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Do you live in a good neighborhood?

 Whether it is good or not, do you want to help make it even better?

If you do, we invite you to join us in this new effort.

We are forming a network of people across Colorado who want to be good neighbors by taking a couple of hours each month to:

 #1) greet newcomers as they move into your neighborhood; and  #2) email all your neighbors each month to help them learn, initially about our wonderful Colorado Caucus. (What's that? Search on Google or on Wikipedia.org click here.)

As you may know, our Colorado Caucus is the best chance for your neighborhood to be represented by the best people, very often the average, ordinary person who reads the newspaper and votes, but other than that may not have had much if any partisan political experience.

Colorado Caucus Article in Wikipedia

Colorado Caucus article on 3/21/17
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Caucus
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Colorado Caucus is the electoral process used in the state of Colorado to appoint candidates for certain political offices and to start the process of electing new leaders for political party leadership.[1] It takes the form of a series of precinct caucuses, meetings of registered electors within a precinct who are members of a particular major political party.[2] The purpose of precinct caucuses is to elect precinct committee persons and delegates to county assemblies, including those that elect delegates to the presidential nominating conventions.

History

The caucus system was adopted by the Colorado legislature in a special session called by Gov. "Honest John" Shafroth in August, 1910 as part of a package of progressive reforms. It was seen as a way to limit the power of party bosses and to attract more grassroots involvement. The caucus system was abolished in favor of presidential primaries in 1992, but restored in 2002 with the defeat of Amendment 29[3] and co Clerk.[5]
Strengths and weaknesses

Research carried out in Iowa indicates that a well-designed caucus system "brings candidates’ arguments, strengths, and weaknesses into the open".[6] However, it has recently been claimed that the system "is a poor way to begin the party nominating process in Colorado",[1] in that it "is complicated and often disenfranchises all but the most politically motivated participants."[7] Others feel that the Colorado Caucus is the best tool for the common person, the average, ordinary citizen, to be able to serve in elected public office.[8][9] The late Sue O'brien, Editorial Page Editor of the Denver Post, who some called "the conscious of Colorado" was particularly fond of the Colorado Caucus because it creates repeated opportunities for average, ordinary people to take the first steps toward become political leaders.[10]

Regulation

Caucuses are held in 3,000 neighborhoods across Colorado and are open to the public. Some now meet in homes that are accessible to disabled people, but many meet in public spaces such as schools.

The Colorado Secretary of State is charged with the responsibility of providing information about the system. Caucuses are regulated by Colorado law, but expenses for it are paid by the major political parties that use the system. At this time only the Republican Party and the Democratic Party have enough registered voters to use the caucus-assembly system.
The 2016 Colorado Caucus

On March 1, 2016 (Super Tuesday), each of the two major parties (determined by number of votes in previous election) held a caucus in each precinct. Members of both the Democratic and Republican parties chose delegates to represent their precincts at the county conventions. Additionally, Democratic party members participated in a presidential preference poll which determined the allocation of delegates based on their stated intent to vote for a given presidential candidate. Regardless of party, delegates are bound neither to their stated intent nor to the preference given by the population they were chosen by.[11] On the weekend before March 1 caucuses both major political parties had state chairs who unilaterally announced they wanted to see an end to the Colorado Caucus, the system that had been entrusted to their care.[12] Partly as a result of poor leadership, the Colorado Caucus this year was chaotic.[13] st considerations, the fully restored Colorado Caucus was in 2004.[4] To find your precinct number contact your Colorado County Clerk.

For citations see this article on Wikipedia.

Startup Show: 2nd Colorado Caucus Day at the Capitol. SBCC Startup Method.

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You can still make a difference, here's how:

Help us fight 107 and 108. Don't know what they are? Then do this for sure!!!

Google "Colorado Caucus" or "Colorado Proposition 107" or "Colorado Proposition 108" Google News works best. Or check out our compilation on http://Facebook.com/Colorado.Caucus.News  (If you find good articles we've missed please let us know. Thanks!

Save the Caucus! Vote NO on 107 and 108!

Please print out, post on bulletin boards, and email copies to
your friends encouraging them to do the same thing.

SAVE THE COLORADO CAUCUS! VOTE NO ON CAUCUS KILLING 107 AND 108.

Proposition 107:

Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes recreating a presidential primary election to be held before the end of March in each presidential election year in which unaffiliated electors may vote without declaring an affiliation with a political party?

Proposition 108:

Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning the process of selecting candidates representing political parties on a general election ballot, and, in connection therewith, allowing an unaffiliated elector to vote in the primary election of a political party without declaring an affiliation with that party and permitting a political party in specific circumstances to select all of its candidates by assembly or convention instead of by primary election?

Powerful forces have poured $3 million into getting these two misguided measures onto the Colorado ballot. Most of the money came from newcomers to Colorado and their friends, and from powerful people who live outside Colorado.

There is an organized campaign to get legislation such as this passed in every state, thereby virtually killing the ability of common people to use a political party to get elected.

107 correctly uses the term "recreating," because not long ago we experimented with a presidential primary and found it was a waste of tax-payers dollars.

108 will create chaos, it would be like letting people from other states vote in the Colorado election. It's a very, very crazy idea. But it's ahead in the polls because of the heavy advertising that's been done.

More about these two bad ideas and about the Colorado Caucus, our wonderful system that just needs better leadership on www.COCaucus.org  Save the Caucus is a Colorado political committee. John Wren and Scott Shires are registered agents. 1881 Buchtel Blvd #501, Denver, CO 80210  IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE TO HELP US CALL JOHN WREN (303)861-1447.

PLEASE PRINT OUT AND SHARE WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS.
EMAIL YOUR FRIENDS AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO DO THE SAME THING.
THANKS! WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN SAVE THE CAUCUS.

Help us Save the Caucus! Now!

It's only too late if we don't start now!

The Colorado Caucus provides the best chance for the common person to serve in elected public office, that's why the rich and powerful have tried to kill it since it was created as part of the Teddy Roosevelt progressive reforms. If you are willing to help us Save the Caucus, call John Wren. (303)861-1447

Save the Caucus is a Colorado political committee, registered agents are John Wren and Scott Shires. 1881 Buchtel Blvd #501, Denver, CO 80210 (303)861-1447

Caucus is an American word.

...And so it turns out that CAUCUS is a truly American word, properly borrowed by immigrants from natives, a democratic word in a time when a working democracy was not yet even a working idea. This was a term which the American republic of the early l9th century was quick to turn into political operation and would never relinquish as useless or obsolete. It may be that the present caucus as precursor for part elections is not necessary, but the notion that discussion on every level is profitable, is in the end quite necessary, and a good safeguard against voting rights being hurried through the polls without sufficient warning. The right to associate and discuss is at the heart of any democratic process, and if do we end up associating overly and talking endlessly, that will be the price of democracy, and the inefficient minor segment of a larger process which does by its essence and importance require endless talk and endless consideration.

William Harris
Prof. Em. Middlebury College
www.middlebury.edu/~harris

http://community.middlebury.edu/~harris/caucus.html

Email from Caucus Killers

Exciting news, John! Both of our Let Colorado Vote initiatives have officially qualified for the ballot. This is an important milestone in our work to strengthen our democracy. Reinstating a presidential primary and opening up primaries to Colorado's 1.3 million unaffiliated voters will make our elections more open and more fair for all Coloradans. We can’t let our focus slip, though, because qualifying for the ballot was just a first step. Now the real work begins: getting these propositions passed. That means building a dedicated on-the-ground team that will connect with voters to make sure they know what a “yes” vote will mean – especially unaffiliated Coloradans, who make up more than one-third of the electorate. With Election Day coming up fast, we don’t have time to make up for a missed fundraising goal. Can we count on you for a donation to restore fairness and increase participation in our elections? Donate now to help us go straight to the voters to enact these propositions and expand voter engagement in Colorado. We can’t thank you enough for helping make sure every Coloradan’s voice is heard. Now let’s go win. Jesse Hassinger Campaign Manager Let Colorado Vote 2016 Contribute   Paid for by Let Colorado Vote 2016. Let Colorado Vote · United States   This email was sent to John@JohnWren.com. To stop receiving emails, click here.  You can also keep up with Let Colorado Vote on Twitter or Facebook. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

Join us! New Colorado Caucus Clubs.

Lisa Jackson, Colorado Caucus Culture

Every two years Colorado has the opportunity for a state-wide civic lesson. This year it was a disaster. 

John Wren will talk with culture change expert Lisa Javkson on the Startup Show, see http://www.SmallBizChamber.org then join us for the organizational meeting for Caucus Club August 9, more about it on today's show. 

Release: New Civic Education Campaign in Colorado

Save the Caucus A Colorado political committee.
John Wren, registered agent. 1881 Buchtel Blvd. #501, Denver, CO 80210

 For more contact: John Wren cell (720)495-4949

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2016

 New Caucus Corp hyper-local network for communications and education being formed. 
 “We are recruiting a state-wide network of volunteers and a steering committee for civic education,” says John Wren. 

 Denver—Caucus Corp is the working name for a new effort to bring civic education to each neighborhood in Colorado. For all the details see the “About us” section of www.Meetup.com/Caucus-Corp or call John Wren (303)861-1447. 



“The Colorado Caucus is under attack again from powerful forces and their dups who have been conned into thinking that a drive by vote in the AstroTurf of a Presidential Primary is better than the grassroots of their neighborhood caucus for a couple of hours every two years,” said John Wren, long-time community activist.

 “I'm the registered agent for Save the Caucus, a Colorado political committee. We may have to raise as much as $1 million if out of state money funds a campaign to kill the Caucus as expected,” said Wren, “but we are hoping we can get all sides of the issue involved in an educational, not political, campaign in the next couple of weeks. 



“We just won the fight in the Colorado State House, and it made clear an educational process is what is needed now. Caucus Corp will not take positions on issues, candidates or party leaders. Hope you'll attend on of the free informational meetings we will be having Fridays and Saturdays through the end of June about this new Caucus Corp effort. For more see http://Meetup.com/Caucus-Corp or call me (303)861-1447"

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 John Wren is founder and CEO of Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and a long-time business consultant and community activist. He was one of the co-founders of the 2002 Save the Caucus that defeated the Caucus killing Amendment 29, despite being out spent 1400 to 1. For more see www.SmallBizChamber.org www.JohnWren.com or call (303)861-1447.

Help us! Plus new Colorado Caucus publication.

New! Colorado Caucus Daily:

https://www.facebook.com/john.s.wren/posts/10154970394898782

Help! Let's each do the little we can between now and next Wednesday when the Colorado legislature adjourns and trust that little with God's help is enough.

Here is one thing you can do that will take less than an hour but will make a big, big difference:

Call your Colorado legislators, say "Save the Caucus! Vote NO on the Colorado Caucus killing House Bill 1454 and Senate Bill 216. We know they kill the Colorado Caucus because they did just that when we experimented with exactly the same thing here in Colorado for a couple of election cycles not long ago. A so called "Presidential Primary" is expensive, meaningless, and it is a Caucus killer. Say NO now online with email and social media, and keep saying NO every time you can between now and next Wednesday. Please, help us Save the Caucus!"

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GROUP TO WORK FOR GOOD COLORADO CAUCUS IN 2018 AND BEYOND.

Save the Caucus

A Colorado political committee. John Wren, registered agent.

1881 Buchtel Blvd. #501, Denver, CO 80210   (303)861-1447.

For more contact: John Wren cell (720)495-4949

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 5, 2016

GROUP TO WORK FOR GOOD COLORADO CAUCUS IN 2018 AND BEYOND. 

“We are recruiting a state-wide network of volunteers and a steering committee,” says John Wren. 

Denver— A new Colorado political committee has been formed to do just what it’s name implies, Save the Caucus, according to John Wren registered agent of the new group. Information meetings will be held for those interested in helping. For more see http://www.COCaucus.org or call Wren at (303)861-1447

“Our focus now is 100% the Colorado Caucus, the best chance the common person has of serving in elected public office. We will recruit a working committee and then train over 3,000 volunteers across Colorado this summer. Each volunteer will work with both their Republican and Democratic precinct committee people and other neighborhood activists to make sure good leadership at the district, county and state levels for both major political parties make sure a this year’s fiasco doesn’t happen again.”

“Strong neighborhoods have good caucuses,” said Wren. Depending on local conditions, each PL (Precinct Leader) will welcome newcomers to the neighborhood, create and distribute a hyper-local newsletter, and hold neighborhood social events. Each precinct will be autonomous, Save the Caucus will provide training and other support.

“Our first jobs are to recruit a strong steering committee, raise money, and once an initial budget is approved to hire staff. We will fight to Save the Caucus in the elections next fall, fighting any Colorado Caucus killing initiative or legislation, then working to have a healthy 2018 Colorado Caucus. We expect to have a statewide event before the elections next fall, and if we’ve been successful it will involve leaders from similar efforts in other states,” said Wren.

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John Wren is founder and CEO of Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and a long-time business consultant and community activist. He was one of the co-founders of the 2002 Save the Caucus that defeated the Caucus killing Amendment 29, despite being out spent 1400 to 1. For more see www.SmallBizChamber.org  www.JohnWren.com or call (303)861-1447.

Just start! Today!

GRASSROOTS REVOLUTION: Start Now! Save the Colorado Caucus!

It's only too late if we do't start now! Do good today. Trust that little we do is enough with God's help. Encourage others to do the same. 

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Shut up, Colorado!

That is the essence of misguided legislation introduced today.

House Bill 16-1454 will kill the Colorado Caucus. 

The way it is being promoted is an exercise in double speak. Restore the Presidential Primary? Very misleading description, Colorado experimented with an expensive special election. It was quickly abandoned. No benefit to it then, there will be no benefit now. And we know from that experiment it kills our wonderful Colorado Caucus, the best chance the common person has of serving in elected public office.

Urge your Colorado House Representative to vote NO on HB 16-1454.

Colorado underestimates cost of a Presidential Primary.

Some are saying the special election could cost as "little" as $4.7 million, money that could be much better spent in other ways.

And many thing that is underestimating the cost considerably.

Here's what's being said about Washington State's Presidential Primary: "The state budget enacted this month included $11.5 million to pay for the primary, which had been canceled in 2012 due to cost concerns."

For more see our Facebook Page (click here) for the complete newspaper article.

Denver Post? Still a newspaper?

At what point do we call the Denver Post a shopper and not a newspaper? 

Past owners promoted it with a circus, today with an attack on our wonderful Colorado Caucus.

Why? Because a healthy caucus-assembly system levels the political playing field for the common person who wants to serve in elected public office.

Colorado Caucus makes it almost impossible to buy elections with advertising. And to a shopper it's all about selling more ads.

For more see http://www.Facebook.com/Colorado.Caucus.News  Save the Caucus!