August 23, 2024 09:41 AM UTC

ICYMI: Colorado Democrats Speaking at the DNC in Chicago

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• by: Colorado Pols

Vice President Kamala Harris closed out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday evening with a rousing speech accepting the Democratic nomination for President and kicking off the last two month scramble toward Election Day.

Thursday’s speaker lineup also included two Colorado elected officials: Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Boulderish) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-Aurora). Governor Jared Polis (D-Boulder) nabbed a speaking role on Wednesday as Democrats worked to inform Americans about the dangers of “Project 2025” — the expansive right-wing blueprint for a Christian Nationalist administration should Republican Donald Trump win re-election in November.

As Caitlyn Kim explains for Colorado Public Radio, being asked to speak at a national convention is a big deal:

Former Rep. Ed Perlmutter said that when someone is asked, “It is gigantic.”He got a speaking slot at the 2008 Democratic Convention in Denver, in part because home state politicians often get preference.

“But when you’re in another city and you’re asked to be on that stage, that means somebody thinks that you’re special — and I mean that in a positive way — that you’re bringing something extra,” he said…

…“It’s pretty cool. I hope everyone’s proud, “ said Shad Murib, the state Democratic Party chair. “I think it says a lot about the quality of leaders… and it’s amazing that the rest of the country has noticed that as well.”

ICYMI, here are each of the speeches delivered by Colorado elected officials at the DNC.

Governor Jared Polis

Congressman Joe Neguse

Congressman Jason Crow

In case you were wondering, no Republican elected officials from Colorado were tapped for speaking roles at the Republican National Convention in July.