Commentaries   






March 2004

Sen. John Kerry believes in tough-minded diplomacy backed by the credible use of force and uniting the world in the war on terror.
May 2003

He seems invested in ignoring a problem that may prove to be disastrous to Colorado in the near future.
July 2002

National service should not be a special chance for a few, but a way of life for all Americans.
February 2002

Government should serve as a partner with the private sector in spreading broadband access.
April 2001

Glendale Mayor and New Democrat Joe Rice explains how regional governance can solve one of the metro area's toughest problems.
April 2001

Democrats should be about reducing, not increasing, the cost of prescription drugs. Hopefully, this idea's death is permanent.
March 2001

Senate President & CO DLC Co-Chair responds to the Rocky Mountain News' editorial opposition to character education.
March 2001

Rocky Mountain News columnist Charles Roos questions if New Democrats can attract new voters while keeping the "base."
December 2000
Rocky Mountain News columnist Charles Roos looks at Democratic state legislative gains in Denver and the suburbs.
March 2000
In the end, a candidate's message and policy agenda will be the decisive factors in the presidential race.
January 2000
In Colorado, we have made significant progress in the fight against crime but still have a long way to go.
November 1999
We need a more fundamental debate to maintain Colorado's prosperity and high quality of life.
October 1999
The political spinmeisters say Democrats can no longer win in the West.  They are wrong.
April 1999
The legislature must get off the sidelines and do something before it's too late.
November 1998
If you want to know how Dems can win in Colorado, look to Loveland.  In the process, voters get a new political choice.
March 1998
Congresswoman Diana DeGette should get back on track and support free trade.
June 1997
The conservative belief that the private sector must always do the job is just as dumb as believing government should do it all.
May 1997
The next steps in Medicare reform must move beyond the left's entitlement mentality and the right's “I got mine” attitude.
February 1997
As its new general chairman, Romer's ideas-based governing philosophy and political experience will change the Party.
December 1996
It is not enough to wait for the GOP to make more mistakes and overreach.  Dems must stand for reforms like Romer and Kerns.
November 1996
If Dems want to help more citizens achieve the American Dream, denial about the crushing impacts of teen pregnancy must end.
September 1996
Strengthening future economic opportunities and maintaining our state's beautiful scenery are mutually dependent goals.
August 1996
Ross Perot's lack of credibility and minimal support serve as an obstacle to a meaningful third choice for Americans.
July 1996
Many Dems want to protect an antiquated ideology. That old, tired formula has resulted in our party's continual decline.
August 1995
As the Republican Party deserts work-based welfare reform, Democrats are embracing it.
November 1994
Dems must realize voters are seeking real change.  Otherwise, minority status could become permanent for the foreseeable future.
June 1994
Charter schools provide real choices and plant the seeds of innovation within the public education system.
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