Author: Alan Fram, The Associated Press
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On your left: Fearing the next AOC, US House Democrats in Colorado, other states hoard campaign cash
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WASHINGTON – Somewhere out there, the next Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lurks. So wary House Democrats are amassing campaign war chests to scare off progressive upstarts from challenging them in primaries – or trounce them if they try. A look at 41 incumbent House Democrats who face potential 2020 party primary opponents shows 16 have already stockpiled…
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Freshmen US House Democrats, including Colorado’s Crow, raise more money than GOP opponents
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WASHINGTON – The Republican pathway for recapturing House control in next year’s election charges straight through the districts of the most vulnerable Democratic incumbents, especially freshmen. Judging from early but formidable cash advantages those lawmakers have amassed, ousting them won’t be easy. Each of the 62 freshmen House Democrats — including Colorado’s Jason Crow —…
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GOP warning about socialism not resonating with many Colorado voters
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ALAMOSA – In this San Luis Valley city encircled by prairies and potato farms, Sen. Cory Gardner drew shouts of approval last week for his message that Democrats are shoving the country toward socialism. “That’s not what government is or what it should be,” he told about 200 Alamosa County Republicans at a barbecue fundraiser…