Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, and U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse criticized a Republican plan for a second Donald Trump presidency during their speeches at the Democratic National Convention. Polis focused on the plan’s references to abortion access, while Crow criticized provisions related to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and NATO. They all emphasized the danger of the plan and highlighted the importance of moving forward, not backwards.
Polis also cracked a Taylor Swift reference in his speech, adding some humor to the serious subject matter. Neguse praised Vice President Kamala Harris’ past support for education, including her work on historically black colleges and universities. The Colorado Democrats formed the face of the state’s delegation at the convention, which nominated Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the Democratic presidential ticket for November.
Polis has been a public supporter of Harris and Walz since President Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection. When asked if he would serve in a Harris cabinet, Polis stated that he planned to finish his term as governor, which ends in 2026. The convention ended on Thursday night.
Overall, the Colorado Democrats used their platform at the convention to criticize the Republican plan for a second Trump presidency and to highlight the importance of moving forward and supporting critical issues like education. Their speeches added to the national discussion surrounding the upcoming presidential election.
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