Betsy Markey
Betsy Markey (b. April 27, 1956, in Cresskill, New Jersey) was a Democratic candidate for Colorado Treasurer in the 2014 elections.[1] Betsy Markey lost the general election on November 4, 2014.
Markey is a former Democratic member of the U.S. House representing the 4th Congressional District of Colorado, serving from 2009 to 2011.[2]
Biography
Markey was born in Cresskill, New Jersey. She attended the University of Florida for her undergraduate studies, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science. She returned to school for her Master of Public Administration from American University.[2]
In 2002, Markey further expanded her education by attending the Colorado Institute for Leadership Training.
Markey's professional experience includes working in a number of management roles in the private sector as well as two years of experience as the Northern/Eastern Regional Director for the U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar, from 2005-2007.[2] Among her private industry credentials, Markey is the co-founder, CEO and CFO of Syscom Services, Incorporated and owned and operated a HuckleBerry's. In addition, she has served as Director of Computer Security Policy and Training in the United States Department of State's Office of Information Systems Security.[2]
Education
- Bachelor of Science in political science - University of Florida (1978)
- Master of Public Administration - American University (1983)
- Attended - Colorado Institute for Leadership Training (2002)
Political career
U.S. House of Representatives (2009-2011)
Markey was a representative in the United States House of Representatives from the 4th Congressional District of Colorado, elected to a single term in November 2008.[2] She took office on January 3, 2009 and served until January 3, 2011.
Analysis
Voting Record
Frequency of Voting with Democratic Leadership
According to a July 2010 analysis of 1,357 votes cast from January 1, 2009 to June 16, 2010, Markey has voted with the House Democratic leadership 95.2 percent of the time.[3] That same analysis reported that she also voted with party leadership 93.8 percent of the time in 2010.
Washington Post Analysis
A separate analysis from The Washington Post, concluded that, while serving in the 111th Congress, Markey voted 98 percent of the time with a majority of Democrats in the U.S. House.[4]
Specific Votes
Rep. Markey voted for TARP.[5] According to a Gallup poll from September 13, 2010, 61 percent of Americans disapproved of TARP, while 37 percent approved.[6]
Markey also supported the auto bailout.[7] As of September 13, 2010, 56 percent of Americans disapproved of the auto bailout, while 43 percent supported it.[8]
In addition, Rep. Markey voted for the stimulus bill.[9] Fifty-seven percent of U.S. voters believed that the stimulus had either hurt the economy (36 percent) or had no impact (21 percent). Thirty-eight percent believed the stimulus helped the economy.[10]
Markey also voted in favor of the "Cash for Clunkers" bill.[11] According to a June 2009 Rasmussen Reports poll, 54 percent of likely U.S. voters opposed Cash for Clunkers, while 35 percent supported it.[12]
Markey supported the "Cap and Trade" bill.[13] Just after the bill’s passage, 42 percent of likely U.S. voters said that cap and trade would hurt the economy, while 19 percent believed that it would help. Another 15 percent said that the bill would have no impact.[14]
Finally, Markey voted in favor of the health care reform bill.[15] Fifty-seven percent of likely voters at least somewhat favored repeal of the health care reform bill, including 46 percent who strongly favored repeal. Thirty-five percent of likely voters opposed repeal. Fifty-one percent of likely voters believed the health care reform bill would be bad for the country, while 36 percent believed it would be beneficial.[16]
Elections
2014
Markey ran for election as Colorado Treasurer. Markey was uncontested in the June 24 Democratic primary and faced Republican incumbent Walker Stapleton in the general election on November 4, 2014. Libertarian David Jurist was also on the ballot.[17]
Results
| Treasurer of Colorado, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Walker Stapleton Incumbent |
49.9% | 979,281 | |
| Democratic | Betsy Markey | 44.9% | 882,437 | |
| Libertarian | David Jurist | 5.2% | 101,826 | |
| Total Votes | 1,963,544 | |||
| Election results via Colorado Secretary of State | ||||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
- Colorado Treasurer
- Colorado down ballot state executive elections, 2014
- Colorado's 4th Congressional District
- United States congressional delegations from Colorado
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Colorado
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ KDVR.com, "Former Rep. Betsy Markey announces run for Colorado treasurer," June 23, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Project VoteSmart, "Betsy Markey" accessed March 7, 2013
- ↑ A Line of Sight, "2010 House Dem Voting Report"
- ↑ Washington Post, "U.S. Congress Votes Database, 111th Congress"
- ↑ U.S. House Clerk, "Roll Call 681," October 3, 2008
- ↑ Gallup, "Among Recent Bills, Financial Reform a Lone Plus for Congress," September 13, 2010
- ↑ US House Clerk, "Roll Call 690" December 10, 2008
- ↑ Gallup, "Among Recent Bills, Financial Reform a Lone Plus for Congress," September 13, 2010
- ↑ US House Clerk, "Roll Call 46," January 28, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen, "38% Say Stimulus Plan Helped Economy, 36% Say It Hurt," August 24, 2010
- ↑ US House Clerk, "Roll Call 314," June 9, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen, "54% Oppose “Cash for Clunkers” Plan To Spur Purchase of Greener Cars," June 23, 2009
- ↑ US House Clerk, "Roll Call 477," June 26, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen, "42% Say Climate Change Bill Will Hurt The Economy," June 30, 2009
- ↑ US House Clerk, "Roll Call 165," March 21, 2010
- ↑ Rasmussen, "61% Favor Repeal of Healthcare Law," September 20, 2010
- ↑ KDVR.com, "Former Rep. Betsy Markey announces run for Colorado treasurer," June 23, 2013
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