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Former Colorado Republican Attorney Mike Davis Tweets Photo of Judge Merrick Garland’s Severed Head

(All class – Promoted by Colorado Pols) Former Colorado Special Assistant Attorney General Mike Davis was busted by national media last week for tweeting an inflammatory fake photo. Davis shared the fake photo, originally created by the Onion, showing a bloody U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky holding up the severed head of […]

WTF: Bizarre Sullivan Recall Launch Confounds Colorado Politics

UPDATE #2: The Denver Post’s Justin Wingerter: The Republican who lost his seat last year to Democratic state Rep. Tom Sullivan said Tuesday that he does not support efforts to recall Sullivan over the recently passed red-flag bill. Cole Wist’s remarks came a day after paperwork was filed with the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office […]

BREAKING: Rep. Rochelle Galindo Will Resign

UPDATE: Denver Post: [P]olice would not specify the nature of the complaint against Rep. Rochelle Galindo, a first-term House Democrat representing Greeley, saying it is “sealed,” though not by a judge. Police last week received a complaint naming Galindo, Greeley police Sgt. Kyle Peltz said Sunday night — after Galindo announced her resignation. “It is […]

Get More Smarter on Thursday (May 9)

The Colorado Avalanche are out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a controversial loss in Game 7 on Wednesday, but the Denver Nuggets can advance to the Western Conference Finals with a win tonight in Portland. It’s time “Get More Smarter.” If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments […]

Report: Ken Buck May Not Run for Re-Election

UPDATE: According to an email we received from Buck’s Communications Director Brittany Yanick, “this is falsely reported information.” Writes Yanick: “Congressman Buck has no official plans to retire anytime soon nor in the foreseeable future.” —– Earlier today we saw some interesting news from Nathan Gonzales, Editor and Publisher of “Inside Elections” whose expertise is […]

On to the Runoffs

(Promoted by Colorado Pols) UPDATE: A newsworthy come from behind win for Denver’s Initiative 301, decriminalizing “magic mushrooms,” which is now ahead outside the recount margin: Denver becomes the first city in America to decriminalize hallucinogenic mushrooms. The final vote was 50.56%-49.44% (outside the automatic recount margin). #9NEWS #copolitics — Kyle Clark (@KyleClark) May 8, […]

Second Largest Oil & Gas Producer in Colorado Not Participating in Recalls

(Promoted by Colorado Pols) State Rep. Rochelle Galindo (D-Greeley) should be removed from office for supporting new oil and gas regulations that will “devastate the oil and gas industry” and “kill oil and gas jobs,” say leaders of an effort to recall the newly elected representative. Yet top producers in Weld County say the new […]

Get More Smarter on Monday (May 6)

The Colorado Avalanche are looking for force a Game 7 with a win over the San Jose Sharks tonight at Pepsi Center; on Tuesday the Denver Nuggets return home try to take a 3-2 series lead over the Portland Trailblazers. It’s time “Get More Smarter.” If you think we missed something important, please include the […]

William Barr’s Crash and Burn Singes Cory Gardner Too

As the Denver Post’s Justin Wingerter reports, the state’s two senior Democrats in the U.S. House and Senate are calling for the resignation of Attorney General William Barr, as a standoff between Barr and the House over what’s become generally recognized as a brazen cover-up of damning evidence in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on […]

It’s a Big Deal: Enviros Celebrate Climate Action Plan Passage

A press release from Conservation Colorado yesterday celebrates the passage of House Bill 19-1261, the Colorado Climate Action Plan legislation that commits the state to large reductions of greenhouse gas emissions–90% less than 2005 levels by 2050: Today, the Colorado legislature voted on final passage of HB 19-1261, the Climate Action Plan To Reduce Pollution. […]

Lawmaker Cites “Flagrant Abuse” of GOP Rules in Election to Lead Colorado Republican Party

(Promoted by Colorado Pols) State Rep. Susan Beckman of Littleton, who lost an election by fewer than 10 votes to lead the Colorado Republican Party, has issued a detailed report calling the GOP voting process “troubling” and marred by “flagrant abuse” of rules and expected election practices. Beckman’s report spotlights seven core “issues,” which include: […]

Get it Done, Democrats

“If you want something done, ask a busy person.” The originator of this saying might be Benjamin Franklin. It might also be Lucille Ball. More likely, it is one of those proverbs that have been repeated in one form or another for centuries. The progenitor of the wording is less important than the wisdom of […]

Republican Training Exposes the Naked Truth About Recalls

TUESDAY UPDATE: The internet is forever, folks–as Constellation Political is learning belatedly: You’re welcome (see below). —– UPDATE: David O. Williams picks up the thread for RealVail.com: Eagle County is indeed a very blue county these days, with Sheriff James van Beek the only elected member of the GOP currently serving. Still, that clearly won’t […]

Tuesday Open Thread

“The best way to convince a fool that he is wrong is to let him have his own way.” –Josh Billings

What you can do to fight back this week (April 22)

Like these alerts? Click here to subscribe. Or, download the Beacon (formerly RiseUp) app and never miss an action. Happy Earth Week! Here in Colorado, this week’s observance of a week devoted to caring for our natural environment takes on added significance as the Colorado General Assembly passes legislation to protect the public from the […]

“Every Day is Earth Day” and Other Do-Nothing Cliches

(Promoted by Colorado Pols) Earth Day is not a cliche. OK, it sort of is, but its not yet too late. Maybe. Yes, it’s been almost 50 years since the “first Earth Day.” Back then fossil fuel companies were just beginning to uncover troubling data on what their products were doing to the planet, and […]

Mitt Romney Blows Gardner’s Mueller Kumbaya

As you probably know from last week’s news coverage, Sen. Cory Gardner is very much ready to “move on” from the investigation into Russian support for Donald Trump in the 2016 elections, after the release this week of a redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report that supporters of the President desperately want America […]

Your Source for Trump-Infused Criticism of the Colo Republican Party

(Promoted by Colorado Pols) What’s your best underworld source for unfiltered Trump-infused criticism of Colorado’s Republican Party? A radio show with an innocent name, the “Chuck and Julie Show,” but a pair of Republican hosts, Chuck Bonniwell and Julie Hayden, who routinely throw fellow Republicans off the cliff as buzzards call the program to find […]

Colorado Week in Review: 4/12/19

Your deliberately oversimplified glance at what happened in Colorado this week. Denver ranked No. 2 on U.S. News & World’s Report list of best places to live Nuggets clinch No. 2 seed with thrilling comeback win Twitter Laughs at Denver Bomb Cyclone II Fail After Colorado Lawmakers Usher In Sweeping Oil And Gas Rules, It’ll […]

CU Regent Heidi Ganahl Endorses Trump

(Colorado’s only OTHER statewide elected Republican official – Promoted by Colorado Pols) The red meat was indeed raw and juicy at the Colorado Republican Central Committee meeting last month. Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner shouted about needing “a fighter” at the top of his lungs. Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO) threatened recalls and dared Democrats to take […]

Colorado Week in Review: 4/5/19

Your deliberately oversimplified glance at what happened in Colorado this week. Gov. Polis is about to sign a Colorado net neutrality bill — one with some serious teeth Drought Continues To Erode In Colorado, Not Much Left! RTD: Long-delayed G-Line from Denver to Wheat Ridge will open April 26 Governor signs bill allowing medical marijuana […]

Neville Clan: Still Recall Central

There’s been some confusion in the last few days as recall efforts against freshman Rep. Rochelle Galindo of Greeley have received publicity over two groups working on the effort: with a few wealthy Weld County landowners pledging big bucks for the campaign and the Recall Colorado organization led by House Minority Leader Patrick Neville working […]

Get More Smarter on Friday (April 5)

Today is “Opening Day” for the Colorado Rockies; have fun parking downtown this afternoon. It’s time “Get More Smarter.” 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 […]

Good Luck, Speedy Recovery To Sen. Michael Bennet

Mike Littwin of the Colorado Independent broke significant news yesterday that Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado, a likely entry into the 2020 race for the Democratic presidential nomination will undergo surgery for prostate cancer prior to making a final decision: Just as he had finally become comfortable with his decision to run, he went to […]

Get More Smarter on Tuesday (April 2)

At least you don’t have to worry about lame April Fool’s Day jokes for another year. It’s time to “Get More Smarter.” 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 […]

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