coloradopeakpolitics--2020-05-26--Long live The Colorado Independent, the king of Colorado fake news

Long live The Colorado Independent , the king of Colorado fake news Democrat operatives in Colorado are worried right now because their preferred platform to spread fake news about Republican candidates is going “ dark.
” For years , Democrat operatives in Colorado have worked with The Colorado Independent to get hit pieces written about Republican candidates .
Most famously , during the 2014 Senate campaign , The Colorado Independent published a story attacking then-Rep. Cory Gardner for being a hypocrite on Obamacare because he supposedly had two hip replacements , even though that he was a healthy 37 year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first or last time this particular “ news ” outlet published fake news .
And thanks to a new report by OpenSecrets.org , we now know why .
And while it is good news for real journalism that The Colorado Independent is closing , unfortunately their management is taking their “ talents ” to small , rural newspapers across the state .
As The Colorado Independent explains : “ We are , in both the literal and figurative sense , taking our show on the road , reaching out to newsrooms across Colorado @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with statewide impact that they may not have the time , ability or people power to do alone .
We ’ ll be providing training along with that reporting with the shared goal of strengthening local news .
Stronger newsrooms mean a better-informed public , and a better-informed public is what these times demand.
” We will be on the lookout for biased journalism from the former editors of The Colorado Independent permeating into local newsrooms across Colorado .
After all , just because one liberal fake news site is closing , doesn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up their fight to print fake news about Colorado Republicans .

Long live The Colorado Independent, the king of Colorado fake news
Democrat operatives in Colorado are worried right now because their preferred platform to spread fake news about Republican candidates is going “dark.” For years, Democrat operatives in Colorado have worked with The Colorado Independent to get hit pieces written about Republican candidates. Most famously, during the 2014 Senate campaign, The Colorado Independent published a story attacking then-Rep. Cory Gardner for being a hypocrite on Obamacare because he supposedly had two hip replacements, even though that he was a healthy 37 year old.
But this was hardly the first or last time this particular “news” outlet published fake news. And thanks to a new report by OpenSecrets.org, we now know why.
And while it is good news for real journalism that The Colorado Independent is closing, unfortunately their management is taking their “talents” to small, rural newspapers across the state. As The Colorado Independent explains:
“We are, in both the literal and figurative sense, taking our show on the road, reaching out to newsrooms across Colorado to help them report and write stories with statewide impact that they may not have the time, ability or people power to do alone. We’ll be providing training along with that reporting with the shared goal of strengthening local news. Stronger newsrooms mean a better-informed public, and a better-informed public is what these times demand.”
We will be on the lookout for biased journalism from the former editors of The Colorado Independent permeating into local newsrooms across Colorado. After all, just because one liberal fake news site is closing, doesn’t mean the far-left has given up their fight to print fake news about Colorado Republicans.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-05-26--Polis’s $1.7 billion spending spree questioned by Denver Post and GOP lawmaker

The state legislature returns today but they needn ’ t have bothered .
The King of all Pandemics , Jared @ @ @ @ @ entire $ 1.7 billion pot of emergency federal funds without consulting the people ’ s @ @ @ @ @ those pesky Joint Budget Committee procedures .
Polis ’ s actions are so egregious , @ @ @ @ @ board threw a flag on the play and insisted the governor “ undo ” his @ @ @ @ @ Tipton also criticized Polis ’ s questionable use of the relief fund , saying the @ @ @ @ @ be used for expenses due to the coronavirus public health emergency that was not accounted @ @ @ @ @ approved budget .
“ Nothing about this executive order is collaborative or bipartisan , and @ @ @ @ @ from-on both sides of the aisle have expressed frustration about being kept in the dark @ @ @ @ @ Tipton says the U.S. Treasury will be examining how Polis used the money .

Polis’s $1.7 billion spending spree questioned by Denver Post and GOP lawmaker
The state legislature returns today but they needn’t have bothered.
The King of all Pandemics, Jared Polis, already spent the entire $1.7 billion pot of emergency federal funds without consulting the people’s representatives or utilizing any of those pesky Joint Budget Committee procedures.
Polis’s actions are so egregious, even the Denver Post editorial board threw a flag on the play and insisted the governor “undo” his order.
U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton also criticized Polis’s questionable use of the relief fund, saying the billions Colorado received could only be used for expenses due to the coronavirus public health emergency that was not accounted for in the most recently approved budget.
“Nothing about this executive order is collaborative or bipartisan, and local officials I have heard from-on both sides of the aisle have expressed frustration about being kept in the dark,” Tipton said.
Tipton says the U.S. Treasury will be examining how Polis used the money.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-05-27--Restaurants forcibly closed by Polis for 72 days may never reopen

Restaurants forcibly closed by Polis for 72 days may never reopen Thousands of restaurants deemed by Gov .
Polis as non-essential and forcibly closed for 72 days were finally permitted by his most royal highness to mostly open on Wednesday .
More than 100 restaurants say they will never reopen .
And then there ’ s C & C Breakfast & Korean Kitchen , the Castle Rock restaurant still in a government-imposed time-out and shaming by Polis because the owners tried to salvage what ’ s left of their business and life-savings by opening on Mother ’ s Day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ now suing Polis , the State of Colorado and health agency , and the Tri-County Health Department .
The Arellanos and lawyer Randy Corporon appeared on Fox and Friends Wednesday and said Polis saw their actions to merely operate their business as an affront to his power .
This restaurant has become the undisputed poster child of what happens when politicians like Polis wield unrestrained power , yet they are not alone in facing financial ruin .
Restaurants employ around 300,000 workers or 10 % of the state ’ s workforce , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In a poll taken by that association earlier this month , more than 100 Colorado restaurants reported that under the new guidelines , they will still have to consider closing permanently in less than three months .
The damage by Polis has clearly been done to small businesses statewide that he deemed as non-essential , as many restaurants weigh whether to close the kitchen for good .
Meanwhile , the governor has offered a bizarre new solution for restaurants to get around Polis ’ s mandate to only operate at 50 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before following the governor ’ s suggestion .
Polis has proven he can ’ t be trusted when it comes to rent obligations , and you could end up with state-mandated squatters on your land .

Restaurants forcibly closed by Polis for 72 days may never reopen
Thousands of restaurants deemed by Gov. Polis as non-essential and forcibly closed for 72 days were finally permitted by his most royal highness to mostly open on Wednesday.
More than 100 restaurants say they will never reopen.
And then there’s C&C Breakfast & Korean Kitchen, the Castle Rock restaurant still in a government-imposed time-out and shaming by Polis because the owners tried to salvage what’s left of their business and life-savings by opening on Mother’s Day.
Restaurant owners April and Jesse Arellano are now suing Polis, the State of Colorado and health agency, and the Tri-County Health Department.
The Arellanos and lawyer Randy Corporon appeared on Fox and Friends Wednesday and said Polis saw their actions to merely operate their business as an affront to his power.
“Well, the governor singled this particular restaurant out. He held an individual press conference in order to call them out for their lack of belief in science, basically their lack of ethics, and it’s an egregious overuse of his power,” Corporon accused.
This restaurant has become the undisputed poster child of what happens when politicians like Polis wield unrestrained power, yet they are not alone in facing financial ruin.
Restaurants employ around 300,000 workers or 10% of the state’s workforce, according to data from the Colorado Restaurant Association. In a poll taken by that association earlier this month, more than 100 Colorado restaurants reported that under the new guidelines, they will still have to consider closing permanently in less than three months.
The damage by Polis has clearly been done to small businesses statewide that he deemed as non-essential, as many restaurants weigh whether to close the kitchen for good.
Meanwhile, the governor has offered a bizarre new solution for restaurants to get around Polis’s mandate to only operate at 50% capacity:
Yard owners should think twice before following the governor’s suggestion.
Polis has proven he can’t be trusted when it comes to rent obligations, and you could end up with state-mandated squatters on your land.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-05-27--Denver’s bizarre order to close the U.S. Post Office was just to get attention

Denver ’ s bizarre order to close the U.S. Post Office was just to get attention The U.S .
Postal Service , which has successfully operated for nearly two-and-a-half centuries without oversight by Denver ’ s health department , is now embroiled in a battle of the bureaucracy that perfectly exemplifies why the public is so mistrustful of government .
In one corner is the Denver health department that believes emergency pandemic powers gives it higher authority than the U.S. Labor Department and OSHA to protect the health of federal employees and to shut down federal operations .
In the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Denver , through which medical supplies are being shipped , election ballots are sorted , and commerce out of Colorado and Wyoming flows .
They ’ re also trying to distribute millions of coronavirus stimulus checks .
The city health department is demanding the mighty postal service come to a screeching halt because they want to tour the facility and conduct their own inspection to ensure the center has not become a cesspool of Covid-19 .
The Post Office maintains they have their procedures in order to address infected employees and clean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So what happens when bureaucrats say no to bureaucrats ?
Those employed by the City of Denver are willing to bring medical supplies , COVID surplus checks , and elections to a screaming halt just to get attention .
Who knows if there is a serious situation at the facility ?
Neither side has said how many employees have tested positive for the virus or from where it was contracted .
The postal center is obviously still capable of operating , in spite of the city ’ s order to close .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette demanding the Postmaster General refocus their operation from handling the COVID-19 crisis to providing a report to Congress on whether they are playing nice with local public health agencies , like Denver .
Forget OSHA , DeGette is telling the Post Office to “ follow strict , but appropriate guidance given by health officials , especially local leaders who are best equipped to assess the day-to-day situations in their respective communities.
” So the next time OSHA , the EPA , or other bothersome federal regulatory agencies come calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city government for a second opinion ?

Denver’s bizarre order to close the U.S. Post Office was just to get attention
The U.S. Postal Service, which has successfully operated for nearly two-and-a-half centuries without oversight by Denver’s health department, is now embroiled in a battle of the bureaucracy that perfectly exemplifies why the public is so mistrustful of government.
In one corner is the Denver health department that believes emergency pandemic powers gives it higher authority than the U.S. Labor Department and OSHA to protect the health of federal employees and to shut down federal operations.
In the other corner is the postal distribution center in Denver, through which medical supplies are being shipped, election ballots are sorted, and commerce out of Colorado and Wyoming flows.
They’re also trying to distribute millions of coronavirus stimulus checks.
The city health department is demanding the mighty postal service come to a screeching halt because they want to tour the facility and conduct their own inspection to ensure the center has not become a cesspool of Covid-19.
The Post Office maintains they have their procedures in order to address infected employees and clean potentially infected workspaces and are following such.
So what happens when bureaucrats say no to bureaucrats?
Those employed by the City of Denver are willing to bring medical supplies, COVID surplus checks, and elections to a screaming halt just to get attention.
“It certainly is not our intent to halt the delivery of mail or shut down an essential federal facility. This was a measure of last resort, and the only remaining tool we have to get the facility management’s attention and secure public health compliance during a pandemic.”
Not public health, but public health compliance.
Who knows if there is a serious situation at the facility? Neither side has said how many employees have tested positive for the virus or from where it was contracted.
The postal center is obviously still capable of operating, in spite of the city’s order to close.
And of no help to anyone comes U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette demanding the Postmaster General refocus their operation from handling the COVID-19 crisis to providing a report to Congress on whether they are playing nice with local public health agencies, like Denver.
Forget OSHA, DeGette is telling the Post Office to “follow strict, but appropriate guidance given by health officials, especially local leaders who are best equipped to assess the day-to-day situations in their respective communities.”
So the next time OSHA, the EPA, or other bothersome federal regulatory agencies come calling, does this mean we can petition city government for a second opinion?


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-05-28--Ethics panel rules Hickenlooper can’t use Crayons and answer charges in writing

Ethics panel rules Hickenlooper can ’ t use Crayons and answer charges in writing No more excuses , no more delays John Hickenlooper will go before the state Ethics Commission next week and explain away all of those pesky rules he sidestepped when he was jet-setting across the globe on someone else ’ s dime .
The commission ruled , after a hearty laugh we presume , that Hickenlooper could not use COVID-19 as an excuse to avoid a virtual hearing via computer on June 4 .
As the presumptive frontrunner in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary , Hickenlooper doesn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chances he ’ ll get bad publicity for the ethical tap dance .
So he seriously asked the panel if he could submit all his answers in writing instead of appearing before a computer screen and answering their questions directly .
Ironically , Hickenlooper ’ s plea to the commission complained about all the delays in getting to his hearing , while also asking for more delays .
The hearing could have been delayed if those who brought the charges were in agreement for yet another delay .
To no one ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trust Institute says he will not be joining Hick ’ s team in asking for yet another delay .
So unless the commission is forced to hear yet another request by Hick ’ s team to delay the hearing past his June 30 election date , we will finally get some answers next week as to whether Hick ’ s questionable travel schemes violated state ethics rules .

Ethics panel rules Hickenlooper can’t use Crayons and answer charges in writing
No more excuses, no more delays John Hickenlooper will go before the state Ethics Commission next week and explain away all of those pesky rules he sidestepped when he was jet-setting across the globe on someone else’s dime.
The commission ruled, after a hearty laugh we presume, that Hickenlooper could not use COVID-19 as an excuse to avoid a virtual hearing via computer on June 4.
As the presumptive frontrunner in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, Hickenlooper doesn’t want to take any more chances he’ll get bad publicity for the ethical tap dance.
So he seriously asked the panel if he could submit all his answers in writing instead of appearing before a computer screen and answering their questions directly.
Ironically, Hickenlooper’s plea to the commission complained about all the delays in getting to his hearing, while also asking for more delays.
The hearing could have been delayed if those who brought the charges were in agreement for yet another delay.
To no one’s surprise, Frank McNulty with the Public Trust Institute says he will not be joining Hick’s team in asking for yet another delay.
So unless the commission is forced to hear yet another request by Hick’s team to delay the hearing past his June 30 election date, we will finally get some answers next week as to whether Hick’s questionable travel schemes violated state ethics rules.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-05-29--It’s safe now to hold protests! But only for union members mad at Republicans.

It ’ s safe now to hold protests !
But only for union members mad at Republicans .
The privileged are ignoring Gov .
Polis ’ s “ Safer-at-Home ” orders to hold yet another one of those annoyingly disrespectful caravan demonstrations that are going to get everyone killed with COVID just so they can protest … Oh wait , it ’ s just the AFL-CIO , and the caravan will be outside U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner ’ s office next week .
So stand down , everything is okay .
The coronavirus isn ’ t scary and killing everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So memo to the media : Those fear-mongering stories sure are fun to tell , until COVID comes along and breaks both your legs .
You might want to write about something else for a while .
In a nutshell , the union is demanding the federal government do the job of local government and spend trillions more tax dollars they can ’ t collect because millions of people are out of work .
They are also demanding the government keep essential workers employed , which is kind of the job of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we support that .

It’s safe now to hold protests! But only for union members mad at Republicans.
Prepare the fainting couches and mask-penetrating smelling salts!
The privileged are ignoring Gov. Polis’s “Safer-at-Home” orders to hold yet another one of those annoyingly disrespectful caravan demonstrations that are going to get everyone killed with COVID just so they can protest …
Oh wait, it’s just the AFL-CIO, and the caravan will be outside U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner’s office next week. So stand down, everything is okay.
The coronavirus isn’t scary and killing everyone when union members need to protest Republicans.
So memo to the media: Those fear-mongering stories sure are fun to tell, until COVID comes along and breaks both your legs. You might want to write about something else for a while.
In a nutshell, the union is demanding the federal government do the job of local government and spend trillions more tax dollars they can’t collect because millions of people are out of work.
They are also demanding the government keep essential workers employed, which is kind of the job of the private sector. But hey, we support that.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-05-29--Liberals show social distancing not required for violent protests

As we covered yesterday , it ’ s apparently safe to hold protests now as long as you are not @ @ @ @ @ ’ “ Safer-at-Home ” orders .
After staying silent on the planned protest of AFL-CIO @ @ @ @ @ Cory Gardner ’ s office , the media chose to ignore what they would normally @ @ @ @ @ potential dangerous spread of COVID-19 ” at the protest-turned-riot last night in downtown Denver .
@ @ @ @ @ us every time anyone peacefully protested Polis , they risked spreading COVID-19 and killing more @ @ @ @ @ media , we here at Peak Politics always support the right to peacefully protest , @ @ @ @ @ last night was far from a peaceful protest .
The protest turned violent and protestors @ @ @ @ @ property and vandalizing the Colorado State Capitol .
The unidentified man smashing windows of the @ @ @ @ @ six feet apart from anyone else , but all of the people cheering him on @ @ @ @ @ Polis ’ public-health guidance regarding social distancing .

Liberals show social distancing not required for violent protests
As we covered yesterday, it’s apparently safe to hold protests now as long as you are not protesting Gov. Jared Polis’ “Safer-at-Home” orders.
After staying silent on the planned protest of AFL-CIO union members outside U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner’s office, the media chose to ignore what they would normally refer to as “the potential dangerous spread of COVID-19” at the protest-turned-riot last night in downtown Denver.
For weeks the media told us every time anyone peacefully protested Polis, they risked spreading COVID-19 and killing more Coloradans. Unlike the left-wing media, we here at Peak Politics always support the right to peacefully protest, but what happened in Denver last night was far from a peaceful protest.
The protest turned violent and protestors were captured on video destroying property and vandalizing the Colorado State Capitol.
Denver protest has begun to turn violent. pic.twitter.com/4sZpoLXIC0 — Joshua Rodriguez (@Joshuajered) May 29, 2020
The unidentified man smashing windows of the two vehicles seems to be six feet apart from anyone else, but all of the people cheering him on are certainly not adhering to Polis’ public-health guidance regarding social distancing.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-05-29--Top 10 things Hickenlooper would rather do than appear at his own ethics trial

Top 10 things Hickenlooper would rather do than appear at his own ethics trial Republicans do have a sense of @ @ @ @ @ this wicked Twitter run from the folks at the National Republican Senatorial Committee .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ attempts to dodge his own ethics trial , the former governor and current Democrat candidate @ @ @ @ @ dragged kicking and screaming next week before a computer terminal to answer charges he violated @ @ @ @ @ private flights .
Here are their top 10 things Hick would rather be doing than @ @ @ @ @ .
Hickenlooper ’ s lawyer and staff insist he looks forward to clearing his name @ @ @ @ @ watchdog group that blew the whistle on Hickenlooper had to request a subpoena to compel @ @ @ @ @ up for the June 4 ethics hearing .

Top 10 things Hickenlooper would rather do than appear at his own ethics trial
Republicans do have a sense of humor, as evidenced by this wicked Twitter run from the folks at the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
Despite John Hickenlooper’s desperate attempts to dodge his own ethics trial, the former governor and current Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate will be dragged kicking and screaming next week before a computer terminal to answer charges he violated ethics rules in accepting free private flights.
Here are their top 10 things Hick would rather be doing than testifying at his own trial.
Today we’ll be looking at the 10 things @Hickenlooper would rather do than testify at his own ethics trial… Starting us off at #10: Taking driveway basketball with kids way too seriously. #COSen #copolitics pic.twitter.com/heh0nSQWik — The Senate Majority (@NRSC) May 28, 2020
Today we’ll be looking at the 10 things @Hickenlooper would rather do than testify at his own ethics trial… #9: Take family members to see adult films. #COSen #copolitics pic.twitter.com/WW4BxB1Mb2 — The Senate Majority (@NRSC) May 28, 2020
Today we’ll be looking at the 10 things @Hickenlooper would rather do than testify at his own ethics trial… #8: Gawk at “breathtaking” female senators while forgetting their names. #COSen #copolitics pic.twitter.com/rTqvTxC54F — The Senate Majority (@NRSC) May 28, 2020
Today we’ll be looking at the 10 things @Hickenlooper would rather do than testify at his own ethics trial… #7: Struggle with technology in primary debates against @Romanoff. #COSen #copolitics pic.twitter.com/IEUVphssfq — The Senate Majority (@NRSC) May 28, 2020
Today we’ll be looking at the 10 things @Hickenlooper would rather do than testify at his own ethics trial… #6: Fight back against… capitalism? #COSen #copolitics pic.twitter.com/c8vphQM7M7 — The Senate Majority (@NRSC) May 28, 2020
Today we’ll be looking at the 10 things @Hickenlooper would rather do than testify at his own ethics trial… #5: “Jump from one crowded field to another” #COSen #copolitics pic.twitter.com/VZKrFXsGVb — The Senate Majority (@NRSC) May 28, 2020
As we discuss the top 10 things @Hickenlooper would rather do than take responsibility for his ethics problems, here’s some background about his efforts to dodge the trial. #COSen #copolitics pic.twitter.com/XvvndPSRoX — The Senate Majority (@NRSC) May 28, 2020
Today we’ll be looking at the 10 things @Hickenlooper would rather do than testify at his own ethics trial… #4: Play hide and seek with the media. #COSen #copolitics pic.twitter.com/t5bqnTlaz4 — The Senate Majority (@NRSC) May 28, 2020
Today we’ll be looking at the 10 things @Hickenlooper would rather do than testify at his own ethics trial… #3: Wrestle rambunctious teens with differing views (Sunrise Movement protestors) #COSen #copolitics pic.twitter.com/6ODJaObSgZ — The Senate Majority (@NRSC) May 28, 2020
Today we’ll be looking at the 10 things @Hickenlooper would rather do than testify at his own ethics trial… #2: Share TMI details of his romantic history. #COSen #copolitics https://t.co/WuBQFaTOEi — The Senate Majority (@NRSC) May 28, 2020
Today we’ll be looking at the 10 things @Hickenlooper would rather do than testify at his own ethics trial… #1: Write his own bizarre songs and then sing them off key on a banjo. #COSen #copolitcs pic.twitter.com/iAAXdqWjTE — The Senate Majority (@NRSC) May 28, 2020
Today we looked at the 10 things @Hickenlooper would rather do than testify at his own ethics trial… Honorable Mention: Dressing up in furry animal costumes to hit the town. #COSen #copolitics https://t.co/uZFSXx2bLi — The Senate Majority (@NRSC) May 28, 2020
Hickenlooper’s lawyer and staff insist he looks forward to clearing his name. And yet, the watchdog group that blew the whistle on Hickenlooper had to request a subpoena to compel the Democrat to even show up for the June 4 ethics hearing.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-05-29--Wimpy Romanoff still refusing to campaign against Hickenlooper

Wimpy Romanoff still refusing to campaign against Hickenlooper As we reported earlier , the state Ethics Commission told John Hickenlooper he can not use COVID-19 as an excuse to avoid a virtual ethics hearing , and he must testify as to why he thinks it ’ s ok he was jet-setting across the globe on someone else ’ s dime .
Hick ’ s primary opponent , Andrew Romanoff , finally decided to weigh in on the former governor ’ s ethics troubles .
But in classic Romanoff fashion , he wimped out and decided to play nice with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a campaign against .
Ever since Hickenlooper entered the fray last summer and used the Washington Democrat establishment to force several of his high-profile Democrat primary challengers out of the race , political operatives on both sides of the aisle have been wondering when Romanoff will wake up and finally go after Hick .
Romanoff may think that if he plays nice the Democrat establishment will help him run for another office down the line , but that is a bold strategy seeing as he is setting himself up to lose for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andrew , if you ’ re listening , you should know that Democrat party bosses usually aren ’ t too keen on backing three-time losers , so if you have any hope of actually winning this time , directly challenge Hickenlooper about his mounting ethics scandal and show that you are in this race to win it .

Wimpy Romanoff still refusing to campaign against Hickenlooper
As we reported earlier, the state Ethics Commission told John Hickenlooper he cannot use COVID-19 as an excuse to avoid a virtual ethics hearing, and he must testify as to why he thinks it’s ok he was jet-setting across the globe on someone else’s dime.
Hick’s primary opponent, Andrew Romanoff, finally decided to weigh in on the former governor’s ethics troubles. But in classic Romanoff fashion, he wimped out and decided to play nice with the man he is supposed to be waging a campaign against.
👇 Let’s get a ruling here. This case has dragged on for 19 months. Delaying the hearing serves no one’s purposes—except perhaps @CoryGardner’s. Coloradans deserve a chance to weigh the facts before they vote next month, and John @Hickenlooper deserves a chance to clear his name. https://t.co/ioGOYKDNt3 — Andrew Romanoff (@Romanoff2020) May 27, 2020
Ever since Hickenlooper entered the fray last summer and used the Washington Democrat establishment to force several of his high-profile Democrat primary challengers out of the race, political operatives on both sides of the aisle have been wondering when Romanoff will wake up and finally go after Hick.
Romanoff may think that if he plays nice the Democrat establishment will help him run for another office down the line, but that is a bold strategy seeing as he is setting himself up to lose for the third time in the past decade.
Andrew, if you’re listening, you should know that Democrat party bosses usually aren’t too keen on backing three-time losers, so if you have any hope of actually winning this time, directly challenge Hickenlooper about his mounting ethics scandal and show that you are in this race to win it.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-05-30--Democrat State lawmakers give themselves a raise before fleeing violent protests

State lawmakers split town early Thursday and said they won ’ t be back in session Friday or Saturday because of the violent protesters who swarmed the Capitol grounds .
The protesters ’ message got all muddled by the violence and destruction of property , particularly to the state Capitol .
By all appearances , they intended to convey that if roving gangs of thugs cause violence and destruction because they ’ re mad at the police , the police will teargas them .
Lost in the melee was any mourning of the tragic death of a man by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The legislature is already behind on their work because of COVID-19 , and now that protestors are ignoring the social distancing and COVID laws with their antics , lawmakers are still too scared to stay in the Capital and do their jobs .
The Democrats left town so fast , they forgot to tell us about the big ole pay raise and hefty retirement bump they passed for themselves .
State Sen .
Rob Woodward from Larimer County exposed the Democrats ’ actions , pointing out the irony of lawmakers giving themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are now unemployed .

Democrat State lawmakers give themselves a raise before fleeing violent protests
State lawmakers split town early Thursday and said they won’t be back in session Friday or Saturday because of the violent protesters who swarmed the Capitol grounds.
The protesters’ message got all muddled by the violence and destruction of property, particularly to the state Capitol.
By all appearances, they intended to convey that if roving gangs of thugs cause violence and destruction because they’re mad at the police, the police will teargas them.
Lost in the melee was any mourning of the tragic death of a man by the hands of a police officer in Minnesota.
The legislature is already behind on their work because of COVID-19, and now that protestors are ignoring the social distancing and COVID laws with their antics, lawmakers are still too scared to stay in the Capital and do their jobs.
House Speaker KC Becker, D-Boulder, and Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, confirmed the decision to The Colorado Sun late Thursday. “It’s best to let there be space and time for the protests to play out,” Becker said in an interview.
The Democrats left town so fast, they forgot to tell us about the big ole pay raise and hefty retirement bump they passed for themselves.
State Sen. Rob Woodward from Larimer County exposed the Democrats’ actions, pointing out the irony of lawmakers giving themselves raises while hundreds of thousands of Coloradans are now unemployed.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-01--Kyle Clark thinks the word ‘thugs’ is racist, but not when Obama said it

Kyle Clark thinks the word ‘ thugs ’ is racist , but not when Obama said it Is using the term “ thugs ” to describe looters and arsonists racist ?
9News ’ Kyle Clark seems to think so .
“ President Donald Trump called the protestors ‘ thugs ’ on Twitter , we all know what the word ‘ thugs ’ means when somebody says it like that , ” Clark said .
But UCLA law professor Eugene Volokh points out , “ thugs ” has historically been used to describe criminals from all ethnic backgrounds .
“ They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but by what they do , ” Volokh wrote .
Moreover , President Obama himself used the term in the to describe looters and arsonists in Baltimore : At the time , Obama ’ s spokesman defended his boss ’ use of the word : President Obama doesn ’ t regret using the term “ thug ” in describing the violent rioters in Baltimore this week , spokesman Josh Earnest said Wednesday .
“ Whether it ’ s arson or , you know , the looting of a liquor store … those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In discussing the riots Tuesday , Obama assailed the “ criminals and thugs who tore up the place , ” and described them as a distraction from the real issues of police brutality .
So where was Clark ’ s outrage back then ?
And for what it ’ s worth , President Trump is right , the criminals who looted storefronts , destroyed neighborhoods , and set Minneapolis ablaze are thugs .
Implying that the President is somehow racist for accurately using the term isn ’ t just a double standard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nonsense .

Kyle Clark thinks the word ‘thugs’ is racist, but not when Obama said it
Is using the term “thugs” to describe looters and arsonists racist?
9News’ Kyle Clark seems to think so. “President Donald Trump called the protestors ‘thugs’ on Twitter, we all know what the word ‘thugs’ means when somebody says it like that,” Clark said.
9 News accuses @realDonaldTrump of racism for using the term “THUGS” to describe protestors in Minneapolis “We all know what it means when someone says it like that” #COPOLITICS pic.twitter.com/ImbhK2mdWc — gobdin fryer (@GobdinF) May 30, 2020
But UCLA law professor Eugene Volokh points out, “thugs” has historically been used to describe criminals from all ethnic backgrounds. “They are defined not by their skin color, but by what they do,” Volokh wrote.
Moreover, President Obama himself used the term in the exact same sense to describe looters and arsonists in Baltimore:
At the time, Obama’s spokesman defended his boss’ use of the word:
President Obama doesn’t regret using the term “thug” in describing the violent rioters in Baltimore this week, spokesman Josh Earnest said Wednesday. “Whether it’s arson or, you know, the looting of a liquor store … those were thuggish acts,” Earnest said. In discussing the riots Tuesday, Obama assailed the “criminals and thugs who tore up the place,” and described them as a distraction from the real issues of police brutality.
So where was Clark’s outrage back then?
And for what it’s worth, President Trump is right, the criminals who looted storefronts, destroyed neighborhoods, and set Minneapolis ablaze are thugs. Implying that the President is somehow racist for accurately using the term isn’t just a double standard from Clark, it’s partisan nonsense.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-01--Denver protests threaten to trigger another COVID-19 outbreak

For those of you wondering if the nationwide protests and collapse of social distancing mean the pandemic is over and it ’ s safe for our at-risk population to start mingling in public again , quite the opposite is true .
Health officials now say they are worried all the mass gatherings will actually trigger another COVID-19 outbreak .
Violence never solves anything , and marauding mobs like Denver has witnessed since last week are the exact opposite of what the doctor ordered .
Breaking the law , inciting riots and vandalism to spark a clash with police who will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disperse crowds and restore order — that ’ s no way to honor George Floyd or solve the problem of police violence .
Fueled by radical left-wing political groups , the anger of a population kept in lockdown for months erupted with a cause other than our liberties and constitutional rights being trampled by the government .
Yet another black man dying at the hands of police is absolutely cause for anger and calls for vigorous prosecution for the officer accused .
It doesn ’ t call for burning down our cities or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afloat in Denver .
Health officials have also warned for weeks those of African descent are also in the high-risk category for being hospitalized or dying if contracting COVID-19 .
Political activists have gone too far , and are only hurting their own cause .
It ’ s time to stand down and refocus on the match that lit this fire — police tactics and Minnesota .

Denver protests threaten to trigger another COVID-19 outbreak
For those of you wondering if the nationwide protests and collapse of social distancing mean the pandemic is over and it’s safe for our at-risk population to start mingling in public again, quite the opposite is true.
Health officials now say they are worried all the mass gatherings will actually trigger another COVID-19 outbreak.
Violence never solves anything, and marauding mobs like Denver has witnessed since last week are the exact opposite of what the doctor ordered.
Breaking the law, inciting riots and vandalism to spark a clash with police who will use tear gas and pepper balls to disperse crowds and restore order — that’s no way to honor George Floyd or solve the problem of police violence.
Fueled by radical left-wing political groups, the anger of a population kept in lockdown for months erupted with a cause other than our liberties and constitutional rights being trampled by the government.
Yet another black man dying at the hands of police is absolutely cause for anger and calls for vigorous prosecution for the officer accused.
It doesn’t call for burning down our cities or vandalizing minority-owned businesses already struggling to stay afloat in Denver.
Health officials have also warned for weeks those of African descent are also in the high-risk category for being hospitalized or dying if contracting COVID-19.
Political activists have gone too far, and are only hurting their own cause.
It’s time to stand down and refocus on the match that lit this fire — police tactics and Minnesota.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-01--Independent Ethics Commission unanimously votes to subpoena Hickenlooper

John Hickenlooper ’ s week couldn ’ t have started out any worse .
In a unanimous 5-0 decision , @ @ @ @ @ today to subpoena the former Governor to force him to explain to Coloradans why he @ @ @ @ @ on someone else ’ s dime .
At one point during the hearing , one @ @ @ @ @ with the Hickenlooper camp when he said , “ One day , the commission is @ @ @ @ @ ; the next day , the same party asks for a continuance in the hearing.
@ @ @ @ @ this ethics scandal is nothing new for Team Hick .
In trying to cancel the @ @ @ @ @ ’ s lawyer argued , “ the former governor wouldn ’ t be able to @ @ @ @ @ before the hearing.
” However , that didn ’ t stop Hickenlooper from filming a @ @ @ @ @ production crew for his flailing Senate campaign .
Now , all we have to do @ @ @ @ @ Hickenlooper defies a subpoena and no-shows for his own ethics hearing this Thursday .

Independent Ethics Commission unanimously votes to subpoena Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper’s week couldn’t have started out any worse.
In a unanimous 5-0 decision, the Independent Ethics Commission voted today to subpoena the former Governor to force him to explain to Coloradans why he was jet-setting across the globe on someone else’s dime.
At one point during the hearing, one of the commissioners appeared frustrated with the Hickenlooper camp when he said, “One day, the commission is accused of delaying the hearing; the next day, the same party asks for a continuance in the hearing.”
Being a hypocrite throughout this ethics scandal is nothing new for Team Hick. In trying to cancel the hearing last week, Hickenlooper’s lawyer argued, “the former governor wouldn’t be able to safely meet with his attorney before the hearing.” However, that didn’t stop Hickenlooper from filming a TV commercial with a full production crew for his flailing Senate campaign.
The group that filed the ethics complaint against Hickenlooper argues that if he’s able to film a new TV ad for his Senate campaign, he can appear at a remote ethics hearing. pic.twitter.com/hx6lfedSeR — Kyle Clark (@KyleClark) June 1, 2020
Now, all we have to do is wait and see whether Hickenlooper defies a subpoena and no-shows for his own ethics hearing this Thursday.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-02--Polis tells protestors spray paint graffiti is OK, just maintain social distancing

Polis tells protestors spray paint graffiti is OK , just maintain social distancing Gov .
Jared Polis finally came out of hiding to address the five nights of protests and offered a stern warning to the wildings who would vandalize : Don ’ t worry about it dudes !
It ’ s just spray paint , it will all wash off !
We ’ re kidding .
Polis didn ’ t call them dudes .
He did tell them not to worry about all the spray paint and vandalism because that ’ s nothing compared to getting killed by police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and failed miserably to say , is that people should not complain about their property getting destroyed , because they ’ re not dead .
See what happens when so-called peaceful protests turn into mayhem every night for nearly a week ?
Polis also described how it made his heart soar to see so many protestors wearing masks .
Oh wait , that ’ s an old photo from 2018 .
For those of you new to anarchy , masks are typically worn by demonstrators so they can ’ t be identified and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now handing out masks to protestors so that ’ s — different .
Would someone please tell Polis that masks do not protect us from catching the COVID ?
Does he really not know masks can only protect others from catching our germs ?
Polis did say his greatest fear is not the violence we ’ ve seen over the last week , but the possible spread of COVID-19 .
He urged all protestors — no joke — to maintain social distancing and keep six feet apart .
He also told protestors to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests in about a week to make sure they didn ’ t contract the deadly disease that has crippled our economy and killed more than 100,000 .
And just when we didn ’ t think Polis ’ s whole spiel couldn ’ t get any more bizarre , the governor lectured that protesting in the street is not like summer camp where coronavirus contact tracers can find out who the camp counselors and other campers live to warn them they ’ ve been exposed to the deadly virus .
So when protesting and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , keep your germs confined to your own crew .
That ’ s what our governor has to say about all this .

Polis tells protestors spray paint graffiti is OK, just maintain social distancing
Gov. Jared Polis finally came out of hiding to address the five nights of protests and offered a stern warning to the wildings who would vandalize: Don’t worry about it dudes! It’s just spray paint, it will all wash off!
We’re kidding. Polis didn’t call them dudes. He did tell them not to worry about all the spray paint and vandalism because that’s nothing compared to getting killed by police.
We think what Polis tried, and failed miserably to say, is that people should not complain about their property getting destroyed, because they’re not dead.
Wait, that was Polis’s COVID message.
See what happens when so-called peaceful protests turn into mayhem every night for nearly a week?
Your message gets lost.
Polis also described how it made his heart soar to see so many protestors wearing masks.
Oh wait, that’s an old photo from 2018.
For those of you new to anarchy, masks are typically worn by demonstrators so they can’t be identified and arrested.
At Colorado protests officials are now handing out masks to protestors so that’s — different.
“I was glad to see many protesters, hopefully most, wearing masks to protect themselves, and those around them from coronavirus,” Polis said.
Would someone please tell Polis that masks do not protect us from catching the COVID? Does he really not know masks can only protect others from catching our germs?
Polis did say his greatest fear is not the violence we’ve seen over the last week, but the possible spread of COVID-19.
He urged all protestors — no joke — to maintain social distancing and keep six feet apart.
He also told protestors to be sure and get their free COVID tests in about a week to make sure they didn’t contract the deadly disease that has crippled our economy and killed more than 100,000.
And just when we didn’t think Polis’s whole spiel couldn’t get any more bizarre, the governor lectured that protesting in the street is not like summer camp where coronavirus contact tracers can find out who the camp counselors and other campers live to warn them they’ve been exposed to the deadly virus.
So when protesting and causing mayhem out there on the street, keep your germs confined to your own crew.
That’s what our governor has to say about all this.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-02--Hickenlooper backs down from “every life matters” blunder at racial justice forum

Hickenlooper backs down from “ every life matters ” blunder at racial justice forum Timing is everything , yet John Hickenlooper is tragically out of synch with all the protests rocking the state and the nation over the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minnesota police officer .
Appearing at the Colorado Racial Justice forum Saturday with Democrat opponent Andrew Romanoff , Hickenlooper first bragged how he completely reformed the Denver Police department when he was mayor .
Then Hickenlooper stepped out of the frying pan and into the fire when asked his views on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives matter means that every life matters and that the color of a person ’ s skin has nothing to do with the richness of their lives and how important their place and their family and their neighborhood and their community [ is ] , ” Hickenlooper said .
“ That every life is sacred and every life deserves the protections of our system of public safety and our system of justice .
People should not be fearful of the people that have been entrusted to protect them.
” According to Colorado Public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not go over well with viewers who slammed the U.S. Senate candidate and called his comments shocking .
Poor Hick .
Just like the whole ethics investigation , the media didn ’ t cover for him .
Again .
Hickenlooper realized his mistake well after the event and clarified his comments to affirm that black lives matter .

Hickenlooper backs down from “every life matters” blunder at racial justice forum
Timing is everything, yet John Hickenlooper is tragically out of synch with all the protests rocking the state and the nation over the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minnesota police officer.
Appearing at the Colorado Racial Justice forum Saturday with Democrat opponent Andrew Romanoff, Hickenlooper first bragged how he completely reformed the Denver Police department when he was mayor.
Then Hickenlooper stepped out of the frying pan and into the fire when asked his views on the Black Lives Matter movement.
“Black lives matter means that every life matters and that the color of a person’s skin has nothing to do with the richness of their lives and how important their place and their family and their neighborhood and their community [is],” Hickenlooper said. “That every life is sacred and every life deserves the protections of our system of public safety and our system of justice. People should not be fearful of the people that have been entrusted to protect them.”
According to Colorado Public Radio, Hickenlooper’s all-lives-matter response did not go over well with viewers who slammed the U.S. Senate candidate and called his comments shocking.
Poor Hick. Just like the whole ethics investigation, the media didn’t cover for him. Again.
Hickenlooper realized his mistake well after the event and clarified his comments to affirm that black lives matter.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-03--Gardner releases new TV ad titled, “Major Victories”

Today , U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner released his second TV commercial of the Senate race touting all Gardner has delivered @ @ @ @ @ starts out by highlighting Gardner protecting Colorado ’ s public lands and then explains how @ @ @ @ @ the new headquarters for U.S. Space Command .
Gardner ’ s campaign spokesman released the @ @ @ @ @ ad : “ This week , Coloradans will see two campaign ads side-by-side : Gardner @ @ @ @ @ wins for the people of Colorado and Hickenlooper spewing nothing but hot air .
What @ @ @ @ @ delivers major victories for Colorado — leading the largest public lands conservation bill in decades @ @ @ @ @ to Colorado , and passing more bills than any other member of the Colorado congressional @ @ @ @ @ , the media has chosen to ignore all Gardner has done for this state so @ @ @ @ @ Coloradans know the truth .

Gardner releases new TV ad titled, “Major Victories”
Today, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner released his second TV commercial of the Senate race touting all Gardner has delivered for Colorado.
The ad starts out by highlighting Gardner protecting Colorado’s public lands and then explains how Gardner secured Colorado Springs as the new headquarters for U.S. Space Command.
Gardner’s campaign spokesman released the following statement to accompany the ad: “This week, Coloradans will see two campaign ads side-by-side: Gardner taking action to deliver big wins for the people of Colorado and Hickenlooper spewing nothing but hot air. What’s clear is Gardner delivers major victories for Colorado — leading the largest public lands conservation bill in decades, bringing Space Command HQ to Colorado, and passing more bills than any other member of the Colorado congressional delegation combined.”
For years, the media has chosen to ignore all Gardner has done for this state so it’s about time Coloradans know the truth.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-03--Washington Dems hire partisan swamp lawyer to bail out Hick

Just a day after being subpoenaed to testify at his own ethics hearing by the Independent Ethics Commission ( IEC ) , the Democrat Senatorial Campaign Committee ( aka John Hickenlooper ’ s DC bosses ) decided to bring in a new high-priced D.C. lawyer to try and help him avoid it .
Marc Elias is well known for being a Democrat Party promoter .
Elias previously served as the top lawyer for former Florida Senator Bill Nelson during his failed 2018 election recount .
He also served as general counsel for John Kerry in 2004 and Hilary Clinton in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the media .
Immediately after being named Hick ’ s new lawyer , he held a press call with Denver area reporters .
The only problem though was that he wasn ’ t up to date on the merits of the case against Hickenlooper , as he was immediately caught in a lie .
Clearly the DSCC and Chuck Schumer are highly concerned about Hickenlooper ’ s lackluster and blundering performance in the primary thus far so they decided to send Elias out to Colorado to limit the PR damage of his pending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign .
Hick ’ s new lawyer doesn ’ t exactly have “ Colorado Values , but he does have deep ties to extreme left-wing donor George Soros .
Soros has invested millions into Elias and his firm to fight for extreme candidates and left-wing positions .
Recently , Elias and his firm even threatened to sue the state of Nevada if they didn ’ t allow ballot harvesting and sending ballots to inactive voters for their June primary .
He also told them to stop verifying signatures with official records .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is relying on as a Senate candidate , he will need more than just the media covering for him .

Washington Dems hire partisan swamp lawyer to bail out Hick
Just a day after being subpoenaed to testify at his own ethics hearing by the Independent Ethics Commission (IEC), the Democrat Senatorial Campaign Committee (aka John Hickenlooper’s DC bosses) decided to bring in a new high-priced D.C. lawyer to try and help him avoid it.
Marc Elias is well known for being a Democrat Party promoter. Elias previously served as the top lawyer for former Florida Senator Bill Nelson during his failed 2018 election recount. He also served as general counsel for John Kerry in 2004 and Hilary Clinton in 2016.
Elias is known to love the media. Immediately after being named Hick’s new lawyer, he held a press call with Denver area reporters. The only problem though was that he wasn’t up to date on the merits of the case against Hickenlooper, as he was immediately caught in a lie.
FYI Elias was wrong when he said Hickenlooper spoke to the IEC and that should have been the end of it. Hickenlooper spoke to the IEC’s executive director, who was doing the investigative report, not the commission itself. — Marianne Goodland (@MGoodland) June 2, 2020
Clearly the DSCC and Chuck Schumer are highly concerned about Hickenlooper’s lackluster and blundering performance in the primary thus far so they decided to send Elias out to Colorado to limit the PR damage of his pending ethics case to Hick’s flailing campaign.
Hick’s new lawyer doesn’t exactly have “Colorado Values, but he does have deep ties to extreme left-wing donor George Soros. Soros has invested millions into Elias and his firm to fight for extreme candidates and left-wing positions.
Recently, Elias and his firm even threatened to sue the state of Nevada if they didn’t allow ballot harvesting and sending ballots to inactive voters for their June primary. He also told them to stop verifying signatures with official records.
If this is the type of person Hick is relying on as a Senate candidate, he will need more than just the media covering for him.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-03--Polis extends COVID Authority past election, rules apply to everyone except rioters

Polis extends COVID Authority past election , rules apply to everyone except rioters Gov .
Polis has extended yet again his “ Do As I Say ” orders telling us how we are permitted to go outside and what businesses are allowed to serve us and how .
Everyone must maintain social distancing in Walmart , restaurants , and in roving gangs of rioters who are free to vandalize so long as they remain six feet apart .
The COVID no longer applies to the far left-wing , who by mob rule wants to dictate whether it ’ s safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election .
Polis actually said during his press conference that everyone should stay home unless they find it unconscionable to do so because of what happened in Minnesota .
And just so we ’ re clear , Polis has extended his emergency rule until July 1 , which is the day after the election .
Protestors are kidding themselves if they think the message they are driving home is the desire to protect African Americans from police brutality .
Floyd ’ s family has called for calm and peaceful demonstrations to honor George @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incite violence across the state and country , protestors are proving this goes beyond police brutality .
The anarchists are now in control and proving that elected officials like Polis are too cowardly to return law and order to our streets .
Obeying the law is no longer politically correct .

Polis extends COVID Authority past election, rules apply to everyone except rioters
Gov. Polis has extended yet again his “Do As I Say” orders telling us how we are permitted to go outside and what businesses are allowed to serve us and how.
Everyone must maintain social distancing in Walmart, restaurants, and in roving gangs of rioters who are free to vandalize so long as they remain six feet apart.
The COVID no longer applies to the far left-wing, who by mob rule wants to dictate whether it’s safe to go outside until the June 30 election.
Polis actually said during his press conference that everyone should stay home unless they find it unconscionable to do so because of what happened in Minnesota.
And just so we’re clear, Polis has extended his emergency rule until July 1, which is the day after the election.
Protestors are kidding themselves if they think the message they are driving home is the desire to protect African Americans from police brutality.
Floyd’s family has called for calm and peaceful demonstrations to honor George’s memory.
By continuing to incite violence across the state and country, protestors are proving this goes beyond police brutality.
The anarchists are now in control and proving that elected officials like Polis are too cowardly to return law and order to our streets. Obeying the law is no longer politically correct.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-04--Hick Skips ethics hearing! Attorney General going to court to force Hickenlooper’s appearance.

Hick Skips ethics hearing !
Attorney General going to court to force Hickenlooper ’ s appearance .
John Hickenlooper totally @ @ @ @ @ up before the Ethics Commission on Thursday for his long-delayed and awaited hearing on charges @ @ @ @ @ as governor .
Hickenlooper completely ignored a subpoena ordering he show up via computer because @ @ @ @ @ now he ’ s on the lam !
In the face of Hickenlooper ’ s @ @ @ @ @ voted unanimously Thursday to ask the attorney general ’ s office to enforce the subpoena @ @ @ @ @ Phil Weiser said that the commission would file in district court to enforce the subpoena @ @ @ @ @ s top cop hot on his trail , Hickenlooper fancy new Washington , D.C. lawyer @ @ @ @ @ come up with another excuse , and quick , to delay the hearing until after @ @ @ @ @ election for U.S. Senate .

Hick Skips ethics hearing! Attorney General going to court to force Hickenlooper’s appearance.
John Hickenlooper totally bailed and failed to show up before the Ethics Commission on Thursday for his long-delayed and awaited hearing on charges he violated rules of ethics as governor.
Hickenlooper completely ignored a subpoena ordering he show up via computer because of the COVID, and now he’s on the lam!
In the face of Hickenlooper’s absence, the ethics commission voted unanimously Thursday to ask the attorney general’s office to enforce the subpoena. A representative for AG Phil Weiser said that the commission would file in district court to enforce the subpoena.
With the state’s top cop hot on his trail, Hickenlooper fancy new Washington, D.C. lawyer is going to have to come up with another excuse, and quick, to delay the hearing until after the June 30 Democrat primary election for U.S. Senate.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-04--Democrat: Self-centered white women clutter #BLM’s protest logistics on Instagram

Your liberal guilt is bleeding all over the efforts of legitimate radical protestors who are using the # BLM hashtag @ @ @ @ @ demonstration tactics and logistics .
The hashtag got hijacked by “ Blackout Tuesday , ” @ @ @ @ @ by some music industry folks to show solidarity by sharing images of black squares along @ @ @ @ @ Messaging is everything , and that one got lost in the mad dash to solidarity @ @ @ @ @ was hogged up and littered with liberal clutter .
According to Sara Rao , the @ @ @ @ @ Rep. Diana DeGette , white women are to blame .

Democrat: Self-centered white women clutter #BLM’s protest logistics on Instagram
Damnit white people!
Your liberal guilt is bleeding all over the efforts of legitimate radical protestors who are using the #BLM hashtag on Instagram to coordinate their demonstration tactics and logistics.
The hashtag got hijacked by “Blackout Tuesday,” a social media campaign ignited by some music industry folks to show solidarity by sharing images of black squares along with #TheShowMustBePaused hashtag.
Messaging is everything, and that one got lost in the mad dash to solidarity as the social media space was hogged up and littered with liberal clutter.
According to Sara Rao, the last challenger faced by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, white women are to blame.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-05--Infighting amongst the radical left prompts theft allegation

While the radical left is fighting on the battlefields of Main Street to “ peacefully protest , ” — also @ @ @ @ @ looting or killing cops in the name of justice — progressive armchair generals have formed @ @ @ @ @ piss and moan about creating a task force to benefit Joe Biden .
At the @ @ @ @ @ Denver ’ s own asshat , David Sirota .
According to Politico , what ’ @ @ @ @ @ Bros in such a tiff are reconciliation efforts with Joe Biden , and the creation @ @ @ @ @ between Sanders and Biden to solve what protestors deem systemic racism .
Adding to the @ @ @ @ @ assigned to the Bernie task force are “ loathed by some progressives for previously consulting @ @ @ @ @ Weinstein about a New York Times investigation , ” Politico reported .
No word on @ @ @ @ @ actually pursuing charges of theft on Sirota ’ s email list .

Infighting amongst the radical left prompts theft allegation
While the radical left is fighting on the battlefields of Main Street to “peacefully protest,” — also known in some cities as looting or killing cops in the name of justice — progressive armchair generals have formed a circular firing squad to piss and moan about creating a task force to benefit Joe Biden.
At the center of the squabble is Denver’s own asshat, David Sirota.
Bernie campaign spokesperson blasts former adviser David Sirota: “real change happens when you steal an email list from the campaign and use it to create your own paid newsletter.” pic.twitter.com/YP7VPNaE3H — Alex Thompson (@AlxThomp) June 3, 2020
According to Politico, what’s got all the Bernie Bros in such a tiff are reconciliation efforts with Joe Biden, and the creation of the aforementioned task force between Sanders and Biden to solve what protestors deem systemic racism.
Adding to the controversy, the Biden aides assigned to the Bernie task force are “loathed by some progressives for previously consulting with disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein about a New York Times investigation,” Politico reported.
Sirota’s leftist newsletter charges an annual subscription of $50.
No word on whether the Sanders camp is actually pursuing charges of theft on Sirota’s email list.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-05--Hickenlooper Held in Contempt in Unanimous Vote

In a brutal day for John Hickenlooper , the Ethics Committee voted unanimously to hold the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate @ @ @ @ @ subpoena to appear at his own ethics hearing .
Hickenlooper ’ s taxpayer-funded lawyer maintained @ @ @ @ @ not honor the subpoena , before completely flip-flopping at the 11th hour .
In an @ @ @ @ @ Hick ’ s lawyer wasn ’ t even able to get him on the phone @ @ @ @ @ go over well with the Ethics Commission , which had just spent 6 hours doing @ @ @ @ @ ’ s egregious ethics abuses .
The commission will reconvene Friday to decide what penalties @ @ @ @ @ his complete “ disregard for the rule of law.
” Meanwhile , at the Democratic @ @ @ @ @ Schumer is most likely asking his aides to get Andrew Romanoff on the phone , @ @

Hickenlooper Held in Contempt in Unanimous Vote
In a brutal day for John Hickenlooper, the Ethics Committee voted unanimously to hold the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in contempt for defying a subpoena to appear at his own ethics hearing.
Hickenlooper’s taxpayer-funded lawyer maintained all day that Hickenlooper would not honor the subpoena, before completely flip-flopping at the 11th hour. In an embarrassing moment for everyone, Hick’s lawyer wasn’t even able to get him on the phone.
The flip-flop did not go over well with the Ethics Commission, which had just spent 6 hours doing their job and evaluating Hick’s egregious ethics abuses.
Ethics commissioners are livid at John Hickenlooper’s suggestion he testify June 16. Not one has stated support, several have said they have no trust in Hickenlooper, and they say they are insulted by his June 16 offer. #cosen #copolitics — Justin Wingerter (@JustinWingerter) June 4, 2020
Commissioner Leone, former U.S. Attorney: “By failing to honor the subpoena of the commission, (Hickenlooper) has indicated a disrespect for the rule of law, a disrespect for the commission, a disrespect for the process, a disrespect for the parties and the witnesses ….” — Andy Kenney (@AndyKnny) June 4, 2020
The commission will reconvene Friday to decide what penalties to impose on Hickenlooper for his complete “disregard for the rule of law.”
Meanwhile, at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Chuck Schumer is most likely asking his aides to get Andrew Romanoff on the phone, stat!


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-06--Long live the king! Dems allow Polis to keep extending emergency powers

Long live the king !
Dems allow Polis to keep extending emergency powers State Sen .
Rob Woodward is calling for an end to King Polis ’ s never-ending extension of executive emergency powers , which the governor most recently decreed must continue until at least after Election Day on June 30 .
Not because Polis suddenly wants to stop the nightly protests and return law and order to the streets of Denver .
The Democrat is totally down with anarchy .
Polis just isn ’ t willing to let go of all those COVID emergency powers even though the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tapping its foot waiting for the balance of power to be restored .
“ … You have taken the liberty to assert many powers historically reserved to the legislature : amending and suspending statute , spending state money , and much more .
Furthermore , some would argue that you have exceeded your executive authority and infringed upon the Liberties of the people of Colorado.
” To no one ’ s surprise , Democrat senators came up short in offering to support Woodward ’ s measure to reclaim its role as the representative @ @ @ @ @

Long live the king! Dems allow Polis to keep extending emergency powers
State Sen. Rob Woodward is calling for an end to King Polis’s never-ending extension of executive emergency powers, which the governor most recently decreed must continue until at least after Election Day on June 30.
Not because Polis suddenly wants to stop the nightly protests and return law and order to the streets of Denver. The Democrat is totally down with anarchy.
Polis just isn’t willing to let go of all those COVID emergency powers even though the legislature has returned to work and is tapping its foot waiting for the balance of power to be restored.
Colorado Politics has Woodward’s letter, which reads:
“ … You have taken the liberty to assert many powers historically reserved to the legislature: amending and suspending statute, spending state money, and much more. Furthermore, some would argue that you have exceeded your executive authority and infringed upon the Liberties of the people of Colorado.” “Your time is up.”
To no one’s surprise, Democrat senators came up short in offering to support Woodward’s measure to reclaim its role as the representative legislature of the people.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-08--Sen. Bennet’s brother resigns from NYT over ‘Send in the Troops’ op/ed

Sen. Bennet ’ s brother resigns from NYT over ‘ Send in the Troops ’ op/ed James Bennet , the editorial page editor of the New York Times and brother of Colorado ’ s U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet , has found himself suddenly resigned , the liberal rag announced Sunday .
In addition to Bennet ’ s “ resignation , ” his deputy editor was also removed from the editorial board and herded into a dark corner of the newsroom .
The dispute involves an op-ed from Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas who wrote about the deployment of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and prevent looting and rioting .
Bennet defended his decision to publish the article before bowing to the offended journalists of the Old Grey Lady who work in the newsroom , which is supposed to be kept completely separate from the opinion section of newspapers .
Oh look , there is no such thing as separation between opinion and news .
“ The New York Times editorial page editor and owner defended it in public statements but then they totally surrendered to a woke child mob from their own newsroom that apparently gets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any opinion contrary to their own , as opposed to telling the woke children in their newsroom this is the workplace , not a social-justice seminar on campus , ” Cotton told Fox News ‘ “ Sunday Morning Futures.
” The whole freaking point of an op/ed is to present the opposite views of a newspaper ’ s editorial board , hence the name op/ed , which is news speak for opposite of editorial .
But at the New York Times , there can be no opinion other than theirs on the editorial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bennet to work as their editorial page editor while brother Micheal was running for president of the United States .
No conflict there at all .
But for the offense of offending the non-editorial journalists tasked with the unbiased job of reporting ?
The punishment is to be resigned to spend time with your family .

Sen. Bennet’s brother resigns from NYT over ‘Send in the Troops’ op/ed
James Bennet, the editorial page editor of the New York Times and brother of Colorado’s U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, has found himself suddenly resigned, the liberal rag announced Sunday.
In addition to Bennet’s “resignation,” his deputy editor was also removed from the editorial board and herded into a dark corner of the newsroom.
The dispute involves an op-ed from Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas who wrote about the deployment of National Guard troops to help control protests and prevent looting and rioting.
Bennet defended his decision to publish the article before bowing to the offended journalists of the Old Grey Lady who work in the newsroom, which is supposed to be kept completely separate from the opinion section of newspapers.
Oh look, there is no such thing as separation between opinion and news.
“The New York Times editorial page editor and owner defended it in public statements but then they totally surrendered to a woke child mob from their own newsroom that apparently gets triggered if they’re presented with any opinion contrary to their own, as opposed to telling the woke children in their newsroom this is the workplace, not a social-justice seminar on campus,” Cotton told Fox News‘ “Sunday Morning Futures.”
The whole freaking point of an op/ed is to present the opposite views of a newspaper’s editorial board, hence the name op/ed, which is news speak for opposite of editorial.
But at the New York Times, there can be no opinion other than theirs on the editorial page.
It was plenty fine for Bennet to work as their editorial page editor while brother Micheal was running for president of the United States.
No conflict there at all.
But for the offense of offending the non-editorial journalists tasked with the unbiased job of reporting?
The punishment is to be resigned to spend time with your family.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-08--GUILTY! Hickenlooper found guilty for twice violating ethics rules

Former Gov .
John Hickenlooper violated rules of ethical behavior , notably the gift ban , for jumping aboard a campaign donor ’ s private jet , and for that time he went to Italy for a “ conference.
” So determined the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission late Friday , which also bitch slapped Hickenlooper with a contempt order for defying a subpoena and two court orders to show up at his own hearing Thursday via computer .
So there you have it , Democrats .
One of your candidates running for the U.S. Senate — John Hickenlooper — is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found in contempt by the Ethics Commission .
Maybe Hallmark makes a card for that , and the party faithful can extend their sympathies to him along with a check to make sure their unethical candidate can represent their values in Washington , D.C .
Despite his rhetoric decrying the influence of corporate money in politics , Hickenlooper ’ s senatorial campaign has accepted more than $ 1 million in corporate donations , along with hundreds of thousands in donations from corporate-backed PACs .
That ’ s John Hickenlooper , the poster boy @ @ @ @ @

GUILTY! Hickenlooper found guilty for twice violating ethics rules
Former Gov. John Hickenlooper violated rules of ethical behavior, notably the gift ban, for jumping aboard a campaign donor’s private jet, and for that time he went to Italy for a “conference.”
So determined the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission late Friday, which also bitch slapped Hickenlooper with a contempt order for defying a subpoena and two court orders to show up at his own hearing Thursday via computer.
So there you have it, Democrats.
One of your candidates running for the U.S. Senate — John Hickenlooper — is the first politician ever to be unanimously found in contempt by the Ethics Commission.
Maybe Hallmark makes a card for that, and the party faithful can extend their sympathies to him along with a check to make sure their unethical candidate can represent their values in Washington, D.C.
Despite his rhetoric decrying the influence of corporate money in politics, Hickenlooper’s senatorial campaign has accepted more than $1 million in corporate donations, along with hundreds of thousands in donations from corporate-backed PACs.
That’s John Hickenlooper, the poster boy of the Democrat Party!


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-09--Hickenlooper, Romanoff set to debate twice this week

Hickenlooper , Romanoff set to debate twice this week Former governor John Hickenlooper , who was recently found guilty of @ @ @ @ @ s ethics laws , is set to debate his primary opponent Andrew Romanoff twice this @ @ @ @ @ 9th , the two Democrats will debate on 9News starting at 6:30pm .
You can @ @ @ @ @ Channel 9 or watch the live stream on 9News ’ Youtube channel here .
The @ @ @ @ @ 10th at 6:00pm , Hickenlooper and Romanoff will again go head-to-head in a debate hosted @ @ @ @ @ Sun , and PBS12 .
That debate will be aired live on CBS4 and streamed @ @ @ @ @ .
Hickenlooper is sure to face incoming questions from the moderators and his opponent on @ @ @ @ @ Colorado Constitution , as well as what made him decide to be the first person @ @ @ @ @ found in contempt by the Independent Ethics Commission .
If Hickenlooper ’ s previous forums @ @ @ @ @ , there are sure to be some awkward moments the next two nights .

Hickenlooper, Romanoff set to debate twice this week
Former governor John Hickenlooper, who was recently found guilty of violating the Colorado Constitution’s ethics laws, is set to debate his primary opponent Andrew Romanoff twice this week.
Tuesday, June 9th, the two Democrats will debate on 9News starting at 6:30pm. You can watch the debate live on Channel 9 or watch the live stream on 9News’ Youtube channel here.
The following evening, on June 10th at 6:00pm, Hickenlooper and Romanoff will again go head-to-head in a debate hosted by CBS4, The Colorado Sun, and PBS12. That debate will be aired live on CBS4 and streamed on CBS4’s website.
Hickenlooper is sure to face incoming questions from the moderators and his opponent on his total disregard for the Colorado Constitution, as well as what made him decide to be the first person in Colorado history to be found in contempt by the Independent Ethics Commission.
If Hickenlooper’s previous forums with Romanoff are any indication, there are sure to be some awkward moments the next two nights.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-10--No COVID at Post Office, so could we please get our ballots?

No COVID at Post Office , so could we please get our ballots ?
Ballots for the June 30 election — staring candidates in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate — will start hitting mailboxes this week .
Denver health department officials who could care less about the transmission of coronavirus among protestors running amok in Denver the last few weeks are still fighting to shut down the mail distribution center because one case was reported there last month .
It seems the local health department heard rumors of an outbreak and ordered the Post Office to close until the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe enough to keep distributing those stimulus checks from Donald Trump and our election ballots .
David Rupert , spokesman for the USPS western region , said Tuesday the postal service is in an “ ongoing dialogue ” and is cooperating with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment .
He said the last known case among the center ’ s roughly 1,800 employees was on May 2 , and the facility has implemented social distancing measures .
“ There was no outbreak , ” he said .
So if health officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a COVID outbreak is likely to occur ( among protestors ) that would be great .
When you do finally receive your ballot , here ’ s some important information to know about the Democratic primary :

No COVID at Post Office, so could we please get our ballots?
Ballots for the June 30 election — staring candidates in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate — will start hitting mailboxes this week.
Maybe.
Denver health department officials who could care less about the transmission of coronavirus among protestors running amok in Denver the last few weeks are still fighting to shut down the mail distribution center because one case was reported there last month.
It seems the local health department heard rumors of an outbreak and ordered the Post Office to close until the local yahoos could decide if it was safe enough to keep distributing those stimulus checks from Donald Trump and our election ballots.
David Rupert, spokesman for the USPS western region, said Tuesday the postal service is in an “ongoing dialogue” and is cooperating with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment. He said the last known case among the center’s roughly 1,800 employees was on May 2, and the facility has implemented social distancing measures. “There was no outbreak,” he said.
So if health officials could focus on more important areas where a COVID outbreak is likely to occur (among protestors) that would be great.
When you do finally receive your ballot, here’s some important information to know about the Democratic primary:


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-10--Did Hickenlooper lie under oath at ethics hearing? He’s telling two different stories.

Did Hickenlooper lie under oath at ethics hearing ?
He ’ s telling two different stories .
Did John Hickenlooper lie under oath and commit perjury to avoid additional charges of violating state rules of ethics ?
Hickenlooper said during his ethics hearing last week that a lunch he attended on one trip taken aboard a friend ’ s private jet was personal so it was not subject to rules of ethics .
That so-called personal lunch happened to be with Vernon Jordan , a longtime advisor of former President Bill Clinton .
Hickenlooper testified under oath the lunch was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not subject to rules of ethics .
The only problem , and it ’ s a doozy — that ’ s not what Hickenlooper told the Denver Post two years ago in this article : The article is about all the behind-the-scenes meetings Hickenlooper was holding with movers and shakers before announcing his ( since failed ) presidential run .
That lunch with Clinton ’ s guy , Hickenlooper said at the time it was very much a political meeting , not just a causal burger and fries among old friends .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ me about 2020 , and I said , ‘ Well , you know , my wife and I hadn ’ t made up our minds , ’ ” Hickenlooper said about the lunch meeting .
Jordan offered advice on what steps Hickenlooper should take next , including suggestions on whom else to talk to .
“ So he was helpful , ( but ) I don ’ t think he was any more helpful to me than he was to other people , ” Hickenlooper said .
There it is .
Hickenlooper ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was about running for president , not the latest trends in brewpub beers or banjo jams .
Will Hickenlooper face perjury charges , or will he get a pass and claim he was just lying to the media about his presidential exploratory meetings and claim he never ran for president ?
We hope Hick ’ s Democratic contender in the U.S. Senate primary , Andrew Romanoff , asks Hick about that during tonight ’ s debate .

Did Hickenlooper lie under oath at ethics hearing? He’s telling two different stories.
Did John Hickenlooper lie under oath and commit perjury to avoid additional charges of violating state rules of ethics?
Hickenlooper said during his ethics hearing last week that a lunch he attended on one trip taken aboard a friend’s private jet was personal so it was not subject to rules of ethics.
That so-called personal lunch happened to be with Vernon Jordan, a longtime advisor of former President Bill Clinton.
Hickenlooper testified under oath the lunch was personal and not political, so it was not subject to rules of ethics.
The only problem, and it’s a doozy — that’s not what Hickenlooper told the Denver Post two years ago in this article:
The article is about all the behind-the-scenes meetings Hickenlooper was holding with movers and shakers before announcing his (since failed) presidential run.
That lunch with Clinton’s guy, Hickenlooper said at the time it was very much a political meeting, not just a causal burger and fries among old friends.
“He was very gracious and asked me about 2020, and I said, ‘Well, you know, my wife and I hadn’t made up our minds,’” Hickenlooper said about the lunch meeting. Jordan offered advice on what steps Hickenlooper should take next, including suggestions on whom else to talk to. “So he was helpful, (but) I don’t think he was any more helpful to me than he was to other people,” Hickenlooper said.
There it is. Hickenlooper’s lunch conversation with a presidential advisor was about running for president, not the latest trends in brewpub beers or banjo jams.
Will Hickenlooper face perjury charges, or will he get a pass and claim he was just lying to the media about his presidential exploratory meetings and claim he never ran for president?
We hope Hick’s Democratic contender in the U.S. Senate primary, Andrew Romanoff, asks Hick about that during tonight’s debate.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-10--Hickenlooper, Romanoff clash in first debate

John Hickenlooper and Andrew Romanoff went head-to-head last night in a debate moderated by Kyle Clark that aired live on 9News .
And even though Clark failed to follow up multiple times and press the candidates on their stances , there were still plenty of tense moments , especially for Hickenlooper who was recently found guilty of violating the state ’ s Constitution .
During the debate , Hickenlooper pointedly refused to apologize for violating state ethics rules and defying a subpoena to avoid testifying about them , becoming the first person in history to be found in contempt by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hickenlooper ’ s response , saying : “ Didn ’ t hear an apology or anything about the fact that you are the first person to be held in contempt by them for refusing a subpoena.
” From there , things only got worse for Hickenlooper when Romanoff called on him to drop out of the race due to his ethics troubles .
Following the debate , Republican National Committee spokesman Kyle Kohli tore into Hickenlooper : “ For months , John Hickenlooper told anyone who would listen he would be a terrible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wasn ’ t kidding .
As the first Coloradan in history to be held in contempt by the Independent Ethics Commission , Hickenlooper ’ s refusal to take responsibility for his illegal conduct was downright disgraceful .
If he survives this primary , voters will hold him accountable and reelect Cory Gardner this November.
” You can watch the full debate here .
There will also be another debate live on CBS4 tonight starting at 6:30pm .

Hickenlooper, Romanoff clash in first debate
John Hickenlooper and Andrew Romanoff went head-to-head last night in a debate moderated by Kyle Clark that aired live on 9News. And even though Clark failed to follow up multiple times and press the candidates on their stances, there were still plenty of tense moments, especially for Hickenlooper who was recently found guilty of violating the state’s Constitution.
During the debate, Hickenlooper pointedly refused to apologize for violating state ethics rules and defying a subpoena to avoid testifying about them, becoming the first person in history to be found in contempt by the Independent Ethics Commission.
“So Mr. @Hickenlooper, are you sorry for breaking the law? And do you regret how you behaved with the ethics commission?” #copolitics #Cosen pic.twitter.com/u8BHQwZphf — The Colorado GOP (@cologop) June 10, 2020
Clark summarized Hickenlooper’s response, saying: “Didn’t hear an apology or anything about the fact that you are the first person to be held in contempt by them for refusing a subpoena.”
From there, things only got worse for Hickenlooper when Romanoff called on him to drop out of the race due to his ethics troubles.
.@Romanoff2020 calls for Hickenlooper to withdraw from U.S. Senate race over his handling of his ethics investigation. Once again @Hickenlooper blaming everyone else and taking no responsibility for his action. #copolitics #cosen pic.twitter.com/uLZNHBPr8x — Colorado Rising PAC (@CORisingPAC) June 10, 2020
Following the debate, Republican National Committee spokesman Kyle Kohli tore into Hickenlooper: “For months, John Hickenlooper told anyone who would listen he would be a terrible Senator. Tonight he showed yet again he wasn’t kidding. As the first Coloradan in history to be held in contempt by the Independent Ethics Commission, Hickenlooper’s refusal to take responsibility for his illegal conduct was downright disgraceful. If he survives this primary, voters will hold him accountable and reelect Cory Gardner this November.”
You can watch the full debate here. There will also be another debate live on CBS4 tonight starting at 6:30pm.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-10--Democrat Senators, including Michael Bennet, disregard social distancing

A few Democrat Senators went out to lunch in D.C. yesterday and disregarded all social distancing guidelines .
In a @ @ @ @ @ .
Mark Warner , Chris Coons , Jon Tester , and what looks like Colorado @ @ @ @ @ , chose not to wear any masks during their outing .
For months , Democrats @ @ @ @ @ media have been shaming every single person who dares to venture outside their home without @ @ @ @ @ these Senators don ’ t care enough to follow their own advice .
For Michael @ @ @ @ @ , it seems the old saying applies : do as I say , not as @ @ @

Democrat Senators, including Michael Bennet, disregard social distancing
A few Democrat Senators went out to lunch in D.C. yesterday and disregarded all social distancing guidelines. In a hypocritical move, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner, Chris Coons, Jon Tester, and what looks like Colorado’s own Michael Bennet, chose not to wear any masks during their outing.
Reopening for me but not for thee. Check out #Democrat #Senators @SenCoonsOffice @MarkWarner @jontester enjoying dinner out in #dc no masks while too much of #America remains locked in their homes. Never forget — the rules don’t apply to them. Only us. pic.twitter.com/lVNwyfAY4V — RyanRhodes (@RyanRhodes) June 9, 2020
For months, Democrats and their allies in the media have been shaming every single person who dares to venture outside their home without a mask, but apparently these Senators don’t care enough to follow their own advice.
For Michael Bennet and his fellow Democrats, it seems the old saying applies: do as I say, not as I do.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-11--Hickenlooper fails in debate, thinks George Floyd was shot

John Hickenlooper and Andrew Romanoff squared off again last night in their second televised primary debate and things could not have gone worse for Hickenlooper .
Hickenlooper began the debate by referencing the “ shooting of George Floyd , ” even though the entire country has viewed the horrific video of a police officer kneeling on Floyd ’ s neck that led to his death .
The incident captured on video sparked nation wide protests and has led to a national conversation about the use of force , but apparently Hick does not know that .
As Natalie Andrews from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the Colorado Senate primary debate tonight , Hickenlooper referenced George Floyd being shot .
The killing has sparked a debate about chokeholds used by police forces , because Floyd died after the officer knelt on his neck.
” From there , the debate did not get any better for Hick who was grilled for his disregard for the rule of law by Colorado Sun reporter John Frank .
Frank asked Hick if he would pay back the taxpayer money used for his legal fees now that he was found guilty , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And the knockout blow for Hickenlooper , came when he was pressed on whether or not he believes Tara Reade ’ s allegations of sexual assault against Joe Biden .
Hick responded , “ to a large extent , yes , ” but also made clear he still plans to vote for Biden .
Following the conclusion of the debate , Colorado GOP spokesman Joe Jackson summed up Hick ’ s night perfectly : “ Tonight it was made clear that John Hickenlooper is the worst candidate for Senate in the United @ @ @ @ @

Hickenlooper fails in debate, thinks George Floyd was shot
John Hickenlooper and Andrew Romanoff squared off again last night in their second televised primary debate and things could not have gone worse for Hickenlooper.
Hickenlooper began the debate by referencing the “shooting of George Floyd,” even though the entire country has viewed the horrific video of a police officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck that led to his death. The incident captured on video sparked nation wide protests and has led to a national conversation about the use of force, but apparently Hick does not know that.
As Natalie Andrews from the Wall Street Journal reported, “In the Colorado Senate primary debate tonight, Hickenlooper referenced George Floyd being shot. The killing has sparked a debate about chokeholds used by police forces, because Floyd died after the officer knelt on his neck.”
From there, the debate did not get any better for Hick who was grilled for his disregard for the rule of law by Colorado Sun reporter John Frank. Frank asked Hick if he would pay back the taxpayer money used for his legal fees now that he was found guilty, and Hick repeatedly refused to answer the question.
VIDEO: Does millionaire @Hickenlooper feel like he should pay back CO taxpayers for the legal fees for his ethics case where he was held in contempt for ignoring a subpoena? #copolitics #cosen @ByJohnFrank pic.twitter.com/kCuk1MEmQg — Colorado Rising PAC (@CORisingPAC) June 11, 2020
And the knockout blow for Hickenlooper, came when he was pressed on whether or not he believes Tara Reade’s allegations of sexual assault against Joe Biden. Hick responded, “to a large extent, yes,” but also made clear he still plans to vote for Biden.
Following the conclusion of the debate, Colorado GOP spokesman Joe Jackson summed up Hick’s night perfectly: “Tonight it was made clear that John Hickenlooper is the worst candidate for Senate in the United States of America.”


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-06-12--Not The Onion: Hickenlooper gets endorsed by anti-gun group, says Floyd was shot

Not The Onion : Hickenlooper gets endorsed by anti-gun group , says Floyd was shot So excited was John Hickenlooper about his endorsement from Michael Bloomberg ’ s anti-gun group , that he came out swinging during his U.S. Senate debate Wednesday and declared George Floyd had been shot by police .
Straight from the we-can ’ t-make-this-shit-up files , Bloomberg ’ s New York lobbying group called Everytown for Gun Safety endorsed about a dozen Democrats Tuesday who are running in high-profile races .
Of course everyone is for gun safety , but Bloomberg ’ s group is all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a history of getting involved in Colorado political battles over the 2nd Amendment .
It ’ s no surprise at all Bloomberg would throw his anti-gun support and millions of dollars to Hickenlooper and the other Democrats .
What has our jaw still dragging the floor is why or how Hickenlooper could make such an outrageous claim that Floyd was shot by Minneapolis police when the video of the police officer clearly kneeling on the victim ’ s throat has been seen the world over ?
The medical examiner failed to mention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cause of death was “ cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual , restraint , and neck compression ” — his heart failed .
How could any candidate running for the U.S. Senate not know how Floyd died ?
Hickenlooper ’ s political base has been protesting in the streets of Denver for weeks .
It ’ s been all over the news .
It ’ s all everyone is talking about .
Democrat lawmakers are even trying to defund police departments and have social workers respond to crimes because of Floyd ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time Hickenlooper has shown himself to be completely clueless about the tragic incident .
The Democrat tripped over his politics last week when asked about Black Lives Matter , and he responded that every life matters .

Not The Onion: Hickenlooper gets endorsed by anti-gun group, says Floyd was shot
So excited was John Hickenlooper about his endorsement from Michael Bloomberg’s anti-gun group, that he came out swinging during his U.S. Senate debate Wednesday and declared George Floyd had been shot by police.
Straight from the we-can’t-make-this-shit-up files, Bloomberg’s New York lobbying group called Everytown for Gun Safety endorsed about a dozen Democrats Tuesday who are running in high-profile races.
Of course everyone is for gun safety, but Bloomberg’s group is all about making guns illegal, and Bloomberg has a history of getting involved in Colorado political battles over the 2nd Amendment.
It’s no surprise at all Bloomberg would throw his anti-gun support and millions of dollars to Hickenlooper and the other Democrats.
What has our jaw still dragging the floor is why or how Hickenlooper could make such an outrageous claim that Floyd was shot by Minneapolis police when the video of the police officer clearly kneeling on the victim’s throat has been seen the world over?
The medical examiner failed to mention any bullet wounds, and said the cause of death was “cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression” — his heart failed.
How could any candidate running for the U.S. Senate not know how Floyd died?
Hickenlooper’s political base has been protesting in the streets of Denver for weeks. It’s been all over the news. It’s all everyone is talking about. Democrat lawmakers are even trying to defund police departments and have social workers respond to crimes because of Floyd’s death.
This isn’t the first time Hickenlooper has shown himself to be completely clueless about the tragic incident.
The Democrat tripped over his politics last week when asked about Black Lives Matter, and he responded that every life matters.