On Monday night Tom Tancredo took the opening steps in his drive to become US Senator in 2010 by hosting a “social” for various legislators at Strings, an Italian restaurant at 1700 Humbolt Street in Denver, along with lobbyist Steve Durham.
Durham apparently acted as a kind of a host and master of ceremonies. read more »
"I still remember one of the very first meetings we put together to discuss gang violence with a group of community leaders. We waited and waited for people to show up, and finally, a group of older people walked into the hall. And they sat down. And a little old lady raised her hand and asked, 'Is this where the bingo game is?'"
--Barack Obama on Wednesday in Colorado Springs, talking about one of his less-encouraging moments in community organizing during his speech on national service.