Denver is a money stop on the 2008 campaign trail. Today, there’s a noontime reception scheduled in downtown Denver for Bill Richardson, the Democratic governor of New Mexico running for president. The suggested contribution is $1,000, with a $2,300 per-person limit. The event, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at the Convention Center, is hosted by oilman Tim Marquez and radio station owner Zee Ferrufino. There are more than 30 co-hosts, according to the invitation:
Hon. Polly Baca
Rep. Alice Borodkin
Josh Brodbeck
Norm Brownstein
Don Ciancio
David Cole
Luis Colon
Joan Coplan
Rev. Patrick Demmer
Tom Downey
Michael Ferrufino
Cole Finegan
Marty Flaum
Kent Glassman
Richard Evans
Bob Hanfling
Hon. Mark Hogan
Jerry James
Hon. Ray Kogovsek
Greg & Carla Lucero Kolomitz
Debbie Marquez
Manuel Martinez
Rep. Buffie McFadyen
Ron Montoya
Jonathan Postal
Sisto Sandoval
Mark & Kathryn Raynes
Rick Reiter
Blair Richardson
Gil Roman
Sen. Gail Schwartz & Alan Schwartz
Mike & Sara Stratton
Ted J. Trimpa