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Bennet Introduces Ambitious Plan to Fix the Broken Washington System

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:51:22 -0500

Washington -- Michael Bennet unveiled an ambitious reform package this morning to fix the broken Washington system and end the political games that have brought progress in the Senate to a standstill. Click to learn more about Michael's reform proposals, and see video of him discussing reform on The Rachel Maddow Show.

SEIU Members Support Michael Bennet

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:17:44 -0500

Denver -- Today, health care workers, janitors, security officers, property service workers, and the other hardworking members of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 105, united in endorsing Senator Michael Bennet for the U.S. Senate. Michael shares their determination to secure the American Dream for future generations, and affordable health care for Colorado's working families today. Click here for more.

Bennet Endorsed by Latino Leaders Across Colorado

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:51:47 -0500

Denver -- Dozens of Latino leaders and activists gathered in Denver on Saturday to stand together and show their support for Michael Bennet. Click here for a full list of endorsers, and to watch video from the event.

President Obama: Michael Bennet is “a different kind of leader”

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:22:48 -0500

Colorado -- President Obama visited Colorado last week to support Michael Bennet's grassroots campaign for the U.S. Senate. Click here to see video of the President's comments.

Save the Public Option

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:24:58 -0500

Michael Bennet has sent a letter to Majority Leader Harry Reid calling for a public option to be included in the final health care bill. "We have the chance to pass major health care reforms, and we must stand up for what we think is right," said Michael. Click here to learn more and sign your name to the letter at www.SaveThePublicOption.com.

Michael Bennet: Help me close this loophole

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:12:33 -0500

Because of the Supreme Court's recent decision to allow corporations and others to spend unlimited amounts of money in our elections, we are left with a political system that will enable special interests to buy our elections outright. Michael Bennet has co-sponsored legislation to close this loophole. Read his letter, then add your signature as a citizen co-sponsor.

Senator Russ Feingold: We can make this right

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:57:45 -0500

Senators Russ Feingold and Michael Bennet have been working to push back against the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United to allow corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money in our political elections. Sen. Feingold recently sent a letter to Michael Bennet supporters discussing the urgency of this problem. Click here for his comments.

The League of Conservation Voters Endorses Michael Bennet

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:59:09 -0500

Denver -- The League of Conservation Voters, which works to elect candidates who will implement sound environmental policies, last weekend announced its endorsement of Michael Bennet for election to the U.S. Senate. Learn more about the endorsement by clicking here.

Bennet Criticizes Supreme Court Decision on Campaign Finance

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:30:40 -0500

This morning the Supreme Court voted by a 5-to-4 margin to overturn decades of precedent and allow corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money in political elections. Senator Michael Bennet criticized the Court's ruling, expressing concern about the implications it could have for special interests to corrupt our political process. Read Michael's comments here.

Bennet Calls for Open Health Care Negotiations

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:38:42 -0500

Colorado -- Michael Bennet this week renewed his call for transparency in health care reform by suggesting that final talks on merging the reform bills before Congress should be broadcast by live television cameras. "I haven't been in Washington long, but one thing I can tell you is this is one town that can use some fresh air, and some real transparency," Bennet said. Click here to read more.