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ProgressNow Colorado |
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http://www.progressnowcolorado.org/ |
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politics, progressive, colorado |
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ProgressNow Colorado is the founding state partner of the ProgressNow National Network. Starting in 2005, ProgressNow was one of the earliest adopters of the Blue State Digital platform that became my.BarackObama.com. Create your own blog and get involved in Colorado progressive action. |
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Saturday Mailbag: Friday Edition
We got some interesting hate mail in response to our action alert about this billboard:We're used to hate mail from right-wingers. When your stated mission is to counter the right-wing on every front, it comes with the territory. So in keeping with that mission, I'm happy to share some of those messages with you
Signs of hate, right here in Denver
What is our country coming to?Earlier today, we learned about an offensive, racist billboard right here in Colorado--attacking President Obama and comparing him to terrorists. The billboard was created by Wolf Automotive, at their location here in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Check out the photo to the right, then join the pledge to boycott.
Dave Schultheis is the Worst Person in the World
Keith Olbermann went on a tear tonight!
Recently, Sen. Dave Schultheis (R-Colorado Springs) said this to his followers on Twitter: "Don't for a second, think Obama wants what is best for U.S. He is flying the U.S. Plane right into the ground at full speed. Let's Roll."
As reported in today's Denver Post, Ed Kowalski, a director for the New York-based 9/11 Families for a Secure America, said Schultheis was "clearly" referring to United Flight 93, the plane that hijackers flew into the ground on 9/11. (Denver Post 11/12/09). "Let's roll" reportedly were the last words from one of the passengers just before they attempted to storm the cockpit.
What McInnis might say
At the ProgressNow Bat Cave yesterday (also known as my co-worker Jen's teeny windowless office), we got to talking about Scott "McLobbyist" McInnis and the coup recently scored on his behalf in the Republican gubernatorial primary. It's really odd that Josh Penry left the race so suddenly, isn't it? And most media reported that a big reason Penry left the race was an "independent committee" set up to fight off any challengers to McInnis.
This immediately got us thinking about our call last May for an investigation of McInnis after he left
Statement on Scott "McLobbyist" McInnis Avoiding Primary
Statement on Scott "McLobbyist" McInnis Avoiding Primary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, November 9, 2009CONTACT: Michael Huttner, Founder at 303-931-4547 DENVER--In response to reports that Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry is suddenly leaving the Republican race for Governor, Michael Huttner, the founder of ProgressNow Colorado released the following statement: "If this is true, it's the old D.C. lobbyist guard stepping out of the shadows to clear the field for Scott 'McLobbyist' McInnis. McInnis' ties to lobbyists, oil and gas interests, and corrupt cron
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