Videos
Some moments in history call for more of the same.
Others call for something different.
Patty McMahon believes America is at one of those moments. In these videos, she shares why she believes the challenges facing our country require a different kind of representative in Congress.
What makes me qualified for Congress
What qualifies someone to represent you in Congress?
Patty McMahon shares how 35 years of federal service shaped her understanding of Congress, constituent service, government accountability, and fiscal responsibility.
She explains why she believes a representative's job is to serve the people, not a political party, and why her independent approach benefits Colorado's 6th District.
Why Endless Wars Must End
In this video, Patty McMahon explores what America loses when war becomes routine.
Drawing on history, she reflects on Vietnam, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the lessons they offer about freedom, family, and the human cost of conflict.
She explains why she supports a strong national defense while opposing wars of choice, why she believes economic leadership and diplomacy are more powerful than military aggression, and why America's political divisions have become their own form of endless war.
Above all, Patty argues that the United States must remember what it was founded to protect: People.
Not political parties. Not military power. And, not the economy.
Break the Cycle
What happens when voters stop believing they have only two choices?
In this video, Patty compares America's two-party system to an unhealthy relationship, one in which voters are convinced they need the parties more than the parties need them.
She argues that the real power belongs to the voters and that Congress won't change until citizens demand better
Patty explains why she is running for a single term, why she refuses to spend her time in office fundraising for reelection, and why she believes it's time to restore accountability, fiscal responsibility, and Congress's focus on serving the American people instead of political parties.
Foreign Policy, Alliances & Leadership
How should the United States respond when its allies disagree with military action?
Drawing on her 35 years of federal experience, Patty uses a workplace analogy to explain why disagreement does not necessarily mean disloyalty.
She argues that allies should not be criticized for declining to join a conflict they never agreed to enter.
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The video explores the importance of respecting the sovereignty and decisions of other nations, maintaining strong alliances even when disagreements arise, and focusing criticism on the source of a conflict rather than on partners who choose a different course.
Patty discusses why effective leadership requires respecting boundaries, understanding differing perspectives, and preserving long-term relationships with America's allies.
Education shouldn't end at high school
In this video, Patty McMahon introduces OPEN America (Online Public Education Network), her proposal to transform the Department of Education into a nationwide online learning platform that makes college courses, technical training, and workforce education available to every American.
By using existing technology and partnering with accredited colleges and trade schools, OPEN America would allow students to earn transferable credits, reduce the cost of higher education, and continue learning throughout their lives.
Patty explains why she believes investing in education is one of the smartest investments America can make and why the country's next great innovation should be making lifelong learning accessible to everyone.
Leadership Without Division
Can America become stronger without tearing each other down?
In this video, Patty explains why criticizing a leader's behavior is not the same as hating the person. She shares her belief that America is strongest when its leaders inspire, unite, and elevate people rather than divide them through insults and personal attacks.
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Patty discusses how the United States is viewed abroad, why words matter in leadership, and why making America "great" begins with treating one another with dignity and respect.
She argues that Americans, regardless of political party, are one national family and that the path forward is through encouragement, accountability, and unity rather than name-calling.
Campaign Announcement
Why is Patty McMahon running for Congress?
Patty announces her campaign for Colorado's 6th Congressional District and explains why she believes voters deserve more than a choice between the two major political parties.
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Pointing to the large number of registered voters who chose not to vote in the last election, Patty encourages citizens to make their voices heard and reminds them that elections are decided by those who participate.
Her message is simple: if you want change, VOTE!
And prove the political establishment wrong.
The Congressional Office
(campaign ad)
In this parody of The Office, Patty McMahon tackles the federal appropriations process with humor, showing just how confusing Congress has made the nation's budget.
Behind the jokes is a serious message: taxpayers deserve a government that spends their money transparently, responsibly, and in a way that ordinary Americans can understand.
Release the Crow
(campaign ad)
People once believed Congress knew what it was doing.
These days, that's a little harder to believe.
In this parody inspired by The Crow, Patty McMahon pokes fun at politics with a little suspense, a lot of humor, and one very memorable cat who removes a Crow from the House.
Every election is an opportunity to choose a new direction. Maybe it's time to release the Crow.