Cleave Simpson’s claim to fame: sponsoring an agriculture bill that he has already learned has no money in the budget. I call that pie in the sky.
Why didn’t Simpson support ranchers and farmers when they asked to repair their own equipment, allowing them to cut their crops on time?
Why are multiple labor, education and civil rights unions supporting Vivian Smotherman instead of Simpson? Endorsements are earned. Each candidate is grilled on their positions and then must submit to thorough background checks. Endorsements for Smotherman include AFL-CIO, AFT Colorado, Sheet Metal Workers, Working Families Party, Service Employees International Union, UFCW 7 (food, health care, manufacturing), Local 455 Teamsters, Conservation Colorado, AFSCME (state, county, municipal employees) and Planned Parenthood. Strong work, Vivian!
Why did Simpson vote against protective bills to help renters?
Why did Simpson vote against all education bills and receive an F rating from teachers unions? Smotherman pledges to work for full funding for education.
Why did Simpson vote against rural health care and mental health programs?
And why did Simpson vote against all bills protecting women (wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters) and their right to choose? Under Simpson’s watch, Planned Parenthood has closed completely in Durango. Discontinued services include birth control, HIV services, pregnancy testing and planning, prenatal and postpartum services, cancer screening, STD testing and treatment, sexual/reproductive care including morning after and abortion pill. Has Simpson acted to bring this wonderful health care facility back to Durango? No.
Simpson endorsements indicate Simpson Derangement Syndrome. Time to fire Cleave Simpson and elect Vivian Smotherman, senator, for SD6.
Barb Day
Durango
