Betsy Markey (CO-04)

Betsy Markey is the first Democrat to hold Colorado’s 4th Congressional District in nearly 40 years, having gained national notoriety when she defeated the radically conservative firebrand Rep. Marilyn Musgrave (R) in 2008. With this month’s primary over, she is focused on defeating her opponent who has been active in the Tea Party movement and also has the support of the Republican establishment. Congresswoman Markey is focused on bringing fiscal responsibility back to Washington, rebuilding America’s economy, and creating a lasting energy plan for our country. She is campaigning hard but she needs our help to keep this seat!

WAND Distinguishing Points: Representative Markey has been a reliable vote on foreign policy issues, signing the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act in 2009. As a state department official in the 1980s, Markey traveled to countries still engaged in the Cold War, allowing her unique insight on matters of national security. She has stated that it is necessary to limit funding to “only those costs necessary to ensure the safe withdrawal of our brave troops and to their care and support once they are back home.”

Post Election Update: Betsy Markey lost her race.