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hlthe2b

(105,874 posts)
Wed Jun 6, 2018, 05:51 PM Jun 2018

Just got my primary ballot: Undecided for Governor--Cary Kennedy or Jared Polis

Your thoughts, please.

I like them both. Would love to see a female Governor and I generally agree with Kennedy's positions.
Then again, I like and agree generally down the line with Jared Polis.

This is tough.... Your thoughts appreciated.

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mountain grammy

(27,161 posts)
1. I'm really having trouble deciding too.
Wed Jun 6, 2018, 05:55 PM
Jun 2018

Pat Schroeder's endorsement of Polis goes a long way with me. He's my Congressman and I like him, but I was determined to vote female this year and Cary Kennedy is a good candidate.

My husband's voting for Kennedy.

hlthe2b

(105,874 posts)
3. Well, I don't think we can go wrong with either. Which do you think is more electable?
Wed Jun 6, 2018, 06:12 PM
Jun 2018

I apologize for being so pragmatic, but I surely don't want a Republican.

mountain grammy

(27,161 posts)
7. I know, right?
Wed Jun 6, 2018, 06:22 PM
Jun 2018

Colorado can go either way and that scares me too. Honestly, I think Polis can win over Kennedy, and I'd think he'd be a fine governor. Their positions are pretty identical, so it does come down to personality. I've met Polis a few times at county Democratic meetings and town halls. He's very personable and likeable. I've seen him impress a few of our local rednecks, not that that would translate to votes.

Stapleton would be a nightmare. I hate how he brags about stopping single payer and supporting dipshit's tax cuts. He's a trumper through and through.

Democrats_win

(6,539 posts)
9. The pragmatic approach is important.
Fri Jun 8, 2018, 01:42 PM
Jun 2018

In 1998, the vote was nearly 50-50 and Bill Owens became guv. That was a disaster for higher ed.
Gail Schoettler was the Democratic candidate

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_gubernatorial_election,_1998

Imagine how it would be today: the Republican party is basically insane, yet they vote! A republican is unacceptable. Putin may bet his dream--an completely divided America.

Democrats have
Mike Johnston
Cary Kennedy,
Donna Lynne, and
Jared Polis

All are fine people. I think the discredited TV ad for Cary Kennedy was run by another organization. We have until June 26 to decide.


hlthe2b

(105,874 posts)
10. Yes.. Every time I see that Walker Stapleton ad, I absolutely lose it.
Fri Jun 8, 2018, 01:45 PM
Jun 2018

WE have to put one of these great Dems in as Governor--HAVE TO!

madamesilverspurs

(16,011 posts)
4. Cary Kennedy
Wed Jun 6, 2018, 06:12 PM
Jun 2018

Her tenure as state treasurer set a high standard that was emulated around the country. She'd likely be every bit as effective as governor. And I would have no problem with Polis as her lieutenant.


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CanonRay

(14,770 posts)
5. I met Cary Kennedy when she was running for her first statewide office.
Wed Jun 6, 2018, 06:18 PM
Jun 2018

A genuinely nice person, very smart and very liberal. I highly recommend her. I've since moved out of state, so I can't vote for her, but I sent her a contribution.

El Supremo

(20,377 posts)
6. If you are happy with money buying elections...
Wed Jun 6, 2018, 06:21 PM
Jun 2018

then vote for Polis. He is the 10th richest congressman and will use his own wealth to outspend everyone.

But if you want someone who really deserves to be governor and has the overwhelming support of grassroots Democrats, then vote for Kennedy.

Jake Stern

(3,145 posts)
8. Apparently Kennedy can't keep her word
Wed Jun 6, 2018, 07:14 PM
Jun 2018

Not only did she break her promise to run a clean campaign which Polis and Johnston have stuck to, she and her PAC have put out ads that fail fact checking.

Link to a CBS Denver segment where they fact checked her ad and it isn't pretty. Including a part in her ad where she denounced Johnston for a bill that the committee she co-chaired issued a report in support of.

https://cbsloc.al/2JnIu7v

Greywing

(1,126 posts)
12. I was trying to decide between Polis and Kennedy until that ad ...
Mon Jun 11, 2018, 04:47 PM
Jun 2018

I was really hoping for female nominee but she let me down. Polis got my vote.

locks

(2,012 posts)
11. I have been lucky in my long life to live in some great places
Sat Jun 9, 2018, 04:17 PM
Jun 2018

which elected some very good federal reps, governors, state reps but none who worked harder for all their constituents or cared more about the Democratic liberal progressive policies I believe in than Jared Polis. I do not know if he can win statewide as we still have so many Trumpites in CO but I'm certain he will be a governor we can be proud of if elected.

AllyCat

(16,933 posts)
13. Just got a text asking me to vote for Johnston.
Sun Jun 24, 2018, 10:46 PM
Jun 2018

HAvent lived there in decades and person addressed me by the wrong name. Website says he’s a Dem. Doesn’t appear to have support here. What’s the scoop on him?

hlthe2b

(105,874 posts)
14. He's gotten some advert money lately, but I don't see him making a dent in the primary...
Mon Jun 25, 2018, 06:16 AM
Jun 2018

This ad is getting some play though:



Heaven knows, the Rethug candidates are ALL so horrendous, that, while Johnston would seem a good candidate, I think pragmatism is going to come into play. Who can most readily defend against any of those R's...
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