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March 21, 2024 11:51 AM UTC

Colorado Democrats Dunk On Dave Williams' Mismanagement

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by: Colorado Pols

Just don’t ask how Dave Williams spends it.

A press release from the Colorado Democratic Party this morning celebrates over $142,000 raised by the party during the month of February alone–more than double what the Colorado GOP under embattled chairman Dave “Let’s Go Brandon” Williams raised in the same period, and spent much less controversially:

The Colorado Democratic Party (CDP) continues the 2024 election cycle with strength, announcing $142,141.77 raised in February, 2024, compared to the Colorado GOP’s $64,349.90. The CDP outraised the Colorado GOP by $77,791.97.

In February, the CDP received contributions from a diverse array of 726 donors, with 93% of them proudly hailing from Colorado. This groundswell of grassroots support underscores the deep connections and trust that the Democratic Party has cultivated within our communities across the state.

With these funds, the CDP remains steadfast in its commitment to investing in vital resources, bolstering key staff, and expanding critical programs throughout Colorado. Our focus on enhancing our organizing apparatus in rural areas ensures that every voice in Colorado is heard and represented.

We promised you a dunking, and CDP chairman Shad Murib delivered:

In stark contrast, the Colorado GOP’s fundraising efforts fell far short. The GOP’s spending habits continue to raise eyebrows, with a notable $12,000 allocated to Chair Dave Williams’ consulting firm, Fox Group, and $10,000 to Liberty Service Corp, a far-right wing consulting firm. Spending on these two consulting firms amounts to 35% of the Colorado GOP’s total expenditures, an insulting and bewildering use of funds in this critical election year.

According to the FEC, the Colorado GOP also spent $9,866.23 on a “fold out mailer” as a “response to attack” – this is likely the mailer that was used to attack The Gazette and Dave Williams’ opponents in the CD5 Republican primary, a ridiculous and unethical use of Party resources…

“The Colorado GOP’s continued struggles with fundraising and reckless spending underscore their dwindling relevance in Colorado politics,” said CDP Chair Shad Murib. “While the GOP relies on divisive tactics and racking up strangely high bills at Italian restaurants, Colorado Democrats remain focused on empowering our communities and building a brighter future for everyone in our state no matter their party. I’m proud of our grassroots support, and we’re excited to be building lasting infrastructure across the state.”

There’s the price of the full-color mailer blasting the Colorado Springs Gazette as well as Williams’ CO-05 primary opponent Jeff Crank, along with the generous payouts to Williams’ personal consultant outfit and Liberty Service Corporation owned by Colorado Springs-based GOP operative Jon Hotaling. These three line-items consumed over 40% of the Colorado Republican Party’s expenditures in February, which considering the organizing that needs to be done for the general election in November is a totally unacceptable diversion of scarce resources. Williams doesn’t even appear to be trying to carry out the essential duties of his job, having fully converted the state party into an extension of his congressional campaign that as an added bonus pays him.

The outcome, as we’ve conceded since Donald Trump’s endorsement, could be Dave Williams in Congress. But by every available measure he’ll be leaving Colorado Republicans in shambles.

One thought on “Colorado Democrats Dunk On Dave Williams’ Mismanagement”

JohnInDenver says:

March 21, 2024 at 4:35 pm
I think the on-going issues from the Colorado Republicans financial report ought to begin with
- 6(c) Total Receipts (from line 19)……….64,394.90
- 7. Total Disbursements…………………….85,569.34
in comparison to Colorado Democrats
- 6(c) Total Receipts (from line 19) ……142,141.77
- 7. Total Disbursements …………………128,868.00
is it difficult to either provide a way to import tables OR to provide a WYSIWYG display in the draft?
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