November 14, 2016 11:46 AM UTC

Get More Smarter on Monday (November 14)

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Yes, that was a very big moon. It’s time to Get More Smarter with Colorado Pols. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (here’s a good example). If you are more of a visual learner, check out The Get More Smarter Show.

TOP OF MIND TODAY…

► Well, shit: Donald Trump has selected well-known white nationalist Steve Bannon to be his top advisor in the White House.

► What will a Donald Trump White House mean for Colorado? The Denver Post tries to answer that question:

The impacts on Colorado are likely to be felt in key industries in the state such as energy, health care, transportation and recreational marijuana, and on social issues including the environment and immigration.

In those areas, Colorado leaders are anxious about the changes to come. Trump could wipe away hallmarks of the Obama administration, from the Clean Power Plan to the Affordable Care Act, while emphasizing fossil fuel production over environmental protection and regulatory oversight.

Dennis Webb of the Grand Junction Sentinel considers this question from a Western Slope perspective.

► The Colorado Secretary of State’s office continues to tabulate ballot return figures for the 2016 election.

Get even more smarter after the jump…

IN CASE YOU ARE STANDING NEAR A WATER COOLER…

► Spread love and unity and what not.

► Democrats are trying to figure out how to chart out their future from a national leadership perspective. As Chris Cillizza writes for “The Fix,” one of the first steps for Democrats will be choosing a new head of the Democratic Party…and candidates are already jockeying for position.

► If you are actually pondering why Republican Darryl Glenn wasn’t able to defeat Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Denver) last week, here’s some analysis.

► Is Congressman Mike Coffman politically “invincible?” Regardless of the answer, Democrats probably won’t be putting much effort into CD-6 until the next round of redistricting.

► Transportation and infrastructure questions will be at the top of the docket when the Colorado legislature reconvenes in January.

► Colorado employers are preparing their businesses for minimum wage increases. 

► The outcome of a very tight race for a Colorado Board of Education seat in CD-6 will be very, very narrow.

► Politico considers a few takeaways from the first five days with President-elect Donald Trump.

► Here’s Hillary Clinton’s loss in a nutshell.

► Republican infighting on Capitol Hill isn’t expected to let up anytime soon.

OTHER LINKS YOU SHOULD CLICK

► RIP, Rolle Fischer.

► Democrats selected Crisanta Duran to serve as the next Speaker of the House when the Colorado legislature reconvenes in January. In the State Senate, Republicans decided to go heavy on white males in leadership positions.

ICYMI

► After a dramatic win in New Orleans on Sunday, the Denver Broncos take a 7-3 record into their BYE week.

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