VOL. 01 NO. 145 | AUGUST 04, 2016 | COLORADOSTATESMAN.COM/THE-HOT-SHEET | © 2016By TCS Editor and Publisher Jared Wright

DENVER – Another dawn, a new Hot Sheet prepared just for you. If you’re reading this, you made it through to a new day, presumably healthy and happy. If, however, you are reading this from a hospital bed (God forbid) following yesterday’s whirlwind of presidential ticket candidates through our humble little metro area, may these words have a profound healing effect on you (how they will, I have no idea given that it’s more likely they put you there in the first place, but hang in there).

As RNC Chairman Reince Priebus spent yesterday – part of it right here in Colorado – making unpleasant phone calls, preparing “Presidential Candidate Plan B,” and issuing statements on the $400 million in various currencies of cold hard cash on wooden pallets the United States government reportedly sent to Iran as part of a failed 1979 arms deal settlement, Coloradans got an up-close and personal look at two campaigns for president with visits by Republican VP nominee Mike Pence to Colorado Springs and Denver, and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to Aspen and Commerce City.

Yeah, you heard about that did you? Understandable. Every Colorado reporter and their fifth cousins three times removed were on hand at the Clinton and Pence events (minus a couple of private fundraisers) heaping that information onto your plate trying to feed that intense political appetite of yours. Can you say, “Echo, echo, chamber, chamber!” But we get it. We in the media know you’re hungry.

So, what about those fundraisers and some of the people behind them? Read on for an exclusive on that and more in your ultimate daily briefing on all things Colorado politics …

“Hillary Clinton offers a third Obama term.” (A baby lets out a cry from somewhere in the crowd). “My feelings exactly.”

Now, your substrata feed straight from Colorado’s politics pipeline:

TWO COLORADO PRESIDENTIAL FUNDRAISERS WITHIN 24 HOURS, WHO’S RAISING CASH FOR THE PREZ CANDIDATES AND WHO’S CRASHING THE PARTIES? – Colorado GOP Communications Director Kyle Kholi was crashing the party. He perhaps inadvertently took the advice of die-hard Bernie Sanders supporters and attempted to “crash” the Tuesday night Hillary Clinton fundraiser in Aspen with a friend. And reportedly they got a honk of admiration or two as they held signs out in front of cars driving past on their way into the event location. One sign read “Coal jobs not Clinton” and the other had “Get out of jail free card” scrolled on it. Kohli was in somewhat like-minded company, at least when it came to being anti-Hillary. Green Party activists/Bernie or Busters were also there promoting their own version of #Imwithher in the form of Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein.

@kylekohli: “Got a thumbs up and honk from cab driver dropping ppl off at @HillaryClinton Aspen fundraiser  #copolitics“

THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY AT THE CLINTON ASPEN FUNDRAISER – So what about the cash? Clinton walked into the home of Egyptian-born American businessman Charif Souki – a man who amassed his millions working for and founding liquid natural gas companies – Tuesday night with roughly $44 million cash on hand in her campaign coffers. The fundraiser was hosted for roughly 85 people and would have added a minimum of $650,000 to her campaign account based on the entry fees. That’s a big chunk of change from one event, but hey – it’s Aspen, folks.

But there’s more …

ICAHN VS. SOUKI, LIQUID NATURAL GAS SUCCESS VS. LOCAL CONTROL OVER FRACKING – Hillary’s Aspen fundraiser host Souki is the former founder and CEO of Cheniere Energy and later founder of Tellurian Investments, which he now runs as a direct competitor to Cheniere. Souki was forced to leave Cheniere at the end of last year due to a difference of opinion with billionaire board member Carl Icahn – in other words, Icahn fired him.

“There is no doubt that Charif Souki has proven that he is a talented entrepreneur but at this time there is also little doubt that the board wished to move the company in a direction that differed greatly from the path Mr. Souki wanted,” Icahn said in a statement. “It is also telling that Mr. Souki sold a great deal of his stock, which made it somewhat easier for him to ‘swing for the fences’ making it a win-win for Mr. Souki but not necessarily for the shareholders.”

So here’s the catch: Icahn is a supporter and sometimes even mentor of Donald Trump, though at times also – as business goes – a business competitor. Icahn has endorsed Trump for president, saying the country would be “lucky” to have Trump in the Oval Office and Trump has called Icahn one of the “great businessmen of the world.” Icahn would also be a very possible secretary of the U.S. Treasury in a Trump administration as he has accepted Trump’s “offer” for the position via Twitter in August 2015. While Icahn has admittedly lost a lot of money in a “bad bet” of purchasing Trump’s Atlantic City Taj Mahal Casino, which Icahn is now closing, the billionaire investor is sticking to his support of Trump. But there’s still more …

Souki is not openly supportive of Clinton, at least not with the press, but he certainly has been with his pocketbook. Charif Souki’s brother Karim Souki – a direct beneficiary of Cheniere Energy and manager of Aspen-based Ajax Holdings – told the Aspen Daily News (identified in that article mistakenly as his son), “We typically support both sides of the aisle,” when asked whether he had long been a supporter of “Hillary for President.”

“We supplied the house,” Karim Souki said.

But campaign finance records show Karim donated $2,700 to Hillary Clinton’s campaign and so did Charif. In fact, the Souki family has donated a total of $18,900 in hard-side cash to Clinton’s campaign this election cycle through July. Trump campaign finance records show no member of the Souki family has donated directly to his campaign.

So did the Souki’s falling out with Icahn in December contribute to a parallel fundraising parting of ways in the presidential race? Or do the two men’s politics simply have their differences much like their business management styles?

And here’s an even bigger question: Clinton told 9News’s Brandon Rittiman in an interview yesterday that she supports local control over fracking in Colorado.

“Well, I have long been in favor of states and cities within states making up their own minds whether or not they want to permit fracking,” Clinton said. “I have been supportive of that. I am not an expert on the Colorado constitution, and what I’m told is that the basis for the Colorado court’s decision was a Colorado constitutional one. So, I still support the right of local communities to make up their own minds about whether or not they want to permit fracking.

For a liquid natural gas tycoon like Souki, the prospect of cities and counties banning or severely limiting fracking throughout a natural gas rich state like Colorado is not exactly helpful. But Souki certainly appears to be trying to buy the ear of potentially the next Democratic President of the United States on that issue as he launches his just announced merger of Tellurian with Texas-based Magellan Petroleum Corp.

What’s more, before Souki moved Cheniere into the LNG exportation business, he had built up a significant infrastructure to import the commodity. Either way, he knows how to hedge his bets and he was most likely betting – up until Trump told Rittiman that he was ok with local control for fracking just last week – that he didn’t need to spend money on Trump to solidify his pro-fracking policy leanings. On that news, we’ll have to wait and see if Souki  has to change his straight bet to an exotic one.

Remember, like many things, it all started at an Aspen fundraiser.

THE PENCE COLORADO FUNDRAISER – Mike Pence held a lunch fundraiser in downtown Denver yesterday hosted by RNC Chair Reince Priebus and Colorado Trump Victory Chairman Larry Mizel. The Centennial Institute’s Jeff Hunt provided a photo of the occasion. In the background can be seen uber-GOP-fundraiser Katie Behnke, managing partner of Starboard Group, who is coordinating fundraising for the Trump-Pence ticket in Colorado. The price for lunch was $10,000 per couple for VIP seating and lunch, or $2,500 per person for lunch only. There was limited seating available, and it appeared to be a small venue, possibly Maggiano’s Little Italy.

STRAIGHT FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT OUR PRESIDENTIAL, VICE PRESIDENTIAL EVENTS YESTERDAY -Pence Denver Mile High Station Rally – 24 minute remarks:Turnout: Approximately 150, some seats empty.

Notably absent:

(1) El Paso County Commissioner and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Darryl Glenn

(2) U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner

Watch Mike Pence’s Denver town hall here 

Pence Colorado Springs Antler Hotel Rally – 27 minute remarks:

Turnout: Approximately 400

Notables in attendance:

(1) U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-CD5. Pence: “… I’m just grateful to be joined by Jeanie’s husband, one of the strongest, most unapologetic conservatives on Capitol Hill, Congressman Doug Lamborn. … I can say I was with Doug Lamborn before it was cool.”

Lamborn: “Because we need Mike Pence as vice president and because we need those Supreme Court nominees, those are just two of the reasons I support Donald Trump as president.”(2) Dr. James Dobson and wife Shirley(3) Talk radio host and GOP operative Jeff CrankNotably absent:(1) El Paso County Commissioner and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Darryl Glenn(2) U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner

Watch Mike Pence’s Colorado Springs rally here

Video of Mike Pence’s motorcade leaving Colorado Springs here

Clinton Adams City High School Rally – That MAGIC 24 Number again – 24 minute remarks:

Turnout: 2,000 in gym, 1,000 in overflow

Notables in attendance:

(1) U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-CD7, in his district. Clinton: “Thank you, Ed, for being here.”

(2) Former Secretary of the Interior and U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar. Clinton: “I’ll tell you, you will not find a better person, someone who is always thinking about what he can do to help somebody else, and I for one am grateful for his friendship.”

(3) State Rep. Dominick Moreno – back at his old alma mater and in his district.

(4) Gov. John Hickenlooper – stayed seated behind Clinton on stage during her entire remarks (perhaps a consolation prize?) Clinton: “It’s great to be here with your governor. I am such a fan of Governor Hickenlooper for a lot of reasons, but one of the main reasons is because he does understand how we can create more jobs, and what has happened here in Colorado under his leadership proves that. And he has used his own experience as a small businessman who grew a business and was successful not to turn his back on what it took, but to try to help more people get the tools they need to start those businesses, to grow those businesses. And what a stark contrast to Donald Trump who has spent his career stiffing small businesses, refusing to pay his bills to small businesses. …”

Hickenlooper: “The first time we sat down and we spent a little over an hour together, I don’t think I’ve ever met a governor, or a senator, or a congressman, any elected official that understands the importance of policy details, has spent her life really working on how to solve problems, how to make this country better, than Hillary Clinton.”

Notably absent:

(1) U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet(2) State Sen. and Democratic candidate for the 6th Congressional District Morgan Carroll – was supposed to meet with Clinton but was late due to not being able to find parking.

Watch Hillary Clinton’s Commerce City rally here

#CONFIDENCE: CLINTON SUPER PAC PULLING ADVERTISING DOLLARS FROM COLORADO – Via Politico, “Priorities USA Action, the main super PAC supporting Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid, is cutting its ad buy in Colorado for the next two weeks, reflecting Democrats’ growing confidence in the battleground state.” The campaign has done the same, scaling back it’s ad buys in the state. Full story here

HILLARY’S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST – Courtesy of Westword, they took the time to put together Hillary Clinton‘s campaign playlist for your listening enjoyment. “Clinton’s organization hired a Portland-based music supervision firm to soundtrack her campaign, for which we’d bet they paid chart-topping fees. She could have  just asked us. To ensure that Hill struts on stage to the hottest, vaguely-relevant jam, we prepared our own list of songs that Clinton should use to woo her Top 40 constituency. …” Full story here

MARY LOUISE LEE BAND 10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY! – Denver’s First Lady Mary Louise Lee and her band will perform next Saturday, August 13 at the Denver EXDO Event Center Tickets available here.

MENCONI MEET PENCE: WOW! STRONG WORDS FROM ONE CANDIDATE WHO ALWAYS SEEMS TO SAY WHAT’S ON HIS MIND – Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate Arn Menconi, a boisterous man who was once arrested on Capitol Hill for protesting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, managed to get a selfie yesterday with Gov. Mike Pence during Pence’s Denver campaign town hall. The caption he posted with the photo may have not been what Pence would have expected, though the look on his face does seem somewhat cautiously skeptical …

@ArnMenconi: “A selfie with Neofascist Gov Mike Pence & the only black person at the Trump Pence Rally.., a secret service person.”

Menconi then went on to post a picture of a Trump Pence placard sign that he penned his signature to, offering to sell it to the highest bidder and donate the proceeds to “help Syrian refugees.”NEED A JOB? CRISANTA DURAN IS HIRING – The Colorado House Majority Office is seeking an “Advisor to the Majority Leader” – that Majority Leader being Rep. Crisanta Duran. The person should have “high level organizational skills amongst other pretty standard talents for the position.” The job is “designed to train and prepare the successful applicant for a full-time position in the 2017 legislative session and includes health, dental and retirement benefits with a salary range that is commensurate with experience.” Good luck in your applications!

FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE AND BERNIE SANDERS SUPPORTER TURNED HILLARY CLINTON BACKER TERRANCE CARROLL JOINS THE COLORADO LAW OFFICE OF BUTLER AND SNOW – Terrance Carroll “brings to our firm a strong mix of knowledge and experience in the government, legal, and business communities, including negotiating highly sophisticated transactions in the health and technology industries,” said Donald Clark, Jr., chairman of Butler Snow. “We welcome him to the firm and look forward to having him as a member of our team.” Full news release hereTREY GOWDY COMING TO TOWN TO SUPPORT KEN BUCK – Conservative star – can you say Benghazi? – U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-SC, is coming to Greenwood Village on August 30 as a special guest at a fundraiser for Colorado U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, R-CD4. The evening event costs $250 per attendee, $350 per couple and $1,000 per co-host or $2,700 per co-chair.

COLORADO POLLSTER DAVID FLAHERTY TO NEW YORK TIMES REGARDING THE POTENTIAL TRUMP CHALLENGE TO COFFMAN’S RE-ELECTION – “‘Trump’s a walking get-out-the-vote billboard’ for Hispanics who oppose him. He predicted the Hispanic vote could be as high as 18 percent of the state’s voters, surpassing the turnout in 2012.” Full story hereFORMER COLORADO GOP CHAIR RYAN CALL TO NEW YORK TIMES ON WHY TRUMP COULD JUST WIN – “‘If you can bring 100,000 voters in Colorado who feel disaffected by both political parties, a candidate like Trump who promises to pull down the pillars might really resonate,’ said Ryan Call, a former chairman of the state Republican Party. …” Full story hereCOFFMAN FIRST IN RELEASING AD PROMISING TO STAND UP TO TRUMP – Via Politico: “The commercial, from GOP Rep. Mike Coffman of Colorado, represents the first time a House Republican has used explicitly anti-Trump messaging in paid advertising. It comes as many in the Republican Party – concerned about Trump’s impact on down-ballot races – are grappling with whether to take further measures to repudiate their presidential nominee after a string of controversies including an attack on a Gold Star family and his refusal to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan in his primary. …” Full story here

“It’s not everyday that Hillary Clinton visits your hometown and alma mater. #Imwithher”

– Rep. Dominick Moreno

STATESMAN: Clinton, Pence campaigning in Colorado – “Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, the Republican vice presidential candidate, are both campaigning in Colorado on Wednesday. …” Full story here

STATESMAN: Looking back on 140 years, Lt. Gov. Lynne celebrates state’s history on Colorado Day – “In honor of Colorado’s 140th anniversary of statehood, Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne among other state officials hosted a celebration on the steps of the Capitol for Colorado Day. On Aug. 1, 1876, President Ulysses S. Grant signed Presidential Proclamation 230, which declared Colorado the 38th state in the nation, also earning it the nickname as …” Full story here

STATESMAN: Denver sets agenda to spread neighborhood plans more widely across city – “Denver has grown at what seems like an exponential rate since the Great Recession ended. And while that growth has benefited the city with new residents, new money and new construction, the resulting growth has not always been viewed as a benefit by some of Denver’s residents. Skyrocketing rents, a scalding hot real estate market …” Full story here

STATESMAN: Constitution would be harder to change under proposed amendment – “Over the years, the Colorado Constitution has been one of the most amended constitutions in America. That would likely change if a proposed amendment for the November general election makes its way onto the ballot and is approved by voters. The Raise the Bar, Protect Our Constitution amendment would change the petition signature gathering requirements …” Full story here

NEW YORK TIMES: In Colorado, Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump in polls and presence – “With polls showing Colorado slipping from the grasp of Donald J. Trump, Hillary Clinton sought to close and bolt the door on him Wednesday, campaigning in a heavily Hispanic community, while the Trump campaign dispatched Mike Pence, to rally the state’s bloc of social conservatives. …” Full story here

USA TODAY: Clinton on the trail in Colorado – “Hillary Clinton took the mic in hand, beamed out at the cheering, standing-room-only crowd and made the joke they were waiting for. ‘I want to say hello to the overflow crowd who couldn’t get in,’ the Democratic presidential nominee said, referencing about 1,000 people in a different auditorium watching via closed-circuit television. ‘We’re going to have to look for some bigger spaces when we come here.’ …” Full story here

DENVER POST: Hillary Clinton campaigns in Colorado (Photos) – Photos hereKKTV: Mike Pence holds rally in Colorado Springs – “Vice presidential nominee Mike Pence stumped in Colorado Springs on Wednesday, less than a week after a visit from Donald Trump. He sat down in an exclusive interview with 11 News’ Katie Pelton to discuss the intense focus on our state, one he said will play a big role in the outcome of this election.”FOX NEWS: ‘Killing the Colorado’ documentary explores water crisis – “An eye-opening new documentary airing on the Discovery channel this week paints a devastating portrait of America’s water crisis. Directed by five Academy-Award winners, the four-part series “Killing the Colorado,” points to a future of soaring water prices and shows why more than 40 million Americans could soon be without access to safe and affordable drinking water. …” Full story here

GRAND JUNCTION DAILY SENTINEL: Ag issues crop up in Gardner’s tour – “He may work inside the Beltway in Washington, D.C., but U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner doesn’t want to lose touch with his agricultural base. And what better way to do that than to use his time off from Congress during its summer recess to tour Colorado’s farms and ranches. …” Full story hereBIZ WEST: Startup showcase to feature Jared Polis, Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker –  “U.S. Rep. Jared Polis will mark Thursday’s observance of Startup Day Across America by touring several startup businesses in Northern Colorado and the Boulder Valley. His day will culminate with a joint appearance with Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker at a Startup Showcase event in Boulder, where several new companies will display their products and services …” Full story hereDENVER POST: John Hickenlooper says Donald Trump doesn’t understand fracking issue – “Donald Trump’s comments about fracking and his criticism of a fire marshal during a campaign swing through Colorado last Friday turned heads nationally. On Monday, Gov. John Hickenlooper – who’s supporting Democrat Hillary Clinton – was happy to pile on his criticism of the Republican presidential nominee. …” Full story here

BUSINESS JOURNAL: Hillary Clinton talks fracking, Hickenlooper, Trump in Colorado – “Fracking, tax returns, email servers and Donald Trump‘s infamous nicknames were all on the table when 9News sat down with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton ahead of her Commerce City rally Wednesday. … Full story here

DURANGO HERALD: EPA releases 29,000 documents in response to open records requests – “The Environmental Protection Agency has a knack for releasing things en masse. Last year, it was 3 million gallons of toxic wastewater from the Gold King Mine above Silverton. And last week, it was tens of thousands of emails related to the spill, some of which were requested by media outlets across the country under the Freedom of Information Act. …” Full story here

DURANGO HERALD: Darryl Glenn backed by national abortion opponents – “A national group of abortion opponents endorsed Republican U.S. Senate candidate Darryl Glenn on Tuesday, days after a state group said recent comments by the candidate on the subject were problematic. National Right to Life, which has an affiliate in Colorado, Colorado Citizens for Life, said it is confident that Glenn would carry the torch for anti-abortion issues, if elected. … Full story here 

Events:

Cole Wist for HD37 Pancake Breakfast – Saturday, August 6, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Dekoevand Park, 6421 S University Blvd., Littleton. Please join us for Food, Fun and Fellowship! We are hosting a pancake breakfast to help Re-Elect Rep. Cole Wist to the State House of Representatives. DeKoevend Park (Shelter C – closest to Goodson Rec) Suggested donation: $37 per family, $15 per individual, $7 per child.

Olathe Sweet Corn Festival – Saturday, August 6, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Olathe Community Park, Olathe, CO. The Olathe Sweet Corn Festival is a West Slope organization which provides an annual fundraising opportunity for non-profit organizations while promoting local businesses and the area’s agricultural community. Tickets here.

Democratic Party of Denver Annual Picnic – Sunday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Ruby Hill Park, at Florida and Platte River Dr. Connect with your favorite Democrats and meet new ones at our annual picnic! This event is family-oriented, with lots of games for kids. Beer, burgers and hot dogs will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share. $10 Tickets here.

Colorado Folds of Honor – Colorado Patriots Broadmoor Gold Tournament – Monday, August 8, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., The Broadmoor Resort and Spa, Colorado Springs, CO. 1st Annual Colorado Springs Golf Tournament Supporting the Folds of Honor Info : www.Colorado-Patriots.org

Larimer County Republican Breakfast Club – Monday, August 8, 7:00 – 8:30 AM, Johnson’s Corner, Southeast Frontage Road, I-25 Exit 254. Meeting held every Monday morning. Same time, same place. Attendance is open to the public. Cost for a buffet style breakfast is $10, and $2 for students. Join for $20, and get a monthly mailing of upcoming speakers and a name tag. Congressman Bob Schaffer founded this club in 1996, when he first went to Congress. For more information, contact Donna Gustafson.

Luncheon Fundraiser for Rep. Clarice Navarro – Wednesday, August 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. El Señor Sol, 2301 7th St, Denver. $100 per person. Hosted by Jefferson County Commissioner Libby Szabo and state Rep. Justin Everett. RSVP to Tammy at tscott@swspolifi.com

Custer County Democrats Monthly Meeting – Monday, August 8, Custer Library Community Room, 209 Main St., Westcliffe, CO

Last day for unaffiliated candidate for president and vice president to submit a statement of intent to run, a $1,000 filing fee, and a list of electors – Wednesday, August 10, no later than 3:00 p.m.

El Paso County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner – Friday, August 12, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Join the El Paso County GOP to celebrate President Abraham Lincoln. Guests include U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner and GOP U.S. Senate candidate Darryl Glenn. Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort, 3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906. For more information, contact Mary Bradfield at secretary@gopelpaso.com or (719) 578-0022. For tickets, visit here.

Fundraiser for Rep. Ed Perlmutter – Thursday, August 18, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Home of Cassie Perlmutter and Joe Levi, Denver, Suggested contributions: Host $1000, Co-Host $500, Friend $250, Guest $100, Supporter $36, RSVP to Kelly Hogan at kelly@perlmutterforcolorado.com.

Policy Conversation with Hon. Kathleen Sebelius in support of Hillary Victory Fund – Saturday, August 20, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Home of Drs. Alisa and Steve Sherick, Denver, Host, $5,000, Co-Host $1,000, Supporter $250. RSVP here]

American Majority’s Digital Campaign and Activism Training with special guest trainer Lee Hopper – Monday, August 22, 6:00 p.m., Crossroads Community Church, Northglenn Campus, 10451 Huron St., Northglenn, CO.

5th Annual Senate Majority Fund All-Star Party! – Tuesday, August 23, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., 1600 Glenarm Place, 3rd Floor, Demonstration Kitchen, Denver. Your Colorado Republican State Senators cordially invite you to join them for cocktails, appetizers and to reminisce about the recently played MLB All-Star Game!

Denver Reception for Rep. Kit Roupe – Thursday, August 25, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., DCO 110 16th St. Ste. 501, Denver. Please join Kyle Forti and Caleb Bonham in re-electing Kit Roupe for Colorado House District 17. $400 maximum individual contribution. No contributions from corporations allowed.

Adams County 50th Anniversary JFK Dinner – Saturday, August 27, 6:00 p.m., Double Tree by Hilton, Castle Event Center, I-25 and 120th Ave. Master of Ceremonies state Sen. Morgan Carroll. Special guest speaker to be announced after the Democratic National Convention.

Last day for U.S. Senate and U.S. House candidates to submit a voluntary term limits declaration form – Monday, August 29

Young and Active Conservatives of Denver – Wednesday, August 31, 7:00 pm. Highland Tavern, 3400 Navajo Street, Denver, CO. HAPPY HOUR! We are conservative young adults in our 20s – 40s who enjoy talking politics and doing social activities. More information here.

General Election mail ballots drop – Monday, October 17

General Election polling locations open – Monday, October 24

General Election – Tuesday, November 8

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