Michael Bennet

Senator

Gang of Eight – member

     Bi-partisan members attempting to negotiate deficit reduction deal

Michael Bennet

Senator                        Colorado          Democrat

Appointed 2009

Elected 2010

Committees:

Aging (Special)

Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry

Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs

Health, Education, Labor and Pensions

Ratings for 2010:

ADA    Americans for Democratic Action                                                   85

            Liberal:             less defense spending   

                                      protect civil liberties, human rights

ACLU  American Civil Liberties Union                                                       93

            Protect individuals from legal infringements on rights

AFS     American Federation of Government Employees                        89                   

            Liberal labor

LCV    League of Conservation Voters                                                      43

            Pro-environmental protection

ITIC     Information Technology Industry Council                                        67

            Promote electronic commerce and innovation

NTU    National Taxpayers Union                                                               20

            Pro-taxpayer rights

COC    US Chamber of Commerce                                                          36

            Pro-business

ACU    American Conservative Union                                                         8

            Conservative:    foreign policy

                                       social and budget issues

CFG    Club for Growth                                                                                  8

            Pro-tax limitation

FRC     Family Research Council                                                                 0

            Conservative:    promotes marriage and family

                                       oppose abortion

Votes in the 111^th Congress:     2009 – 2010

Yes      Overturn Ledbetter

            Extend statute of limitations in pay discrimination

Yes      Pass $787 Billion Stimulus

            Funds to revive U.S. economy

Yes      Repeal DC Gun Laws

            Repeal DC firearms limits and semiautomatic weapons ban

Yes      Confirm Sonia Sotomayor

            Confirm Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court

Yes      Pass Health Care Bill

            Provides insurance for people without health insurance

Yes      Regulate Financial Firms

            Regulations on financial services firms

No       Pass Tax Cuts for Some

            Bush era tax cuts to continue for incomes under $250,000

Yes      Legalize Immigrants’ Kids

            Give children of illegal parents path to legal status

Yes      Ratify New START

            Ratify Strategic Arms Treaty with Russia

Yes      Confirm Elena Kagan

            Confirm Elena Kagan to Supreme Court

No       Stop EPA Climate Regulations

            Oppose EPA regulations of greenhouse gases under Clean Air Act

Yes      Repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

            Lift ban on openly gay people in military

Year                 Candidate                     Vote                                         Campaign Chest

2010                Michael Bennet (D)      851,590  48%                          11,536,750

                        Ken Buck (R)                 822,731  46                               4,953,818

                        Bob Kinsey (Grn)            38,768    2

                        Grn      Green Party

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Colorado

Population 2010:                      5,029,196

State Rank:                               22^nd

Change since 2000:                 up 16.9%

Urban:                                      80%

Rural:                                       20

Cities:                                      

Denver                                     600,158

Colorado Springs                   416,427

Aurora                                     325,078

Fort Collins                             143,986

Median Income:                          56,334

Median Home Value:                237,800

Private Employment:                 78%

Government Employment:         15

Self-Employed:                             7

Poverty:                                    12

Blue Collar:                              19

White Collar:                            63

Median Age:                            36

Over 65:                                   10%

Under 18:                                 25

High School Graduates:            89%

College Graduates:                   36

Graduate Degree:                     13

Veterans:                                  11%

Registered Voters 2010:

Democrats                                   812,389

Republicans                                 874,962

Independents                               789,851

Voter Turnout -                         1,787,730

Turnout, Voting Age -              47%

White:                                      70%

Black:                                         4

Hispanic:                                  21

Asian:                                         3

Native American                        1                     

2008 Presidential Vote:

Barack Obama (D) -                1,288,576        54%

John McCain (R) -                   1,073,589        45

2004 Presidential Vote:

George W. Bush (R) -            1,101,255        52%

John Kerry (D) -                      1,001,732        47