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Polis pitches ‘economy that works for everyone’ in Labor Day ad

In the 30-second spot, made available to Colorado Politics before its debut, a half dozen members of unions that have endorsed Polis describe a central issue in this year's election — the cost of living has outpaced raises for many workers, even amid a booming economy and record low unemployment.
A woman belonging to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 68 is pictured in an ad for Colorado Democrat Jared Polis released on Labor Day, Sept. 3, 2018. (via YouTube)

COLORADO POLITICS — Colorado gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis is launching a digital ad on Labor Day that features union members touting the Democratic congressman’s pledge to build “an economy that works for everyone.”

In the 30-second spot, made available to Colorado Politics before its debut, a half dozen members of unions that have endorsed Polis describe a central issue in this year’s election — the cost of living has outpaced raises for many workers, even amid a booming economy and record low unemployment.

“I don’t mind working hard, and I’m proud of working hard,” says the ad, which cuts quickly between Polis supporters.

“If the economy is doing well, workers like us should do well too. You used to be able to retire with comfort and dignity. Colorado is booming, and it’s the special interests that are reaping the rewards. The bills keep going up, but our paychecks aren’t keeping up. We need an economy that works for everyone — so we all have an opportunity to get ahead,” the ad concludes.

Polis told Colorado Politics the ad articulates a central reason he’s running for governor.

“Everywhere I go in Colorado, I meet hardworking men and women who feel like they can’t get ahead despite our booming economy,” the candidate said in a statement. “Paychecks have barely budged, but putting your kid through preschool, paying off medical bills and finding a place to live have gotten more expensive than ever. I couldn’t be prouder to have the support of so many organizations representing working Coloradans. I’m in this fight to build a Colorado economy that works for everyone, not just the special interests and well connected.”

Read more at Colorado Politics: https://bit.ly/2MMOj10

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