Colorado District 1 GOP: Sanders and AOC Event Highlights Democrats’ Disconnect with Colorado Voters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 24, 2025
DENVER, CO – The Colorado District 1 Republican Party views last week’s appearance in Denver by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a stark illustration of how out of touch the Democratic Party has become in Colorado. The event, attended primarily by older supporters clinging to a decade-old vision of the Democratic Party, was little more than a gathering of extremists and mainstream media enthusiasts united by their persistent opposition to President Trump. Far from reflecting the broader sentiments of Colorado voters or the growing young population in Denver, it underscored a party struggling to connect with the state’s evolving electorate.
The crowd may have believed the Democratic Party still represents their interests, but the reality tells a different story. As detailed in a recent analysis by The Nation, younger generations, particularly Gen Z, are abandoning Democrats in droves, a shift driven by disillusionment with the Biden administration’s failures. Historical trends show that political impressions formed during formative years leave lasting marks—like Eisenhower shaped pro-Republican views in the 1940s or Nixon and Vietnam pushed voters left in the 1970s. For Gen Z, Biden’s tenure, marked by economic struggles and perceived incompetence, has shattered the myth of Democratic reliability that once held sway among young voters with no prior memory of a failed liberal administration.
This disconnect was palpable at the Sanders-AOC event. While the Democratic Party leans on aging figureheads and Obama-era nostalgia, Colorado’s youth—especially in Denver—are turning towards conservatism, moderation, or disengagement entirely. The Nation’s analysis of Tufts University’s 2024 youth poll highlights that Trump gained traction among “moderate” young voters focused on the economy, while many others, frustrated by Biden’s record on issues like war, opted out of voting. This is not a generation swayed by Sanders’ socialism or AOC’s rhetoric; it’s one demanding substance over symbolism.
The Colorado District 1 GOP sees this as a clear signal: the Democratic Party’s reliance on outdated voices and failed policies no longer resonates with Colorado’s future. The Sanders-AOC appearance was a relic of a bygone era, not a vision for the vibrant, growing population shaping Denver and beyond. We call on voters, especially the young and independent, to recognize that the Republican Party is listening to their priorities, from economic opportunity to practical governance, and stands ready to represent the will of Coloradans. The Democrats’ Denver showcase proved they’re stuck in the past; we’re focused on the future.
