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In the News
2020 Race: Endorsement
The Pueblo Chieftain Endorses Diane Mitsch Bush
The Pueblo Chieftain, in their endorsement of Diane Mitsch Bush for Congress (CD-3), said:
". . . as far as making our choice this year as to who to endorse, we think there is a clear choice, and that is Diane Mitsch Bush."
To read the entire editorial, click here.
2020 Race: Debates
Presidential and Colorado Senate Debate Schedules
Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates
The dates for three presidential debates between President Donald Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden, have been announced. In addition, one vice presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris has been scheduled. The debates will be broadcast on all network and cable news channels.
The final debate is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 22, 2020, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., at the Curb Event Center at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, with Kristen Welker of NBC moderating. (This debate would have been the third debate, but is now only the second following the cancellation of the October 15 debate).
Colorado U.S. Senate Debates
In Case You Missed It: The Pueblo debate on October 2 can be viewed here.
Senator Cory Gardner and former Governor John Hickenlooper have agreed to four debate dates. The last debate will be held in Fort Collins on October 13. Hosted by Colorado State University, it will air from 6 to 7 p.m. on 9NEWS.com and on YouTube, or on streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV.
2020 Race: Debates
In Case You Missed It: Both of these debates can be viewed here.
Esgar and Buentello in Back-to-Back Debates
State Representatives Daneya Esgar and Bri Buentello will face their respective opponents on October 8 in debates to be held at PCC and moderated by the Pueblo Chieftain.
- At 6 p.m., Democrat Daneya Esgar, HD-46, incumbent, will go up against Republican John Ambler.
- At 7:30 p.m., Democrat Bri Buentello, HD-47, incumbent, will debate Republican Stephanie Luck.
Xfinity (Comcast) channels 19 & 22 will air the debates live and www.chieftain.com will livestream the debates.
October 2020
Newsletter: Kicker
The Kicker is Back
The October 2020 issue of the Kicker is now available. The COVID-19 pandemic prevented a number of our usual activities, including the June issuance of the Kicker. But the Kicker staff has kicked back and proudly present the October edition of the Kicker to coincide with the November 3 election. To go directly to the Kicker Newsletter page to get your online copy, click here.
2020 Race: VP Choice
Biden Picks Harris for Vice President
In a multiply historic move, Joe Biden has chosen Kamala Harris to be his running mate. If elected, Harris will be the first woman vice president, first person of color. In addition, she is the daughter of Jamaican, daughter of Indian immigrants.
Beyond that, she has served as a District Attorney, an Attorney General and as a U.S.Senator. She will be a formidable opponent in the general election.
On to November.
Carlos Lopez 
Donald Valdez
2020 Race: Water Rights
Two Candidates Seek to Preserve Water in San Luis Valley
In the Pueblo Chieftain, Donald Valdez (HD-62 incumbent) says Southern Colorado farmers are struggling to survive due to the severe drought. He urges Coloradans to let Southern Colorado keep its water in the basin. Read his article here.
In an email letter, Carlos Lopez (SD-35 candidate) says there are agencies that want to extract the water in San Luis Valley and ship it north. Read his article here.
2020 Race: Documentary
Cardboard Cory: The Movie
John Hickenlooper is running against the incumbant Cory Gardner
for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Here's what he's up against.
In case you missed it, the Cardboard Cory documentary film premiere was held on July 28. This 15-minute documentary was funded by Indivisible (national) and was part of Indivisible's "Week of Action" which is the kick-off to the 100-day countdown to the 2020 election.
Click on the images below to view a short 36 second clip or the full-length video:
36 Second Clip 
Full-length Video
2020 Race: Democratic Primary
Democratic Party Primary Winners
These are the winners of the Democratic Primary. They will be on the general election ballot in November.
Federal Offices:Joe Biden
U.S. President John Hickenlooper
U.S. Senate 
Diane Mitsch Bush
U.S. Congress (CD-3)
Pueblo Area Offices:
Eppie Griego
County Commissioner
(District 1) 
Garrison Ortiz
County Commissioner
(District 2) 
Donald Valdez
State House
(District 62)
Bri Buentello
Daneya Esgar
Leroy Garcia
Coronavirus Response: Medical Supplies Collection
Local Representatives Pitch in to Collect Medical Supplies
State Senate President Leroy Garcia, State Representatives Daneya Esgar and Bri Buentello got together with the United Way of Pueblo County and Colorado State University-Pueblo Student Health Services to collect needed medical supplies for health care workers addressing COVID-19...Read more here.
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Friday, October 30, 2020
Virtual Town Hall with
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