Mike Coffman lost his bid for re-election to the congressional district where I live. He was “my congressman”. I have heard Mike speak on many occasions and appreciate his efforts for finding solutions to health care and veteran services. This work isn’t easy.
I also appreciate his setting himself apart from the national leadership. Distance from Donald Trump, in Colorado anyway, was a required strategic move. Regrettable, even this tactic didn’t work to save the election for Mike Coffman. It was indeed a referendum against President Trump. 
Mike Coffman deserve a big “thank you” from the constituents in Colorado. You sought to create middle ground. Unfortunately, there was none. It is disheartening that the Republican Party pulled financial support from your campaign in the last lap of the campaign. It made it more difficult to win. Perhaps they saw the handwriting on the wall. It is now obvious Coloradoans don’t like the direction Trump is taking the country.
I wish Mike Coffman could have avoided the negative sentiment that has spilled over into his political career. He deserves better. So for one, thank you for your service.
Congressional District 6 was lost not because Mike Coffman failed to serve but because the Republican Party has failed to do its job. We can only hope for better from the Democrats. For now, it feels like our politics is broken, dark and leaderless. The country deserves better.
Congratulations to Jason Crow. We are all in this together.
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