-minute prime-time program will feature remarks from President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris and include remarks and performances that represent the rich diversity and extensive talent America offers. Celebrating America will feature Ant Clemons, Jon Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, John Legend, Eva Longoria, Demi Lovato, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, and Kerry Washington.
It will be carried live by ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, MSNBC, and PBS. You can watch live on www.BidenInaugural.org/watch or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRLaS9P8r8&feature=youtu.be. |
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Biden's Cabinet: Qualified, Diverse, Ready to Serve |
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Biden vowed his Cabinet would look like the country. So does it? From CNN
Joe Biden made a pledge to the American people. The President-elect vowed his Cabinet would look like the country. And the leaders he picked for those roles, if confirmed, will make history as the most diverse group ever to lead federal agencies and advise the nation's commander in chief. The idea that "representation matters" is no longer just a rallying cry; it's a presidential promise.
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Biden picks 1st transgender person for Senate-confirmed post From the AP
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
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Welcome Mari to Team CDP! |
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Join us in welcoming Mariela (Mari) Sanabria Flores to Team CDP as our administrative assistant! She comes to us after working in the Colorado State Capitol with the House Democratic Caucus. Here's a quick message from the newest member of our team:
I'm Mariela! I previously was the Legislative Aide of Rep. Alex Valdez. Working with the House Democrats was so much fun and a great experience for me it was a no brainier to get involved with the Colorado Democratic Party! I am so excited to bring new ideas and learn about the work being done in our state to progress democracy! |
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SAVE THE DATE: 2021 Obama Dinner Date: Saturday, April 24, 2021 @ 5:00PM |
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It's never too early to start planning for the 2021 Obama Dinner, which will be held on Saturday, April 24 at 5:00PM MT! Yes, it will be virtual, because remember that we are still in the middle of a pandemic. Be a good neighbor and a good Democrat, and support your state Democratic Party while we all maintain social distancing and listen to science!
What can you do now? |
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The nominations are in -- now it's time to vote! Cast your vote for your favorite Democrats and for you believe should be honored at the 2021 Obama Dinner!
*A previous, incorrect version of this link sent out. This is the CORRECTED link. |
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Colorado had incredible victories in 2020! Come join fellow Democrats to celebrate those accomplishments, while supporting the state Democratic Party so we can protect those victories in 2021 and 2022.
Get your tickets to the Obama Dinner and reserve your spot today! |
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Democratic Updates |
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Polis, Hick, Bennet Announce $181 Million for COVID Testing! |
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Colorado nabs $181 million in federal money for COVID-19 testing From The Denver Post
Colorado will receive $181 million from a Federal Emergency Management Agency program to support the state’s COVID-19 testing sites.
Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado’s two U.S. senators announced the new funding Tuesday morning in a press release. The money was expected but had been delayed, according to Democratic Sen. John Hickenlooper‘s office.
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A combat veteran thrust back into action during the Capitol attack grapples with what's next From CNN
Rep. Jason Crow didn't expect to vote to impeach a US President twice in when he came to Congress.
The Colorado Democrat certainly didn't expect to be transported back to his days in combat as a US Army Ranger while sitting above the House floor.
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Colorado Lawmakers Gather For Soft Opening Of Session Amidst Pandemic, Political Unrest From KUNC
Colorado lawmakers started a legislative session on Wednesday that will be defined in its early days by a raging pandemic and a heightened sense of unrest following a deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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GOP Watch |
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Lawsuit filed over Rep. Lauren Boebert's blocking constituent on Twitter From 9News
A former state lawmaker filed a lawsuit Sunday against U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, over her blocking her on Twitter, according to court documents.
Former state Rep. Bri Buentello was the plaintiff in the lawsuit and preliminary injunction request, asking a judge to require Boebert to unblock her on the social media platform. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
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Colorado lawmaker suggests foreign intelligence could stop Biden's inauguration From 9News
A Republican state representative from Fremont County, Colo., who was present in Washington, D.C. during this month’s insurrection, claimed that foreign intelligence agencies may be able to keep Joe Biden from becoming president on Wednesday.
Rep. Ron Hanks sent out a fundraising email Tuesday afternoon suggesting the attack at the U.S. Capitol was the work of Antifa in disguise and said the mob did not appear to include supporters of President Donald Trump.
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#CODemsDo |
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From Pitkin County to Adams and Arapahoe Counties, Colorado Dems from all across the state (activists and electeds) gathered to partake in the MLK National Day of Service, showing the spirit of community that makes us all Dems! |
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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! #CODemsDo |
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