Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Wednesday October 21st, and we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you. Every week day we’re sharing a closer look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of other important things happening in our state. Today our focus is on suburban women in Colorado, and how they’re voting.


But before we begin, let’s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”:


Today, we’re going back to October 21st, 1999 when President Bill Clinton re-designated a site in Montrose County as the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. This was in recognition of the unique combination of geologic and biologic features that make the canyons such an awe-inspiring place.


Now, our feature story.


Suburban women are a target demographic for candidates from the top of the ticket down to the local contests, and the way candidates try to sway them is often through concern for their kids. That’s nothing new.


But while their top worries in past years were school shootings, gun laws and foreign terrorism, in the 2020 election candidates are trying to woo the women by talking about COVID-19 and public safety in the wake of sometimes violent protests.


Abortion rights are on the line this year, too, as Colorado votes on a proposal to ban abortion after 22 weeks, and as the U.S. Senate decides whether to confirm a new U.S. Supreme Court Justice to replace abortion rights advocate Ruth Bader Ginsburg.


Colorado Sun reporter Jennifer Brown is joining us today after having many conversations with voters in various suburbs around the state.


Thanks for joining, Jennifer. Can you start by sharing what you learned about how suburban women are voting in Colorado?


So, the suburban-women vote -- also known as the middle-class, white-women vote -- is a target because it’s traditionally a persuadable group that can swing between party affiliations. And this election cycle, the suburbs are more racially diverse than they were four years ago.


Jennifer, can you talk a little bit about how terms for suburban women have changed over time, and why that’s significant?


Thanks so much, Jennier.

Two polls in recent months showed a substantial gap in the women's vote for president, with Biden receiving 58% support and Trump at 36% or less.

 

The gap is even more pronounced among suburban women -- upwards of 36% more support for Biden than Trump, according to a survey conducted last week by Keating Research, a Democratic firm that is one of the state’s leading pollsters.

 

Thanks for listening. Before we go here are a few stories you should know about today:


For the first time in months, state officials are in full-blown freakout mode over the direction of Colorado’s coronavirus epidemic. Cases of COVID-19 are rising, but, in a way, that’s a smaller concern. Hospitalizations are increasing -- and it’s not just among older Coloradans.

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Colorado authorities used DNA to identify a body found in 1974 as 45-year-old Anthony John Armbrust III of San Diego.

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The U.S. Forest Service on Wednesday will temporarily close lands in five Front Range-area counties because of extreme fire conditions in Colorado and blazes that continue to rage across the state.

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As Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis warned on Tuesday that the number of people currently hospitalized is equivalent to nearly a quarter of the state’s intensive-care unit bed capacity.

For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com.


And remember, The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.


You can stay on top of Colorado news by signing up for free newsletters at coloradosun.com/newsletters. And you can join our Sun community by becoming a member, starting at just $5 a month. Thanks again for starting your morning with us and remember to tune in again tomorrow.

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Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up. It&rsquo;s Wednesday October 21st, and we&rsquo;re feeling lucky to start the day with you. Every week day we&rsquo;re sharing a closer look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of other important things happening in our state. Today our focus is on suburban women in Colorado, and how they&rsquo;re voting. But before we begin, let&rsquo;s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Colorado Day by Day&rdquo;: Today, we&rsquo;re going back to October 21st, 1999 when President Bill Clinton re-designated a site in Montrose County as the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. This was in recognition of the unique combination of geologic and biologic features that make the canyons such an awe-inspiring place. Now, our feature story. Suburban women are a target demographic for candidates from the top of the ticket down to the local contests, and the way candidates try to sway them is often through concern for their kids. That&rsquo;s nothing new. But while their top worries in past years were school shootings, gun laws and foreign terrorism, in the 2020 election candidates are trying to woo the women by talking about COVID-19 and public safety in the wake of sometimes violent protests. Abortion rights are on the line this year, too, as Colorado votes on a proposal to ban abortion after 22 weeks, and as the U.S. Senate decides whether to confirm a new U.S. Supreme Court Justice to replace abortion rights advocate Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Colorado Sun reporter Jennifer Brown is joining us today after having many conversations with voters in various suburbs around the state. Thanks for joining, Jennifer. Can you start by sharing what you learned about how suburban women are voting in Colorado? So, the suburban-women vote -- also known as the middle-class, white-women vote -- is a target because it&rsquo;s traditionally a persuadable group that can swing between party affiliations. And this election cycle, the suburbs are more racially diverse than they were four years ago. Jennifer, can you talk a little bit about how terms for suburban women have changed over time, and why that&rsquo;s significant? Thanks so much, Jennier. Two polls in recent months showed a substantial gap in the women's vote for president, with Biden receiving 58% support and Trump at 36% or less. &nbsp; The gap is even more pronounced among suburban women -- upwards of 36% more support for Biden than Trump, according to a survey conducted last week by Keating Research, a Democratic firm that is one of the state&rsquo;s leading pollsters. &nbsp; Thanks for listening. Before we go here are a few stories you should know about today: For the first time in months, state officials are in full-blown freakout mode over the direction of Colorado&rsquo;s coronavirus epidemic. Cases of COVID-19 are rising, but, in a way, that&rsquo;s a smaller concern. Hospitalizations are increasing -- and it&rsquo;s not just among older Coloradans. - Colorado authorities used DNA to identify a body found in 1974 as 45-year-old Anthony John Armbrust III of San Diego. - The U.S. Forest Service on Wednesday will temporarily close lands in five Front Range-area counties because of extreme fire conditions in Colorado and blazes that continue to rage across the state. - As Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis warned on Tuesday that the number of people currently hospitalized is equivalent to nearly a quarter of the state&rsquo;s intensive-care unit bed capacity. For more information on all of these stories, visit our website,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.coloradosun.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.coloradosun.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1603338667597000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHVWMXOMpe-8GEgqsOlBObzqwoAwQ">www.coloradosun.com</a>. And remember, The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you. You can stay on top of Colorado news by signing up for free newsletters at&nbsp;<a href="http://coloradosun.com/newsletters" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://coloradosun.com/newsletters&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1603338667597000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFLgT3iCXisp4Gu0cESnT4dTd-Xbg">coloradosun.com/newsletters</a>. And you can join our Sun community by becoming a member, starting at just $5 a month. Thanks again for starting your morning with us and remember to tune in again tomorrow.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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