Debbie Marquez

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Debbie K. Marquez[1] is a member of the Democratic National Committee from Colorado. A restaurant owner in Edwards, Colorado and past co-chair of the Eagle County Democratic Party, Marquez was elected to the DNC in 2004. As a superdelegate to the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Marquez has publicly supported Barack Obama.

[edit] Biography

Born in Denver, Colorado, but raised in Los Angeles, California, Marquez returned to Colorado in 1977.[2] After working in the hotel industry in Denver and Vail, Marquez entered the restaurant business.[3] She currently owns and operates Fiesta's New Mexican Cantina, a Mexican restaurant in Edwards, Colorado with her sister[4] — their speciality is chicken enchiladas in a creamy jalapeño sauce.[5] Marquez has served as vice president of the Vail Valley Chapter of the Colorado Restaurant Association. She has also been a member of the Colorado Mountain College Latino Advisory Committee, and Vail/Eagle Campus Dean Advisory Committee. Marquez has one daughter, Isabella Francesca.[2]

As a Democratic Party supporter, Marquez was elected to posts as a precinct committeeperson, treasurer, and three terms as co-chair for the Eagle County Democratic Party.[2] She was an alternate delegate for Al Gore to the 2000 Democratic National Convention and was elected to the Democratic National Committee in 2004.[6] She is a member of the DNC's Hispanic Caucus,[7] and will stand for re-election to a second term on the DNC at the May 2008 Colorado Democratic Party state convention.[8]

Marquez occasionally blogs at SquareState.net under the username "greenchiledem."[9] In 2007, Marquez publicly called for the impeachment of U.S. President George W. Bush.[10] She is also the treasurer for the 2008 Congressional campaign of Jared Polis in Colorado's 2nd congressional district.[11]

As a member of the Democratic National Committee, she is a superdelegate to the 2008 Democratic National Convention. In October 2007,[12] she announced her intention to vote for New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson,[13], but, after he withdrew from the race, she endorsed Illinois Sen. Barack Obama[14]. Her endorsement came shortly before Colorado's February caucuses and despite personal lobbying from former president Bill Clinton.[15] In April 2008, with nine primary contests remaining, Marquez publicly urged undeclared superdelegates to publicly state their presidential preferences.[16]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Robinson, Leslie. "Colorado Superdelegates Size Up Presidential Race", Colorado Confidential, 19 January 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-17. 
  2. ^ a b c News from Deb. DebbieMarquez.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-17.
  3. ^ Miller, Scott N.. "Denver businessman affected lives of locals", Vail Daily, 9 May 2007. Retrieved on 2008-05-11. 
  4. ^ Democrats Meet in Phoenix. The Democratic Party - Blog. Retrieved on 2008-02-17.
  5. ^ Nicholas, Peter. "Who are these Democratic superdelegates?", Los Angeles Times, 17 February 2008. Retrieved on 2008-02-17. 
  6. ^ Marquez, Debbie. "Presidents Day Weekend Open Thread-Denver 2008 Democratic Convention Edition", SquareState.net, 16 February 2008. Retrieved on 2008-02-17. 
  7. ^ Staff Reports. "Colorado DNC Hispanic Caucus Members Applaud the Selection of Denver to Host the 2008 National Democratic Convention", HispanicTips, 19 January 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-17. 
  8. ^ Superdelegate Profile: Colorado DNC Member Debbie Marquez. 2008 Democratic Convention Watch. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
  9. ^ greenchiledem. SquareState.net. Retrieved on 2008-02-17.
  10. ^ Marquez, Debbie. "Letters: Impeach Bush", Vail Daily, 6 July 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-17. 
  11. ^ "Polis seeks Eagle Co.’s Congress seat", Vail Daily, 21 May 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-17. 
  12. ^ Bill Richardson for President (3 October 2007). "Governor Bill Richardson’s Momentum Continues to Build Across the United States". Press release. Retrieved on 2008-02-17.
  13. ^ Paulson, Steven K.. "Some Colorado superdelegates lining up behind candidates", Denver Post, 30 October 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-16. 
  14. ^ Montero, David. "Close Dem race raises status of superdelegates", Rocky Mountain News, 7 February 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-16. 
  15. ^ Boyd, Tom. "Vail Valley Superdelegate says 'No' to Bill Clinton, pledges for Obama", RealVail.com, 28 February 2008. Retrieved on 2008-03-02. 
  16. ^ Williams, David O.. "Vail-area Superdelegate Urges Others to 'Get Off the Fence'", Colorado Confidential, 29 April 2008. Retrieved on 2008-04-29. 

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