By Janelle Kienast
FORT COLLINS, Colo— On November 3, 2010 a victory celebration took place at City Park in Denver, Colorado. While people cheered and roared in the background, Democrat Micheal Bennet announced his close-race victory over Republican candidate Ken Buck. While supporters eagerly listen to Bennet’s speech, they could not help but feel excited about his new promises to the state of Colorado.
Bennet pointed out a huge idea, “This election and this campaign was never about sending some sort of political message, it was never about the latest pole or attack ad, this election was about you.” Which was a thought that Colorado residence had been waiting to hear.
Our nation is truly facing issues right now, and people want change. Sen. Michael Bennet brought to the table that Colorado clearly needs some rebuilding, and the first step in this is to create more jobs. Along with providing the 850,000+ Colorado children with the education they deserve, and lastly providing affordable health care.
With powerful promise, Bennet announced, “I will not let you down. I am not going back to Washington to play politics, I am going back there to fight for more jobs, for better jobs. For a clean energy economy and for a 21 century education for every child. I am going back there to fight so that every American has access to quality health care at a cost we can afford.”
Bennet stuck with the idea that it is important to rebuild our politics, leaving more, not less for the generations that follow us. Providing our communities with jobs for decades, and putting a stop to outsourcing. Allowing people to feel secure with our government, and take pride in our nations system.
Bennet continued his speech by passing on a thought that all of this shouldn’t be about the democrats or republicans…it should be about the people people as a whole.
“I will not let you down. I am not going back to Washington to play politics, I am going back there to fight for more jobs, for better jobs. For a clean energy economy and for a 21 century education for every child. I’m going back there to fight so that every American has access to quality health care at a cost we can afford.”-Sen. Michael Bennet
Micheal Bennet showed his character by thanking his wife and family for all of their support, and this can be very appealing in a political race. His speech and family status showed a humble side, and showed Colorado where his values were. Another important issue he wanted to address, is that he knows the importance of education due to the fact that he has three daughters of his own.
“We can get it done together, this is definitely a race for the record books and this is not my victory this is yours.”-Sen. Michael Bennet
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
GOP Regains Control of Forth Congressional District
By Lauren Heil
FORT COLLINS, Colo.—State representative Cory Gardner celebrated Tuesday night after his victory of the forth congressional district. As he stood up among hundreds of friends and family members, Gardner praised Colorado for its potential but also recognized the work that needs to be done to improve the state.
"Tonight isn't one campaign's victory or one candidate's victory, it is a victory for all of us in this room, all of us outside of this room. Tonight is not a Democrat or a Republican victory, because quite frankly both parties have failed where they needed to succeed," Gardner said. "Tonight's victory is shared between all of us who worked hard for real solutions to get our country back on track and create jobs and economic opportunity for every single person in this country."
Gardner confirmed his victory at the Embassy Suites hotel in Loveland at around 9:40 p.m. Tueday night. His crowd of supporters cheered as he promised to be “the hardest working member of congress you have ever seen.”
As confirmed by 7 News, Gardner beat out former congresswoman Betsey Markey 53% to 41% reclaiming the position for republicans.
“I want to genuinly thank congresswoman Markey for her service to our country and the fourth congressional district.” Earlier in his speech, Gargner criticized federal government overspending and emphasized the need for a constitutional ammendment to balance the budget. Throughout his campaign Gardner has made clear his opposition to Obama’s health reform bill as well as the stimulus packages.
Gardner grew up in Yuma Colorado. After working under Colorado senator Wayne Allard, he was appointed to the Colorado State House in 2005, and eventually served two full terms beginning in 2006 according to the Coloradoan.
A member of the House of Aggriculture and Natural Resources and Livestock committee, his campaign has somewhat concentrated on the revival of rural Colorado, including “opening new markets” and “furthering renewable energy development” according to Gardner’s campaign website.
Gardner won by 69% in the rural counties of Colorado.
Joined by his wife Jaime and daughter Alyson, Gardner proudly proclaimed, “America, we’re back!” As the crowd showed support by chanting his name.
FORT COLLINS, Colo.—State representative Cory Gardner celebrated Tuesday night after his victory of the forth congressional district. As he stood up among hundreds of friends and family members, Gardner praised Colorado for its potential but also recognized the work that needs to be done to improve the state.
"Tonight isn't one campaign's victory or one candidate's victory, it is a victory for all of us in this room, all of us outside of this room. Tonight is not a Democrat or a Republican victory, because quite frankly both parties have failed where they needed to succeed," Gardner said. "Tonight's victory is shared between all of us who worked hard for real solutions to get our country back on track and create jobs and economic opportunity for every single person in this country."
Gardner confirmed his victory at the Embassy Suites hotel in Loveland at around 9:40 p.m. Tueday night. His crowd of supporters cheered as he promised to be “the hardest working member of congress you have ever seen.”
As confirmed by 7 News, Gardner beat out former congresswoman Betsey Markey 53% to 41% reclaiming the position for republicans.
“I want to genuinly thank congresswoman Markey for her service to our country and the fourth congressional district.” Earlier in his speech, Gargner criticized federal government overspending and emphasized the need for a constitutional ammendment to balance the budget. Throughout his campaign Gardner has made clear his opposition to Obama’s health reform bill as well as the stimulus packages.
Gardner grew up in Yuma Colorado. After working under Colorado senator Wayne Allard, he was appointed to the Colorado State House in 2005, and eventually served two full terms beginning in 2006 according to the Coloradoan.
A member of the House of Aggriculture and Natural Resources and Livestock committee, his campaign has somewhat concentrated on the revival of rural Colorado, including “opening new markets” and “furthering renewable energy development” according to Gardner’s campaign website.
Gardner won by 69% in the rural counties of Colorado.
Joined by his wife Jaime and daughter Alyson, Gardner proudly proclaimed, “America, we’re back!” As the crowd showed support by chanting his name.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
A Victorious Night for Hickenlooper’s Table Set for All
By J.A.Dandridge
FORT COLLINS Colo.- John Hickenlooper stated that everyone, including the rancher, the artist and the environmentalist will eat at the table and work as a non-partisan unit to get Colorado where it needs to be in the years ahead.
Hickenlooper assured that as a whole, Coloradans are going to, “re-build hope in our state and get this economy back on track.”
A wealth of kisses, embraces and thanks went around the table as Hickenlooper gave his victory speech for becoming governor elect, Wednesday night at the Civic Center Plaza to an exuberant crowd. The Democratic candidate won 50.7 percent of votes and left his opponents, in the dust.Tom Tancredo had a percentage of 36.7 percent of votes while he split the Republican vote with Dan Maes at 11 percent of the votes.
Goals were bountiful and the former mayor briefly went over the mountains that the state will be working to get over.
Access to better health-care and education for children is one mountain that voters will be expecting him to take lead on.
One method Hickenlooper claimed to improve Colorado’s economy was through jobs for families so they would have the ability to pay their mortgage for example.
He also spoke of restoring economic power back into grass roots and creating a system where all of Colorado can work towards one common goal of becoming a place where young entrepreneurs will aspire to settle. He talked about becoming a place in the United States that people would look to for solutions on energy and technology to restore the economy.
“The global recession didn’t start here, but we mean to end it here”
The thing that Coloradans must work on is, “doing more with less resources” by balancing a tight budget in tough times.
Hickenlooper reminded the audience that they ran a clean race absent of tearing down opponents and candidates.
The crowd went wild as Hickenlooper stated, “What stands out for me is the pioneer spirit, a certain Western pride, that you find in every community and every corner of Colorado,” as he reminded Coloradans that they have “a "can-do" way of life,” with “Perseverance. Faith. Optimism.”
FORT COLLINS Colo.- John Hickenlooper stated that everyone, including the rancher, the artist and the environmentalist will eat at the table and work as a non-partisan unit to get Colorado where it needs to be in the years ahead.
Hickenlooper assured that as a whole, Coloradans are going to, “re-build hope in our state and get this economy back on track.”
A wealth of kisses, embraces and thanks went around the table as Hickenlooper gave his victory speech for becoming governor elect, Wednesday night at the Civic Center Plaza to an exuberant crowd. The Democratic candidate won 50.7 percent of votes and left his opponents, in the dust.Tom Tancredo had a percentage of 36.7 percent of votes while he split the Republican vote with Dan Maes at 11 percent of the votes.
Goals were bountiful and the former mayor briefly went over the mountains that the state will be working to get over.
Access to better health-care and education for children is one mountain that voters will be expecting him to take lead on.
One method Hickenlooper claimed to improve Colorado’s economy was through jobs for families so they would have the ability to pay their mortgage for example.
He also spoke of restoring economic power back into grass roots and creating a system where all of Colorado can work towards one common goal of becoming a place where young entrepreneurs will aspire to settle. He talked about becoming a place in the United States that people would look to for solutions on energy and technology to restore the economy.
“The global recession didn’t start here, but we mean to end it here”
The thing that Coloradans must work on is, “doing more with less resources” by balancing a tight budget in tough times.
Hickenlooper reminded the audience that they ran a clean race absent of tearing down opponents and candidates.
The crowd went wild as Hickenlooper stated, “What stands out for me is the pioneer spirit, a certain Western pride, that you find in every community and every corner of Colorado,” as he reminded Coloradans that they have “a "can-do" way of life,” with “Perseverance. Faith. Optimism.”
“We Are Colorado, and Our Future Begins Today”
By Erin Eastburn
FORT COLLINS, Colo – After zero mudslinging advertisements, former Denver mayor, Democrat John Hickenlooper, has earned the title as governor of Colorado. He has inspired the voters of Colorado to unit in hopes to enhance the economic standing of the state.
Hickenlooper was the favorite throughout the Colorado governor election. He spoke on November 2rd, discussing his goals for Colorado.
Hickenlooper said, “We can make Colorado a place that is pro-business but still maintain the high standards to protect the health of our citizens and preserve our land and water, the quality of life that makes Colorado special.”
Throughout the election season, the priorities in all campaigns were jobs. As a high concern, Hickenlooper focused the majority of his victory speech on the long path ahead to retrieve the jobs lost, but also, encouraged excitement in Colorado as the state moves ahead.
He also connected jobs with breaking down labels throughout the state. Hickenlooper, found himself inspired by the people of Colorado. He excitedly started by thanking the people throughout Colorado and then recognizing his opponents who he hopes to work with during his term.
Hickenlooper said, "To Dan Maes and Tom Tancredo, I have learned from both of you how much you love Colorado and I admire the tenacity of your supporters. Starting tonight we set aside our differences and work together to rebuild hope in our state and get this economy back on track."
The crowd throughout the speech was filled with excitement and happiness. Hickenlooper created a family focused atmosphere, casually stopping throughout the speech to thank people, and even once bending down to hear a comment from his son.
Hickenlooper expressed his excitement through his speech regarding his future term, but also stressed the importance of perseverance in hard economic times.
"But as we said all along, this is not the end of our journey, this is the beginning, and it starts with bringing people together," Hickenlooper said.
Hickenlooper ended by saying, “Set aside labels… We see the future; we are Colorado and our future begins today.”
The excitement throughout the speech created a great beginning for the Hickenlooper election team, hopefully the excitement will continue as the real work begins in the upcoming weeks. Though, one thing is for sure, as the speech came to a close, a new door in Colorado seemed to be opening; creating a hopeful future.
FORT COLLINS, Colo – After zero mudslinging advertisements, former Denver mayor, Democrat John Hickenlooper, has earned the title as governor of Colorado. He has inspired the voters of Colorado to unit in hopes to enhance the economic standing of the state.
Hickenlooper was the favorite throughout the Colorado governor election. He spoke on November 2rd, discussing his goals for Colorado.
Hickenlooper said, “We can make Colorado a place that is pro-business but still maintain the high standards to protect the health of our citizens and preserve our land and water, the quality of life that makes Colorado special.”
Throughout the election season, the priorities in all campaigns were jobs. As a high concern, Hickenlooper focused the majority of his victory speech on the long path ahead to retrieve the jobs lost, but also, encouraged excitement in Colorado as the state moves ahead.
He also connected jobs with breaking down labels throughout the state. Hickenlooper, found himself inspired by the people of Colorado. He excitedly started by thanking the people throughout Colorado and then recognizing his opponents who he hopes to work with during his term.
Hickenlooper said, "To Dan Maes and Tom Tancredo, I have learned from both of you how much you love Colorado and I admire the tenacity of your supporters. Starting tonight we set aside our differences and work together to rebuild hope in our state and get this economy back on track."
The crowd throughout the speech was filled with excitement and happiness. Hickenlooper created a family focused atmosphere, casually stopping throughout the speech to thank people, and even once bending down to hear a comment from his son.
Hickenlooper expressed his excitement through his speech regarding his future term, but also stressed the importance of perseverance in hard economic times.
"But as we said all along, this is not the end of our journey, this is the beginning, and it starts with bringing people together," Hickenlooper said.
Hickenlooper ended by saying, “Set aside labels… We see the future; we are Colorado and our future begins today.”
The excitement throughout the speech created a great beginning for the Hickenlooper election team, hopefully the excitement will continue as the real work begins in the upcoming weeks. Though, one thing is for sure, as the speech came to a close, a new door in Colorado seemed to be opening; creating a hopeful future.
Tancredo’s Humble Follow up Speech
By Demi Sullivan
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Rallying 620,626 votes as a registered independent was shocking to many Coloradans, but to Tom Tancredo it was only surprising he didn’t get more votes.
Tancredo made it a platform to see what Coloradans wanted out of a governor. The crowd made sure to show great support throughout his humble speech.
“We did what we believed was right for Colorado,” said Tancredo
Tancredo started out by congratulating Hickenlooper on his win, while the crowd showed their disgust with his win. With boos and hisses Tancredo was flattered that people were still at his side but quickly pointed out,
“A loss of a race does not mean the loss of a cause.”
Tancredo smiled and humbly pointed out the progress his campain made.
“Look at where we are from where we started,” said Tancredo.
The candidate pointed out the good race they have had, the progress he has made, and all the changes people want to see from a guvnor. Tancredo talks about how much he has learned, and how he hopes that people will get the change they want.
Tancredo’s wife, Jackie Tancredo, spoke half way through the speech, mentioning what a wonderful experience she has had. Pointing out how shocking the rural support has been so overwhelming and extremely affectionate.
“I hope you keep the people who win accountable, keep them accountable for the things they said,” said Jackie Tancredo
Tom Tancredo kept the focus on the family, having the crowd sing happy birthday to his 5 year old grandson Michael.
“When all is said and done, this is what makes life worthwhile,” said Tancredo, commenting on his grandson’s smile from a simple birthday song.
All the grand kids had their ten seconds of fame through out the speech, the middle son won over the crowd when he claimed,
“You still got it grandpa.”
Tancredo was quick to comment,
“As long as he thinks so, that’s all I care about.”
A subtle end with many thanks fell from the candidate, even though he won’t become govonor this election, it is unsure where the future will take Tom Tancredo.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Rallying 620,626 votes as a registered independent was shocking to many Coloradans, but to Tom Tancredo it was only surprising he didn’t get more votes.
Tancredo made it a platform to see what Coloradans wanted out of a governor. The crowd made sure to show great support throughout his humble speech.
“We did what we believed was right for Colorado,” said Tancredo
Tancredo started out by congratulating Hickenlooper on his win, while the crowd showed their disgust with his win. With boos and hisses Tancredo was flattered that people were still at his side but quickly pointed out,
“A loss of a race does not mean the loss of a cause.”
Tancredo smiled and humbly pointed out the progress his campain made.
“Look at where we are from where we started,” said Tancredo.
The candidate pointed out the good race they have had, the progress he has made, and all the changes people want to see from a guvnor. Tancredo talks about how much he has learned, and how he hopes that people will get the change they want.
Tancredo’s wife, Jackie Tancredo, spoke half way through the speech, mentioning what a wonderful experience she has had. Pointing out how shocking the rural support has been so overwhelming and extremely affectionate.
“I hope you keep the people who win accountable, keep them accountable for the things they said,” said Jackie Tancredo
Tom Tancredo kept the focus on the family, having the crowd sing happy birthday to his 5 year old grandson Michael.
“When all is said and done, this is what makes life worthwhile,” said Tancredo, commenting on his grandson’s smile from a simple birthday song.
All the grand kids had their ten seconds of fame through out the speech, the middle son won over the crowd when he claimed,
“You still got it grandpa.”
Tancredo was quick to comment,
“As long as he thinks so, that’s all I care about.”
A subtle end with many thanks fell from the candidate, even though he won’t become govonor this election, it is unsure where the future will take Tom Tancredo.
Bennett Wins the Senate
By JTavarez
FORT COLLINS, Colo -- Sen. Michael Bennett called it a victory on Wednesday against the Republican candidate Ken Buck, allowing Democrats a second term at the senate seat.
“Our generation will live up to the promise of America,” says Bennett.
Gathered outside the Nature and Science Museum in Denver, Bennett and his campaign gathered for their victory speech, early Wednesday afternoon in celebration of an election well fought. Speaking to the crowd with the encouragement of his daughters under the podium he proclaimed that the victory was not his own but of the people of Colorado.
“It's not my victory, it is yours and I'll never forget that,” Bennett says with cheers and hollers from his supporting crowd.
Endorsed by the Denver Post, they wrote:
"Michael Bennett, who was appointed as Colorado's junior senator in January 2009, has the temperament, intelligence and passion to be a leader -- not just for Colorado, but also for the fractured Senate and the country," wrote the Post editorial board.
Leading with a little over 15,000 votes, it is evident that Colorado agreed.
A “21st century” education, Bennett proclaimed one of the needs in the rocky mountain state.
“The zip code they [students] are born into is not going to define the quality of education they get.”
Being the Denver Public School superintendent, and the father of three beautiful girls, education is a prime importance for the senator of Colorado.
Being the innovated Senator to make a change in Colorado, Michael Bennett is going to reestablish faith in the American dream.
FORT COLLINS, Colo -- Sen. Michael Bennett called it a victory on Wednesday against the Republican candidate Ken Buck, allowing Democrats a second term at the senate seat.
“Our generation will live up to the promise of America,” says Bennett.
Gathered outside the Nature and Science Museum in Denver, Bennett and his campaign gathered for their victory speech, early Wednesday afternoon in celebration of an election well fought. Speaking to the crowd with the encouragement of his daughters under the podium he proclaimed that the victory was not his own but of the people of Colorado.
“It's not my victory, it is yours and I'll never forget that,” Bennett says with cheers and hollers from his supporting crowd.
Endorsed by the Denver Post, they wrote:
"Michael Bennett, who was appointed as Colorado's junior senator in January 2009, has the temperament, intelligence and passion to be a leader -- not just for Colorado, but also for the fractured Senate and the country," wrote the Post editorial board.
Leading with a little over 15,000 votes, it is evident that Colorado agreed.
A “21st century” education, Bennett proclaimed one of the needs in the rocky mountain state.
“The zip code they [students] are born into is not going to define the quality of education they get.”
Being the Denver Public School superintendent, and the father of three beautiful girls, education is a prime importance for the senator of Colorado.
Being the innovated Senator to make a change in Colorado, Michael Bennett is going to reestablish faith in the American dream.
Bennet Wins Close Senate Race
By Chelsea Metheny
FORT COLLNS, Colo. — On Tuesday, the Senate race was too close to call, leaving both Colorado and the nation on tip toes.
Ken Buck, the Republican candidate for the Senate, seemed to have a small lead going into the election, according to some polls. Republican supporters hoped Buck would add to the historic surge of the GOP in the Senate.
Late afternoon on Wednesday, however, Democratic candidate Michael Bennet won the race with a lead of more than 15,000 votes.
“I am humbled by your support and I’m inspired by it, and I will not let you down. I’m not going back to Washington to play politics,” U.S. Sen. Bennet said.
Bennet delivered his victory speech in Denver’s City Park, surrounded by his wife, Susan Daggett, and their three children. Bennet was also encircled with an enthusiastic crowd of a couple hundred supporters, staff, and media personnel.
Bennet started off his speech by thanking Gov. Ritter for appointing him to fill the shoes of former Sen. Ken Salazar, who accepted the position as Secretary of the Interior for the Obama administration.
Bennet expressed that he would carry out the promises he made during his campaign.
“I’m going to fight for jobs, for the clean energy economy, for education for every child, to fight so that every American has access to quality health care that they can afford,” Bennet said to the applauding crowd.
“This morning the prognosticators and the pundits are dissecting this election, dividing our country into red and blue, winners and losers. They will go state by state arguing who deserves the blame,” Bennet declared. “When they get to Colorado, let me tell you they are not going to know what happened.”
Bennet stated that Colorado’s sharply divided voters and politicians need to set aside their differences and “make sure this state and this country lead in the 21st century.”
Ken Buck called Bennet to congratulate him on his victory Wednesday. While the final margin was extremely small, he wished Sen. Bennet the best.
“My Senate campaign has been the experience of a lifetime. I will be forever grateful to the thousands of Coloradans who helped make this grassroots journey possible,” Buck said.
Bennet reiterated the fact that the election “was about rolling up our sleeves and getting to work to rebuild our state and our country.”
In an email sent out to supporters today, Bennet will keep his sleeves rolled up and look at government in a new light.
“We must take a fresh approach to our system of government so we ensure our generation lives up to the promise of America: That we leave more opportunity, not less, to those who come after us,” Bennet declared. “That is not a Democratic idea, or a Republican idea- it is an American idea, and one that I am dedicated to serving.”
FORT COLLNS, Colo. — On Tuesday, the Senate race was too close to call, leaving both Colorado and the nation on tip toes.
Ken Buck, the Republican candidate for the Senate, seemed to have a small lead going into the election, according to some polls. Republican supporters hoped Buck would add to the historic surge of the GOP in the Senate.
Late afternoon on Wednesday, however, Democratic candidate Michael Bennet won the race with a lead of more than 15,000 votes.
“I am humbled by your support and I’m inspired by it, and I will not let you down. I’m not going back to Washington to play politics,” U.S. Sen. Bennet said.
Bennet delivered his victory speech in Denver’s City Park, surrounded by his wife, Susan Daggett, and their three children. Bennet was also encircled with an enthusiastic crowd of a couple hundred supporters, staff, and media personnel.
Bennet started off his speech by thanking Gov. Ritter for appointing him to fill the shoes of former Sen. Ken Salazar, who accepted the position as Secretary of the Interior for the Obama administration.
Bennet expressed that he would carry out the promises he made during his campaign.
“I’m going to fight for jobs, for the clean energy economy, for education for every child, to fight so that every American has access to quality health care that they can afford,” Bennet said to the applauding crowd.
“This morning the prognosticators and the pundits are dissecting this election, dividing our country into red and blue, winners and losers. They will go state by state arguing who deserves the blame,” Bennet declared. “When they get to Colorado, let me tell you they are not going to know what happened.”
Bennet stated that Colorado’s sharply divided voters and politicians need to set aside their differences and “make sure this state and this country lead in the 21st century.”
Ken Buck called Bennet to congratulate him on his victory Wednesday. While the final margin was extremely small, he wished Sen. Bennet the best.
“My Senate campaign has been the experience of a lifetime. I will be forever grateful to the thousands of Coloradans who helped make this grassroots journey possible,” Buck said.
Bennet reiterated the fact that the election “was about rolling up our sleeves and getting to work to rebuild our state and our country.”
In an email sent out to supporters today, Bennet will keep his sleeves rolled up and look at government in a new light.
“We must take a fresh approach to our system of government so we ensure our generation lives up to the promise of America: That we leave more opportunity, not less, to those who come after us,” Bennet declared. “That is not a Democratic idea, or a Republican idea- it is an American idea, and one that I am dedicated to serving.”
Hickenlooper Wins Election for Colorado’s Next Governor
by C. May
Fort Collins, Colo. – Governor-elect John Hickenlooper walked out onto the stage after the votes came in on Election Day. His wife and son stood near him, as well as his running mate Joe Garcia. After the cheers died down, he thanked his supporters and said that he “accepted the challenge” that his supporters had entrusted him with- to lead the state of Colorado.
“This is not the end of our journey. This is the beginning.” Hickenlooper said to the crowd of supporters. “And it starts with bringing people together.”
Hickenlooper (D), the current mayor of Denver, won the Colorado governor race Tuesday night. He beat contenders Dan Maes and Tom Tancredo with 51 percent of the votes. The victory party and acceptance speech both took place at the Denver Marriott City Center in downtown Denver.
Early in the speech, he thanked Maes and Tancredo and said that he admired them and their supporters.
“Starting tonight,” Hickenlooper said, “we set aside our differences and work together to rebuild hope in our state and get this economy back on track.”
Hickenlooper then talked about his campaign. He thanked his supporters for all their hard work and spoke about his “clean campaign.” Thanks to the commitment of his supporters, he said, there was not one single attack ad in his name. “We made history tonight by showing you can win with a message of what you are for, not who you're against.” he said to the cheering crowd.
He went on to thank the current governor, Bill Ritter, for his hard work and the legacy he is leaving. He spoke highly of the “lasting effect” of Ritter’s plans for expanding health care and improving education.
Hickenlooper spent several minutes thanking everyone who had helped with his campaign. He listed many of his staff by name, said he had the best photographer in the world, and thanked the city staff as well. He then thanked Garcia and his “incredible” family. “No candidate ever had a better family,” he added, hugging his wife.
Hickenlooper spoke of the spirit he saw in Coloradans as he traveled. “What stands out for me is the pioneer spirit -a certain Western pride- that you find in every community and every corner of Colorado. It's a ‘can-do’ way of life. Perseverance. Faith. Optimism.” Coloradans, he said, remain optimistic no matter what.
Small businesses were a big topic for Hickenlooper. He spoke of several business owners he’d met and spoke of his desire to support them. As a business owner himself, Hickenlooper is especially enthusiastic about making Colorado a good state for businesses. He wants to attract businesses to the state and end the recession.
Hickenlooper was very optimistic about his upcoming term as governor. Several times, he mentioned bringing people together as one. “The future is ours.” Hickenlooper ended his speech as people cheered. “We are Colorado and our future begins today.”
Fort Collins, Colo. – Governor-elect John Hickenlooper walked out onto the stage after the votes came in on Election Day. His wife and son stood near him, as well as his running mate Joe Garcia. After the cheers died down, he thanked his supporters and said that he “accepted the challenge” that his supporters had entrusted him with- to lead the state of Colorado.
“This is not the end of our journey. This is the beginning.” Hickenlooper said to the crowd of supporters. “And it starts with bringing people together.”
Hickenlooper (D), the current mayor of Denver, won the Colorado governor race Tuesday night. He beat contenders Dan Maes and Tom Tancredo with 51 percent of the votes. The victory party and acceptance speech both took place at the Denver Marriott City Center in downtown Denver.
Early in the speech, he thanked Maes and Tancredo and said that he admired them and their supporters.
“Starting tonight,” Hickenlooper said, “we set aside our differences and work together to rebuild hope in our state and get this economy back on track.”
Hickenlooper then talked about his campaign. He thanked his supporters for all their hard work and spoke about his “clean campaign.” Thanks to the commitment of his supporters, he said, there was not one single attack ad in his name. “We made history tonight by showing you can win with a message of what you are for, not who you're against.” he said to the cheering crowd.
He went on to thank the current governor, Bill Ritter, for his hard work and the legacy he is leaving. He spoke highly of the “lasting effect” of Ritter’s plans for expanding health care and improving education.
Hickenlooper spent several minutes thanking everyone who had helped with his campaign. He listed many of his staff by name, said he had the best photographer in the world, and thanked the city staff as well. He then thanked Garcia and his “incredible” family. “No candidate ever had a better family,” he added, hugging his wife.
Hickenlooper spoke of the spirit he saw in Coloradans as he traveled. “What stands out for me is the pioneer spirit -a certain Western pride- that you find in every community and every corner of Colorado. It's a ‘can-do’ way of life. Perseverance. Faith. Optimism.” Coloradans, he said, remain optimistic no matter what.
Small businesses were a big topic for Hickenlooper. He spoke of several business owners he’d met and spoke of his desire to support them. As a business owner himself, Hickenlooper is especially enthusiastic about making Colorado a good state for businesses. He wants to attract businesses to the state and end the recession.
Hickenlooper was very optimistic about his upcoming term as governor. Several times, he mentioned bringing people together as one. “The future is ours.” Hickenlooper ended his speech as people cheered. “We are Colorado and our future begins today.”
Michael Bennet Wins Senate Seat for Colorado
By: Sam Hernandez
FORT COLLINS, Colo. - With the Rocky mountains in the background and his 3 daughters surrounded by him, Michael Bennet, newest United State Senator for Colorado, made his victory speech at the Civic Center Park in Denver at noon on Wednesday.
“Could there be a better backdrop than that?” Bennet asks enthusiastically as he turns around a points towards downtown Denver and the Rocky mountains. The crowd cheers as they look to see the view.
“Thank you Colorado for believing in me now,” exclaimed Bennet during his speech, “I am humbled by your support and I am inspired by it, and I will not let you down.”
With a close final tally, Bennet took the race by 48 percent. “Ken Buck who fought hard in this campaign,” stated, “I congratulate him on his race.” The race was very close and numbers were finalized by the Denver post around 8am on Wednesday morning.
Bennet explains what he is going to do when he gets to Washington enthusiastically. He plans to fight for more jobs for Americans, cleaner energy economy, and for education. “Every American has quality health care at a cost we can afford,” a person in the crowd begins to cheer, “yeah you can cheer for that!” Bennet proudly. He went on to say that to remain relevant to this world, organizations have to change the way they are thinking.
A pleased Bennet asks his daughters to read his paper for him. The girls read aloud, “tomorrow we will start looking for that puppy, I promise,” and the crowd laughed hysterically. As Bennet went to thank his campaign committee the girls continued to play on the podium, exemplifying the Senator’s role as a father as well as a politician. He also thanked his wife Susan for her support through the campaign.
In his victory speech, Bennet explained how this election was for the everyday people, for
Colorado, and for fixing Washington saying it was not, “a Democratic idea or a Republican idea, but and American idea.”
FORT COLLINS, Colo. - With the Rocky mountains in the background and his 3 daughters surrounded by him, Michael Bennet, newest United State Senator for Colorado, made his victory speech at the Civic Center Park in Denver at noon on Wednesday.
“Could there be a better backdrop than that?” Bennet asks enthusiastically as he turns around a points towards downtown Denver and the Rocky mountains. The crowd cheers as they look to see the view.
“Thank you Colorado for believing in me now,” exclaimed Bennet during his speech, “I am humbled by your support and I am inspired by it, and I will not let you down.”
With a close final tally, Bennet took the race by 48 percent. “Ken Buck who fought hard in this campaign,” stated, “I congratulate him on his race.” The race was very close and numbers were finalized by the Denver post around 8am on Wednesday morning.
Bennet explains what he is going to do when he gets to Washington enthusiastically. He plans to fight for more jobs for Americans, cleaner energy economy, and for education. “Every American has quality health care at a cost we can afford,” a person in the crowd begins to cheer, “yeah you can cheer for that!” Bennet proudly. He went on to say that to remain relevant to this world, organizations have to change the way they are thinking.
A pleased Bennet asks his daughters to read his paper for him. The girls read aloud, “tomorrow we will start looking for that puppy, I promise,” and the crowd laughed hysterically. As Bennet went to thank his campaign committee the girls continued to play on the podium, exemplifying the Senator’s role as a father as well as a politician. He also thanked his wife Susan for her support through the campaign.
In his victory speech, Bennet explained how this election was for the everyday people, for
Colorado, and for fixing Washington saying it was not, “a Democratic idea or a Republican idea, but and American idea.”
Democrat John Hickenlooper Wins Race for Governor
By K.M. Spence
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – After a grueling 10 months of campaigning for governor of Colorado John Hickenlooper has seized the title. His largest competition came from Tom Tancredo, a member of the Constitution party, and Dan Maes the Republican candidate. Hickenlooper won by a large margin of 51% and jumped right in to informing the public that there is still a lot of work to be done.
“I am honored by the challenge you have entrusted in me to lead our state of Colorado,” said Hickenlooper. “But as we said right along from the beginning this is not the end of our journey, it is just the beginning.”
His acceptance speech was given in Denver to a large crowd of supporters. He gave his speech once it was announced that he had clutched the win. All news outlets at once announced that he had a large lead and declared him the winner.
Tancredo was the runner-up in the election. He had grabbed a large number of supporters through-out the election once Dan Maes was declared the Republican candidate. Tancredo has been involved in politics for many years, and even he was surprised by the amount of supporters that he had. He lost with 39% of the votes going towards him.
Maes did not have a large amount of supporters throughout the election. This problem went back to the primary election when he won by a slight margin against Scott McInnis. He lost with only 10% of the votes going to him.
Governor-elect Hickenlooper, addressed many issues, but the one that he focused the most on was, jobs. “Too many Coloradoans are out of work or are at risk of losing their job and are struggling to keep their families up. The political campaign might be over, but the work to help Colorado families has just begun.”
Hickenlooper tried to maintain a positive campaign throughout the past 10 months. He ran political ads that attempted to show him in a positive light and said nothing negative about his opponents.
“Now, I may have had to take many showers with my clothes on, but I can proudly say that we won the support of Colorado without one single negative advertisement.”
Though the campaign was hard, Hickenlooper tried his hardest to win over voters and that was seen Tuesday night.
“We care about moving Colorado forward. We care about getting over the economy back on track…and solving the big problems that we face by bringing people together,” said a boasting Hickenlooper. “These problems that we face cannot just be solved by politics, but by the entire community.”
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – After a grueling 10 months of campaigning for governor of Colorado John Hickenlooper has seized the title. His largest competition came from Tom Tancredo, a member of the Constitution party, and Dan Maes the Republican candidate. Hickenlooper won by a large margin of 51% and jumped right in to informing the public that there is still a lot of work to be done.
“I am honored by the challenge you have entrusted in me to lead our state of Colorado,” said Hickenlooper. “But as we said right along from the beginning this is not the end of our journey, it is just the beginning.”
His acceptance speech was given in Denver to a large crowd of supporters. He gave his speech once it was announced that he had clutched the win. All news outlets at once announced that he had a large lead and declared him the winner.
Tancredo was the runner-up in the election. He had grabbed a large number of supporters through-out the election once Dan Maes was declared the Republican candidate. Tancredo has been involved in politics for many years, and even he was surprised by the amount of supporters that he had. He lost with 39% of the votes going towards him.
Maes did not have a large amount of supporters throughout the election. This problem went back to the primary election when he won by a slight margin against Scott McInnis. He lost with only 10% of the votes going to him.
Governor-elect Hickenlooper, addressed many issues, but the one that he focused the most on was, jobs. “Too many Coloradoans are out of work or are at risk of losing their job and are struggling to keep their families up. The political campaign might be over, but the work to help Colorado families has just begun.”
Hickenlooper tried to maintain a positive campaign throughout the past 10 months. He ran political ads that attempted to show him in a positive light and said nothing negative about his opponents.
“Now, I may have had to take many showers with my clothes on, but I can proudly say that we won the support of Colorado without one single negative advertisement.”
Though the campaign was hard, Hickenlooper tried his hardest to win over voters and that was seen Tuesday night.
“We care about moving Colorado forward. We care about getting over the economy back on track…and solving the big problems that we face by bringing people together,” said a boasting Hickenlooper. “These problems that we face cannot just be solved by politics, but by the entire community.”
Hickenlooper Wins Race for Governor
By Tara DeMuth
FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Received by an applauding audience and a standing ovation, Gov.-elect John Hickenlooper took center stage at the Grand Hyatt in Denver to talk about building hope and economic recovery.
“I am honored and humbled by the decision Colorado voters have made and I have accepted the challenge that you have entrusted me to lead the state of Colorado,” said Hickenlooper. “But as we’ve said right along, this is not the end of our journey, this is the beginning.”
In the final percentages, Democrat Hickenlooper won with 51 percent of votes. Tom Tancredo, from the American Constitution Party, came away with 36 percent, while Republican Dan Maes, came in third with 8 percent.
During his campaign, Hickenlooper paid particular attention to the issue of unemployment. In his speech, again, Hickenlooper addressed this issue and what it has meant to the state of Colorado.
“Too many Coloradans are out of work and at risk at losing their jobs,” said Hickenlooper. “They’re struggling to find the money for their mortgages, for health care payments.”
Education, and its importance to the growth of Colorado, was also discussed.
“We can tackle the challenge of keeping our schools funded, including higher education, because the path to success is through a classroom door,” said Hickenlooper.
In his speech, Hickenlooper also addressed goals of making the government more efficient, conserving land and water, making Colorado pro-business and maintaining a full safety net for those in need.
Throughout the entire speech, a common theme was Hickenlooper’s call for a united approach in addressing the next step for Colorado.
“Starting tonight, we set aside our differences and work together to rebuild hope in our state and get this economy back on track,” said Hickenlooper.
Since the beginning of the race, Hickenlooper dedicated himself, and his staff, to running a clean campaign, which set the stage for his hopes of continuing to work together.
“You have made history tonight by showing you can win with a message of what you want to do, not who you're against,” said Hickenlooper. “We won the support of Colorado without one single negative ad.”
In the conclusion of his speech, Hickenlooper challenged his viewers to continue with the same goals of addressing Colorado issues as a united front.
“It’s gonna take all of us, whether you're a Democrat or a Republican or unaffiliated, American Constitution Party, we’re gonna have everybody working together and welcome them to the table,” said Hickenlooper. “Everyone has got to roll up their sleeves ... it’s time to set aside all those labels, everyone has got to be at our table.”
FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Received by an applauding audience and a standing ovation, Gov.-elect John Hickenlooper took center stage at the Grand Hyatt in Denver to talk about building hope and economic recovery.
“I am honored and humbled by the decision Colorado voters have made and I have accepted the challenge that you have entrusted me to lead the state of Colorado,” said Hickenlooper. “But as we’ve said right along, this is not the end of our journey, this is the beginning.”
In the final percentages, Democrat Hickenlooper won with 51 percent of votes. Tom Tancredo, from the American Constitution Party, came away with 36 percent, while Republican Dan Maes, came in third with 8 percent.
During his campaign, Hickenlooper paid particular attention to the issue of unemployment. In his speech, again, Hickenlooper addressed this issue and what it has meant to the state of Colorado.
“Too many Coloradans are out of work and at risk at losing their jobs,” said Hickenlooper. “They’re struggling to find the money for their mortgages, for health care payments.”
Education, and its importance to the growth of Colorado, was also discussed.
“We can tackle the challenge of keeping our schools funded, including higher education, because the path to success is through a classroom door,” said Hickenlooper.
In his speech, Hickenlooper also addressed goals of making the government more efficient, conserving land and water, making Colorado pro-business and maintaining a full safety net for those in need.
Throughout the entire speech, a common theme was Hickenlooper’s call for a united approach in addressing the next step for Colorado.
“Starting tonight, we set aside our differences and work together to rebuild hope in our state and get this economy back on track,” said Hickenlooper.
Since the beginning of the race, Hickenlooper dedicated himself, and his staff, to running a clean campaign, which set the stage for his hopes of continuing to work together.
“You have made history tonight by showing you can win with a message of what you want to do, not who you're against,” said Hickenlooper. “We won the support of Colorado without one single negative ad.”
In the conclusion of his speech, Hickenlooper challenged his viewers to continue with the same goals of addressing Colorado issues as a united front.
“It’s gonna take all of us, whether you're a Democrat or a Republican or unaffiliated, American Constitution Party, we’re gonna have everybody working together and welcome them to the table,” said Hickenlooper. “Everyone has got to roll up their sleeves ... it’s time to set aside all those labels, everyone has got to be at our table.”
Bennet Speaks of Victorious Campaign
By Chadwick Bowman
After an exhausting night of slow precinct numbers trickling in, and polls going back and forth, Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) was finally able to accept victory and speak to his supporters, with words he was hoping to deliver the night before.
After a back-and-forth contest that was the U.S. Senate race in Colorado, Bennet was thankful he was able to delivers his acceptance speech at all, outlasting the Republican candidate and tea party hopeful, Ken Buck.
Late Wednesday morning, Bennet stood out front of the Nature and Science Building in City Park, with Denver’s gorgeous backdrop behind him and spoke to around a hundred of his supporters who he thanked for the privilege to return to Washington.
“I am humbled by your support, and I’m inspired by it.” Bennet told supporters.
Bennet was joined on stage with Democrats Gov.- elect John Hickenlooper, current Gov. Bill Ritter and Sen. Mark Udall. Also by his side was his wife and his three daughters. Bennet throughout the speech was humorously jostling to contain his reckless children.
“This election and our campaign was never about sending some sort of political message,” Bennet said. “It was about rolling up our sleeves and getting back to work to rebuild our state and our country.”
The race was finally called on Wednesday morning when votes were still being tallied through the night. The earliest reports that projected a Bennet victory came from the Denver Post and later, other news outlets. It would not be until late Wednesday night that Ken Buck would concede the race in a phone call to the Bennet camp.
The former Denver Public School’s superintendent, and Gov. Ritter’s appointee to the senate held on to his seat by just a 15,000 votes, one of the closest races in the country. He not only thanked his supporters in his speech, but also his family, his democratic partners and Gov. Ritter.
“Gov. Ritter 22 months ago made a very surprising choice,” Bennet said. “Let’s face it, most people thought he’d lost his mind. I want to thank Bill for believing in me then, and believing in me know.”
It was not the Senator elect who would finish off the speech, instead, he let his youngest daughter Caroline. She would proclaim that today, the end of the campaign, marked the families’ search for the promised new puppy.
After an exhausting night of slow precinct numbers trickling in, and polls going back and forth, Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) was finally able to accept victory and speak to his supporters, with words he was hoping to deliver the night before.
After a back-and-forth contest that was the U.S. Senate race in Colorado, Bennet was thankful he was able to delivers his acceptance speech at all, outlasting the Republican candidate and tea party hopeful, Ken Buck.
Late Wednesday morning, Bennet stood out front of the Nature and Science Building in City Park, with Denver’s gorgeous backdrop behind him and spoke to around a hundred of his supporters who he thanked for the privilege to return to Washington.
“I am humbled by your support, and I’m inspired by it.” Bennet told supporters.
Bennet was joined on stage with Democrats Gov.- elect John Hickenlooper, current Gov. Bill Ritter and Sen. Mark Udall. Also by his side was his wife and his three daughters. Bennet throughout the speech was humorously jostling to contain his reckless children.
“This election and our campaign was never about sending some sort of political message,” Bennet said. “It was about rolling up our sleeves and getting back to work to rebuild our state and our country.”
The race was finally called on Wednesday morning when votes were still being tallied through the night. The earliest reports that projected a Bennet victory came from the Denver Post and later, other news outlets. It would not be until late Wednesday night that Ken Buck would concede the race in a phone call to the Bennet camp.
The former Denver Public School’s superintendent, and Gov. Ritter’s appointee to the senate held on to his seat by just a 15,000 votes, one of the closest races in the country. He not only thanked his supporters in his speech, but also his family, his democratic partners and Gov. Ritter.
“Gov. Ritter 22 months ago made a very surprising choice,” Bennet said. “Let’s face it, most people thought he’d lost his mind. I want to thank Bill for believing in me then, and believing in me know.”
It was not the Senator elect who would finish off the speech, instead, he let his youngest daughter Caroline. She would proclaim that today, the end of the campaign, marked the families’ search for the promised new puppy.
Gardner Promises to Grow Colorado’s Economy
By T.M. Luker
FORT COLLINS, Colo-- With his wife and daughter proudly at his side, Cory Gardner speaks to an anxious crowd about his plans for Colorado’s future.The candidate in this speech reverts back to his original platform of health care, economic development and education as priorities for his time in government. “America we’re back” was the outcry of Gardner, and the crowd couldn't have been more enthusiastic. On Wednesday Nov. 2, Gardner celebrated his appointment to District 4 U.S. House of Representatives.
“Tonight is not a Democratic victory or a Republican victory, because quite frankly, both parties have failed.”
The crowd roared at this statement, and Gardner's mentioning of putting the country “back on track” to instill more jobs in the state and create more economic opportunity's for the people. Even with the stomping supporters, Gardner remained collected and calm through the excitement.
His optimism electrified the people as he spoke about future ideas and a dream for the country. Yet Gardner realized that there’s still much more to be done to fulfill his dream, and that it is necessary for a nation to remain head strong throughout the many obstacles in our past.
“Tomorrow dawns with tremendous responsibility, because our works not done. We have a sole obligation to each and every generation in this country.”
Gardner’s stance on helping the future generations in providing economic stability and jobs, created smiles among the crowd of younger supporters standing behind him clapping.
“It is resolve with liberty that we will move our great country forward.”
While working hard, Gardner also mentions to the people that he will be dedicated in taking control of the budget and reduce the spending of government.
Although Gardner gave thanks to his wife and campaign leaders, he also gave credit to his opponent Betsy Markey, who only lost her chair by 8 percent to Gardner.
In the crowded room in which his speech was given, Gardner raised his hands in victory with bursts of inflection and hard hitting headliners of reform in the House and better opportunities that everyone had a stake in. He gave a feeling of hope for the future of Colorado.
“It is up to each and everyone of us to ensure that generations from today, others will stand before you and say, it is indeed even greater than it was before.”
FORT COLLINS, Colo-- With his wife and daughter proudly at his side, Cory Gardner speaks to an anxious crowd about his plans for Colorado’s future.The candidate in this speech reverts back to his original platform of health care, economic development and education as priorities for his time in government. “America we’re back” was the outcry of Gardner, and the crowd couldn't have been more enthusiastic. On Wednesday Nov. 2, Gardner celebrated his appointment to District 4 U.S. House of Representatives.
“Tonight is not a Democratic victory or a Republican victory, because quite frankly, both parties have failed.”
The crowd roared at this statement, and Gardner's mentioning of putting the country “back on track” to instill more jobs in the state and create more economic opportunity's for the people. Even with the stomping supporters, Gardner remained collected and calm through the excitement.
His optimism electrified the people as he spoke about future ideas and a dream for the country. Yet Gardner realized that there’s still much more to be done to fulfill his dream, and that it is necessary for a nation to remain head strong throughout the many obstacles in our past.
“Tomorrow dawns with tremendous responsibility, because our works not done. We have a sole obligation to each and every generation in this country.”
Gardner’s stance on helping the future generations in providing economic stability and jobs, created smiles among the crowd of younger supporters standing behind him clapping.
“It is resolve with liberty that we will move our great country forward.”
While working hard, Gardner also mentions to the people that he will be dedicated in taking control of the budget and reduce the spending of government.
Although Gardner gave thanks to his wife and campaign leaders, he also gave credit to his opponent Betsy Markey, who only lost her chair by 8 percent to Gardner.
In the crowded room in which his speech was given, Gardner raised his hands in victory with bursts of inflection and hard hitting headliners of reform in the House and better opportunities that everyone had a stake in. He gave a feeling of hope for the future of Colorado.
“It is up to each and everyone of us to ensure that generations from today, others will stand before you and say, it is indeed even greater than it was before.”
Victory for Hickenlooper in Gubernatorial Race
By Tasia DeMuth
FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Cheers, whistles and loud applause welcomed Gov.-elect John Hickenlooper, as he thanked his supporters and promised to get to work right away on increasing jobs and making government more efficient and effective for all of Colorado.
“Starting tonight, we set aside our differences and work together to rebuild hope in our state and get our economy back on track,” said Hickenlooper.
Hickenlooper gave his victory speech on Tuesday at Democrat headquarters after he won with 51 percent of the vote against opponents Tom Tancredo who had 36 percent of the vote, and Dan Maes who had 8 percent. The governor-elect emphasized that, in order for Colorado to get back on track, everyone needs to be on the same page, working towards the same goals.
“But it's going to take all of us. It's going to take Democrats, Republicans, and everyone in between....It's going to take ranchers, farmers, artists, teachers, developers, seniors, environmentalists, and entrepreneurs. It's time to set aside those labels. Everyone is needed at this table,” said Hickenlooper.
Throughout his campaign, Hickenlooper has conveyed his determination to help increase jobs in Colorado, as well as improve higher education. Further, he is dedicated to ending the strain on Coloradoans that has resulted from the recession. He again mentioned these objectives as he brought the crowd to a frenzy.
Hickenlooper also touched on the fact that his campaign has not distributed a single negative ad. The governor-elect is particularly proud of this fact as it demonstrates that support for his cause was the key to getting him elected, not a greater dislike for his opponent.
“You have made history tonight by showing you can win with a message of what you are for, not who you're against,” said Hickenlooper.
Hickenlooper thanked his supporters and his running mate Joe Garcia for their contributions and devotion to the cause. He also expressed his gratitude towards Governor Bill Ritter for his many contributions to Colorado and his support for Hickenlooper. The governor-elect stopped mid-speech to give Ritter a big embrace.
"I was looking for him (Ritter) out there," said Hickenlooper as he looked out at the crowd, "but he was right beside me. That's a lesson for everyone."
But mostly, Hickenlooper highlighted the idea of hope for Colorado. Hope for better education for Colorado’s children, hope for more jobs for everyone, and hope that Colorado can be the best that it can be.
“We are one Colorado, and our future begins right now,” said Hickenlooper.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Cheers, whistles and loud applause welcomed Gov.-elect John Hickenlooper, as he thanked his supporters and promised to get to work right away on increasing jobs and making government more efficient and effective for all of Colorado.
“Starting tonight, we set aside our differences and work together to rebuild hope in our state and get our economy back on track,” said Hickenlooper.
Hickenlooper gave his victory speech on Tuesday at Democrat headquarters after he won with 51 percent of the vote against opponents Tom Tancredo who had 36 percent of the vote, and Dan Maes who had 8 percent. The governor-elect emphasized that, in order for Colorado to get back on track, everyone needs to be on the same page, working towards the same goals.
“But it's going to take all of us. It's going to take Democrats, Republicans, and everyone in between....It's going to take ranchers, farmers, artists, teachers, developers, seniors, environmentalists, and entrepreneurs. It's time to set aside those labels. Everyone is needed at this table,” said Hickenlooper.
Throughout his campaign, Hickenlooper has conveyed his determination to help increase jobs in Colorado, as well as improve higher education. Further, he is dedicated to ending the strain on Coloradoans that has resulted from the recession. He again mentioned these objectives as he brought the crowd to a frenzy.
Hickenlooper also touched on the fact that his campaign has not distributed a single negative ad. The governor-elect is particularly proud of this fact as it demonstrates that support for his cause was the key to getting him elected, not a greater dislike for his opponent.
“You have made history tonight by showing you can win with a message of what you are for, not who you're against,” said Hickenlooper.
Hickenlooper thanked his supporters and his running mate Joe Garcia for their contributions and devotion to the cause. He also expressed his gratitude towards Governor Bill Ritter for his many contributions to Colorado and his support for Hickenlooper. The governor-elect stopped mid-speech to give Ritter a big embrace.
"I was looking for him (Ritter) out there," said Hickenlooper as he looked out at the crowd, "but he was right beside me. That's a lesson for everyone."
But mostly, Hickenlooper highlighted the idea of hope for Colorado. Hope for better education for Colorado’s children, hope for more jobs for everyone, and hope that Colorado can be the best that it can be.
“We are one Colorado, and our future begins right now,” said Hickenlooper.
Hickenlooper Wins by Playing Nice
By Spenser Hanson
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Colorado has a new Governor. Former Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper defeated his opponents Dan Maes and Tom Tancredo Tuesday evening after a very competitive and friendly governor race.
“We won the support of Colorado without one, single, negative ad” spoke Gov.-elect Hickenlooper.
After the polls had closed Tuesday evening, and it had become apparent that Hickenlooper was to be the victor in the highly aggressive governor race for Colorado, he delivered his victory speech at the Democratic headquarters in Denver. The crowd of nearly 1,500 people was in bedlam while the governor-elect spoke on his victory.
Cheering and applause overpowered Hickenlooper’s words as he told the crowd of his plans during his tenure as the governor.
“We care about moving Colorado forward. We care about getting our economy back on track. We care about educating our kids” explained Hickenlooper.
The former mayor told the crowd that his campaign as governor was going to encourage local ideas. The idea is to make Colorado one of the leading states in categories like technology, agriculture, and energy.
Hickenlooper has always been very supportive of innovation and has consistently shown his reinforcement that entrepreneurs are the leading innovators. In his address to the Democratic headquarters, Hickenlooper once again gave his backing to those individuals trying to come up with fresh new ideas.
“We want every young person who thinks they want to open a business, no matter where they are in this country, to think Colorado” explained Hickenlooper. “We can make Colorado a place that is pro-business but still maintain the highest standards to protect the health of our citizens.”
Throughout the speech Hickenlooper extended his deepest gratitude to everyone who was involved with his campaign. He even gave special thanks, followed by a bear hug, to Bill Ritter, the current governor of Colorado.
Hickenlooper intends to take over where Gov. Ritter left off, but intends to, “do more with less.”
One of his primary concerns for Colorado over the next few years is helping support education in the state. The governor-elect plans to help all levels of education, including higher education.
“The path to success is through a classroom door.”
This brought on a roar of applause an cheering for Hickenlooper as he came to the end of his speech. At the end of his 12 minutes at the podium, Hickenlooper made it clear that no matter what type of career a person is in, everyone is going to have to work together to make the future bright.
Hickenlooper closed his speech by saying, “We are Colorado, and our future starts today.”
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Colorado has a new Governor. Former Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper defeated his opponents Dan Maes and Tom Tancredo Tuesday evening after a very competitive and friendly governor race.
“We won the support of Colorado without one, single, negative ad” spoke Gov.-elect Hickenlooper.
After the polls had closed Tuesday evening, and it had become apparent that Hickenlooper was to be the victor in the highly aggressive governor race for Colorado, he delivered his victory speech at the Democratic headquarters in Denver. The crowd of nearly 1,500 people was in bedlam while the governor-elect spoke on his victory.
Cheering and applause overpowered Hickenlooper’s words as he told the crowd of his plans during his tenure as the governor.
“We care about moving Colorado forward. We care about getting our economy back on track. We care about educating our kids” explained Hickenlooper.
The former mayor told the crowd that his campaign as governor was going to encourage local ideas. The idea is to make Colorado one of the leading states in categories like technology, agriculture, and energy.
Hickenlooper has always been very supportive of innovation and has consistently shown his reinforcement that entrepreneurs are the leading innovators. In his address to the Democratic headquarters, Hickenlooper once again gave his backing to those individuals trying to come up with fresh new ideas.
“We want every young person who thinks they want to open a business, no matter where they are in this country, to think Colorado” explained Hickenlooper. “We can make Colorado a place that is pro-business but still maintain the highest standards to protect the health of our citizens.”
Throughout the speech Hickenlooper extended his deepest gratitude to everyone who was involved with his campaign. He even gave special thanks, followed by a bear hug, to Bill Ritter, the current governor of Colorado.
Hickenlooper intends to take over where Gov. Ritter left off, but intends to, “do more with less.”
One of his primary concerns for Colorado over the next few years is helping support education in the state. The governor-elect plans to help all levels of education, including higher education.
“The path to success is through a classroom door.”
This brought on a roar of applause an cheering for Hickenlooper as he came to the end of his speech. At the end of his 12 minutes at the podium, Hickenlooper made it clear that no matter what type of career a person is in, everyone is going to have to work together to make the future bright.
Hickenlooper closed his speech by saying, “We are Colorado, and our future starts today.”
Ed Perlmutter: Congressman, Teammate, Cheerleader
by Chris O'Toole
FORT COLLINS, Colo.— In the wake of attack ads, outrageous claims, and accusations of foul play in the 2010 elections, Ed Perlmutter stood before a crowd to address his victory as an incumbent congressman. But, refreshingly, he didn’t focus on any individual; he focused on the group effort it took to get to Washington and the group effort that was required going forward.
“This truly was every single person in this room and so many others; this was their success,” Perlmutter said.
After thanking nearly everyone in his family tree, Perlmutter then recognized and applauded the efforts of the organizations that supported him. Among them were teachers, realtors, firefighters, labor organizations, and close friends who went to bat for his campaign. In return, Perlmutter promised to reciprocate the efforts.
“I try to make myself as available to people as possible,” Perlmutter said. “Whether it’s government at the grocery, walking precincts, or whatever it might be-- I mean that’s what the people of our district and the people of our country want from a representative.”
Perlmutter again stressed the theme of teamwork that allowed his candidacy to come to fruition.
“My ability to be accessible, to be knowledgeable, to have some success at being effective really is because I have the greatest people working with me in the world,” Perlmutter said. “You’re only as good as the people you work with, and I am so fortunate to have campaigned with all of you.”
Due thanks were doled out to all, but Perlmutter was wary of the challenges that still lie ahead. Most notably, the lack of jobs available in Colorado was an issue that he and his campaign planned to fix through a multi-faceted plan.
“It’s going to be jobs by people either getting credit more accessible to small businesses so that they can buy inventory and hire new people; it’s going to be about manufacturing things in the United States and not overseas,” Perlmutter said. “And it’s going to be rebuilding our infrastructure, whether it’s roads or telecommunications or the new VA hospital in Fitzsimons.”
At the risk of becoming a broken record, Perlmutter wrapped up a third speech on teamwork and asked the crowd to part with a Moses-like hand motion. His first action as re-elected congressman:
“I want to prove to you all that I can do a cartwheel,” Perlmutter said.
And cartwheel he did. Twice. His actions, if zany, demonstrated a willingness to break from the rote behavior of congressmen; a willingness his constituents hope will be taken with him to Washington.
FORT COLLINS, Colo.— In the wake of attack ads, outrageous claims, and accusations of foul play in the 2010 elections, Ed Perlmutter stood before a crowd to address his victory as an incumbent congressman. But, refreshingly, he didn’t focus on any individual; he focused on the group effort it took to get to Washington and the group effort that was required going forward.
“This truly was every single person in this room and so many others; this was their success,” Perlmutter said.
After thanking nearly everyone in his family tree, Perlmutter then recognized and applauded the efforts of the organizations that supported him. Among them were teachers, realtors, firefighters, labor organizations, and close friends who went to bat for his campaign. In return, Perlmutter promised to reciprocate the efforts.
“I try to make myself as available to people as possible,” Perlmutter said. “Whether it’s government at the grocery, walking precincts, or whatever it might be-- I mean that’s what the people of our district and the people of our country want from a representative.”
Perlmutter again stressed the theme of teamwork that allowed his candidacy to come to fruition.
“My ability to be accessible, to be knowledgeable, to have some success at being effective really is because I have the greatest people working with me in the world,” Perlmutter said. “You’re only as good as the people you work with, and I am so fortunate to have campaigned with all of you.”
Due thanks were doled out to all, but Perlmutter was wary of the challenges that still lie ahead. Most notably, the lack of jobs available in Colorado was an issue that he and his campaign planned to fix through a multi-faceted plan.
“It’s going to be jobs by people either getting credit more accessible to small businesses so that they can buy inventory and hire new people; it’s going to be about manufacturing things in the United States and not overseas,” Perlmutter said. “And it’s going to be rebuilding our infrastructure, whether it’s roads or telecommunications or the new VA hospital in Fitzsimons.”
At the risk of becoming a broken record, Perlmutter wrapped up a third speech on teamwork and asked the crowd to part with a Moses-like hand motion. His first action as re-elected congressman:
“I want to prove to you all that I can do a cartwheel,” Perlmutter said.
And cartwheel he did. Twice. His actions, if zany, demonstrated a willingness to break from the rote behavior of congressmen; a willingness his constituents hope will be taken with him to Washington.
Bennet Pledges to ‘Make a Difference’ During Victory Speech
By Kristen Scheirman
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Sen. Michael Bennet (D) promised Coloradans he would return to Washington with a mission to change the Senate and make a difference in the world during his victory speech Wednesday afternoon.
“I’m not going to Washington to play politics,” Bennet said. “I’m going there to fight for more jobs, better jobs, for a clean energy economy, a 21st century education for any child and I’m going to fight so that every American has access to high quality health care at a cost we can afford.
“Yeah, you can cheer to that,” he said, smiling, as his several hundred audience members began to whistle, yell, and applaud, waving a sea of “Bennet for Colorado” campaign signs in the air.
The speech was given just before Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck (R) conceded to incumbent, Bennet, in the Colorado Senate race that was so close the winner wasn’t known until Wednesday morning. Buck ended up behind by 15,444 votes. Bennet earned 48 percent of the votes while Buck earned 47 percent of the votes.
During his speech, Bennet focused on how Americans need to develop bipartisan attitudes and work together in order to succeed in creating change, urging Coloradans not to see the state as divided because of the closeness of the race and the stark differences between the two candidates, but rather to set aside petty differences and stand united.
“What I’ve heard over and over is the aspirations we have for our families and our communities are so much more shared and so much more powerful than the trivial issues, the false choices of politicians, and talking TV heads that try to divide us,” Bennet said.
He said that all people want “an efficient, effective government that works hard for them or gets out of the way” and promised to get rid of needless regulations holding back businesses.
“This was about rolling up our sleeves and getting to work to rebuild our country,” he said. “This campaign and this election were about the innovators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners looking to build tomorrow’s Colorado.”
He emphasized the need for creating a better future for younger generations.
“This election was about making sure our generation lives up to the promise of America. That we will leave more, not less to those who come after us,” Bennet said. “That’s not a Democrat or Republican idea. That is an American idea.”
He also took a moment to thank his family, his campaign workers, and his constituents.
“This is not my victory, this is yours and I will never forget that and I will not let you down,” Bennet said. “Change is hard, we can’t get it done overnight, but we can get it done together.”
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Sen. Michael Bennet (D) promised Coloradans he would return to Washington with a mission to change the Senate and make a difference in the world during his victory speech Wednesday afternoon.
“I’m not going to Washington to play politics,” Bennet said. “I’m going there to fight for more jobs, better jobs, for a clean energy economy, a 21st century education for any child and I’m going to fight so that every American has access to high quality health care at a cost we can afford.
“Yeah, you can cheer to that,” he said, smiling, as his several hundred audience members began to whistle, yell, and applaud, waving a sea of “Bennet for Colorado” campaign signs in the air.
The speech was given just before Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck (R) conceded to incumbent, Bennet, in the Colorado Senate race that was so close the winner wasn’t known until Wednesday morning. Buck ended up behind by 15,444 votes. Bennet earned 48 percent of the votes while Buck earned 47 percent of the votes.
During his speech, Bennet focused on how Americans need to develop bipartisan attitudes and work together in order to succeed in creating change, urging Coloradans not to see the state as divided because of the closeness of the race and the stark differences between the two candidates, but rather to set aside petty differences and stand united.
“What I’ve heard over and over is the aspirations we have for our families and our communities are so much more shared and so much more powerful than the trivial issues, the false choices of politicians, and talking TV heads that try to divide us,” Bennet said.
He said that all people want “an efficient, effective government that works hard for them or gets out of the way” and promised to get rid of needless regulations holding back businesses.
“This was about rolling up our sleeves and getting to work to rebuild our country,” he said. “This campaign and this election were about the innovators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners looking to build tomorrow’s Colorado.”
He emphasized the need for creating a better future for younger generations.
“This election was about making sure our generation lives up to the promise of America. That we will leave more, not less to those who come after us,” Bennet said. “That’s not a Democrat or Republican idea. That is an American idea.”
He also took a moment to thank his family, his campaign workers, and his constituents.
“This is not my victory, this is yours and I will never forget that and I will not let you down,” Bennet said. “Change is hard, we can’t get it done overnight, but we can get it done together.”
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