Colorado Principles

Moderation

PRINCIPLE #1: MODERATION We expect all FORWARD candidates, affiliates, and elected officials to embrace moderation over polarization, reject extremism, and be willing to compromise whenever they address tough issues, electoral challenges, and...

Collaboration

PRINCIPLE #2: COLLABORATION We’re dedicated to building a warm political home, which welcomes literally anyone, of any party or perspective, who is willing to work together in good faith to find better,...

Accountability

PRINCIPLE #3: ACCOUNTABILITY Regardless of their current political affiliation, FORWARD candidates and elected officials will strive, specifically, to serve the people who vote them into office, whom they have sworn an oath...

Civility

PRINCIPLE #4: CIVILITY We invite FORWARD candidates, officials and affiliates to approach everyone with grace, tolerance and curiosity, striving to find ways to lift people up rather than knock them down. We...

Integrity

PRINCIPLE #5: INTEGRITY We expect FORWARD members and affiliates to uphold the highest standards of honesty, integrity, accountability, and civic responsibility. We intend to call out dishonesty and corruption, wherever we may...

Objectivity

PRINCIPLE #6: OBJECTIVITY We staunchly believe that political parties, engaged citizens, and elected officials should feel free to vigorously introduce, debate, and compete with one another in open forums over differing values,...

Rule of Law

PRINCIPLE #7: RULE OF LAW The FORWARD party expects candidates to honor, respect and abide by the rule of law, and the precepts of the Constitution, which include both the rights and...

Electoral Systemic Reform

PRINCIPLE #8: Electoral Systemic Reform FORWARD affiliates and candidates will endeavor to recognize systemic flaws in our courts and electoral processes, while supporting specific reforms as antidotes to the poisons of polarization...