A high-profile political rally featuring Democratic congressional candidates and social media influencers from around the country took place at the state Capitol on Sunday after three separate local venues canceled contracts with the organizers. At least two of the three venues that backed out of the event are owned by or otherwise financially entangled with Republican mega-donor Phil Anschutz, Colorado’s wealthiest citizen. Though Anschutz has long been known for his involvement with Republican politics, the rally dust-up is yet another indication of his growing attempts to influence Democratic politics as well.
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‘What’s Next?’ Young Democrats Discuss the Future of Their Party
In the wake of major wins for Democrats on election night last week, and what many see as a misstep by Senate Democrats who voted to end the government shutdown Sunday, blue voters nationwide have been questioning where the party is headed. In a panel discussion organized by the Denver Young Democrats (DYD) on Thursday titled “What’s Next for Our Party?”, community members, both young and old, came out to hear what that future could look like.