El Paso County Democratic Party

Tony Exum–Keeping in Touch with House District 17 Voters

After his successful election, this would be Tony’s first Town Hall meeting. He was feeling a little nervous, “I can’t wait until May 8,” he said. “And why is that?” a supporter asked. Tony replied, “That’s when the legislative session is over.”

This frank admission set the tone as the meeting got underway on Saturday, January 26 at the Sand Creek Library. The turnout was better than expected, many excited supporters, some just curious, and others wanting to know his position on key issues.

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President Obama takes the Oath, begins 2nd Term

From President Obama’s Inaugural Address: For we, the people, understand that our country cannot succeed when a shrinking few do very well and a growing many barely make it. We believe that America’s prosperity must rest upon the broad shoulders of a rising middle class. We know that America thrives when every person can find independence and pride in their work; when the wages of honest labor liberate families from the brink of hardship. We are true to our creed when a little girl born into the bleakest poverty knows that she has the same chance to succeed as anybody else, because she is an American; she is free, and she is equal, not just in the eyes of God but also in our own.

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It is now our generation’s task to carry on what those pioneers began. For our journey is not complete until our wives, our mothers and daughters can earn a living equal to their efforts. Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law –- for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well. Our journey is not complete until no citizen is forced to wait for hours to exercise the right to vote. Our journey is not complete until we find a better way to welcome the striving, hopeful immigrants who still see America as a land of opportunity — until bright young students and engineers are enlisted in our workforce rather than expelled from our country. Our journey is not complete until all our children, from the streets of Detroit to the hills of Appalachia, to the quiet lanes of Newtown, know that they are cared for and cherished and always safe from harm.

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Pete Lee, Citizen Legislator–Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Indominable Spirit

Pete is now serving his second term in the Colorado State Assembly where he practices his black belt motto when enacting legislation that makes Colorado a better place to live. He credits perseverance as the key to his legislative success.

During the 2013 legislative session, Pete will serve as Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee and a member of the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, seeking to improve sentencing guidelines for criminal and juvenile offenses. Pete is best known for his advocacy for restorative justice whereby juvenile offenders make restitution to their victims. In addition, Pete is on the Transportation and Energy Committee charged with overseeing the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Public Utility Commission.

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2nd Annual Will Rogers Gala “Celebrating our 44th President”

The second annual Will Rogers Gala Dinner drew 350+ progressive partiers to the Antlers Hilton downtown.

Photos with the (virtual) President by Studio Los Dos are here.

Photos by Wendy Nelson of Blue Fox Photography are here. Log in with your email address and the password “bluefox”

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Holiday Hours

The Peak Dem office will be open Monday – Thursday 11am – 5pm (or by appointment). The office will be closed for the winter holiday celebrations from Dec. 21st and reopening on Monday, Jan 7th. We will be available via email during this time: info@peakdems.org

2nd Thursdays! December 13, 2012

There’s something new happening in Colorado Springs for Democrats and our friends: 2nd Thurdays In celebration of a successful campaign season and a thank you for all of your hard work, we will be providing appetizers at the December gathering.  Also – don’t miss the drawing for a FORWARD 2012 T-Shirt.  Please RSVP so we [...]

Tony Exum for House District 17

Thank you for all your help to get Tony this close to winning.
HANG IN THERE WITH US!
Only 12 days until Election Day

The opposition is out there in frenzy, with negative mailers etc…
The GOP is starting to put push polls against our candidate into the field. Please be on the alert and let us know ASAP if you hear of one.

This is a very close race; your help will make a difference!

How you can help:
1. Vote, and make sure all friends and neighbors who support Tony Early Vote at the Citadel Mall or turn in the mail in ballot now.
2. Make GOTV calls to Democrats at Peak Dem office any time from 10am to 8pm M-Th, Noon to 6pm Friday & Saturday, Sunday 1 to 4pm
3. Help with ballot chasing, by being a driver, or being a door knocker.

Volunteer Election Day:
1. Be a Official poll watchers: check on the people who have voted and call in the list to Karen
2. Make calls to our voters who have not voted
3. Ballot chase: go to the homes of people who have not voted and leave a note on the door as a reminder to vote
4. Help put out yard signs at 6:30am around your precinct polling location

If you don’t have the time, you can make a donation on line at www.tonyexum.com

To volunteer or for more information
contact Karen 232-3429 or karen@tonyexum.com

Doskor Hanchett, Jr for County Commissioner District 4

Vote for Doskor Hanchett, Jr. for County Commissioner District 4 and vote “Yes” on “Ballot Issue 1B” to repeal the deceptive “2010 Term Limit Ordnance”.

Hello fellow Democrat,

As you probably are aware, Doskor Hanchett, Jr. is running for County Commissioner District 4. But running a political campaign is costly, and we depend on the financial help of loyal supporters like you to keep moving toward victory.

That’s why I’d like to ask you to give a small amount to the candidacy of Doskor Hanchett, Jr. Your money will help pay for campaign debt that has been accumulated and expenses that will be realized in order to win this election. By becoming a supporter, you can become an even more important part of the political process.

Please click the following link to make your contribution: www.ElectDoskorHanchettJr.com, or mail them to

Committee to Elect Doskor Hanchett Jr,
P.O. Box 17031
Colorado Springs, CO 80935.

Election Updates

Mail-in ballots went out on Monday, Oct. 15th – you should have received it by Friday. If not, call the elections department 575-VOTE

Early voting starts on Monday, October 22nd.

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Women For Obama – October 18, 2012 Press Conference

Press Conference on Romney failure to support equal pay for equal work and women’s issues. Speakers were Kathleen Ricker, Sen. John Morse and Former Republican Congresswoman Claudine Schneider. Kathy and Michelle with the Picnic Basket hosted the event.