Denver Dems Rock
Last night I attended the Denver Democratic Party’s JFK/FDR party at the Tivoli. I don’t know what the count was, but it looked like at least 200 people filled the room. We had the opportunity to hear from Lieutenant Governor Barbara O’Brien, Colorado State Treasurer Cary Kennedy, and State Senator Ken Gordon. Jennifer Coken, the Denver Chair, did a fine job corraling all of us through an evening program that competed with the buzz in the room.
Many of the Presidential candidates had tables, buttons, bumper stickers and other items. I saw people sporting Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards and Bill Richardson labels and buttons.
The Democrat of the Year award went to Elbra Wedgeworth. She is certainly to be honored for her hard work in bringing the 2008 Democratic Convention to Denver. Sharron Klein, former Denver County Chair, received a Life Time Achievement award. It was good to see Sharron, who has recovered from knee surgery. And State Senator Paula Sandoval received the Pat Shroeder award. Her work on behalf of families has been stellar.
Former Senator Paul Sandoval provided the delicious tamales and guacamole for all the guests. And the room was filled with elected officials from city council to state senate. Even our own newly appointed Rep. Mark Ferrandino was on hand. Also there were lots of candidates for the upcoming house district races.
Speaker of the House Romanoff was just started to auction off items as I drifted towards the door.
Instead of one dinner this year, the Denver Dems have had a number of fundraisers, including this one which was a lower dollar event. However, as a bidder on some of the silent auction, I was quickly knocked out of competition. My guess is they made a lot of dollars from the auction.
All in all it was a great party, and the planning committee was honored by Jennifer as having done all the work. Congratulations on a successful celebration!!
Pat