Here’s the deal people. It’s real simple

[F.Gordon]

Ignore the “polls” that show Colorado is a lock for bush* and don’t listen to the right wing controlled media that try to pound this bullshit into everyone’s head. It aint so.

Let me try to give you a perspective:

1 - bush* won Colorado in 2000 by 145,577 votes. Of those, 137,870 were registered Democrats (24%). Even those most biased right wing polls are showing a maximum of 10% of registered Democrats voting for bush* this year.

2 - 32% of those that voted for Clinton in 1996 voted for bush* in 2000. Think about that for a moment. Why was that? Will they do the same this year?

3 - What drives Colorado voters to the polls? Money. In 2000 of those that felt their financial situation was worst…. 73% voted for bush*. Despite the right wing media that tries to tell us that Terrorism is the number one issue, it aint so. Zogby has a good handle on this and consistently shows that the number one issue is Jobs/Economy, followed by the War in Iraq, and Terrorism third (and sinking…)

So, what’s the deal? How do we take Colorado? It’s simple….

4 - In 2000 the repukes had a 72% turnout of registered voters. The dems had 67%. And the Ind’s came out at a rate of 44%. All we need are more voters….voting. We need to get the dem rate over 70% and the Ind’s rate over 50%. If we do that, IMO, we give Colorado to Kerry.

It’s called Get Out The Vote. If you’re not sure what to do, post your question here and myself or someone will respond. Take a day or five off from now until the election. Even ONE hour helping out can make a difference.

Stepping off soap box……

[TexasBushwhacker]

1. What about the environment?

I would think that would be a big issue in Colorado, and Bush's record is atrocious! Maybe someone should print up some flyers with this article:

White House Puts the West on Fast Track for Oil, Gas Drilling

by Alan C. Miller, Tom Hamburger and Julie Cart

WASHINGTON — Placing a heavy emphasis on energy production in the American West, the Bush administration has moved aggressively to open up broad areas of largely unspoiled federal land to oil and gas exploration.

The administration has pressed for approval of new drilling permits across the Rocky Mountains and lifted protections on hundreds of thousands of acres with gas and oil reserves in Utah and Colorado. In the process, it has targeted a number of places prized for their scenery, abundant wildlife and clean water, natural assets increasingly valuable to the region's changing economy.

http://www.commondreams.org/headlines04/0825-04.htm

[whirlygigspin]

2. Colorado Voter's rights

Print this and bring it with you to the polls

Colorado Voter's Bill of Rights

http://www.lawyerscomm.org/ep04/ep0920/vbr.html

You have the right to vote — it’s the law, and you have the proof in your hands!

You’ll notice letters and numbers after each of your rights listed below — those codes tell lawyers and poll-workers where to find the actual Colorado statute that protects your right to vote!

These rights are guaranteed to properly registered and qualified voters. If you feel your rights have been violated, please call the Election Protection lawyer hotline toll free: 1-866-OUR-VOTE

If you are in line or in the polling place between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE. <§ 1-7- 101(1)>

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE by provisional ballot in the correct precinct if: (1) you do not have the required identification or (2) you have identification and your name is not on the voter registration list. <§§ 1-7-110(4), 1- 9-303 and 1-9-301>

If you are unable to sign your name due to some physical disability, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE without signing your name. <§ 1-7-111(2)>
If you cannot read, see, or operate the voting machine because of a physical disability, you have the right to receive assistance from anyone you choose or an election official and to vote at an absentee polling place. <§§ 1-7-111(1), (2)>

If you have moved no later than the thirtieth day before an election to a new precinct in your county since you registered, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE by regular ballot at your new polling place on Election Day if you give your change of address personally to the county clerk by Election Day. <§ 1-2-216(4)(a)>

If you have moved to a new address within the same precinct since you registered, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE by regular ballot at your polling place on Election Day. <§ 1-2-216(5)>
If you have changed your name since you registered, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE after having your name changed on the registration books. <§ 1-2-218>

If you wrongly mark, deface, or tear your ballot, or it is defective or mutilated, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT to receive up to two replacement ballots, one at a time, after returning each spoiled ballot to the election official. <§§ 1-7- 303, 1-7-504>

If you have been convicted of a crime but have finished your entire sentence, including any period of parole, and you have registered or re-registered to vote since then, you have the right to vote. <§§ 1-2-103(4), 1-2-606>

When you are within 100 feet of a polling place, you have the right to vote or wait without anyone trying to influence your vote. <§§ 1-5-105(1) and 1-13-714>

If you do not speak English, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE from someone who speaks your language and English. <§ 1-7-112>

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT to receive ballots, instructions, and other voting materials in Spanish in Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Denver, Otero, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties; in Navajo in La Plata and Montezuma counties; and in Ute in La Plata and Montezuma counties. <42 U.S.C. § 1973 et seq.; 67 Fed. Reg. 48,871 (2002)>

If there are not three or more hours between the time the polls open and close during which you are not required to work, you have the right to leave work for up to two hours with pay to vote at the beginning or end of work, as long as you notify your employer before Election Day. <§ 1-7-102>

[pa28]

3. Kerry was in Colorado today.

I don't think he made the trip over there just for kicks.

[Crunchy Frog]

4. One of my neighbors is a registered Democrat

who voted for Bush* last time. I noticed recently that she had a new Kerry bumpersticker on her car.

Someone else who I know is an older gentleman who had been a lifelong registered Republican. He recently switched his registration to Democratic because he hates Bush* so much.

In the other direction, I've talked to alot of people who voted for Nader last time, who are voting for Kerry this time.

These are personal anecdotes from someone who doesn't get out much, and doesn't know that many people. If they are in any way reflective of what's going on in the state as a whole, I think alot of people are going to vote Democratic who didn't last time, and I think we are going to take this state.

We just have to keep plugging away.

[coloradodem2005]

5. I think that Kerry pulled out of here though.

n/t

[Crunchy Frog]

6. Than why does he keep visiting this state?

He was here as recently as last Saturday, ie yesterday, in Pueblo. No way has Kerry pulled out here.

[F.Gordon]

7. "Pulled Out" = "Cut Ad Buys"

The DNC and 527's will continue to put Ads out in Colorado. Kerry didn't "pull out" of Colorado, he just pulled out his...."I'm John Kerry and I approved this message" money. It's all about managing the money during this last week blitz.

That goes to the heart of my Amendment 36 argument, but another day...

Some real Twilight Zone type data in todays Zogby, but there are also some very good signs...check out the Ind's %, the Dem%, and as I indicated in my original post... The Economy still brings people to the polls in this state.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=142x2284#2381

[F.Gordon]

8. Kick

:kick:
Call in sick for a couple of days. Tell your boss that you have the flu and it's too bad that you couldn't get a flu shot because bush* did a terrible job of planning for this....and can you imagine if this country had a BIO attack .... how could this moran handle something like that if he can't handle flu shots...

Or, maybe that's over the top. Just call in sick.