August 29, 2006 02:30 AM UTC

Colorado Democrats Call for Dennis's Ouster

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• by: Phoenix Rising

With thanks to DemNotes.com:

Statement from Colorado Democratic Party Chair Pat Waak:

In recent days, Coloradans have learned that the Colorado Secretary of State’s office was approached by attorneys working with the Republican Party and its candidates seeking changes to Colorado elections rules. This has resulted in a blatant manipulation of Colorado election rules to benefit their candidates in direct defiance of legislative will.  We therefore call for Gigi Dennis’ immediate resignation. It is unacceptable to exploit a public office for political gain. Colorado citizens deserve to know that the elections process respects the rights of all voters. We feel the Secretary of State’s actions have undermined the integrity of the elections process.

Well, we knew (or at least hoped) this was bound to come.  With both Ken Gordon and Mike Coffman on record as saying Dennis had overstepped her authority under the law, and Dennis not backing down (and indeed scheduling more changes for October – just before the election), it was almost inevitable that the Democratic Party stepped in to call for change.