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Boebert Turns Rare “Apology” Into Another PR Debacle
Last week, Colorado’s nexus of narrow-minded nuttery Rep. Lauren Boebert earned another round of negative press after she brusquely tossed in the trash a pin memorializing one of the victims of the Ulvalde, Texas school shooting given to her by a gun safety activist. Support for gun rights isn’t supposed to automatically translate to hostility […]
Ken Buck Twists Self Into Pretzel For Trump Once Again
CNN reports on the drama within the U.S. House Republican majority over a push to “expunge” former President Donald Trump’s two impeachments from the congressional record, a demand made by Trump personally but running into a wall of opposition that includes a number of not-so-MAGA Republicans: Multiple sources tell CNN that calling a House vote […]
Heidi Ganahl Is Back To Recruit You Into Her “Patriot” MLM
The 2022 Republican nominee for governor of Colorado, Heidi Ganahl, has been working to re-establish her brand after losing to Gov. Jared Polis by almost 20 points last year in what’s generally considered to be one of the worst statewide campaign in the state’s history. Last spring, Ganahl re-launched the podcast she used as a thinly-pretensed […]
Colorado Week in Review for July 23, 2023
awesome + uniting USWNT player ratings: Sophia Smith perfect with brace in FIFA Women’s World Cup debut; Lindsey Horan dominates Grichuk’s go-ahead RBI single in the ninth rallies Rockies past Marlins 4-3 ‘Racers are going to fly’: Colorado Dragon Boat Festival features new fleet of boats awesome + controversy Mike Johnston sworn in as Denver […]
Boebert Leaps To Controversial Video’s Ill-Advised Defense
CBS4 Denver reports on the latest impact area for Colorado’s foremost controversy-seeking missile, Rep. Lauren Boebert–this time leaping into the debate over a new video from conservative country music star Jason Aldean shot in front of a Tennessee courthouse with, to say the least, a problematic history. Colorado’s Republican congresswoman recently joined Arkansas Gov. Sarah […]
Denver District Attorney Beth McCann Won’t Seek Re-Election
As Lauren Penington reports for The Denver Post: Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced Thursday she will not seek re-election in 2024 to a third term. “It has been the honor and privilege of my life to head up the Denver District Attorney’s Office and the amazing team of committed dedicated employees for the past […]
If Tina Peters Can Just Stall Until Trump Wins…Then What?
UPDATE: Ruh, roh! Looks like Peters’ new attorney has his work cut out for him: —– As the Grand Junction Sentinel’s Charles Ashby reports, indicted former Mesa County Clerk and 2022 Secretary of State candidate Tina Peters is no longer being represented in her felony criminal case by noted Denver defense attorney Harvey Steinberg–and with […]
Get More Smarter on Wednesday (July 19)
It’s hot out there, but it’s going to get a LOT hotter next week. Let’s 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 an audio learner, check out The Get More Smarter Podcast. And don’t forget to find […]
Republicans Perplexed by Boebert’s Commitment to Nonsense
Congressperson Lauren Boebert (R-ifle) just can’t stop being Lauren Boebert…and it may damn well mean the end of her short political career. After narrowly winning re-election in 2022 — beating Democrat Adam Frisch by a mere 546 votes in a district that SHOULD be safe for a Republican — Boebert briefly seemed to indicate that […]
The Official Changing of the Guard in Denver
For the first time in 12 years, Denver has a new Mayor today. Mike Johnston took the oath of office today to become the 46th Mayor of the City of Denver, formally ending the 12-year tenure of Michael Hancock. As Joe Rubino reports for The Denver Post: In his inaugural address, Johnston started by running […]
Bluenami 2: Electric Boogaloo (feat. Shad Murib)
This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, the Colorado GOP Civil War enters the Endgame stage…maybe. Just when we thought it couldn’t possibly get any worse or any stupider, it does. Republican Parties in Arizona and Michigan are as broke as the one here in Colorado — what’s the connection? Friend of the show […]
Why the Film ‘Sound of Freedom’ Has Set Conservative Politics Alight
(The fact that this movie even exists is bizarre enough — Promoted by Colorado Pols) By James O’Rourke, Colorado Times Recorder This month, conservatives have lauded the breakout success of Angel Studios’ new thriller film “Sound of Freedom.” Released on July 3, it has held its own in the box office against major blockbusters, even […]
Don’t You Even, Cory Gardner
As the Washington Post reports, the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first-ever oral contraceptive available without a doctor’s prescription. Making oral contraceptives available over the counter builds on the 2010 Affordable Care Act’s provision that eliminated insurance copays for the medication: Federal regulators Thursday approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill available in […]
Republicans Stall Defense Funding Over Pet Issues
Democratic members of Colorado’s congressional delegation have joined Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Denver) in blasting a decision by the Republican chairman of the House Armed Services Committee to block critical defense and military spending over a dispute about the location of Space Command Headquarters. Here’s the press release, via the office of Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Denver): […]
Secretary won’t say whether Trump can access Colorado ballot
(Republished under Creative Commons license by Colorado Pols) by Quentin Young, Colorado Newsline July 13, 2023 The Colorado secretary of state declined to say whether she will grant ballot access to former President Donald Trump, who is running for president in 2024. “We are going to officially decline to comment at this time,” Annie Orloff, […]
Get More Smarter on Wednesday (July 12)
Stay cool out there, friends. Let’s 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 an audio learner, check out The Get More Smarter Podcast. And don’t forget to find us on Facebook and Twitter. FIRST UP… ► […]
Kirkmeyer Out In CD-8 After Williams’ Friendly Fire
Breaking news this morning from Colorado Public Radio’s Caitlyn Kim and Bente Birkeland, reporting that 2022 CD-8 Republican nominee Barb Kirkmeyer will not be coming back in 2024 for a rematch: “My passion has always been for Colorado. In 2024, I believe the best way for me to serve our great state is to run […]
Get More Smarter on Tuesday (July 11)
Don’t forget the sunscreen if you’re outside today; it’s a scorcher. Let’s 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 an audio learner, check out The Get More Smarter Podcast. And don’t forget to find us on Facebook and […]
Mesa County Health Board Causing Worry
(Promoted by Colorado Pols) Mesa County Colorado is officially on the world map these days, thanks to the likes of Tina Peters and Lauren Boebert, but what is causing me a lot of worry these days is the direction of the Mesa County Health Department’s Board. Janet Rowland got herself appointed to that Board as […]
Boebert Posed With Polis at Mizel Event Honoring the Governor
By Isla Lader for the Colorado Times Recorder On June 1, Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) was honored with the Mizel Community Enrichment Award. The annual event honors “deserving individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the community and worked to significantly enhance the lives of others.” Among the event’s numerous attendees was Congresswoman Lauren Boebert […]
Boebert Welcomes Last-Minute Bestie Donald Jr. To Pueblo
As the Pueblo Chieftain’s Anna Lynn Winfrey reports, Pueblo County Republicans were subjected treated to an appearance Saturday at a fundraising event by none other than Donald Trump, Jr. himself–who was kind enough at the request of Rep. Lauren Boebert to fill in at the last minute for another headliner who had to bail: “At […]
Bob Marshall Broadens Open Meetings Law Crusade
Two state lawmakers have filed a legal complaint against the leadership of both Democratic and Republican caucuses at the state legislature — as well as the entire Colorado House of Representatives — over allegations of a Russian nesting doll of open meeting violations. As Colorado Public Radio reports: A court complaint filed on Friday alleges […]
Monday Open Thread
“A vision becomes a nightmare when the leader has a big dream and a bad team.” –John C. Maxwell
Sorry Freedom Caucus, MTG’s Got Cooler Friends Now
Politico’s Jordain Carney confirms a rumor that circulated over the July 4th holiday break–Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one half of the congressional “Q-some Twosome” along with Colorado’s Rep. Lauren Boebert until their friendship infamously fell apart, has been formally ousted from the House Freedom Caucus: The House Freedom Caucus voted to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor […]