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Every day from now until November 4th volunteers will be walking neighborhoods together and calling swing voters to give them information about Betsy.   If you have an evening a week to help out you can make a difference!  Contact Katie at 970-221-1473 or email: Katie@Markeyforcongress.com to sign up.

Events...

August 20th, 2008  2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Betsy and Sen. Ken Salazar Host a Town Hall Meeting on Energy

WHAT Town Hall Meeting on Energy
WHERE Windsor Community Recreation Center
250 11th St
Windsor, CO 80550
WHEN Wednesday, August 20th from 2:30pm to 3:30pm
WHO Sen. Ken Salazar
Betsy Markey

August 1st - 2nd, 2008
Betsy Visits South East Colorado

On Friday, August 1st, Betsy Markey traveled to Lamar, Colorado. She spent the afternoon meeting with local newspapers and small business owners. Betsy also spoke with community groups at the home of a local business leader.

 
On Saturday, Betsy was in Springfield, Colorado for the annual Baca County Fair and Parade. Joined by her three sisters and niece, Betsy walked in the parade and then enjoyed a barbecue with local residents.

That evening Betsy traveled to Las Animas, Colorado for the Bent County Fair and Rodeo.

“People in this part of the state are hurting from the high cost of gas and diesel,” said Markey. “I spoke with many folks who feel that their voices are not being heard in Washington, and that has got to change.”

Saturday July 26, 2008  6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Join Betsy for a full day at the Crowley County Fair!
With a pancake breakfast kicking off the events, a parade through the streets of Ordway and the annual BBQ,  the Crowley County Fair is guaranteed to be full day of fun with friends and family.  Please come by and introduce yourself to Betsy, her husband Jim and our campaign volunteers sometime during the day. 

Monday July 21, 2008 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Please Join Betsy Markey and Special Guest Governor Bill Ritter for Dinner and Cocktails.
Come celebrate a great Colorado summer at the home of Les and Jeanne Gelvin and meet Betsy Markey and her special guest Governor Bill Ritter.  Dinner and cocktails will be served and lively conversation is promised for all.  The host committee for this event include: Les and Jeanne Gelvin, Linda and Gary Berger, Alice Blanke, Al and Carol Burkhart, Rod Clough, Katie Hoffner, Sally Juday, Karen Merriam, Press Montoya, Ken and Paisley Pettine, and Joe and Mary Lou Whisenand.

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Meet Betsy...

Why I'm Running

I believe that the best is yet to come for northern and eastern Colorado. My campaign is about you, the people of Colorado.  You deserve a candidate who reflects the basic values that have made you and America strong...   Read more...

Betsy's Supporters

  • Governor Bill Ritter Jr.
  • U.S. Senator Ken Salazar  
  • Rep. Diana DeGette
  • Rep. Mark Udall
  • Rep. John Salazar
  • Rep. Ed Perlmutter

More supporters and quotes…

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Featured Issues

My Economic Plan

This is the beginning to a long conversation that I hope to engage in with the voters of Colorado’s Fourth District.  In the coming years, we face significant challenges with the economy and specifically with many of the issues that drive voters’ concerns about the economy – healthcare, renewable energy, the ongoing cost of the War in Iraq, and our burgeoning federal deficit.  As we come closer to the election, I plan to address those concerns individually and at greater length.

Latest news

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Democratic challenger Betsy Markey has opened a lead over three-term incumbent Republican Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, according to a new poll released today.

Markey leads Musgrave 50-43, built largely on a huge advantage with independent voters, according to the poll by Survey USA for Roll Call, a respected periodical that covers congressional issues.

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Thursday, August 21, 2008

FORT COLLINS— Today Betsy Markey, a small business owner and candidate for Congress in Colorado’s Fourth District, announced the release of her first television ad.

The ad highlights her background turning a small business into one of America’s fastest growing companies, traveling all over Northern and Eastern Colorado for Sen. Ken Salazar, helping small businesses cut through red tape, and working with senior citizens and military veterans to get the benefits they deserve.

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Monday, August 18, 2008

WINDSOR—On Wednesday, August 20th,U.S. Senator Ken Salazar (D-Colo) will join Betsy Markey, a small business owner and candidate for Congress in Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District, at a town hall meeting focusing on energy issues in Colorado.

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