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7 revealing takeaways from Democrats' Denver summit
Democrats won big in the midterm election. Now comes the harder part: proving they deserve the power they've been given. Why it matters: Democrats' sweeping victories gave the party fresh momentum to challenge Trump — and a narrow window to show voters they can deliver. Driving the news: Party leaders, rising stars and strategists gathered Thursday at Denver's Mission Ballroom for the "What's Next" conference , hosted by Majority Democrats PAC . The goal: To celebrate the 2026 election and chart a path to 2028. What they're saying: Here are seven revealing takeaways from the main stage: State of play: "Last week, America was willing to try on hope. We have to prove that it fits. … So let's get to work." — Denver Mayor Mike Johnston How they did it: "In every single state and in every single demographic group, cost of living was the most important issue." — Charlotte Swasey, director of analytics at Searchlight Institute Stunning stat: "You can pin a lot of this on the Iran War. Basically, the day that the Iran War started, [President Trump's] approval on gas prices went from 49% to 33% within days." — David Shor, head of data science at
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This Old-School Colorado Diner Still Serves Chicken Fried Steak The Traditional Way At A Wallet-Friendly Price
The griddle here starts working at 5 in the morning, and the star of the show is a beef chicken fried steak under brown gravy. That plate comes with two eggs, hashbrowns, and toast. Breakfast, handled. I like how this place feels like a time capsule that never got the...
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City Copes With Cops Without Cars
As Many As 240 Police Department Vehicles Are Out For Service Or Repair At Any One Time. Echoing words of the TV sitcom “Car 54 where are you?” the Denver Police Department is facing a vehicle shortage. The problem stems from too many broken vehicles and not enough fleet mechanics to fix them.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Hosts Fundraiser for Lakewood Police Agent Nicholas Graham
Local Restaurant Rallies Neighbors to Honor Fallen Agent Nicholas Graham and Support Law Enforcement Families. Running from Thursday, November 12 through Sunday, November 22, the restaurant at 1509 Wadsworth Blvd. is donating 10% of all in-store sales directly to the Lakewood Police Employee Assistance Foundation. This organization provides vital support to the families and colleagues of local police personnel, including Agent Graham’s family and the three additional agents wounded in the incident.
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Armed Suspect Flees Denver Assault Scene, Police Still Searching
An armed suspect got away after assaulting someone in Denver, and police say they still haven't tracked the person down. The Denver Police Department confirmed officers responded to reports of the assault, but the suspect fled before anyone could be taken into custody. What Police Have Confirmed So Far. According...
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Resisting erasure: Welton Street Cafe and 40 Years of change in Denver's Five Points
For generations, Denver's Five Points neighborhood was the heart of the city's Black community. Known as the Harlem of the West for its rich jazz history, the neighborhood was home to Black-owned restaurants, shops, barbershops, music venues, and families whose lives were deeply connected to the businesses along Welton Street.
Westword
Where to get Thanksgiving dinner to go in Denver
From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Denver one of a kind, Westword is there. Help us raise $50,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. For those who prefer not to cook, there are plenty of restaurants that...
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Pete Buttigieg reminds Democrats he campaigned on Medicare for All Who Want It six years ago
DENVER — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg campaigned on Medicare for All Who Want It in 2020. Six years later, he sees a “convergence” in the party around the proposal. On the sidelines of the What’s Next Democratic conference in Denver, the former Biden official said it is “interesting how some folks have even updated […]
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Protester Shouts Epithet at Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries at Democratic Forum in Colorado
A protester interrupts a discussion with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) during the What's Next Conference hosted by Majority Democrats in Denver. "You are a f---- liar!" the protester shouts at Jeffries and calls him a "traitor." Jeffries responds, "I'm from Brooklyn, this is light work," to the protesters' comments.