Team CDP · [email protected]

May 7, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Did we scare away Kristi Noem?

Hi John,  Kristi Noem, the Governor of South Dakota and wannabe Trump VP pick, was scheduled to speak at a Jefferson County GOP event before they canceled at the last minute.  Maybe they were spooked by all the work we’re doing to elect democracy-loving and dog-loving Democrats statewide?   You may …

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

May 3, 2024 at 4:01 PM

A Month of Celebration!

Happy May!Howdy, Colorado Democrats! Happy May! Spring is here and there is so much to look forward to this month! ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Happy Mother’s day to all the incredible Mothers out there! And May the Force be with you to all the Star Wars fans! We hope that as the weather warms up you are…

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  Shad Murib · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 4:01 PM

John, we’ve got a deadline at midnight.

Hi John, it’s Shad. Wow, how is it already going to be May? I swear I was just clearing snow off my car in January (well, I guess that was just the other day). Of course, the end of another month means another critical end-of-month fundraising deadline. Before midnight on Tuesday, we need to meet ou…

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

April 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Between now and November.

Hi John,  We’ve got just over six months left until the November election and less than two months until the June 25th Colorado primary.  We have a lot of work to do to re-elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, send Yadira Caraveo back to Congress, send Lauren Boebert somewhere else, and ensure we lift …

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

April 27, 2024 at 3:30 PM

JOIN US!

For our very first Colorado DemWest!Hi John, Are you ready for a summer road trip? On June 8th, the Colorado Democratic Party will host the first-ever DemWest at the Wine Country Inn in Palisade. Grab a friend and jump in the car to join us for the night or weekend in the beautiful Grand Valley.  Fo…

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  Team CDP · [email protected]

April 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM

This election will come down to turnout.

Hi John,  The stage is set for November.   Donald Trump is tied in national polls with Joe Biden in his bid to retake the White House. Democrats have a one-seat majority in the U.S. Senate, and Republicans have a slim majority in the U.S. House.  This doesn’t include the numerous close races in coun…

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

April 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Enshrining reproductive rights in the Colorado Constitution.

Hi John,  Reproductive and abortion rights are on the line across the country, including here in Colorado.  Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom has introduced Initiative 89, which would enshrine reproductive care access into the Colorado Constitution.  Initiative 89 would also repeal a pr…

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

April 21, 2024 at 2:09 PM

A wild ride with the Colorado GOP

But we really can’t be shocked at this point.Hi John,  Colorado Republicans are on a wild ride, and it seems they want to bring us all down with them.  FIRST: They nominated Greg Lopez as the Republican nominee for the special election in Colorado’s 4th District on June 25th.   Greg Lopez’s run-ins …

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 6:01 PM

What happened in AZ could happen in CO.

We can’t let our guard down against MAGA extremists.Hi John,  Last week, Arizona’s State Supreme Court reinstated a near-complete abortion ban, originally passed in 1864.  When this abortion ban was initially passed, Arizona was nearly 50 years away from becoming a state. Women couldn’t vote or own …

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

April 17, 2024 at 6:51 PM

The Colorado convention season is over!

Thank you to everyone who participated in a precinct caucus, assembly, or convention. Hi John,  Wow, what a whirlwind April has been. We kicked it off with our assemblies and conventions and were thrilled by the turnout and excitement across our state. Nearly 2,000 delegates chose our statewide and …

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

April 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Thanks to everyone who attended DemFest and the Obama Gala!

Hi John,  Wow, the turnout and the energy for our first-ever DemFest and our 7th Annual Obama Gala was phenomenal!  We had over 400 attendees for DemFest, including union members, advocacy groups, candidates, supporters, panelists, elected officials, new and returning voters, volunteers and more.  T…

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

April 4, 2024 at 5:01 PM

HOWDY! The Dem Dispatch is back!

April Assemblies Bring August Conventions!Howdy, Colorado Democrats! We are excited to be re-launching our newsletter, The Dem Dispatch, as a monthly newsletter you will receive the first week of every month to keep you informed on what your elected officials and State Party are hard at work on and …

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  Shad Murib · [email protected]

March 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Looking ahead to November.

Howdy John, it’s Shad. Something exciting is coming up: the one-year anniversary since I was elected Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party!  Seriously, where did that year go?! When I was elected Chair, I came in with a clear vision for our party’s  priorities: 1. To protect and expand our legislat…

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

March 26, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Our first reporting deadline of 2024.

Can you help us keep up this momentum?Hi John,  Our first big end-of-quarter fundraising deadline is coming up in less than a week. We’ve had a strong start to the year – but we need to keep up the momentum. Why?  We face the very real prospect of a second Trump term and a Congress controlled by MAG…

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

March 23, 2024 at 3:30 PM

What’s your favorite thing about Colorado?

We want to know!Hey John, We know there’s too much negativity, anxiety, and even some fear going around in the world (and about this upcoming election) – we get it. That’s why we wanted to give you the chance to think about something more positive and uplifting – our great state of Colorado! 🏔️🌲🌄 W…

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  Colorado Democratic Party · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Colorado DemFest is this weekend!

Get your RSVP ticket early!Hey John, We’re so excited to be hosting the first-ever Colorado DemFest this Saturday! Woo!  It’s an all-day event to bring our community of Democrats together, get to know some new people, and build momentum for the election year ahead. We’ll have meet-and-greets with el…

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  Shad Murib · [email protected]

March 19, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Our frontline against the MAGA madness

is in Colorado’s 8th District. Howdy John, it’s Shad.  You already know that the stakes in November of 2024 couldn’t be higher. Donald Trump returning to the White House, a Republican Senate, and a Republican House isn’t just a nerve-wracking prospect. Right now, it’s a real possibility if we don’t …

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  Shad Murib · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 4:30 PM

I went on Fox News to support President Biden

and told them how and why Democrats will win this November.Howdy John, it’s Shad. I went on Fox News recently (yes, really) to talk about Joe Biden’s landslide primary victory in Colorado and how, this November, Democrats are going to win in places we never have before. Check it out! ⬇️ Despite what…

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  Karin Asensio · [email protected]

March 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Coloradans came out for the caucuses!

We’ll keep up the energy, but we need your help…Hi John, it’s Karin, Executive Director of the Colorado Democratic Party. Last week, we hosted our precinct caucuses all across Colorado — more than 3,000 across the state — and we were thrilled by the turnout! We were so happy to see so many folks fro…

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

March 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM

We’d love to see you at DemFest in Denver on March 23!

Hey John, We’re so excited to host our first-ever Colorado DemFest next Saturday, March 23rd!  It will be an all-day event to build community and momentum for the election year ahead. Inspired by the determination, organization, and success of labor unions across the country, DemFest will also be a …

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

March 10, 2024 at 7:01 PM

An end to the MAGA madness is on the horizon.

It really is, John, and its path runs straight through Colorado. The first step to ousting MAGA Republicans from the House majority is making sure we defend our frontline seats, like Colorado’s 8th Congressional District. That’s why we launched The Horizon Project last year, a training program creat…

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

March 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM

President Biden CRUSHED the State of the Union! Now, we organize...

Did you see the State of the Union last night? From paying teachers more, protecting democracy, safeguarding our freedoms, and growing our economy from the ground up and middle out, President Biden has a bold vision for the next four years.It reminded us just how *close* some of these races are goi…

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  Shad Murib · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 6:35 PM

The state of the 2024 election.

Howdy John, it’s Shad. Yesterday, voters in Colorado and states across this country made their voices heard and overwhelmingly voted for President Joe Biden.  Here’s what we know: It’s clear that Donald Trump and Joe Biden will be our respective presidential nominees.  On the Republican side: They’v…

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  Karin, Colorado Dems · [email protected]

March 5, 2024 at 5:45 PM

Super Tuesday

Go vote, Colorado!Hi John, Karin here, Executive Director of the Colorado Democratic Party. I’m reaching out because it’s Super Tuesday, and today, Colorado, along with 15 other states, will be voting for the nominee for president. I wanted to make sure you had all the information you’ll need today,…

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

March 4, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Tomorrow is our Presidential Primary

Hi John, Tomorrow is a big day. Some may even call it “super” since it’s Super Tuesday!  Coloradans will be voting in the Democratic and Republican presidential primaries tomorrow, and we can’t stress enough how important it is that you make your voice heard. We’re so excited that Colorado is partic…

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  Shad Murib · [email protected]

March 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM

They aren’t stopping at abortion access.

Howdy John, Republican leaders truly don’t know how to mind their own damn business.  The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are children, and people can be held legally responsible for destroying them. Many couples rely on IVF (in-vitro fertilization) practices to start a family for a …

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  Colorado Democratic Party · [email protected]

March 1, 2024 at 4:30 PM

March Madness!

It’s going to be an exciting month! Hi John, It’s the first of the month, and here at the Colorado Democratic Party, we’ve got quite a lot going on that you should be aware of:  March 5 - Colorado Presidential Primary  This upcoming Tuesday is the Colorado Presidential Primary. If you are a register…

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 6:01 PM

They want a national abortion ban.

A 16-week national abortion ban. That’s what is at the top of the Republican agenda if Donald Trump is re-elected in 2024.Privately, Trump has signaled he supports a 16-week national ban on abortions. The scary part is that we know Republicans won’t stop there. Sixteen weeks is the floor for many …

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

February 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM

One of our most important tasks

Hi John, As a state party, one of our responsibilities is building a strong grassroots infrastructure that supports Democrats across our state, up and down the ballot. That means training organizers and volunteers, recruiting candidates for office, and engaging with local leaders and activists. Ther…

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

February 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Happy NO POLITICS Day!

We’re serious, no politics today. Happy No Politics Day, John! Seriously, we aren’t going to ask you for money or ask you to support a candidate or a cause in this email. For National No Politics Day, we thought we’d talk about something we can all agree to love – our beautiful Colorado! Below are s…

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  Shad Murib · [email protected]

February 16, 2024 at 4:30 PM

The next frontier of Colorado politics

Howdy John, it’s Shad, Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party. We’re gearing up for a huge election year ahead, with some big decisions on every part of the ballot. Emphasis on every part. Why? Many folks now consider Colorado to be a blue state, and I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this isn…

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 4:00 PM

We LOVE democracy ❤️

Hi John, Happy Valentine’s Day, Colorado! Today is a time for us to celebrate and acknowledge the love we have in our lives. Love for our significant others, our families and friends, our pets, and yes, love we share with ourselves. But you know one thing that we love the most? Our democracy. ✨ We a…

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

February 12, 2024 at 9:15 PM

We need you to be a delegate!

Hi John, In less than a month, Colorado Democrats will be hosting precinct caucuses across the state – and it’s a great chance for you to get involved in our democracy! Those who attend the March 7 to 9 precinct caucuses have the opportunity to become delegates at the county, state, and federal leve…

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  Colorado Democratic Party · [email protected]

February 8, 2024 at 4:30 PM

You’re invited to our biggest events of the year!

Our annual Obama Gala and the first-ever DemFest.Hi John, Democrats have a big year ahead of us, and we’re laying the groundwork to defeat Lauren Boebert, break up GOP majorities in local offices, re-elect Yadira Caraveo, and protect our legislative majorities. To help build momentum and energize ou…

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  Shad Murib · [email protected]

February 6, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Senator Cory Booker is joining us at the Obama Gala!

We’d love it if you could too!Howdy John, I have an exciting announcement to share with you: US Senator Cory Booker will be the keynote speaker and our special guest for the 7th Annual Obama Gala! We’re honored to have such a distinguished and inspiring guest joining us for our single biggest event …

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  Karin Asensio · [email protected]

February 4, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Three ways you can help elect Democrats.

Hi John, it’s Karin, Executive Director of the Colorado Dems. As you might have seen, we’re gearing up to support Democratic candidates across the state and promote our values through our precinct caucuses, assemblies, and conventions. I wanted to talk to you about three specific and important roles…

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  Shad Murib, Chair · [email protected]

January 31, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Before the end of the month

I’ve got a small ask Howdy John, it’s Shad here, Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party. I hope you’ve had a great start to the year! We’ve been laying the groundwork for the many busy months we have ahead.  When I was first elected Chair, I set out to accomplish four core priorities for our party: …

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

January 30, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Let’s start 2024 off strong.

Hi John, Our first big deadline is tomorrow – our January end-of-month fundraising deadline.  We want to make sure we start 2024 off strong. Better yet, we want to stay strong throughout 2024. Why?  Because we’ve got some ambitious goals like ousting Lauren Boebert from office, re-electing Yadira Ca…

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  Team CDP · [email protected]

January 29, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Protecting the frontlines of our democracy.

Hi John, Control of Congress is up for grabs this November, and Colorado has a front-row seat with some of our country’s most contested races happening right here.  One of those races is in Colorado’s 8th District, which is currently represented by Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo. She beat out the poll…

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

January 26, 2024 at 4:30 PM

RSVP to our biggest events of the year!

Hi John, We’ve got a big year ahead of us. From defeating Donald Trump and Lauren Boebert, to reelecting Yadira Caraveo and our legislative majorities – the work is cut out for us. To help us build the momentum we need, the Colorado Democratic Party invites you to join us for our first major events …

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

January 24, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Will you help us defend reproductive freedom?

This past Monday marked 51 years since the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling established the constitutional right to an abortion. We hope you saw Shad’s story about how the right to an abortion has personally impacted his family - if not, we’re including it below.   As we know, our current Supreme Court,…

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  Shad Murib · [email protected]

January 22, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Abortion hits home for me.

John, the right to have an abortion is deeply personal to me.  Today is the 51st anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling that established the constitutional right to an abortion. In 2022, the Supreme Court made the reckless decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade with its Dobbs decision, threatenin…

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  Colorado Democratic Party · [email protected]

January 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Top issues for Colorado.

Howdy John, You may remember that we ran a Colorado Priorities Survey last year – the results are in.  We received 470 responses! We are still combing through and analyzing all the data, but thank you so much for taking the time to respond to our survey and letting us know what is at the top of your…

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  Colorado Dems · [email protected]

January 16, 2024 at 9:46 PM

Becoming a Democratic delegate, explained.

John,  Did you know that you play a pivotal role in protecting our democracy in 2024 beyond simply voting? Yes, seriously.  You can also help choose the candidates and issues we fight for as a party in November. How?  By becoming a Democratic delegate at our upcoming precinct caucuses between March …

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  Shad Murib · [email protected]

January 11, 2024 at 7:01 PM

all talk no action, Republicans.

literally. Howdy John, You know, Colorado Republicans like to stretch the truth. They claim that they are being ‘silenced’ by Democrats who hold the majority in the legislature:But we did a little bit of research and found these blatantly political claims to be totally false. It turns out that Repu…

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  Karin Asensio · [email protected]

January 9, 2024 at 10:00 PM

You can help shape democracy.

Hi John, Between March 7 and 9, Colorado Democrats will be hosting precinct caucuses across our state.  Precinct caucuses take place in neighborhoods statewide - there will be more than 3,000 of them! - and give voters a chance to determine which candidates end up on the ballot and what issues we fi…

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  Colorado Democratic Party · [email protected]

January 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM

3 years since the attack on the Capitol.

Today marks the three-year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, a day that will be remembered as a dark stain in our nation’s history. Ensuring such a violent assault on our democracy never repeats itself should be an American imperative.  Sadly, Donald Trump and his MAGA acolytes, like Lau…

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  Shad Murib · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Looking ahead.

Howdy John, it’s Shad here. What a year it has been. It’s hard to believe that I was only elected as Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party earlier this year! They do say time flies when you’re having fun and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to support our Party in this challenging role.   Our en…

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  Colorado Democratic Party · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 6:24 PM

Fwd: Lauren Boebert is a coward

Did you see this message on Thursday, John? Lauren Boebert is abandoning her constituents in CD-03 because she’s worried they’ll vote her out of office. Now, she’s moving to CD-04 because she thinks she has a surer chance of winning there.Before she squandered her chances of winning CD-03 and scrape…

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  Shad Murib, CDP Chair · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Lauren Boebert is a coward

Hi John, Did you see the news?   Lauren Boebert announced that she’ll abandon her constituents in Western and Southern Colorado and will instead run in Colorado’s 4th District — a district she doesn’t live in, miles and miles away from her own home district on the other side of the tunnel.   Well, f…

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