Killin' It in Colorado's 5th District
Colorado’s 5th congressional district, which encompasses Colorado Springs and El Paso County, has never had a Democratic Representative. Historically, it’s been considered “ruby red,” however, growing frustrations with MAGA politics and failed campaign promises are diluting this district to a light pink.
Fourth-generation Coloradan Jessica Killin is aiming to turn CO-05 blue. She joined Tim to talk about the legacy of patriotism in her district, her public service expertise, and her efforts to make Colorado affordable for all.
Jessica Killin is the Democratic nominee running for Congress in Colorado’s 5th district. She formerly served as a Captain and paratrooper in the U.S. Army, and in leadership roles at USAA, on Capitol Hill, and in the White House.
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Hi, this is Tim Dickinson for The Contrarian. Our guest today is Jessica Killin, the Democratic nominee for Colorado’s 5th District. Jessica, welcome to The Contrarian.
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