A lot of Coloradans are worried about our democracy — that is the message that comes through loud and clear from thousands of responses to the Voter Voices survey that The Denver Post and doz…
Jody Rein of Centennial hangs an American flag on her group’s tent during a rally organized by progressive groups to showcase the state’s voting rights on Sunday, July 11, 2021, on the campus of Metropolitan State College in downtown Denver.
Many voters expressed frustration that the current uncompromising tone of politics has made it increasingly impossible for the government — especially the federal government — to tackle what they see as the country’s biggest problems. They said they want candidates to focus on the issues, instead of attacks, and to show they’re willing to work with the other side.
The Voter Voices survey is also capturing the fears many voters — especially those who identify as liberal — have that the political opposition has evolved into a democratic threat. Pessimism about the current political situation has Mike Orr of southwest Denver looking for big changes. He’d like to see much tougher rules for money in politics and for the country to move toward ranked-choice voting.
Valerie LeGore in Routt County said she feels like the major parties and their candidates aren’t respecting voters.
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