Diane even earned the endorsement of Republican Russ George, our former Colorado Speaker of the House, because of her track record of listening to her constituents and colleagues. I founded the Cattlemen’s Land Trust to protect and promote rancher interests, so I know that Diane is a dedicated advocate of family agriculture. Mitsch Bush has. Mitsch Bush did not respond to a request for comment. I decided to run for Congress because I want to help people in CD 3, and I’ll work with anyone — no matter their political party — to get things done for this district. Bush earned her B.A. I will choose a proven pragmatist, Diane Mitch Bush, who cares about our health care system, not an inexperienced demagogue who will simply posture, and get nothing done. Former state legislator Diane Mitsch Bush of Steamboat Springs is the Democratic nominee for the second consecutive cycle. In April 2020, federal filings showed that Mitsch Bush took donations from Planned Parenthood Action Fund—the political arm of the billion-dollar abortion provider. Bush now condemns both policies, removing them from her current platform in order to campaign as a "pragmatic progressive" on the trail. Her years of valuable experience will be put to good use when she is elected CD-3’s next Congresswoman.”, “Diane and I both served as Routt County Commissioners. We need to elect Diane – she is the candidate best suited to represent us in Washington.”, “I’ve known Diane for years–she has always been someone whose convictions translate directly into her work. "You’re creating jobs and helping to protect our environment and prevent climate change, so it’s a triple whammy," she said of a Green New Deal in 2018. otherwise, claiming the radical environmentalist legislation "does nothing. I’ve seen her dedication to public service firsthand and know that she will be the best person to represent Colorado’s 3rd in Washington D.C. ”, “I am proud to represent the Colorado House District previously represented by Diane. Diane will be an excellent member of Congress!”, “Diane Mitsch Bush worked tirelessly for Eagle County as our State Representative. She will fight for Coloradans’ best interests and is selfless in her dedication to public service.”, “I have worked with Diane in the Colorado State House on issues ranging from education reform to environmental protections. His decision to speak out for her rather than the Republican candidate, Lauren Boebert, from his own hometown of Rifle, speaks volumes. Diane Mitsch Bush has served Western Colorado honorably over the past 17 years, beginning her political career as a commissioner in Routt County before getting elected to … Mitsch Bush lost her 2018 race to Rep. Scott Tipton (R., Colo.) by 8 points. “, “Serving with Diane in the Colorado State House, I know how passionate and strong she is. GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Congressional Candidate Diane Mitsch is the latest candidate to forgo participating in the Club 20 debate this election cycle. Few pull it off. She has said in interviews she spent her career as a legislator reaching across the aisle. Cook Political Report rates the race, "leans Republican.". He lives in Rifle. She will protect our way of life and the environment, and I know that she is the champion we need in Washington!”, “Diane demonstrated her ability to get things done while she served in the Colorado House of Representatives. Health care, energy development and immigration policy topped a tough back-and-forth between GOP U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, first elected in 2010, and his Democratic challenger, former state Rep. Diane Mitsch Bush. Mitsch-Bush has proven her qualifications during her tenure in the Colorado State House of Representatives and prior to that, as a Colorado county commissioner. Former Routt County Commissioner and Representative for Colorado's 26th House District Diane Mitsch Bush is running for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. “Mitsch Bush has not just had to negotiate within the Democratic Party to achieve the desired outcomes for her constituents, but across the aisle, often between rural and urban interests. I’m happy to endorse her.”, “As Speaker of the House, I have worked, debated, and partnered with plenty of excellent legislators, and I know that Diane Mitsch Bush is qualified and worthy of being Colorado’s Congresswoman for our 3rd Congressional District. I am running for the U.S. House of Representatives — the People’s House — because our democracy in danger. Jack Beyrer is a news writer at the Washington Free Beacon. She has in-depth knowledge of the issues facing western Colorado, and is one of the best policy analysts out there. Steamboat Springs, 80477, Diane is a legislator dedicated to policy based on, CO State Representative, HD 46 - Pueblo. As early as 1999, Mitsch Bush donated to In These Times, a pro-union magazine founded by an avowed socialist. He can be reached at beyrer@freebeacon.com. I endorse her campaign for Congress because we’ve learned from experience that we can rely on her to fight for our shared interests.”, P.O. As early as 1999, Mitsch Bush donated to, She further pledged to never accept any corporate PAC money for her campaign to demonstrate her commitment to Colorado residents. I know she will take that same determination to Congress and I am happy to endorse her campaign.”, “Diane is the best candidate for Congress because she has experience solving the issues that affect Coloradans’ lives and families, particularly in rural communities. Four months after she unseated Rep. Scott Tipton in the Republican primary in Colorado's 3rd District, swashbuckling conservative Lauren Boebert is now locked in a tight contest with liberal Democrat and educator Diane Mitsch Bush. Mitsch Bush donated for at least two more years, until 2003. In a desperate move, Colorado Republican Rep. Scott Tipton is attempting to paint his opponent Diane Mitsch Bush as a socialist threat because she subscribed to In These Times. The longtime state lawmaker's record, however, does not hold up to her claims of bipartisanship and pragmatism, nor does her previous campaign financing. "You’re creating jobs and helping to protect our environment and prevent climate change, so it’s a triple whammy," she said of a Green New Deal in 2018. Her command of the issues, her clear voice and engaging style, and the respect she had from both sides of the aisle were compelling and guided me. Identifying the middle and bringing both sides together is what D.C. needs.” Read full endorsement here >>, “[Diane] developed a reputation as someone who could be trusted, who often appeared as a co-signer to bipartisan bills that had been hammered out during negotiations with Democratic and Republican lawmakers. I’m Diane Mitsch Bush. I’m honored to have Republican former CO House Speaker Russ George’s endorsement. Diane Mitsch Bush is that leader,” George wrote in an opinion piece to The Daily Sentinel, which has yet to be published. Mitsch Bush, a former state lawmaker, raised $2.6 million from July 1 through the end of September, according to figures filed with the Federal Elections Commission. Diane will bring those qualities to US Congress and I know she will be a strong voice for Colorado’s 3rd CD.”, “Diane has done impressive work for the people of Colorado, reaching across the aisle to solve difficult problems for her constituents. “Diane Mitsch Bush is a tested and trusted public servant who cares deeply about Colorado. 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Club 20 representatives confirmed that Mitsch Bush, who is running to represent Colorado’s third congressional district, has declined an invite to take part in the debate. She built relationships with them and treated them with respect and not as enemies.” Read full endorsement here >>, “Diane is a legislator dedicated to policy based on facts, not ideology. in sociology from the University of Minnesota in 1975 and her Ph.D. in sociology and social policy from the University of Minnesota in 1979.Her professional experience includes working as a research assistant for the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota, working as a small business proprietor in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and working as an assistant professor of sociology and social science at vari… She has my support because we need her voice and dedication to her constituents in the US Congress.”, “As a freshman legislator, I was honored to have Diane as my mentor. Bush now condemns both policies, removing them from her current platform in order to campaign as a "pragmatic progressive" on the trail. We’ve worked together on issues pertinent to rural Coloradans, whether that’s making sure oil and gas companies remain accountable or advocating for public safety by requiring vehicles to have snow tires or chains when traveling on our highways in the winter. Vote Diane Mitsch Bush for US Representative for CD3!”, “Diane and I were freshmen together in the Colorado House of Representatives, so I know how hard she works for her community. Vote for Diane Mitsch Bush. From serving as a Routt County Commissioner, to representing Western Slope communities in the Colorado General Assembly, Diane has a tireless commitment to rural Colorado and always works across the aisle to get things done for Colorado families. The leap from citizen to being a member of Congress with no experience in other elected government service is astronomical. Jack previously interned with RealClearPolitics and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and is a graduate of Wake Forest University where he majored in history. We need a pragmatic problem solver like Diane in Washington – that’s why I’m proud to support Diane Mitsch Bush for Congress!”, “Rural Colorado and rural America have become neglected in Washington politics. Diane Mitsch Bush Special to the Daily. Former state legislator Diane Mitsch Bush of Steamboat Springs is the Democratic nominee for the second consecutive cycle. While Diane Mitsch Bush interviewed with staff Wednesday morning, the Lauren Boebert campaign has so far not responded to multiple requests, by both phone and email, for an interview. ”, “Diane Mitsch Bush is a tested and trusted public servant who cares deeply about Colorado. "Diane Mitsch Bush is refusing to leave her basement or debate Lauren Boebert because she knows that she can't defend her extreme campaign platform, which is based on her support for the costly Green New Deal and Medicare for All," Colorado GOP spokesman Joe Jackson told the Washington Free Beacon. Colorado Democrat Diane Mitsch Bush has backtracked on her past support for Medicare for All and the Green New Deal in an effort to win over voters in a highly contested swing district. Diane is the fighter the 3rd CD needs to defend our land, our water, and our public spaces. “I moved here … I have no doubt that she will be an excellent advocate for all of CD-3 in Congress, so I am honored to endorse her.”, “I’ve known Diane since she was a County Commissioner. Chrissy Clark and Alex Nester January 23, 2021 5:00 AM, When Mitsch Bush ran for Colorado's Third Congressional District in 2018, she pushed for a. . She spoke to KDNK's Lucas Turner about legislative priorities including protecting public lands, lowering healthcare costs, creating new jobs and more. Diane has my full endorsement, and I can’t wait to call her my congresswoman.” Said Mitsch Bush: “I’m honored to have the support of Speaker Russ George. Diane E. Mitsch Bush (born February 17, 1950) is an American politician and retired sociology professor who served as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives. Mitsch Bush has walked back that stance, emphasizing that she would only fight to safeguard Obamacare, rather than push for a public option. Congress needs people like her, who listen to their constituents and take time to fully understand policy and its effects, who has a record of working to expand opportunity for all. “While Diane Mitsch Bush and her supporters have decided to take the low road, we are proud that Lauren Boebert is continuing to work hard across … I'll say that with limited time, I would like to ask you about public lands. Diane stands up for unions and working people – she always has been our champion and Diane will fight for us in the U.S. House. We were freshmen legislators in the State House. Diane Mitsch Bush: Ryan, ... We focused a good deal on jobs so far, related to the green economy. Russell George is a former Republican Speaker of the House in the Colorado General Assembly. Bookmark the permalink. T. he longtime state lawmaker's record, however, does not hold up to her claims of bipartisanship and pragmatism, nor does her previous campaign financing. I have known Diane for nearly twenty years – she’s a dependable ally for Democrats in our state and stood by my side when I was running campaigns, running for office, or mobilizing people to get out the vote. I am a former tenured professor, Routt County Commissioner, and State Representative, and I have lived and worked in Colorado’s Western Slope for over 43 years. I’ve met very few people who read bills as thoroughly as she does and who require such clear evidence to cast her vote. We are not truly represented or respected. When I became the youngest elected official in Colorado, I encountered dead ends in trying to improve the quality of life for my constituency – I know how difficult it can be. While in the legislature, I saw how Diane combined passion with intelligence to create solutions for the people of Colorado. DENVER (AP) — Democrat Diane Mitsch Bush is a policy wonk who has conducted a virtual Zoom campaign focusing on water, energy, public lands, … "[The Green New Deal] shows remarkable insensitivity to the kinds of issues we face in rural Colorado," she told Colorado Public Radio on Friday. Her last congressional bid netted thousands from liberal groups such as Swing Left, EdPAC, Emily’s List, and the Sierra Club. Mitsch Bush now says otherwise, claiming the radical environmentalist legislation "does nothing.". She was the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2018 and 2020 elections in Colorado's 3rd congressional district. "Diane Mitsch Bush is refusing to leave her basement or debate Lauren Boebert because she knows that she can't defend her extreme campaign platform, which is based on her support for the costly Green New Deal and Medicare for All," Colorado GOP spokesman Joe Jackson told the, " since winning the Democratic primary by running to the left of her primary opponents. She is now running against political outsider and pro-gun mother Lauren Boebert, who edged out Tipton in the GOP primary. Diane understands the diversity of the 3rd Congressional District and that it is necessary to build consensus. The recent endorsement from Russ George, Republican and former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, has inspired me to write in support of Candidate Diane Mitsch Bush for the 3rd Congressional District seat. Diane Mitsch Bush is the Democrat candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. Diane Mitsch Bush was born in St. Paul, MN and is proud to say that she grew up with a single mother and a public school education. Mitsch Bush, a former state legislator from Steamboat Springs, was the Democratic nominee for the second consecutive cycle. He covers breaking news in national security and domestic politics. Diane Mitsch Bush has a proven track record of effectiveness. She lost to Tipton by eight points in 2018. ", The candidate employed similar rhetoric as she backed away from her past support for Medicare for All. Box 771606, Diane has been a champion for our water rights and worked with countless people throughout the state to help create our Colorado Water Plan. that stance, emphasizing that she would only fight to safeguard Obamacare, rather than push for a public option. She lost to Tipton by eight points in 2018. The former state lawmaker and county commissioner was listed among 111 Democratic candidates across the country backed by Obama on Friday in his second wave of 2020 endorsements. Chair of the Colorado General Assembly Joint Budget Committee, Former Council Member, Town of San Luis in Costilla County, Grand Junction Attorney, Former CO Secretary of State, Former CO State Representative for Grand Junction, HD 55, Senior Policy Director at Keystone Policy Center, Former CO State Representative, HD 61, Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, Colorado State Representative, House District 40, Colorado State Representative, House District 26, Colorado State Representative, House District 10, Attorney, Former CO State Representative, HD 31, Rancher, Founder of CO Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust, Executive Director - CO Center on Law & Policy, Former State Representative, HD 13, Former State Representative, HD59, Durango, Former CO State Representative for HD 46, former Pueblo County Commissioner. 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