Barack Obama gives a shout out to the Colorado Young Dems! Crisanta Duran introduces Caroline Kennedy at University of Denver rally on January 30, 2008.

 
Building Bridges in Colorado

We need a leader who can represent all of the faces that make up House District 5, a leader who can effectively build bridges between the changing and diverse neighborhoods that make up our district. Someone who can bridge the divide. I believe I am that person. As the only candidate who is bilingual with legal, political and grassroots community organizing experience, I will build bridges so that together we can lead Colorado forward.

Getting the economy back on track, fighting for quality education and affordable health care are not easy tasks. That’s why we need someone with experience to get the job done. In 2008, I served as Political Director for Mark Udall’s U.S. Senate campaign. I also worked on legislation to promote workers’ rights at the Capitol. I have negotiated contracts with multi-billion dollar corporations to provide stable wages and affordable health care to thousands of workers and their families throughout Colorado. I will do the same for you as your representative at the state House.    En Español

My Story: Family, Community, Education and Leadership

I am a proud native of Colorado as my family has owned a ranch just West of Trinidad in this great state going back six generations. I credit my parents for instilling in me from a very early age the importance of public service, making a difference by speaking up against injustice, and of dignity and respect. As a labor leader, my father dedicated himself to fight for and improve the lives of those who need strong representation and leadership the most – the working class members of our communities. Likewise, my mother dedicated herself to assuring that there is affordable housing for struggling families throughout our state.    En Español

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Dear Friend,

Growing up in the labor movement, I learned there is nothing more powerful than people uniting to make change in their community. And as we end a spirited primary season, it is to that end I commit to building bridges with my primary opponent's supporters and throughout the Democratic Party to ensure we are victorious this November. I am thankful to the almost 60% of voters who cast their ballot in support of my candidacy, and with that I recognize we are going to need a 100% commitment if we’re to elect leadership with real solutions for Colorado.

Following President Barack Obama's lead, I ask you to commit to voting this election. There is too much at stake this election and going backward is not an option.

We should not sit back while the right-wing attempts to repeal health care reform and take away a woman's right to choose. We must not allow powerful special interests to derail the progress we've made and prevent the true voice of Coloradans from being heard at the legislature. And we cannot defer to the politics of the past that consist of nothing more than mudslinging as we must instead focus on the true issues at stake.

It's critical that we restore the promise of the American dream to ensure business thrives and adequate jobs are created. To do so, we must build an adequately funded public education system that offers all students - regardless of family income or race - a true opportunity to succeed. Furthermore, we must strive for equality for all and pass legislation such as the Dream Act and ensure civil unions for LGBTQ partners.

We have an opportunity to affect positive change. But we will only accomplish these goals if we have a united front. Please donate $5, $15 or $25 if you are committed to this goal. United we stand, divided we fall.