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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear set to headline Colorado Democrats’ annual fundraising dinner
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, one of the Democrats’ top 2028 presidential prospects, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the Colorado Democratic Party’s annual fundraising dinner in June in Denver, the party said Friday. Serving his second term as governor of the otherwise solidly Republican state, Beshear chairs the Democratic Governors Association and is…
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Rep. Jason Crow tests positive for breakthrough case of COVID-19 after Ukraine trip
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U.S. Rep. Jason Crow announced Sunday night that he tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19 following his return from a trip to Ukraine. The Colorado Democrat, who is fully vaccinated and has received a booster shot, said he’s experiencing minor symptoms. Crow’s announcement came the same day as two other Democratic lawmakers who…
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Bennet to Trump administration: Hear from the courts before chewing on Bears Ears
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Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet is telling the Trump administration to tap the brakes on its fast-moving plan to open up portions of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah for mining and drilling, until the courts have a say. He and 15 other Democratic senators sent a letter to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke…
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Hickenlooper, Duran, Guzman among honorees at Colorado Democrats’ inaugural Obama Dinner
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Three newcomers to Aurora’s nonpartisan city council will be honored with the Rising Star Award by the Colorado Democratic Party at its inaugural Obama Dinner on Feb. 3 in Denver, the party announced. State party chair Morgan Carroll also plans to give the Chair’s Service Award to three term-limited state officials – Gov. John Hickenlooper,…
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Colorado Dems name annual dinner for Obama family
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Colorado Democratic Party officers have decided to name their annual gala the Obama Dinner. Will former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama be attending? “Yes, the former President and First Lady would certainly be the guests of honor at a dinner bearing their name,” Spokesman Eric Walker said. (Of course, the Obamas are…
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Colorado Democrats want help naming annual fundraising dinner
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The Colorado Democratic Party is still looking for a name for its annual fundraising dinner – for the time being, the upcoming one is known as the 85th Annual Dinner – and plans to conduct a poll after gathering suggestions. The party is also accepting nominations in four categories for awards that will be bestowed…
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Bennet offers amendment to shield non-citizens in the U.S. military
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Michael Bennet, Colorado’s senior senator, wants to protect non-citizens who have volunteered to serve in the U.S. military as the Trump administration gets tough of immigration policy. Bennet is cosponsoring an amendment to shield the legal immigration status of those enrolled in the Military Accessions Vital to National Interest. A backlog of background checks already…
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Hickenlooper lands on another list of possible 2020 Democratic presidential candidates
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For the second week running, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has found himself on a list of potential 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, this one compiled by D.C.-insider publication The Hill. And although the former geologist and brewpub pioneer maintains he’s taking no steps toward a run, he recently told a national radio audience that he’s open…
