Colorado’s Democrats were given a moment in the spotlight this week at the What’s Next conference in Denver this week. The event brought together Democratic strategists and lawmakers to talk strategy for 2028.
The convention features newly elected Democrats and potential presidential candidates as well as party leaders. During the midterm election, many primarily Republican seats flipped, leaving Democrats with a majority in both the House and the Senate. Those at the convention must decide what to do with those wins, as well as how they will work with varying voices within the party and with congressional Republicans.
Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib says Colorado can serve as an example of strategies that helped Democrats win in traditionally Republican regions. He says this is an opportunity to show the national party how they have won votes by focusing on issues that matter to people instead of partisan politics…