AURORA | Democratic election workers turned out today in Aurora to hear Hillary Clinton rally behind Colorado Senator Mark Udall and Aurora congressional candidate Andrew Romanoff, candidates in two of the most costly and contentious federal races in the country.
About 800 party faithful drew tickets to come to the Aurora Radisson Hotel across from Cherry Creek State Park to see Clinton as she made her second appearance in less than a week to help shore up what pundits say is Udall’s unexpectedly tenuous race. Republican Congressman Cory Gardner is tied or slightly ahead in recent polls.
Colorado Democrats are recognized for using effective “ground games,” where they get out the vote when and where it counts. Democrats say moderate, independent districts such as Aurora count heavily this year.
Udall, Romanoff and Gov. John Hickenlooper, also in a tight race for re-election, were sounding familiar themes.
Romanoff sounded off on his opponent Mike Coffman’s unwillingness to support comprehensive immigration reform, and appealed to the crowd’s female voters. “When you vote, as Mike Coffman has, against equal pay and reproductive rights, you’re part of the problem,” he said.
Udall also struck feminist and civil right themes repeatedly to a receptive and cheering crowd.
“You all know this race is going to come down to the last ballot that’s counted,” Udall said. “But when that last ballot is counted we’re going to come on top.”
Udall made reference to his sagging poll numbers. “Ignore the polls. The only poll that counts is Election Day.” This is the first major election where all registered, active voters in Colorado have received a mail-in ballot, making the race a wildcard even up until Nov. 4.
Clinton then took the stage to cheers.
“If you look at what Colorado achieved in last four years it didn’t happen by accident, ” Clinton said. “Colorado has a governor whose record is second to none.”
Clinton said she’s envious about Udall having climbed mountains all over Colorado, “but they’re nothing compared to the mountains he’s trying to move in Washington.”
She said there’s a lot at stake in making sure Democrats keep control of the Senate, and that can happen by re-electing Udall.
“Udall is carrying the hopes of the entire country on his shoulders in this election,” Clinton said.
Hillary hammered on the importance of women in the election, saying that the election is important to women.
“This election is important to everybody, but it’s especially important to women of Colorado,” Clinton said. “These Dems will never shame or judge a woman for decisions that are deeply complex and personal … They won’t tell voters of Colorado one thing about personhood and tell their colleagues in the Senate the opposite about personhood.”
Clinton said gridlock in Congress has undermined the country, and sending Republicans to Washington will only do more harm.
“Don’t vote for people who proudly tell you they will never compromise,” Clinton said.
Coffman campaign spokesman Tyler Sandberg told the Sentinel in a statement yesterday that the event was an act of desperation on behalf of Romanoff and Colorado Democrats.
“Andrew Romanoff may be calling in every political chit he has to drag his flailing campaign across the finish line, but even Hillary Clinton can’t save him. Mike Coffman’s distinguished record of leadership and a campaign effort that matches his tireless work ethic are why we are positioned to win this race,” he said.
I hope those ballots not voted yet are influenced by President Obama’s speech over weekend with Al Sharpton, where he stated “his policies were on the ballots, and the democratic candidates were doing their own campaigns, but had supported his policies and would in next 2 plus years. And I question how the minority voters who have no jobs, or are working half time jobs, will support continuation of that? Also what has he done for the low income or middle class folks. I see the top 1% gaining heaps of money, and top 10% have also gained. I also see hamburger flippers in ND, CA, TX, NM, OHIO, Pennsylvania, WV all receiving higher pay, since someone has to cook food for those oil workers and gas field workers, who are getting much higher pay. But that is in spite of Presidents and Vice Presidents war against coal, gas, and oil. Those fields are on private lands, with private leases, and property owners became millionaires by signing lease on their large land holdings. Growing up in Ohio, with father born in West Virginia, I keep track of what happens back there. Having lost $80,000 in value of my Colorado home due to economy, I am not pleased with this since I am retired, and my Cost of Living increased, while pensions remained low with small or no increases.
Not sure what you are talking about Frankie – Maybe you should be doing some maintenance on your home if it’s down $80K. Everyone else is ahead of the game. Have you heard? Unemployment in Colorado was 4.7% for September. Your buddy Bushie left our America in shambles, Pres Obama has returned it to “normal” and you’re complaining. If you want a job today you can get one.
Frankie baby – get a clue… Your are either terribly misinformed or a flat liar.
You are out of your mind. Check out the appraisal values in Hoffman Heights in 2006-2008. Now check them out by 2010, 2012. My house was valued at $186,500 in 2006-2008. Half of the 16 houses on my street went vacant during the night in 4 months following Gov. Owens bill (legislature called back in June to write immigration laws). Those 8 of 16 had folks move in during the night, after the first ones moved out. House on north of my at $186,000 was occupied by 13 Mexicans from Sonora , Mexico by sun engraved logos on 13 cars parked on front and back lawns, in garage, driveway, and they came and went at all times of the night. Squealing tires, only one spoke English. See my other postings of this. Called zoning, 5 Aurora officers came and wrote violations. They moved out and house set vacant until 2008, with it sold for $89,000 fixer-upper. In meantime, my house gained new furnace, new roof, new modern windows and doors, at cost of $28,000 but my appraisal dropped to $92,000. So you can take that and stuff your story of economy improving. Dove valley, Heather Garden and Centennial, Highland Ranch stayed at same or gained slightly. That house on North sold last year for $150,000 after buyer had rebuilt it. Water meter, electric meter had been by-passed. They had not paid rent, and the BACA Property Holdings lost it, with mortgage holder selling it at the $89,000 figure, based strictly on location, and large lot, close to VAMC and Fitzsimons improvements. And you can also stuff the “Frankie baby”. Typical Democrat, using Alinsky to downgrade opposition. Pres. Bush did not leave country in shambles. But you leg tremblers will find out when interest rates go back up, it will take a long time to pay off the debt loaded on any kids you may have now or in future. Just as it will take decades to recover from the other changes done by Executive Orders. Supreme Court will be busier than the one that overthrew stuff FDR did in WWII, and economy will not improve fast enough, like it did following WWII. Unemployment in Colorado is no thanks to this administration, with so many more millions reaching working age, with fewer jobs, and many who quit looking for work. Book Cooking was raised to a new level of being prosecutable in future.
By the way, my latest appraisal was for $106,500. So as not to confuse you with your using “new math”. I know the difference between $186,500 and $106,500. Had discussion with Arapahoe County Treasurer and Assessor both, on 12 June at Picnic cover, next to Heather-Garden new clubhouse at Candidate Forum. And I also lost a Mexican neighbors from house on south side of me, with 2 small children. I had formed attachment to them, as they were the kind of neighbors I enjoy. He had green card, she was naturalized citizen, both spoke English and Spanish fluently, and they lost house due to the illegal immigration, making it tough to keep steady work in Aurora – Metro area. Got 2 months behind on payment, lender would not work with them. Her younger brother, and 2 uncles , Mexican citizens were assassinated by Drug Cartel when they refused to pay extortion. They were small business owners in Mexico, and guns used were same caliber as sold by our Government in FAST AND FURIOUS. That was 2 1/2 years ago, riding in car together when killed. I am furious at their loss, and at our government for running that operation. Now, do you want to continue. I have some other lumps to hand you, if you do.
Guess I should comment on you as being such a strong economy supporter. When I click on my username, I can read all my comments to other issues, or this one. When I click on you, nothing shows up. So you must be one of the WH unknown geeks, in office just reopened to check emails and write trash. If you actually live in Colorado, come back and prove your statements of strong economy. Just leave out the slurring words, that mark you a non-grade school graduate. You are versed in schoolyard taunts.