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Colorado: CAR Goes Four for Four

Amendment 69, which would have created a new state-run universal health care system went down in flames with 80 percent of voters saying no. Raise the BAR (Amendment 71) passed, which will make it more difficult to amend the state constitution. CAR advocated against Amendment 69 and in support of Amendment 71. Propositions 107 andContinue reading “Colorado: CAR Goes Four for Four”

Colorado: Poll Shows Amendment 69 Failing

A poll just released by Magellan Strategies finds strong opposition to Amendment 69, the ColoradoCare universal healthcare plan. Among all respondents, 27 percent would vote yes and approve the amendment, 65 percent would vote no and reject it, and 8 percent of voters are undecided. Only 10 percent of respondents definitely intend to vote yes. SupportContinue reading “Colorado: Poll Shows Amendment 69 Failing”

Colorado: Health Insurance Battle Heating Up

Supporters of Amendment 69, which would create a state-run health insurance program and double Colorado’s state budget, have raised $44,940 so far, according to the Secretary of State’s website. In contrast, Coloradans for Coloradans, the opposition group, has raised $688,141(including a $50,000 donation from CAR). CAR’s Board of Directors voted to oppose the measure inContinue reading “Colorado: Health Insurance Battle Heating Up”

Colorado: November Ballot Could Be Crowded

Currently, one initiative has been approved for the Fall ballot (Amendment 69 “ColoradoCares “) which would create a state health care system. However, 24 other initiatives have had titles approved and are gathering signatures in hopes of joining Amendment 69 on the ballot. The initiatives cover a variety of topics, including oil and gas (initiativesContinue reading “Colorado: November Ballot Could Be Crowded”