Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper noted the recent tragedies that have befallen his state in the past few months in his speech to the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, and used Colorado as an example of a place where both sides of the aisles can come together to get things done.
He thanked Americans for their support after wildfires ravaged the state and the Aurora theater shooting devastated Colorado and the nation. “These tragedies remind us not to waste time bickering. We have the power to come together. We need to do this as a nation.”
Hickenlooper said that Republicans have been much more willing to work with Democrats in Colorado.
I’m luckier than President Obama. After my inauguration, Colorado’s Republican legislators didn’t immediately start planning my defeat. We worked together. Some even complimented me for releasing my tax returns in the campaign, 22 years of them. We don’t always agree, but when push comes to shove, Colorado’s elected leaders cooperate for the good of our state. Consequently, we are moving forward.
