
Partisan election-law rewrite a disaster for Colorado
From the start, Democrats have frozen out anyone who might disagree with them, refusing common-sense compromises.
From the start, Democrats have frozen out anyone who might disagree with them, refusing common-sense compromises.
Some students at Evergreen Middle School got a very one-sided presentation (according to multiple reports from parents) on energy on Friday, May 3, watching a live “What the Frack” rap
SB 250 is without question the most significant attempt to reform Colorado’s intrusive, expensive and counter-productive drug law regime in decades.
These rules, together with the proposals to restrict advertising, suggest that Colorado is moving closer to the discreet, buttoned-down version of legalization laid out in I-502, Washington’s marijuana legalization initiative.
Assuming the Colorado General Assembly goes along with the committee’s recommendation, this is good news for consumers, new competitors, and the current marijuana suppliers who support a more flexible approach.
Let me state this as clearly as I can: A “spending cut” is when you spend less money than you did before.
CPAC is not the GOP, but rather a meeting of different conservative groups gathering to compare notes and organize their efforts for the next round, with the most vocal being the squeaky wheel that gains all of the attention.
CPAC is not the GOP, but rather a meeting of different conservative groups gathering to compare notes and organize their efforts for the next round, with the most vocal being the squeaky wheel that gains all of the attention.
If someone harassed and/or threatened Secretary of State Scott Gessler in 2012, why were charges never filed? Until now, the Denver District Attorney’s office has only answered that question by
As Colorado’s legislators consider the task force’s recommendations during the next month or so, they should keep Althouse’s suggestions in mind. Maybe that will help steer them toward policies that show greater respect for free markets, consumer choice, and freedom of speech.
Like their ideological brothers in the Democratic Party, these Republicans think that individuals are just too stupid and irresponsible to make their own decisions and lead their own lives, so therefore politicians and bureaucrats must tell people what to do—and throw them in jail if they stray from that path.
Like their ideological brothers in the Democratic Party, these Republicans think that individuals are just too stupid and irresponsible to make their own decisions and lead their own lives, so therefore politicians and bureaucrats must tell people what to do—and throw them in jail if they stray from that path.
By Jon Caldara
I remember asking a Denver cop how the morale was among his peers. His answer, “Well, let me put it this way. Yesterday, I arrested a guy for stealing four cars. Two hours later, I arrested the very same guy for stealing a car again.” Criminals who are issued the equivalent of a parking ticket and kicked out of jail in mere minutes after their major felonies must be a greater demotivator for cops than a doughnut ban.
How can you keep doing your job when your work is rigged so, no matter how hard you endeavor, it doesn’t really make any difference? Imagine being in charge of recruiting police officers in large metro cities today.
The same sense of making no real difference, of complete irrelevance, is infecting the ranks of Colorado Republican legislators. It’s so bad, two of the best have decided to quit their jobs, pull up stakes, and get the hell out of Dodge.
Senate Majority Leader Paul Lundeen was perhaps the most sane, articulate, politically savvy and principled Republican under the Gold Dome. In any other state he’d be looking to run for governor. But this isn’t any other state, so, instead, he’s looking to run away.
This is the hyper-progressive state of Colorado. Being in the micro-minority year after year after year and watching freedom-limiting, economy-killing, social engineering bills becoming law, well, it has got to be like the cop watching everyone he arrests back out on the street moments after being caught
Honestly, how do you get up in the morning?
Lundeen is fleeing to take a job with the American Excellence Foundation to spread the word of limited government to states that might listen.
So that Paul doesn’t feel alone in his escape from the asylum — I’m sorry, the “unsupervised mental health facility” — the equally sane House Minority Whip Ryan Armagost is bolting out of the state for an undisclosed “fantastic professional opportunity” in Arizona
Rumor has it he landed a more enjoyable and respected job there like telemarketer, pig slaughterer, crack whore or even assistant crack whore.
Is there a more lonely and frankly useless job in Colorado, outside of Rockies general manager, than being a Republican state legislator, shooting rubber bands at bad ideas?
Frankly, those who stay and fight, I’m looking at you, Rose Pugliese, are amazingly optimistic and resilient people who deserve at least a commercial by Sarah McLachlan. “Hi, I’m Sarah McLachlan. Will you be an angel for a helpless legislator? Everyday, innocent Republican legislators are abused, beaten and neglected. And they’re crying out for help. For just $5 million a month, you can rescue these legislators from their abusers.”
But it’s not just abused Republicans who can no longer take it. The growing civil war between Democrats is beginning to take its toll.
Remember that scene from “Gone with the Wind” with the acres of wounded laying around the train station? In Colorado, the merely-progressive Democrats of the North are attacked by the socialist Democrats of the South with similar results.
Recall, Democrats have near veto-proof majorities in both houses, all statewide offices, including governor and attorney general, and judges almost completely appointed by progressive Democrat governors. Like your sibling whom your parents love more than you, Democrats get whatever they want.
Your wallet is their oyster. Resigning in 2023, Democratic Rep. Ruby Dickson said the “sensationalistic and vitriolic nature of the current political environment is not healthy for me or my family.”
Democratic Rep. Said Sharbini left, citing “the polarized and contentious climate in the state House.” Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis said the job was emotionally and physically tough when she recently split.
But these spoiled kids can have anything they want. They’re not squabbling with Republicans. Republicans aren’t even in the equation. Republicans are hiding in the janitor’s closet hoping not to be found and slapped around. These Democrats are backbiting fellow Democrats.
The “sensationalistic and vitriolic” unhealthy environment is amongst themselves. The polarization and emotional toll isn’t coming from the feckless Republicans.
Team Left is beginning to eat their own.
More than 20% of our legislators were never voted into office in the first place. They were appointed to fill vacancies of those who wanted to get out.
Though this calls for reform of how vacancies are filled, the bigger question is, what are the Democrats doing to make the place so unlivable?
A declining Colorado economy is beginning to have consequences against many of its own climate goals. What’s behind this and what tax credits are going away? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this and more.
Show Notes:
https://coloradosun.com/2025/06/19/colorado-green-tax-credits-cut-economic-forecast/
https://coloradosun.com/2025/06/25/colorado-clean-energy-project-cancellations/
The US Supreme Court has issued a slew of decisions, what does it mean for Colorado? Constitutional expert Rob Natelson interprets it for us.