All 66 Democrats in the Colorado legislature have united in urging Governor Jared Polis not to reduce the prison sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters. They argue that clemency is intended for those who have shown accountability and made restitution, qualities they believe Peters has not demonstrated. The lawmakers expressed concern that reducing her sentence would embolden election conspiracy theorists and undermine faith in democratic processes. This stance escalates the party’s disapproval of Polis’s approach to the case, particularly after he criticized Peters’ nine-year sentence as excessive for a non-violent offender, comparing it to a probation sentence received by a former Democratic senator for similar felony charges.
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As I sit back and reflect on the recent news of Lauren Boebert being defeated in a Republican poll after receiving an endorsement from Donald Trump, I can’t help but feel a sense of relief. Let me be honest; I have never been a fan of Boebert’s political style or competence as a politician. Having lived in Colorado myself, I’ve had the opportunity to witness firsthand the sentiments of the voters in her district. And it’s clear that many see her as someone who is more concerned with her own image, national attention, and personal interests rather than addressing the local issues that truly matter to them.… Continue reading
Boebert finishes fifth in straw poll of new district
Well, well, well, it seems like Boebert’s political career may be coming to an end sooner than she expected. In a recent straw poll of her new district, Boebert finished fifth among the five candidates. And let me tell you, it’s hard to take a straw poll seriously when it’s so hilariously tiny. She only received 12 votes from the debate attendees, which accounted for about 10 percent of the total.
Ahead of her were Logan County Commissioner Jerry Sonnenberg, former Colorado House Minority Leader Mike Lynch, Douglas County filmmaker Deborah Flora, and state House Minority Whip Richard Holtorf.… Continue reading
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