More than 300,000 Coloradans have lost health care and are now paying more for less coverage – if they qualify. Withholding taxes increased in July to fund portions of Obamacare that have yet to take effect. With Udall’s blessing, Obamacare continues its pain upon Colorado residents.

Udall says energy is his passion. It is his passion to stop the energy industry. Udall voted against the Keystone pipeline even after stating he would vote for it should Keystone be declared a safe project. The government stated Keystone was safe, but Udall still voted no.

However, Udall supports more Environmental Protection Agency regulations resulting in higher prices on everything we consume, including electricity. Where was Udall the last 18 years?

Udall says he wants government to help women. Women do not need his help! We can run businesses and select health care. We want government out of our personal lives, bedrooms and medicine cabinets. Stop increasing taxes and regulations on our businesses.

We need jobs for family and friends, not Washington elite, such as Udall, forcing their choices upon us. The taxpayer money Udall voted to “waste” on Obamacare would fund a lot of businesses started by women.

Udall talks with Colorado voters in photo ops, but he does not listen to us. It is obvious Udall’s passion is Washington and golf, and not the needs and desires of Colorado residents.

Vote for Cory Gardner.

Mary Ann Smith

Pagosa Springs