Governor John Hickenlooper and former governor Bill Owens have teamed up to make sure Coloradans vote Yes on Amendment S. Along with billboards, a web site, and social media outreach, the campaign recorded and released a series of radio ads.
Take a listen:
The ads are playing on radio stations all over Colorado. For a look behind the scenes with the talent, check out the outtakes reel:
When the going gets tough, the tough get ponchos.
In the 7th Congressional District of Colorado, the going has gotten quite mudslingy, indeed.
Joe Coors, the Republican challenger, originally promised to run a positive campaign, Perlmutter was hopeful he’d actually get to talk about the issues and the policies he’s been fighting for.
But that didn’t last long. The attack ads have been brutal – even labeled “deceitful” by the Denver Post – and while the Perlmutter campaign is fighting back with frequent Fact Checks, they also decided it was time to have a little fun:
Due to the extreme amounts of mudslinging from Joe Coors in the last few weeks, they’ve had to ask all their campaign staff to wear protective ponchos at all times.
While Ed Perlmutter is disappointed his opponent wouldn’t keep his positive pledge, Ed hasn’t lost his focus on job creation, serving our veterans, and making sure our communities’ families are thriving.
The national media spotlight turned on Denver in early October, as the first Presidential Debate got underway at the University of Denver. Looking for new angles and local expertise, reporters turned to OnSight Public Affairs’ Mike Melanson for information and insight.
Quoted in the LA Times and at NBCPolitics.com, Melanson’s pithy and incisive commentary about the character of western voters helped bring the rest of the nation up to speed on the tenor of the contest in this battleground state.
With the election only weeks away and the candidates in what — at the time of this writing– appears to be a statistical dead heat, continue to watch this space for new polling data and insight into what it all means.
If you missed the inaugural Pedal The Plains Ride, there’s plenty of ways to catch up! The event was a major success, with close to a thousand riders (including Governor Hickenlooper) tackling the rolling hills of the Eastern Plains of Colorado.
The "Top Hogs" performance was a crowd-pleaser in Burlington!
Saturday brought a headwind to frustrate riders, but also rolling hills, gorgeous vistas, and educational stops including tours of the historical Beecher Island battle ground. Trivia signage dotted the roadside to keep cyclists alert and informed about the history and industry of the local countryside. Pics from Day 2 and Party on the Plains.
Pedal The Plains was designed to provide numerous economic benefits and opportunities for host communities’ lodging, restaurant, retail businesses, as well as entertainment, community meals, home stays and transportation.
All event proceeds will benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation in support of Future Farmers of America, 4-H and Rural Solutions.
The Yes On S campaign hit the ground running last week, with a successful press event and some great media.
Check out the Yes On S web site and like the campaign on Facebook to follow along on this important issue.
An email from the Governor has gotten media attention, too.
The campaign is focused on passing Amendment S. Colorado’s personnel system, which affects nearly every business and private citizen in the state, has not been updated in more than 40 years. Amendment S will modernize government so that we hire and promote the best employees, increase accountability and help veterans who serve our country.
People who are interested in helping the measure pass can sign up for emails on the campaign web site and like the campaign’s page on Facebook (which jumped from 27 to over 600 fans in less than a week).
The issue will be on ballots in Colorado this November.