Interested in what is going on in your Colorado Democratic Party?  The CDP Week in Review is below.

Dems in the Press

It was another great week for Democrats in Colorado.  The theme in the press this week was that Democrats are doing things right and focusing on the issues Colorado voters care about and that the Republican Party is showing signs of weakness and heavy in-fighting. 

1.  Republicans Pay the Price for Their Faux Town Hall Meeting

President Bush and other Republicans planned a faux town hall meeting in Colorado to showcase their social security privatization plan.  This event has become a disaster for the Republican Party.  The reality for Republicans is that the more they talk about their nonsense plan to privatize, the more Americans oppose the idea. 

CDP Press Release: Bush Holds Town Hall Meeting but Forgets to Invite the Town
      
Just when the Republicans thought it could not get any worse, the media caught wind of three individuals being thrown out of the "town hall meeting" for no other reason then having bumper stickers on their car.

As though disrespecting the First Amendment is not bad enough, the Bush event was paid for by tax dollars but screened to deny access to taxpayers.  The Bush Administration and Colorado Republicans have learned a very valuable lesson, Colorado Democrats have a strong voice and if ignored it will only get louder.

CDP Press Release: Taxpayers Denied at Presidential Town Hall Meeting

2.  CDP Releases Talking Points on the Bush Budget Disaster

As part of the CDP communications strategy, bi-monthly talking points will be emailed to Democrats across the state.  The purpose of these talking points is it to inform Democrats about key issues that impact their daily lives.  The CDP wants to have a network of communication that is bigger that just the CDP office. 

The talking points are designed to highlight specific issues for a variety of individuals, groups and regions of the state.  The CDP wants to hear from you.  If you have suggestions on specific issues that you would like to see the CDP address please feel free to contact Joelle Martinez at 303-623-4762.

CDP Talking Points: Bush's Budget Disaster

3.  Colorado Democrats Call on Senator Allard to Keep Democracy Alive

A key element to the success of messaging is to inform fellow Democrats about actions that need to take place in order ensure the Democratic voice is being heard. For these situations the CDP will email a "Party Advisory" to Democrats.  It will further engage Democrats across the state to emphasis the strength and power of the Democratic voice in Colorado.

This week it became clear that the Republicans in the Senate were attempting to move forward their Republican judge nominees, which would give Republicans control of all branches of government. 

It is the responsibility of elected officials to ensure that all of their constituents are represented in the government.  Democrats were asked to advise Senator Allard that a government for Republicans by Republicans was unacceptable.

Party Advisory: Call Senator Allard and Ask Him to Vote Against A Single Party America.

Job opening

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE

The Colorado Democratic Party seeks a full-time Director of Operations and Compliance.  This position reports to the Executive Director. 

Job Responsibilities:

-Manage all accounting aspects, including AP/AR and bank reconciliation
-Process contributions and other information for accurate compliance and reporting purposes
-Oversee data management, gift acknowledgement, and mailing lists as related to compliance
-Work with the State Treasurer, Executive Director and the Finance Committee
-Acting as a resource for candidates, campaigns and county parties
-Other responsibilities, as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree and at least two years experience in political compliance
-Clear understanding of Colorado's Amendment 27 and Federal contribution laws
-Outstanding quantitative skills to enable revenue projections, analysis, and budget preparation and gift reconciliation
-Detail-oriented with exceptional organization skills
-Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel as needed
-Dedication to the ideals of the Democratic Party and to electing Democratic candidates

Please submit resumes by April 15th, 2005. 
To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to Spencer Ross at

777 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO  80204
303-623-2443 fax
sross@coloradodems.org

Equal Opportunity Employer
People of Color encouraged to apply

Upcoming Events

In addition to the events sent out last week, here are some additions for the month of April.  To see all of our events, be sure to browse our website (www.coloradodems.org). 

Saturday, April 9th
*El Paso County Democratic Women's Club
9:00 AM at El Paso Dems HQ, 25 N. Iowa, Colorado Springs

*Jeffco's Second Saturday Breakfast Forum
8:30 AM at the American Legion, 1655 Simms St. in Lakewood
Tickets are $10.00

Sunday, April 10th
*Arapahoe County Democrats Lasagna Dinner
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Littleton Room at the Arapahoe County Centrepoint Building, 14890 E. Alameda Drive in Aurora
$10 for adults, $5 for children
RSVP to 303-338-1202 or info@arapahoedems.org

Saturday, April 16th
*Otero County Potluck Dinner
2:00 PM at the La Junta City Park, 10th & Colorado
For more questions, email Diane Rikhof at dibrik@centurytel.net.  

Tuesday, April 19th
*Arapahoe County Dems GLBT Caucus
7:00 PM at the Arapahoe Dems HQ, 15445 E. Iliff Ave., Unit C in Aurora

*El Paso County Democratic Club
6:00 PM at Bambino's Restaurant, 2849 E. Platte Ave. in CO Springs
$10 for all you can eat pizza!
Special Guest: CO Democratic Party Chair Pat Waak

Wednesday, April 20th
*Jeffco Dems GLBT Caucus Meeting
6:00 PM at Jeffco HQ, 8745 W. 14th Ave., #110 in Lakewood

Saturday, April 30th
*Broomfield County Democrats Annual Carter Dinner
Be part of the RE-ENERGIZED Broomfield Dems!
Dinner is in the evening at the Broadlands Club House in Broomfield.
Tickets are $36 per person.  Purchase tickets online and receive more information at www.broomfielddems.org. 
Keynote Speaker: Senate Majority Leader Ken Gordon

*Colorado Democratic Party Outreach Commission Meeting
1:30 PM at CDP HQ, 777 Santa Fe Drive, Denver
Please note that this meeting is occurring in place of the meeting that was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 23rd.