Bill Ritter for Governor of Colorado

Nov 4 - Big Crowd Attends Grand Junction Rally

More than 200 enthusiastic and energized volunteers crammed into the Mesa County Democratic Headquarters this morning to get fired up by Bill, Barbara, John Salazar, Mark Udall, and Bernie Buescher. That's more than twice as many who showed up for a Bob Beauprez-Scott Tipton rally in Grand Junction a day earlier -- and this is supposed to be a "red" county!!

"The Colorado Promise is very much alive in these two people," John Salazar said as he introduced Bill and Barbara.

"I really feel an emotional tie to the people of Mesa County," Bill said, "because of your commitment to Colorado and your commitment to elect responsible leaders."

The visit to Grand Junction was the first stop in a weekend plane trip around Colorado that also will take Bill and Barbara to Steamboat Springs, Gunnison, Durango, Alamosa, and Greeley.

Over the past two weeks, Bill and Barbara have visited more than 40 counties and traveled nearly 3,000 miles as part of their statewide Colorado Promise tour.

Nov 3 - More on Gov. Bill Richardson's Colorado Visit

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Read these additional articles about New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson's visit:

• Denver Post: Nov 3 - Richardson, Ritter push for Latino vote
• Pueblo Chieftain: Nov 3 - NM governor seeks Hispanic support for Ritter

Nov 3 - Gov. Bill Richardson Campaigns for Ritter-O'Brien Ticket

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson climbed aboard the Colorado Promise tour bus today, urging Latino voters to make their voices heard by casting their ballots on Election Day. Richardson made three "Get Out The Vote" appearances in Denver and Adams County with Bill and Barbara, rallying supporters, and delivering powerful speeches at each stop. "Our communities need to get out and vote," Richardson said. "We can’t take this gubernatorial race for granted and we have 96 hours to get out the vote." Also taking part in today’s events were U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, and several candidates, including Ken Gordon, Cary Kennedy, Fern O’Brien ,and Ed Perlmutter

Nov 3 - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson Visits HQ

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson visited Ritter Headquarters this morning as he launched a series of campaign visits with Bill Ritter and other Colorado Democratic candidates.

Nov 2 - Paoli Crowd Meets Bill

In Phillips County, the small town of Paoli, population 29, was one of the highlights this afternoon. Nearly 60 people -- including the entire senior class from the high school in Haxton -- jammed into Paoli Town Hall to listen to Bill speak. Crowds also gathered in Wray, Yuma, and Akron.

Nov 2 - Bus Tour Swings Across Northeast Colorado

	The Colorado Promise bus tour is barnstorming across the Eastern Plains today, with stops in more than a half-dozen communities. Bill and Barbara rallied voters in Fort Morgan, Brush, Sterling, Paoli, Wray, Yuma, and Akron. Several of Bill's family -- all wearing their white Ritter for Governor T-shirts -- are traveling on the bus today. They all sat together on the bench at Northeastern Junior College while Bill spoke to students in the gym. Tomorrow, the bus stays in the metro area with New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar to encourage voters to take advantage of the last day of early voting and to kick off Bill's final 96-hour Get Out The Vote drive.

Nov 1 - Bus Tour Visits Fort Collins

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Read these articles about the campaign visit to Fort Collins:

• Denver Post: Nov 2 - Ritter campaign heads north in final vote sweep
• Fort Collins Coloradoan: Nov 2 - Ritter makes final plea for votes

Nov 1 - Colorado Promise Tour Visits Fort Collins and Castle Rock

Gubernatorial candidate Bill Ritter rode his "Colorado Promise" tour bus into Fort Collins today, rallying more than 100 supporters during a noontime rally aimed at getting out the vote. Ritter called on voters of all political stripes to make their voices heard by voting early, voting by absentee ballot, or voting on Nov. 7. "We all win when everyone votes," Ritter told the crowd gathered in Old Town Plaza Square.

He said his "Colorado Promise" platform of education and health-care reform, economic stimulation, renewable energy, and environmental protection are not Democratic ideas or Republican ideas. "They are American ideas," he said.

Ritter embarked on the statewide "Colorado Promise" tour on Oct. 21. Since then, the tour has traveled more than 2,000 miles and visited nearly three dozen communities. Joining Ritter on the bus today were Colorado Democratic Party Chairwoman Pat Waak, state treasurer candidate Cary Kennedy, and congressional candidate Angie Paccione.

"There is a dramatic difference between myself and Congressman Beauprez," Ritter said. "We have a plan for how we go forward in the 21st century to make Colorado a better place for our kids and our grandkids. He doesn’t. If we don’t make investments in our future, we do so at our peril."

Earlier today, Ritter joined state Sens. Joan Fitz-Gerald and Betty Boyd for high-visibility honk-and-waves in Jefferson County. Ritter also toured Poudre Valley Hospital and met with physicians. This evening, he will hold a rally in Castle Rock.

On Thursday, the "Colorado Promise" tour will visit Northeast Colorado, and on Friday Ritter will kick off his final 96-hour push to Election Day. New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson will join Ritter on the tour bus in and around metro Denver.

Nov 1 - Jefferson County Honk-and-Wave

	Bill joined Senate President Joan Fitz-Gerald, Colorado Democratic Party Chair Pat Waak, former Jeffco DA Dave Thomas, state Board of Education candidate Karen Middleton and state Sen. Betty Boyd at a couple honk-and-waves in Jefferson County this morning. They braved the cold at 52nd and Wadsworth and Alameda and Union (check out the funny photo of Bill's oldest son, August, running across the intersection) before heading over to The Egg and I for coffee and breakfast. Thanks to David Ortiz of of Safety and Construction Supply for the big roadside display sign! Check the blog later today for updates from Fort Collins and Douglas County ...

Oct 31 - Halloween Pumpkins Speak