Salazar lets the Blue Dogs out

DENVER – U.S. Rep. John Salazar (D-Manassa) hosted a Wednesday evening fundraising reception for the Blue Dogs, the coalition of conservative House Democrats.

The event, held atop the Hyatt Regency and overlooking the city, kicked off after the evening’s official convention proceedings came to a close.

Attending the event was several members of the coalition, including U.S. Reps. Jane Harman (D-Calif.) Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif.), John Tanner (D-Tenn.), U.S. Rep. Allen Boyd (D-Fla.) and several Blue Dog-endorsed candidates, including Colorado 4th District Congressional candidate Betsy Markey, Nevada 2nd Congressional District candidate Jill Derby, and Florida 13th Congressional District candidate Christine Jennings.

With the Democratic National Convention being held here this week, Salazar is the coalition’s hometown boy. The congressman has represented the Western part of the Centennial State for two terms.