Campaign Update 9/1/2010
Today is September 1 and the big push is on! A lot has been happening. First of all, this race has been the subject of quite a few push-polling efforts by my opponents. (Push polls are not polls, they are a negative campaign tactic more like negative tele-marketing. Here’s a link to an article that [...]
Read moreCampaign Update 8-19-2010
Today is Thursday August 19th and I am in Denver preparing for an interview with the Colorado Contractors Association to discuss my campaign.
On deck are two other board meetings to consider my candidacy – one with the Colorado Conservation Voters, another with the Stand For Children organization. I’ve already heard from the Colorado Association of [...]
Email correspondence with Hinsdale County Dem Chair
The following email exchange is between Kathleen Curry and the Hinsdale County Democratic party chairperson, Greg Ochocki.
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Dear Greg,
Here is the reply you requested, I hope you will distribute it because I don’t have access to the cc list you mentioned. It is too bad that you have decided to endorse my opponent, and have decided [...]
Curry files lawsuit over campaign finance rules
Curry files lawsuit over campaign finance rules: AP via Washington Examiner 8/8/2010
Lawsuit challenges contribution limits for third-party and unaffiliated candidates in Colorado: Denver Post 8/7/2010
Campaign Update 7-30-2010
Today is Friday, July 30th, and I am in the campaign office trying to get caught up. Things are going really well with the campaign in general, and there is a lot of support throughout the district. Last weekend I spent time in Carbondale at the Mountain Fair and held a meet and greet [...]
Read moreCampaign Update 7-19-2010
Today is Monday after the Gunnison Cattlemen’s Days Parade and the New Castle Burning Mountain Festival Parade – and I am happy to report that both events went really well! We had a great showing at the Cattlemen’s Days event – thanks to all 35 + of you that endured the hot sun in Gunnison [...]
Read moreCNN: Democrats, prepare for independents’ day.
Campaign Update 6/24/2010 Ballot Access Lawsuit
Yesterday (Wednesday 6/23/2010) a federal judge ruled against independent candidates for office in Colorado. What that means for me is that I am running as a write-in candidate. While I am disappointed in the ruling, I very much respect the court and its decision and will move forward accordingly.
Independent candidates for office in Colorado must [...]
Campaign Update 6/13/2010
I spent the last week attending important events in House District 61. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting with my friends and constituents at the joint meeting of the Gunnison and Arkansas River Roundtables in Salida, the Friends of the National Rifle Association banquet, the Gunnison County Stockgrowers Banquet, the Roaring Fork River Summit in Glenwood Springs, [...]
Read moreLegislative Update 6/1/2010
I can’t believe it is June already! This note is titled “legislative update” but in reality all of the members of the state house have transitioned to campaign mode. So, this is really a legislative and campaign update.
As a candidate for office I spend a lot of time talking to voters on [...]
