New Democrat Updates - 2008












New Democrat UpdateThe New Democrat Update is the monthly newsletter on the progress of the Colorado Democratic Leadership Council and New Democrat Movement in our state.  It is distributed to more than 6,200 elected officials and private citizens the first week of each month.  

December

Essential to successful governing is understanding why one was victorious in the first place.
November

Barack Obama's election to the Presidency says something about the United States - and a lot about him.
October

As demonstrated by the financial crisis, Washington needs a lot more problem-solving and a lot less polarization.
September

Another kind of political convention - and arguably even just as important - was buzzing behind the scenes.
August

Voters should approve Governor Ritter's proposal to eliminate a special-interest tax break and use the proceeds to invest in the state's future.
July

"The success of the Nurse-Family Partnership is undeniable. This program should be expanded to every community in this country, not just a select few."
June

Rural areas in Colorado and the rest of the nation are hurting.  In our proud progressive tradition, Democrats should do something about that.
May

High-stakes gambling is not the way to fix the state's fiscal mess. The State Democratic Convention in Colorado Springs is an opportunity.
April Bulletin

State Democrats must find ways to make health care and auto insurance accessible and affordable.
April

Colorado voters should be able to start picking their congressperson and working families need a break.
March

Democrats have a special obligation to lead the way in selling the benefits of free trade to working families.
February

State Sen. Chris Romer's I-70 proposal is an innovative solution that will get a very needed conversation started.
January

Colorado Democrats are showing the way on illegal immigration and now, health care reform.

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