In Colorado we have worked hard to replace partisan gridlock with collaboration. Sometimes politics gets in the way, but for the most part, Republicans and Democrats work together in the Centennial State.

The same is true for our country as a whole. Just because we have our differences — sometimes heated ones — shouldn’t mean we can’t work together to solve problems. Goals we all share, including creating more good-paying jobs, keeping Americans safe, educating our kids and protecting our environment are challenges that won’t be easily resolved with slogans or partisan politics. It’s more important than ever that we refuse to let those differences keep us from finding common ground.