coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-11--Where’s Hickenlooper? Democrat can’t be bothered to campaign with rural voters

Where ’ s Hickenlooper ?
Democrat can ’ t be bothered to campaign with rural voters John Hickenlooper isn ’ t interested in listening to voters of the state he pretends to want to represent in the U.S. Senate .
The Democrat blew off public pleas from Club 20 on Monday to reconsider debating U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner in front of a Western Slope audience to discuss rural issues .
The Western Slope leaders held a press conference in Grand Junction led by Club 20 Executive Director Christian Reece , who called it astonishing that Hickenlooper ’ s campaign is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also snubbing the Eastern Plains , preferring to participate from his basement in online events for Front Range voters only .
Reece didn ’ t pull any punches in her speech : “ This is about the responsibility and duty of a U.S. Senate candidate to listen to all Colorado voters , not just those in the more populous parts of the state.
” “ Is this what we can expect if candidate Hickenlooper is the successful candidate for Senate ?
” Yes .
That ’ s exactly what you can expect .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ t event be bothered to respond to Reece ’ s request Monday .
Hickenlooper wasn ’ t kidding when he said he didn ’ t really want to be a senator .
He just wants to collect the six-figure paycheck , outrageous retirement benefits , and the best health insurance package only a Democrat Congress could create .

Where’s Hickenlooper? Democrat can’t be bothered to campaign with rural voters
John Hickenlooper isn’t interested in listening to voters of the state he pretends to want to represent in the U.S. Senate.
The Democrat blew off public pleas from Club 20 on Monday to reconsider debating U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner in front of a Western Slope audience to discuss rural issues.
The Western Slope leaders held a press conference in Grand Junction led by Club 20 Executive Director Christian Reece, who called it astonishing that Hickenlooper’s campaign is completely ignoring rural voters.
Hickenlooper is also snubbing the Eastern Plains, preferring to participate from his basement in online events for Front Range voters only.
Reece didn’t pull any punches in her speech:
“This is about the responsibility and duty of a U.S. Senate candidate to listen to all Colorado voters, not just those in the more populous parts of the state.” “Is this what we can expect if candidate Hickenlooper is the successful candidate for Senate?”
Yes. That’s exactly what you can expect.
Hickenlooper’s campaign staff couldn’t event be bothered to respond to Reece’s request Monday.
Hickenlooper wasn’t kidding when he said he didn’t really want to be a senator.
He just wants to collect the six-figure paycheck, outrageous retirement benefits, and the best health insurance package only a Democrat Congress could create.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-11--Special interest donors spent $1 million to buy Polis some policy advisors

If it seems like some special interests are getting good seats at Gov .
Polis ’ s table , it ’ s because they are and Polis is charging buckets of money for the privilege of influencing his policies .
Polis ’ s backdoor lobbying scam is funded by mysterious backers and portrayed to the public as just a bunch of government employees doing their job .
The racket is revealed in an investigation by The Sun News in partnership with CBS4 Denver , which shows Polis ’ s donors and special interest nonprofits spent more than $ 1 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hire his top policy advisors .
The governor ’ s special adviser on climate change — tasked with moving Colorado to 100 % renewable energy and hitting pollution reduction targets — is funded through the U.S .
Climate Alliance with money from a foundation backed by the grandson of Walmart ’ s founder .
His special adviser on immigrants and refugees is paid with money from the Emerson Collective , a social impact firm led by the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs .
There ’ s little transparency and no legislative oversight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who come with strings attached .
They ’ re not just advising Polis on how to achieve these special interest goals , but the employees are required to report back to the foundations and donors who hire them .
In addition to his climate change and refugee advisors , special interests are also paying for Polis ’ s advisors on energy and water , early childhood , senior citizens , and disability issues .
A Polis spokesman totally defended the practice by pointing out , it ’ s not illegal to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allows Polis to accept private donations to fund the governor ’ s office , and by extension fund public policy .
The state legislature has turned a blind eye to the governor ’ s office and allowed Polis to operate without oversight or transparency even before Polis went power mad in the pandemic and issued more than 100 emergency executive orders .
It ’ s time for Democrats and Republicans to get a tighter rein on the governor ’ s office and conduct some oversight on these policy-for-hire lobbyists .

Special interest donors spent $1 million to buy Polis some policy advisors
If it seems like some special interests are getting good seats at Gov. Polis’s table, it’s because they are and Polis is charging buckets of money for the privilege of influencing his policies.
Polis’s backdoor lobbying scam is funded by mysterious backers and portrayed to the public as just a bunch of government employees doing their job.
The racket is revealed in an investigation by The Sun News in partnership with CBS4 Denver, which shows Polis’s donors and special interest nonprofits spent more than $1 million to pay the salaries and costs to hire his top policy advisors.
The governor’s special adviser on climate change — tasked with moving Colorado to 100% renewable energy and hitting pollution reduction targets — is funded through the U.S. Climate Alliance with money from a foundation backed by the grandson of Walmart’s founder. His special adviser on immigrants and refugees is paid with money from the Emerson Collective, a social impact firm led by the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
There’s little transparency and no legislative oversight of the governor’s special advisors, who come with strings attached.
They’re not just advising Polis on how to achieve these special interest goals, but the employees are required to report back to the foundations and donors who hire them.
In addition to his climate change and refugee advisors, special interests are also paying for Polis’s advisors on energy and water, early childhood, senior citizens, and disability issues.
A Polis spokesman totally defended the practice by pointing out, it’s not illegal to do this. The spokesman said state law allows Polis to accept private donations to fund the governor’s office, and by extension fund public policy.
The state legislature has turned a blind eye to the governor’s office and allowed Polis to operate without oversight or transparency even before Polis went power mad in the pandemic and issued more than 100 emergency executive orders.
It’s time for Democrats and Republicans to get a tighter rein on the governor’s office and conduct some oversight on these policy-for-hire lobbyists.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-12--Is the vandalized state capitol a monument to radical protests?

Is the vandalized state capitol a monument to radical protests ?
Perfectly encapsulating everything that is wrong with Colorado Democrats @ @ @ @ @ this observation above their recent story on the redecorating efforts of leftist anarchists and the @ @ @ @ @ to clean up the mess .
That ’ s not a monument leftists have created @ @ @ @ @ of their crimes .
But Gov .
Polis and Mayor Hancock have blocked police from @ @ @ @ @ radical protestors who repeatedly vandalize the state capitol to create the new monument that symbolizes @ @ @ @ @ know a way to turn that tide in a heartbeat — send out a group @ @ @ @ @ “ Vote Biden/Harris ” over the graffiti .
Democrats will order police to put a @ @ @ @ @

Is the vandalized state capitol a monument to radical protests?
Perfectly encapsulating everything that is wrong with Colorado Democrats, the Denver Post tweeted this observation above their recent story on the redecorating efforts of leftist anarchists and the $1 million plus efforts to clean up the mess.
The Capitol building in Denver has stood for months now as a monument to the Black Lives Matter protests. https://t.co/gM1oIwuHnA — The Denver Post (@denverpost) August 12, 2020
That’s not a monument leftists have created, it’s evidence of their crimes.
But Gov. Polis and Mayor Hancock have blocked police from arresting or interfering with the radical protestors who repeatedly vandalize the state capitol to create the new monument that symbolizes Democrat rule.
But we know a way to turn that tide in a heartbeat — send out a group of Republicans to spray paint “Vote Biden/Harris” over the graffiti.
Democrats will order police to put a stop to Graffitipalooza ASAP.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-12--Hick hearts Harris! She jailed potheads, supports prison labor and death penalty

U.S. Senate candidate John Hickenlooper is overjoyed that Kamala Harris is the Democrat Party ’ s pick to run as vice president .
Hickenlooper described Harris as kind , fearless , and fantastic in a tweet Tuesday after Joe Biden announced his running mate .
And bonus for Colorado leftist Democrats like Hickenlooper , Harris has pledged to decimate Colorado ’ s economy through a nationwide ban on fracking .
Colorado Democrats might want to take a closer look at Harris ’ s record as San Francisco ’ s prosecuting attorney and as California ’ s attorney general before they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Like that time she fought to keep inmates locked up in overcrowded prisons and denied parole so they could be used for cheap labor .
She doesn ’ t seem to be very progressive .
During her presidential campaign , she giggled when asked about her stance on legalized marijuana ( she was against it before she might be for it ) and confessed to having inhaled .
She ’ s jailed more than 1,500 people for using marijuana .
She ’ s a defender of the death penalty , which should also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She also supported putting parents in jail for truant kids .
You go right ahead Hickenlooper and cozy up to Harris and her record .
But be forewarned — Democrats are big believers in holding politicians accountable for the actions of their party colleagues at the top of the ticket .
Just ask U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner and President Trump .

Hick hearts Harris! She jailed potheads, supports prison labor and death penalty
U.S. Senate candidate John Hickenlooper is overjoyed that Kamala Harris is the Democrat Party’s pick to run as vice president.
Hickenlooper described Harris as kind, fearless, and fantastic in a tweet Tuesday after Joe Biden announced his running mate.
And bonus for Colorado leftist Democrats like Hickenlooper, Harris has pledged to decimate Colorado’s economy through a nationwide ban on fracking.
Sen. Kamala Harris: “There’s no question I’m in favor of banning fracking.” pic.twitter.com/v9TVGxiGAQ — The Hill (@thehill) September 5, 2019
.@KamalaHarris wants to destroy over 230,000 jobs in Colorado. https://t.co/qiUlBobPS5 — Cory Gardner (@CoryGardner) August 12, 2020
Colorado Democrats might want to take a closer look at Harris’s record as San Francisco’s prosecuting attorney and as California’s attorney general before they rush to fill out their ballots.
Like that time she fought to keep inmates locked up in overcrowded prisons and denied parole so they could be used for cheap labor.
She doesn’t seem to be very progressive.
During her presidential campaign, she giggled when asked about her stance on legalized marijuana (she was against it before she might be for it) and confessed to having inhaled.
She’s jailed more than 1,500 people for using marijuana.
She’s a defender of the death penalty, which should also put Colorado Democrats’ teeth on edge.
She also supported putting parents in jail for truant kids.
There’s also this:
Reminder: Kamala Harris is an extremist that supports raising taxes, destroying the oil & gas industry, and a government takeover of healthcare. Coloradans understand that #ResultsMatter and in 84 days will vote to re-elect President @realDonaldTrump. #copolitics https://t.co/szneAOfE8z — The Colorado GOP (@cologop) August 11, 2020
You go right ahead Hickenlooper and cozy up to Harris and her record.
But be forewarned — Democrats are big believers in holding politicians accountable for the actions of their party colleagues at the top of the ticket.
Just ask U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner and President Trump.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-12--Democrat strategist blasts own party for bending to the will of the radical left

Democrat strategist blasts own party for bending to the will of the radical left Ted Trimpa , a top Democrat operative in Colorado , penned an opinion piece in the Denver Post calling out his own party ’ s decision to allow “ thugs ” to vandalize the capitol with no consequences .
Trimpa is well known in Colorado political circles .
He ’ s been dubbed “ Colorado ’ s answer to Karl Rove , ” and “ one of the most important players in Colorado politics that you ’ ve probably never heard of.
” He was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to turn Colorado blue over the past two decades , with a proven track record of success .
So it ’ s a big deal he ’ s calling out the elected leaders of his own party who refuse to stand up to the radical left who are intent on destroying our state capitol .
Although he never calls out these elected Democrats by name , Trimpa ’ s words are a direct criticism of Gov .
Polis , Denver Mayor Hancock , and all Democrat leaders who have done nothing about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trimpa gets to the root of the problem when he explains these Democrats are silent because “ too many are scared to speak up , afraid of the small swath of the far left and the mob of Twitter trolls.
” And that brings us to the question of where is the media ?
Why isn ’ t the Colorado political press corps holding Polis accountable ?
Why don ’ t they pepper him with questions about the vandalism and destruction every time he holds a press conference ?
When it comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone in their party does something the press deems radical , they hound every Republican leader to denounce the behavior .
But when it comes to Democrats , there is simply silence .
For now , Trimpa seems to be the only Democrat in Colorado willing to criticize the “ thugs ” intent on destruction .
It will be interesting to see if other leading Democrats like U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet or Senate candidate John Hickenlooper follow his lead , grow a spine , and denounce the radical elements of their own party @

Democrat strategist blasts own party for bending to the will of the radical left
Ted Trimpa, a top Democrat operative in Colorado, penned an opinion piece in the Denver Post calling out his own party’s decision to allow “thugs” to vandalize the capitol with no consequences.
Trimpa is well known in Colorado political circles. He’s been dubbed “Colorado’s answer to Karl Rove,” and “one of the most important players in Colorado politics that you’ve probably never heard of.”
He was the driving force behind the Democrats’ efforts to turn Colorado blue over the past two decades, with a proven track record of success.
So it’s a big deal he’s calling out the elected leaders of his own party who refuse to stand up to the radical left who are intent on destroying our state capitol.
Although he never calls out these elected Democrats by name, Trimpa’s words are a direct criticism of Gov. Polis, Denver Mayor Hancock, and all Democrat leaders who have done nothing about the destruction and vandalism at the state capitol.
Trimpa gets to the root of the problem when he explains these Democrats are silent because “too many are scared to speak up, afraid of the small swath of the far left and the mob of Twitter trolls.”
And that brings us to the question of where is the media? Why isn’t the Colorado political press corps holding Polis accountable? Why don’t they pepper him with questions about the vandalism and destruction every time he holds a press conference?
When it comes to Republican elected officials, every time anyone in their party does something the press deems radical, they hound every Republican leader to denounce the behavior. But when it comes to Democrats, there is simply silence.
For now, Trimpa seems to be the only Democrat in Colorado willing to criticize the “thugs” intent on destruction. It will be interesting to see if other leading Democrats like U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet or Senate candidate John Hickenlooper follow his lead, grow a spine, and denounce the radical elements of their own party.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-13--Denver Post: Harris criticism is sexist but calling Boebert a ‘lunatic’ gets headlined

Denver Post : Harris criticism is sexist but calling Boebert a ‘ lunatic ’ gets headlined Pay attention Western Slope residents , this is who served you in the governor ’ s office and his voice is indicative of the representation you will get if John Hickenlooper is elected to the U.S. Senate .
Doug Friednash , Hickenlooper ’ s chief of staff , totally trashed rural Colorado in his brutal takedown of the woman they ’ ve elected as a Republican congressional nominee by calling her a “ right-wing lunatic , ” among other nasty hits .
Denver Post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opinion piece were obviously enamored with his nasty screed Oh to be a fly on the wall of that editorial meeting : Editor One : “ Republicans are being mean to Kamala Harris and criticizing her record .
That is so sexist !
” Editor Two : “ Hickenlooper ’ s guy submitted an editorial and wants to call Lauren Boebert a ‘ right-wing lunatic.
’ ” Editor one : “ Blow that shit up and put it in the headline !
” The 3rd Congressional District ’ s nominee is obviously loony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friednash observed .
Boebert also disobeyed Gov .
Polis ’ s orders and reopened her restaurant before he gave her permission , Friednash added .
If Friednash and the Denver Post had their way , she would be locked up in the loony bin with all the other wives who disobey the orders of their husbands .

Denver Post: Harris criticism is sexist but calling Boebert a ‘lunatic’ gets headlined
Pay attention Western Slope residents, this is who served you in the governor’s office and his voice is indicative of the representation you will get if John Hickenlooper is elected to the U.S. Senate.
Doug Friednash, Hickenlooper’s chief of staff, totally trashed rural Colorado in his brutal takedown of the woman they’ve elected as a Republican congressional nominee by calling her a “right-wing lunatic,” among other nasty hits.
Denver Post editors who published his trash in an opinion piece were obviously enamored with his nasty screed
Oh to be a fly on the wall of that editorial meeting:
Editor One: “Republicans are being mean to Kamala Harris and criticizing her record. That is so sexist!”
Editor Two: “Hickenlooper’s guy submitted an editorial and wants to call Lauren Boebert a ‘right-wing lunatic.’”
Editor one: “Blow that shit up and put it in the headline!”
The 3rd Congressional District’s nominee is obviously loony tunes because she carries a gun, Friednash observed.
Boebert also disobeyed Gov. Polis’s orders and reopened her restaurant before he gave her permission, Friednash added.
If Friednash and the Denver Post had their way, she would be locked up in the loony bin with all the other wives who disobey the orders of their husbands.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-13--New Biden staffer with Colorado campaign ties has history of racism and sexism

New Biden staffer with Colorado campaign ties has history of racism and sexism Joe Biden ’ s new digital organizing director in Arizona , Michael Ramirez , has a history of racist , sexist , and anti-cop tweets , the Arizona Daily Independent reports .
Colorado Democrats will be quite familiar with Ramirez who served as Senadora Julie Gonzales ’ campaign manager in 2018 .
Ramirez is also a former Bernie Sanders staffer , and in other tweets he proudly proclaimed himself as a full throated Marxist .
Ramirez is listed as a board member of the Colorado People ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organization associated with the likes of Tay Anderson , and recently employed former State Rep. Rochelle Galindo after she resigned amid allegations of sexual assault .
Ramirez is hardly the only new Biden staffer embarrassing his new employer as the Democrat ’ s campaign finally moves into gear .
Peak Politics revealed earlier this week Biden ’ s new Colorado Director of Special Projects and Trips Sarah E. Moss slammed Biden for a sexist interaction with a 13 year-old Iowa girl , and still the campaign hired her .
Considering Moss ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for sexism , we have reached out to her for comment .

New Biden staffer with Colorado campaign ties has history of racism and sexism
Joe Biden’s new digital organizing director in Arizona, Michael Ramirez, has a history of racist, sexist, and anti-cop tweets, the Arizona Daily Independent reports.
Colorado Democrats will be quite familiar with Ramirez who served as Senadora Julie Gonzales’ campaign manager in 2018.
Ramirez is also a former Bernie Sanders staffer, and in other tweets he proudly proclaimed himself as a full throated Marxist.
Ramirez is listed as a board member of the Colorado People’s Alliance. COPA is a far-left organization associated with the likes of Tay Anderson, and recently employed former State Rep. Rochelle Galindo after she resigned amid allegations of sexual assault.
Ramirez is hardly the only new Biden staffer embarrassing his new employer as the Democrat’s campaign finally moves into gear.
Peak Politics revealed earlier this week Biden’s new Colorado Director of Special Projects and Trips Sarah E. Moss slammed Biden for a sexist interaction with a 13 year-old Iowa girl, and still the campaign hired her.
I’m struggling to find the right words about this Biden behavior and have narrowed to these emojis:
😭🥺🤫😱🤮😠😡🤬 https://t.co/dd4CF7RKTF — Sarah E. Moss, MPA (@sarahemoss) June 12, 2019
Considering Moss’s history of calling out her fellow Democrats for sexism, we have reached out to her for comment.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-13--Democrat Senate candidate confused, mum on BLM move to Grand Junction

The new headquarters for the Bureau of Land Management officially changed addresses this week from Inside the Beltway to Grand @ @ @ @ @ federal workers can manage 245 million acres of public land closer to where it ’ @ @ @ @ @ is the biggest win for the Western Slope in a generation .
Federal bureaucrats managing @ @ @ @ @ land means the government will see first hand the impacts their policies will have on @ @ @ @ @ land , those who live here .
An achievement of this magnitude would never have @ @ @ @ @ U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner , U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton , as well as Interior Secretary @ @ @ @ @ Bernhardt .
Even Gov .
Polis finally decided to support the move , although his @ @ @ @ @ about President Trump ’ s pick to actually head the BLM .
John Hickenlooper ’ @ @ @ @ @ hasn ’ t let the Democrat weigh in on the issue .
Probably because the @ @ @ @ @ about BLM , he responded that all lives matter .

Democrat Senate candidate confused, mum on BLM move to Grand Junction
It’s official.
The new headquarters for the Bureau of Land Management officially changed addresses this week from Inside the Beltway to Grand Junction, Colorado.
Now federal workers can manage 245 million acres of public land closer to where it’s actually located.
This is the biggest win for the Western Slope in a generation.
Federal bureaucrats managing the land closer to the land means the government will see first hand the impacts their policies will have on the real stewards of the land, those who live here.
An achievement of this magnitude would never have happened without the support of U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, as well as Interior Secretary and Rifle homeboy, David Bernhardt.
Even Gov. Polis finally decided to support the move, although his fellow Democrats are still complaining about President Trump’s pick to actually head the BLM.
John Hickenlooper’s U.S. Senate campaign staff hasn’t let the Democrat weigh in on the issue.
Probably because the last time Hickenlooper was asked about BLM, he responded that all lives matter.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-15--Emerge Colorado official deletes dismissive tweets about CU regent

Executive Director of Emerge Colorado and Edgewater City Councilor Michal Rose attempted to attack Cory Gardner Friday claiming no Republicans have won a statewide election in Colorado since 2014 .
Rose quickly deleted her tweets , but not before Ganahl herself caught Rose embarrassingly admitting she didn ’ t even know who Ganahl was .
Rose ’ s petulant defense of Emerge was somewhat amusing considering the sentiments she expressed a few days ago about Trump Campaign Senior Advisor Jenna Ellis .
Emerge Colorado ’ s partisan mission and contempt for conservative women is hardly a secret .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s reputation any favors by casually dismissing Ganahl , one of Colorado ’ s best known entrepreneurs and community leaders .
Walking back embarrassing statements has become something of a trend for Emerge Colorado , especially after they publicly defended disgraced former State Rep. Rochelle Galindo last year .
Following Galindo ’ s resignation amid allegations of sexual assault , Emerge put out a statement blaming Republicans .
The group only rescinded their support for Galindo after it was revealed her accuser was a young female Democrat staffer on her campaign .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for unlawfully providing alcohol to the underage individual she sexually assaulted .
It is unclear if Rose or anyone from Emerge Colorado will appear as a character witness for Galindo at trial .

Emerge Colorado official deletes dismissive tweets about CU regent
Executive Director of Emerge Colorado and Edgewater City Councilor Michal Rose attempted to attack Cory Gardner Friday claiming no Republicans have won a statewide election in Colorado since 2014.
Multiple Twitter users pointed out Republican at-large CU Regent Heidi Ganahl defeated Alice Madden in 2016.
Rose quickly deleted her tweets, but not before Ganahl herself caught Rose embarrassingly admitting she didn’t even know who Ganahl was.
When someone reads the mission statement of Emerge and thinks they’ve broken a code. https://t.co/hNCVJOHCNW — Michal Rose (@Michal_Rose) August 14, 2020
Rose’s petulant defense of Emerge was somewhat amusing considering the sentiments she expressed a few days ago about Trump Campaign Senior Advisor Jenna Ellis.
“There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” – Secretary Madeleine Albright https://t.co/BfDqvjgPOC — Michal Rose (@Michal_Rose) August 12, 2020
Emerge Colorado’s partisan mission and contempt for conservative women is hardly a secret.
However, Rose isn’t doing her organization’s reputation any favors by casually dismissing Ganahl, one of Colorado’s best known entrepreneurs and community leaders.
Walking back embarrassing statements has become something of a trend for Emerge Colorado, especially after they publicly defended disgraced former State Rep. Rochelle Galindo last year.
.@RochelleGalindo is now facing a recall campaign despite winning her seat just 5 months ago. She’s an @EmergeColorado alum, a union member, and a Latinx LGBTQ woman in #coleg She’s a great legislator – this is a scare tactic. Stand w/ us https://t.co/OocOHQRj54 #copolitics — Michal Rose (@Michal_Rose) April 4, 2019
Following Galindo’s resignation amid allegations of sexual assault, Emerge put out a statement blaming Republicans.
The group only rescinded their support for Galindo after it was revealed her accuser was a young female Democrat staffer on her campaign.
Galindo is facing charges in Weld County for unlawfully providing alcohol to the underage individual she sexually assaulted.
It is unclear if Rose or anyone from Emerge Colorado will appear as a character witness for Galindo at trial.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-14--Video: Conservationists praise Gardner’s environmental record

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner ’ s campaign launched a new ad with two conservation leaders praising the Republican ’ s @ @ @ @ @ .
Larry Kramer , the former deputy director of state parks along with Allie Killey @ @ @ @ @ environmental organization , appear in the new ad explaining how Gardner became a champion of @ @ @ @ @ .
Unlike John Hickenlooper ’ s latest ad where the internet was abuzz trying to @ @ @ @ @ wearing lipstick , the Republican campaign ad delivered a clear message : reelect Gardner if @ @ @ @ @ will work across the aisle to protect the environment for future generations .
As for @ @ @ @ @ still waiting to hear back from his campaign what color to find out if he @ @ @ @ @ in his ad .

Video: Conservationists praise Gardner’s environmental record
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner’s campaign launched a new ad with two conservation leaders praising the Republican’s work on protecting the environment.
Protecting our environment for future generations isn’t a partisan issue, it’s just common sense. From green energy to prioritizing our public lands, I will always be the voice of reason who delivers for Colorado in Washington. pic.twitter.com/YpeSUDAda2 — Cory Gardner (@CoryGardner) August 13, 2020
Larry Kramer, the former deputy director of state parks along with Allie Killey, who recently launched an environmental organization, appear in the new ad explaining how Gardner became a champion of protecting Colorado’s environment.
Unlike John Hickenlooper’s latest ad where the internet was abuzz trying to figure out if he was wearing lipstick, the Republican campaign ad delivered a clear message: reelect Gardner if you want a senator who will work across the aisle to protect the environment for future generations.
As for Hickenlooper, Peak Politics is still waiting to hear back from his campaign what color to find out if he is in fact wearing lipstick in his ad.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-14--MISSING! Have you seen this scandal-ridden politician?

MISSING !
Have you seen this scandal-ridden politician ?
Someone should put John Hickenlooper ’ s face on a milk @ @ @ @ @ U.S. Senate candidate is nowhere to be found since he won the Democrat primary in @ @ @ @ @ sighted more times than Hickenlooper this summer .
Gardner has been campaigning relentlessly , as @ @ @ @ @ John Hickenlooper in November , who has been out of the spotlight since winning the @ @ @ @ @ has made repeated requests to interview Hickenlooper since .
It ’ s not just debates @ @ @ @ @ constituents and reporters who probably want to ask pesky questions about the multitude of scandals @ @ @ @ @ s wake and ethical issues .
Gardner has certainly been busy campaigning with constituents on @ @ @ @ @ Plains , rural areas Hickenlooper would ignore anyway , if he were to be found @ @ @ @ @ job Hickenlooper would ignore , if he were elected .

MISSING! Have you seen this scandal-ridden politician?
Someone should put John Hickenlooper’s face on a milk carton.
It seems the U.S. Senate candidate is nowhere to be found since he won the Democrat primary in June.
Bigfoot has been sighted more times than Hickenlooper this summer.
Colorado Politics reports:
Gardner has been campaigning relentlessly, as he faces former Gov. John Hickenlooper in November, who has been out of the spotlight since winning the Democratic primary. Colorado Politics has made repeated requests to interview Hickenlooper since.
It’s not just debates Hickenlooper is ducking, but constituents and reporters who probably want to ask pesky questions about the multitude of scandals following in the Democrat’s wake and ethical issues.
Gardner has certainly been busy campaigning with constituents on the Western Slope and Eastern Plains, rural areas Hickenlooper would ignore anyway, if he were to be found.
Just like the actual job Hickenlooper would ignore, if he were elected.
I enjoyed visiting the soon-to-be-opened, family-owned, lamb processing plant in Brush; a state-of-the-art facility which will be one of the town’s largest employers. The plant has the potential to be the largest lamb processing facility in the USA. https://t.co/wOZnd0HcDp — Cory Gardner (@CoryGardner) August 12, 2020


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-17--CdeBaca proposes ‘peace force’ to replace police, Denver council scrambles

The Denver Police Department shall be abolished and crime prevention handed over to a new anti-racist “ peace force ” to use a holistic and health-centered approach to crime fighting .
That ’ s how Socialist Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca wants the city to defund police .
She will present her proposal to the council Monday that gives voters the final say on a Nov. 3 ballot measure .
Thankfully , her proposal appears to be dead on arrival , but not for the obvious reason that eliminating a city ’ s police force is whack .
Council members , even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on occasion , are frantically scrambling to think of excuses to reject her police defunding measure without having to call it out for being absurd .
Council complained to Colorado Politics they can ’ t see supporting it because there ’ s been no public input , no debate or transparency in her process or something .
How on Earth has council missed the massive public input and debate that ’ s raging through their far-left Democrat base and erupted in protests and riots in the Denver area ?
Dr. Apryl Alexander , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activist who was recently appointed to the Citizens Oversight Board — which acts as a watchdog over the police — said CdeBaca ’ s initiative falls in line with what the community is requesting , and that it ’ s not revolutionary either .
“ Proposals like this have been around for decades , ” she said .
See ?
Democrat voters are demanding police be defunded and CdeBaca has answered their calling with the “ peace force.
” Kudos to CdeBaca for putting council ’ s backs against the wall and showing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Or maybe council will give her the green light to abolish law and order , starting with her own district ?

CdeBaca proposes ‘peace force’ to replace police, Denver council scrambles
The Denver Police Department shall be abolished and crime prevention handed over to a new anti-racist “peace force” to use a holistic and health-centered approach to crime fighting.
That’s how Socialist Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca wants the city to defund police.
She will present her proposal to the council Monday that gives voters the final say on a Nov. 3 ballot measure.
Thankfully, her proposal appears to be dead on arrival, but not for the obvious reason that eliminating a city’s police force is whack.
Council members, even the ones who side with the socialist on occasion, are frantically scrambling to think of excuses to reject her police defunding measure without having to call it out for being absurd.
Council complained to Colorado Politics they can’t see supporting it because there’s been no public input, no debate or transparency in her process or something.
How on Earth has council missed the massive public input and debate that’s raging through their far-left Democrat base and erupted in protests and riots in the Denver area?
Dr. Apryl Alexander, a forensic psychologist and Black Lives Matter activist who was recently appointed to the Citizens Oversight Board — which acts as a watchdog over the police — said CdeBaca’s initiative falls in line with what the community is requesting, and that it’s not revolutionary either. “Proposals like this have been around for decades,” she said.
See? Democrat voters are demanding police be defunded and CdeBaca has answered their calling with the “peace force.”
Kudos to CdeBaca for putting council’s backs against the wall and showing them to be a bunch of hypocrites.
Or maybe council will give her the green light to abolish law and order, starting with her own district?


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-17--It’s time for Polis to focus on our economy, not more unemployment

It ’ s time for Polis to focus on our economy , not more unemployment There is a learning curve for everyone who ’ s elected to public office to get the hang of the job .
Our own millionaire governor learned the hard way when he ordered businesses across the state to close , and half a million people to stop working .
It turns out , Gov .
Polis discovered , the great majority of people who have jobs actually need the salary they earn to feed their family and pay bills .
This came as a great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really have to work , and even as governor , does ’ t seem to work that much .
Polis soon learned the government actually pays those who are out-of-work with the taxes collected from their former businesses , which Polis also closed .
Luckily for Polis , the federal government paid two-third of the $ 4.5 billion in unemployment benefits paid to Coloradans over the last 22 weeks , which was just enough time to cripple the food service industry , among others .
And now Polis is demanding President Trump give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep paying bigger unemployment checks to all the people Polis put out of work .
Now Trump has offered to kick in an extra $ 300 a week , and is asking states to contribute $ 100 to pad unemployment checks $ 400 above their normal amounts .
Coloradans already collect fairly high unemployment wages compared to other states — $ 618 a week maximum , or $ 32,136 a year .
That ’ s an hourly wage of $ 15.45 to sit on your ass and do nothing look for work .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ additional $ 600 a week for unemployment wages to states where governors shuttered businesses for six weeks to stop the coronavirus from overwhelming hospitals .
For Coloradans making the maximum , that ’ s $ 1,218 a week , $ 30.45 an hour , $ 63,336 for an annual salary of unemployment .
This made Polis very popular with people he put out of work , but not so much with the people who ’ s businesses he closed .
So the millionaire boy governor threw a hissy fit and demanded Trump keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people Polis put out of work .
It ’ s hard to begrudge folks from making extra unemployment , as they lost their jobs through no fault of their own .
But we are long past the emergency of possibly over-burdening hospitals , we ’ re told it ’ s safe for kids to go back to school , and a cure is reportedly on the way .
Instead of playing politics with unemployment benefits that pay more than the average Coloradan ’ s salary , Polis should refocus on reopening the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

It’s time for Polis to focus on our economy, not more unemployment
There is a learning curve for everyone who’s elected to public office to get the hang of the job.
Our own millionaire governor learned the hard way when he ordered businesses across the state to close, and half a million people to stop working.
It turns out, Gov. Polis discovered, the great majority of people who have jobs actually need the salary they earn to feed their family and pay bills.
This came as a great shock to Polis who doesn’t really have to work, and even as governor, does’t seem to work that much.
Polis soon learned the government actually pays those who are out-of-work with the taxes collected from their former businesses, which Polis also closed.
Luckily for Polis, the federal government paid two-third of the $4.5 billion in unemployment benefits paid to Coloradans over the last 22 weeks, which was just enough time to cripple the food service industry, among others.
And now Polis is demanding President Trump give him even more federal tax dollars to keep paying bigger unemployment checks to all the people Polis put out of work.
Now Trump has offered to kick in an extra $300 a week, and is asking states to contribute $100 to pad unemployment checks $400 above their normal amounts.
Coloradans already collect fairly high unemployment wages compared to other states — $618 a week maximum, or $32,136 a year. That’s an hourly wage of $15.45 to sit on your ass and do nothing look for work.
Trump and Congress originally kicked in an additional $600 a week for unemployment wages to states where governors shuttered businesses for six weeks to stop the coronavirus from overwhelming hospitals.
For Coloradans making the maximum, that’s $1,218 a week, $30.45 an hour, $63,336 for an annual salary of unemployment.
This made Polis very popular with people he put out of work, but not so much with the people who’s businesses he closed.
So the millionaire boy governor threw a hissy fit and demanded Trump keep paying even more federal tax dollars to the people Polis put out of work.
It’s hard to begrudge folks from making extra unemployment, as they lost their jobs through no fault of their own.
But we are long past the emergency of possibly over-burdening hospitals, we’re told it’s safe for kids to go back to school, and a cure is reportedly on the way.
Instead of playing politics with unemployment benefits that pay more than the average Coloradan’s salary, Polis should refocus on reopening the economy and let folks earn their living.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-19--Historic Israel UAE peace deal exposes Hickenlooper’s naivety on Iran

Colorado ’ s John Hickenlooper is among a number of Democrat Senate candidates who have refused to acknowledge the historic United Arab Emirates/Israel peace agreement brokered by President Trump .
Among competitive Senate races , curiously only Mark Kelly in Arizona has commented at all on the deal .
Hickenlooper ’ s silence on the matter is remarkable when one considers his past efforts to portray himself as pro-Israel , especially during his short-lived presidential campaign .
The reason Democrats like Hickenlooper are at a loss for words is because they have long maintained Trump and Cory Gardner ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consequences for American allies and regional stability in the Gulf .
Instead , as the Republican Jewish Coalition pointed out last week , the opposite has proven true .
“ The Israel-UAE peace deal absolutely exposes the Democrats ’ foreign policy strategy of appeasement of Iran as a failure , ” Strauss said .
“ President Trump ’ s strategy of maximum pressure and standing shoulder to shoulder with our trusted ally Israel , and the Arab states willing to stand up to Iran , is an absolute success.
” Hickenlooper was harshly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kill Iranian terrorist Qassem Soleimani and withdraw from the 2015 Iran deal , arguing both moves would set back regional peace efforts .
As a presidential candidate Hickenlooper also said he would consider reentering the Iran deal .
Ironically , analysts credit former President Obama ’ s reckless 2015 Iran deal with initially thawing relations between the UAE and Israel as the nations sought to present a united front against Iranian terror in the region .
Even former Obama Secretary of State John Kerry acknowledged funds from the Iran deal would likely be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immense concern to both the UAE and Israel .
Kerry ’ s own admission is at odds with guarantees from Democrats like Hickenlooper , who dishonestly claimed the Iran deal would not put Israeli security at risk .
Upon taking office , Trump ’ s aggressive approach isolating Iran further created space for the UAE and Israel to foster even closer ties without fear of alienating pro-Palestinian elements within the Democratic party .
Ultimately , Trump ’ s approach paid off with a historic deal that could pave the way for other Gulf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As the RJC pointed out , all of this is of course incredibly embarrassing for naive Democrats like Hickenlooper who favor a weak approach to Iran .
“ Remaining silent is preferable to ‘ exposing yourself as clueless , ” they quipped .

Historic Israel UAE, Bahrain peace deals expose Hickenlooper’s naivety on Iran
UPDATE 9/11/2020: President Trump announced Bahrain would normalize relations with Israel, the second gulf nation to do so in 30 days.
Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer thanked President Trump for unifying the region against Iranian terrorism.
Israel waited 26 years to make peace with a 3rd Arab country and only 29 days to make peace with a 4th. Thanks to the leaders of 🇦🇪 and 🇧🇭 for this historic breakthrough and to @POTUS Trump for confronting 🇮🇷 and helping transform our region for the better. More to come! — Amb. Ron Dermer (@AmbDermer) September 11, 2020
Will John Hickenlooper have anything to say about this historic deal after refusing to acknowledge the UAE/Israeli peace accord?
We’re not holding our breath, but this deal is another reminder that Hickenlooper’s weak approach to Iran is downright foolish.
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Colorado’s John Hickenlooper is among a number of Democrat Senate candidates who have refused to acknowledge the historic United Arab Emirates/Israel peace agreement brokered by President Trump.
Among competitive Senate races, curiously only Mark Kelly in Arizona has commented at all on the deal.
Hickenlooper’s silence on the matter is remarkable when one considers his past efforts to portray himself as pro-Israel, especially during his short-lived presidential campaign.
The reason Democrats like Hickenlooper are at a loss for words is because they have long maintained Trump and Cory Gardner’s hawkish approach to Iran would have dire consequences for American allies and regional stability in the Gulf.
Instead, as the Republican Jewish Coalition pointed out last week, the opposite has proven true.
“The Israel-UAE peace deal absolutely exposes the Democrats’ foreign policy strategy of appeasement of Iran as a failure,” Strauss said. “President Trump’s strategy of maximum pressure and standing shoulder to shoulder with our trusted ally Israel, and the Arab states willing to stand up to Iran, is an absolute success.”
Hickenlooper was harshly critical of Trump’s decision to kill Iranian terrorist Qassem Soleimani and withdraw from the 2015 Iran deal, arguing both moves would set back regional peace efforts. As a presidential candidate Hickenlooper also said he would consider reentering the Iran deal.
Ironically, analysts credit former President Obama’s reckless 2015 Iran deal with initially thawing relations between the UAE and Israel as the nations sought to present a united front against Iranian terror in the region.
Even former Obama Secretary of State John Kerry acknowledged funds from the Iran deal would likely be funneled towards terrorism, a matter of immense concern to both the UAE and Israel.
Kerry’s own admission is at odds with guarantees from Democrats like Hickenlooper, who dishonestly claimed the Iran deal would not put Israeli security at risk.
Upon taking office, Trump’s aggressive approach isolating Iran further created space for the UAE and Israel to foster even closer ties without fear of alienating pro-Palestinian elements within the Democratic party.
Ultimately, Trump’s approach paid off with a historic deal that could pave the way for other Gulf nations to make peace with Israel.
As the RJC pointed out, all of this is of course incredibly embarrassing for naive Democrats like Hickenlooper who favor a weak approach to Iran.
“Remaining silent is preferable to ‘exposing yourself as clueless,” they quipped.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-18--Colorado Dems fan the flames on post office conspiracy theory

Democrats around the country are spreading wild theories and accusing President Trump of sabotaging the U.S .
Postal Service to win reelection , so of course Colorado ’ s congressional delegation has to get in on the action .
Never mind they are actually planning the lamest media event , ever .
All four Democrats — Diana DeGette , Ed Perlmutter , Joe Neguse and Jason Crow — will tour post offices in their respective districts in a pathetic attempt to get local media exposure .
The controversy surrounding the Postal Service began when Trump voiced his concerns with mail-in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the post office have nothing to do with that .
Democrats are just using the opportunity to stir up anti-Trump sentiment in the media .
While it is true the post office is undergoing delays in shipping because of the massive increase in activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic , Trump is not responsible for these delays .
It ’ s absurd for Democrats to claim the post office has funding issues when they have $ 14 billion in the bank , reports the Washington Post .
Trump ’ s Treasury Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 10 billion loan if needed to keep up with the increased demand .
Even though the idea that Trump has directed the postal service to slow down service to affect mail-in ballots is insane , the left-wing media in Colorado has been spreading the Democrats ’ misinformation to cause panic .
9News reporter Marc Sallinger tweeted a letter from the Postal Service to Colorado ’ s Secretary of State saying , in part , “ ‘ certain deadlines ’ create ‘ risk that some ballots will not be returned by mail in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But even other journalists weren ’ t buying this spin .
Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul explained how this has always been the guidance for Colorado ’ s mail-in ballots .
Paul is correct .
There is absolutely no reason to believe Colorado ’ s mail-in ballots will be impacted because of the surge in the post office ’ s activity , and it is extremely disingenuous for Colorado Democrats to use their local post office as a photo op to further spread misinformation .

Colorado Dems fan the flames on post office conspiracy theory
Democrats around the country are spreading wild theories and accusing President Trump of sabotaging the U.S. Postal Service to win reelection, so of course Colorado’s congressional delegation has to get in on the action.
Never mind they are actually planning the lamest media event, ever.
All four Democrats — Diana DeGette, Ed Perlmutter, Joe Neguse and Jason Crow — will tour post offices in their respective districts in a pathetic attempt to get local media exposure.
In a move that seems uncoincidental, Colorado’s four U.S. House Democrats say in four separate press releases that they will tour post offices in their district tomorrow. #copolitics — Justin Wingerter (@JustinWingerter) August 17, 2020
The controversy surrounding the Postal Service began when Trump voiced his concerns with mail-in voting. But the long-lasting structural problems at the post office have nothing to do with that. Democrats are just using the opportunity to stir up anti-Trump sentiment in the media.
While it is true the post office is undergoing delays in shipping because of the massive increase in activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Trump is not responsible for these delays.
It’s absurd for Democrats to claim the post office has funding issues when they have $14 billion in the bank, reports the Washington Post.
That is enough money…to tide the agency over till May 2021 as a worst-case scenario, or October 2021, if package volumes remain high.
Trump’s Treasury Department even offered the post office an additional $10 billion loan if needed to keep up with the increased demand.
Even though the idea that Trump has directed the postal service to slow down service to affect mail-in ballots is insane, the left-wing media in Colorado has been spreading the Democrats’ misinformation to cause panic.
9News reporter Marc Sallinger tweeted a letter from the Postal Service to Colorado’s Secretary of State saying, in part, “‘certain deadlines’ create ‘risk that some ballots will not be returned by mail in time to be counted.'”
But even other journalists weren’t buying this spin. Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul explained how this has always been the guidance for Colorado’s mail-in ballots.
So I read this to basically comport with what Colorado elections officials have been telling people for years: Don’t mail your ballot back within a week of Election Day. #copolitics https://t.co/C11uZSwsLy — Jesse Aaron Paul ☀ (@JesseAPaul) August 14, 2020
Paul is correct. There is absolutely no reason to believe Colorado’s mail-in ballots will be impacted because of the surge in the post office’s activity, and it is extremely disingenuous for Colorado Democrats to use their local post office as a photo op to further spread misinformation.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-18--Graffiti capitol or festive tent city? Polis holds contest to redecorate driver’s license

Gov .
Polis should be laser focused on critical problems gripping the state like the pandemic , wildfires , and the growing homeless population .
Instead , he ’ s making time to deal with frivolous matters , like the contest our state DMV is launching to redecorate our driver ’ s licenses .
Even more concerning , Polis thinks our state ID cards are a “ piece of art ” that represents our state as well as our own identity .
Seriously , what is that dude smoking ?
The driver ’ s license may be art in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here on planet Earth where the rest of us live , the photo ID is historically and unequivocally the most frightening and horrific photograph every human will ever possess of themselves .
We think you have much more important matters to attend to , but okay governor , we ’ ll play along with your “ Iconic Colorado ” art contest to give our license a make over .
For starters , the Rocky Mountains have been around for more than 50 million years so let ’ s replace it with something more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and environmentalists celebrating the destruction as sound land management practices .
Or , we could scrap the mountains altogether and replace it with the graffiti-covered state Capitol .
Boarded up restaurants , most definitely that is current and representative of the state of our state .
Or the homeless camps , make them festive and colorful with a hypodermic needle pointing to the date of birth to speed up ID checks at the dispensaries .
If we ’ re getting real , we might as well go with the marijuana leaf since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s what we ’ re known for now anyway .
We could do a special license for those living on the Western Slope and east of Denver — a graphic of the state map with a prairie dog and grouse and as the only inhabitants .
We know the design Polis wants , so we ’ ll go ahead and submit his favorite .

Graffiti capitol or festive tent city? Polis holds contest to redecorate driver’s license
Gov. Polis should be laser focused on critical problems gripping the state like the pandemic, wildfires, and the growing homeless population.
Instead, he’s making time to deal with frivolous matters, like the contest our state DMV is launching to redecorate our driver’s licenses.
Even more concerning, Polis thinks our state ID cards are a “piece of art” that represents our state as well as our own identity.
Seriously, what is that dude smoking?
The driver’s license may be art in the parallel universe where Polis exists.
But here on planet Earth where the rest of us live, the photo ID is historically and unequivocally the most frightening and horrific photograph every human will ever possess of themselves.
We think you have much more important matters to attend to, but okay governor, we’ll play along with your “Iconic Colorado” art contest to give our license a make over.
“These cards should be beautiful, a credit to our state, and a point of pride for all Coloradans and to make that happen, we need help from our deep pool of talented creators,” Polis said.
For starters, the Rocky Mountains have been around for more than 50 million years so let’s replace it with something more modern, like wildfire consuming the mountains and environmentalists celebrating the destruction as sound land management practices.
Or, we could scrap the mountains altogether and replace it with the graffiti-covered state Capitol.
Boarded up restaurants, most definitely that is current and representative of the state of our state.
Or the homeless camps, make them festive and colorful with a hypodermic needle pointing to the date of birth to speed up ID checks at the dispensaries.
If we’re getting real, we might as well go with the marijuana leaf since the branding is already established and it’s what we’re known for now anyway.
We could do a special license for those living on the Western Slope and east of Denver — a graphic of the state map with a prairie dog and grouse and as the only inhabitants.
We know the design Polis wants, so we’ll go ahead and submit his favorite.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-19--The Canned Candidate: Hickenlooper Evades Voters, Reporters and Taxes

John Hickenlooper flailed so wildly on the contentious issue of race , one might think the former governor thrilled to @ @ @ @ @ and participate by video in the Colorado Water Congress .
One would be wrong .
@ @ @ @ @ staff is sticking to their basement strategy and keeping the U.S. Senate candidate under tight @ @ @ @ @ all things these days , whether it ’ s interaction with actual voters , questions @ @ @ @ @ payment of his taxes .
Instead of participating live , Hickenlooper ’ s staff will @ @ @ @ @ candidate giving a canned statement on water .
Meanwhile , U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner will @ @ @ @ @ 25 event to deliver his address and take questions from the participants , because he @ @ @ @ @ face the public like some other ethically challenged candidate of the Democrat persuasion previously mentioned @

The Canned Candidate: Hickenlooper Evades Voters, Reporters and Taxes
John Hickenlooper flailed so wildly on the contentious issue of race, one might think the former governor thrilled to campaign on traditional western issues and participate by video in the Colorado Water Congress.
One would be wrong.
The Democrat’s campaign staff is sticking to their basement strategy and keeping the U.S. Senate candidate under tight control.
Hickenlooper is evading all things these days, whether it’s interaction with actual voters, questions from reporters, or the payment of his taxes.
Instead of participating live, Hickenlooper’s staff will upload a video of their candidate giving a canned statement on water.
Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner will be online for the Aug. 25 event to deliver his address and take questions from the participants, because he’s not afraid to face the public like some other ethically challenged candidate of the Democrat persuasion previously mentioned.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-19--Grim Reaper sent to counter-protest children wanting to return to school

Grim Reaper sent to counter-protest children wanting to return to school So-called adults could learn how to hold true peaceful @ @ @ @ @ from the children who participated in a recent “ Walk for Hope ” supporting the @ @ @ @ @ Jeffco schools .
The event included kids with serious mental health struggles who painted supportive @ @ @ @ @ is that the Grim Reaper counter-protesting the children ?
This was posted Monday on Jeffco @ @ @ @ @ Facebook page asking the teachers ’ union why it would send someone dressed as death @ @ @ @ @ children .
Even by the union ’ s standards on bullying , sending the Grim @ @ @ @ @ is cold-blooded thuggery .

Grim Reaper sent to counter-protest children wanting to return to school
So-called adults could learn how to hold true peaceful protests by taking a lesson from the children who participated in a recent “Walk for Hope” supporting the choice of in-person learning in Jeffco schools.
The event included kids with serious mental health struggles who painted supportive signs and … wait … is that the Grim Reaper counter-protesting the children?
This was posted Monday on Jeffco Students First Action’s Facebook page asking the teachers’ union why it would send someone dressed as death to a rally attended by children.
Even by the union’s standards on bullying, sending the Grim Reaper to stalk little children is cold-blooded thuggery.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-20--Ethics violations: Chickenlooper hid behind the statute of limitations

Ethics violations : Chickenlooper hid behind the statute of limitations The Independent Ethics Commission this week released its long awaited written opinion on John Hickenlooper ’ s ethics violations detailing their rationale for levying $ 2,750 in fines against the former governor , the largest fine in the panel ’ s history .
One of the most damning elements of the opinion concerned Hickenlooper ’ s free private jet ride provided by MDC Holdings to the commissioning of the USS Colorado in Connecticut .
Even though Hickenlooper spoke at the event , the commission determined the free jet ride and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an individual , not to the state of Colorado .
Over the course of his time as governor , Hickenlooper accepted several free flights on a corporate jet owned by Liberty Media , where his wife serves as a senior vice president .
One of these trips was to the One Shot Antelope Hunt in Wyoming in 2015 , an elite invitation only hunt .
Based on the commission ’ s finding , Hickenlooper ’ s only legal defense for such a trip would be to argue that he was there on official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gift to the State of Colorado .
In other words , Hickenlooper would have been forced to argue that his participation in an event the Eastern Shoshone said offensively appropriated their culture was really just an official duty .
Obviously , that would be completely ludicrous .
If it weren ’ t for the statute of limitations restricting the commission ’ s review of older trips , Hickenlooper ’ s 2015 flight to the One Shot Hunt and numerous other trips on the Liberty Media jet would almost certainly have been found to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out Hick last month on this issue : “ If Hickenlooper wants to run a clean race then he should waive the statute of limitations and be honest about his trips on private jets and other ethics violations that were outside the statute of limitations … Be honest with the people of Colorado .
If he wants to be honest , be honest , ” Gardner said .
While this year ’ s COVID-related shutdowns reportedly thwarted an effort to change state law and extend the statute of limitations , the Ethics Commission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is hiding behind this technicality to avoid accountability .

Ethics violations: Chickenlooper hid behind the statute of limitations
The Independent Ethics Commission this week released its long awaited written opinion on John Hickenlooper’s ethics violations detailing their rationale for levying $2,750 in fines against the former governor, the largest fine in the panel’s history.
One of the most damning elements of the opinion concerned Hickenlooper’s free private jet ride provided by MDC Holdings to the commissioning of the USS Colorado in Connecticut.
Even though Hickenlooper spoke at the event, the commission determined the free jet ride and private events were gifts to Hickenlooper as an individual, not to the state of Colorado.
The commission further determined:
“MDC Holdings is not a closely held corporation where a personal friend of the governor essentially owned the private plane. Accordingly … the ‘special occasion’ exception does not apply, because MDC Holdings is not a ‘relative or personal friend’ of the governor.”
Over the course of his time as governor, Hickenlooper accepted several free flights on a corporate jet owned by Liberty Media, where his wife serves as a senior vice president.
One of these trips was to the One Shot Antelope Hunt in Wyoming in 2015, an elite invitation only hunt.
Based on the commission’s finding, Hickenlooper’s only legal defense for such a trip would be to argue that he was there on official business and the jet ride constituted a gift to the State of Colorado.
In other words, Hickenlooper would have been forced to argue that his participation in an event the Eastern Shoshone said offensively appropriated their culture was really just an official duty.
Obviously, that would be completely ludicrous.
If it weren’t for the statute of limitations restricting the commission’s review of older trips, Hickenlooper’s 2015 flight to the One Shot Hunt and numerous other trips on the Liberty Media jet would almost certainly have been found to be illegal.
U.S. Sen. Gardner called out Hick last month on this issue:
“If Hickenlooper wants to run a clean race then he should waive the statute of limitations and be honest about his trips on private jets and other ethics violations that were outside the statute of limitations … Be honest with the people of Colorado. If he wants to be honest, be honest,” Gardner said.
While this year’s COVID-related shutdowns reportedly thwarted an effort to change state law and extend the statute of limitations, the Ethics Commission’s opinion only further demonstrates Hick is hiding behind this technicality to avoid accountability.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-20--Back to school: Gardner working to protect student lunches and health programs

Back to school : Gardner working to protect student lunches and health programs U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner is making sure school nutrition programs will continue to provide meals for children from low income families despite logistical problems or a complete disruption in classes due to COVID-19 .
Flexibility is key , and waivers to regulations will continue to be necessary when children return to classes over the next few weeks , Gardner and other key Republicans said in a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue .
In addition to nutrition , Gardner and U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ telehealth programs in the next COVID-19 relief legislation package .
“ As our country is seeking solutions to address the current crisis on hand , it is critical that we are doing everything we can to ensure that students have access to essential healthcare services regardless of their socioeconomic status or zip code .
In order to do this , we urge you to include robust funding for school telehealth programs in the next COVID-19 relief package , ” the senators wrote .
Additional COVID-19 relief efforts stalled after House Democrats left Washington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is bringing everyone back to town Saturday to pass emergency funding for the post office after numerous media reports suggested the election would go straight to Hell unless taxpayers fork over an additional $ 25 billion .
While Gardner is working to make sure students are prepared to go back to school and nutrition programs continue uninterrupted in another shutdown , Pelosi is more concerned about getting her Democrat majority reelected .

Back to school: Gardner working to protect student lunches and health programs
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner is making sure school nutrition programs will continue to provide meals for children from low income families despite logistical problems or a complete disruption in classes due to COVID-19.
Flexibility is key, and waivers to regulations will continue to be necessary when children return to classes over the next few weeks, Gardner and other key Republicans said in a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue.
In addition to nutrition, Gardner and U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona asked Senate leaders to include funding for school telehealth programs in the next COVID-19 relief legislation package.
“As our country is seeking solutions to address the current crisis on hand, it is critical that we are doing everything we can to ensure that students have access to essential healthcare services regardless of their socioeconomic status or zip code. In order to do this, we urge you to include robust funding for school telehealth programs in the next COVID-19 relief package,” the senators wrote.
Additional COVID-19 relief efforts stalled after House Democrats left Washington for the August recess without an agreement.
However, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is bringing everyone back to town Saturday to pass emergency funding for the post office after numerous media reports suggested the election would go straight to Hell unless taxpayers fork over an additional $25 billion.
While Gardner is working to make sure students are prepared to go back to school and nutrition programs continue uninterrupted in another shutdown, Pelosi is more concerned about getting her Democrat majority reelected.
Priorities, you see.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-20--Californicating the Western Slope: Guess who’s linked to the wolf initiative?

Californicating the Western Slope : Guess who ’ s linked to the wolf initiative ?
California dark money is behind the effort to reintroduce wolves on the Western Slope with only four degrees of separation from the liberal billionaire all conservatives love to hate — George Soros .
Hayden Ludwig , an investigative researcher with Capital Research Center in Washington , D.C. , follows the money down the rabbit hole beginning with the lead advocacy group pushing the ballot measure — the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project .
From there it ’ s only a hop to the radical Tides Center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own donation page .
The Tides Center is the second degree of separation , and the third is the center ’ s foundation , as Ludwig writes about the foundation in Colorado Politics : Who funds the Tides Foundation ?
Their major donor is Soros ’ s own organization , the Open Society Foundations .
Now California is exporting its “ dark money ” scheme via environmentalist groups like the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project .
Coloradans should know who ’ s behind the Wolf Reintroduction ballot measure — they may not like what @ @ @

Californicating the Western Slope: Guess who’s linked to the wolf initiative?
California dark money is behind the effort to reintroduce wolves on the Western Slope with only four degrees of separation from the liberal billionaire all conservatives love to hate — George Soros.
Hayden Ludwig, an investigative researcher with Capital Research Center in Washington, D.C., follows the money down the rabbit hole beginning with the lead advocacy group pushing the ballot measure — the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project.
From there it’s only a hop to the radical Tides Center in San Francisco, according to their own donation page.
The Tides Center is the second degree of separation, and the third is the center’s foundation, as Ludwig writes about the foundation in Colorado Politics:
Tides was conceived in the mid-1970s as an innovative pass-through — effectively a middleman for liberal donors angling to anonymously support left-wing causes.
Who funds the Tides Foundation? Their major donor is Soros’s own organization, the Open Society Foundations.
Ludwig concludes:


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-21--Polis won’t let us have nice things, like beer after 11 p.m.

Polis won ’ t let us have nice things , like beer after 11 p.m. Gov .
Polis and young adults between the age of 20 to 29 are the reasons why Colorado can ’ t have nice things , whether its a state Capitol sans graffiti , or beer served in a bar after 11 p.m.
It ’ s a peculiar governing style Polis has seized upon to protect us from the pandemic that ’ s sweeping states other than our own .
Colorado ranks 29th in the number of cases nationwide , so comparatively we are in good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that originally forced his hand to pass an emergency order prohibiting alcohol service after 10 p.m. , with fines up to $ 1,000 and nearly a year in jail for those caught breaking the king ’ s decree .
But now science — aka the lawsuit filed by hundreds of bars and restaurants opposing the last-call order — is expected to back up Polis ’ s decision Friday to extend our adult drinking time by an additional hour to 11 p.m. Polis claimed , in issuing the order , that young people ages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bars and restaurants are less likely to wear masks or properly socially distance themselves .
He has said his executive orders are based on science but has not cited proof that an earlier “ last call order ” would limit the spread of the virus among young people .
Neither Polis nor any Democrat governor who mandated masks have issued a curfew on peaceful protest riots to curb the spread of the coronavirus , or violence .
These aren ’ t double-standards at play , there is actually sound science to back it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats say it ’ s true , so it must be , that COVID is not spreading as rapidly among the peaceful protest looters because they ’ re all wearing masks .
Scientific fact number two : It turns out criminals actually prefer to wear masks , especially in the commission of committing crimes as they peacefully protest .
It ’ s okay for Rabbit Face Rainbow Thug and Warrior Wannabe to block a neighborhood street in Colorado Springs and threaten residents with weapons , because their faces are fully covered and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Polis won’t let us have nice things, like beer after 11 p.m.
Gov. Polis and young adults between the age of 20 to 29 are the reasons why Colorado can’t have nice things, whether its a state Capitol sans graffiti, or beer served in a bar after 11 p.m.
It’s a peculiar governing style Polis has seized upon to protect us from the pandemic that’s sweeping states other than our own. Colorado ranks 29th in the number of cases nationwide, so comparatively we are in good shape.
Polis claimed it was science that originally forced his hand to pass an emergency order prohibiting alcohol service after 10 p.m., with fines up to $1,000 and nearly a year in jail for those caught breaking the king’s decree.
But now science — aka the lawsuit filed by hundreds of bars and restaurants opposing the last-call order — is expected to back up Polis’s decision Friday to extend our adult drinking time by an additional hour to 11 p.m.
Polis claimed, in issuing the order, that young people ages 20 to 29 who become inebriated at bars and restaurants are less likely to wear masks or properly socially distance themselves. He has said his executive orders are based on science but has not cited proof that an earlier “last call order” would limit the spread of the virus among young people.
Neither Polis nor any Democrat governor who mandated masks have issued a curfew on peaceful protest riots to curb the spread of the coronavirus, or violence.
These aren’t double-standards at play, there is actually sound science to back it up.
Scientific fact number one: Democrats say it’s true, so it must be, that COVID is not spreading as rapidly among the peaceful protest looters because they’re all wearing masks.
Scientific fact number two: It turns out criminals actually prefer to wear masks, especially in the commission of committing crimes as they peacefully protest.
It’s okay for Rabbit Face Rainbow Thug and Warrior Wannabe to block a neighborhood street in Colorado Springs and threaten residents with weapons, because their faces are fully covered and they are socially distanced from their victims.
See? Science.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-21--Colorado Democrat strategist calls Biden one of their weakest nominees, ever

Colorado Democrat strategist calls Biden one of their weakest nominees , ever Ted Trimpa , a top Democrat operative in Colorado , called Joe Biden one of the weakest Democratic nominees for president in recent history during the Colorado Oil and Gas Energy Summit this week .
The Colorado Sun reports the comments came in a panel discussion with a former Gov .
Bill Owens official , during which Trimpa wondered aloud whether the aging Biden was up to the task of running for president .
“ It ’ s true — Biden is probably one of the weakest Democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Trimpa said .
Trimpa argued that Biden should do something unconventional and announce his top cabinet picks in part to “ give us all some comfort because the guy is 78 years old and you have these wonders : Is he just going to fall over ?
” As we reported previously , Trimpa is well known in Colorado political circles as one of the driving forces behind the “ Blueprint ” which shifted the state towards Democrat control .
Trimpa has been referred to as “ Colorado ’ s answer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was a key architect in the Democrats ’ takeover of the Colorado statehouse in 2004 and 2006 .
Trimpa is also a prominent Democratic donor , and serves on the boards of both American Bridge and ProgressNow .
The idea he would go on record slamming Biden on a particularly sensitive issue to their campaign can ’ t be taken lightly by Democrats .
While Biden ’ s acceptance speech Thursday received favorable reviews , he created low expectations by his extensive gaffes throughout his campaign that Trimpa alluded to .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrat to have raised doubts about Biden ’ s ability to win the presidency .
As Politico reported last week , Biden ’ s doubters include none other than President Obama himself .
Trimpa ’ s caustic remarks about Biden come on the heels of a scathing op-ed he published in the Denver Post earlier this month calling out Democrats for allowing “ thugs ” to vandalize the capitol with no consequences .

Colorado Democrat strategist calls Biden one of their weakest nominees, ever
Ted Trimpa, a top Democrat operative in Colorado, called Joe Biden one of the weakest Democratic nominees for president in recent history during the Colorado Oil and Gas Energy Summit this week.
The Colorado Sun reports the comments came in a panel discussion with a former Gov. Bill Owens official, during which Trimpa wondered aloud whether the aging Biden was up to the task of running for president.
“It’s true — Biden is probably one of the weakest Democratic candidates we have had in some time,” Trimpa said. Trimpa argued that Biden should do something unconventional and announce his top cabinet picks in part to “give us all some comfort because the guy is 78 years old and you have these wonders: Is he just going to fall over?”
As we reported previously, Trimpa is well known in Colorado political circles as one of the driving forces behind the “Blueprint” which shifted the state towards Democrat control.
Trimpa has been referred to as “Colorado’s answer to Karl Rove” by The Atlantic and was a key architect in the Democrats’ takeover of the Colorado statehouse in 2004 and 2006.
Trimpa is also a prominent Democratic donor, and serves on the boards of both American Bridge and ProgressNow.
The idea he would go on record slamming Biden on a particularly sensitive issue to their campaign can’t be taken lightly by Democrats.
While Biden’s acceptance speech Thursday received favorable reviews, he created low expectations by his extensive gaffes throughout his campaign that Trimpa alluded to.
“You know the rapidly rising umm uh in with uh with I don’t know.” – Joe Biden. pic.twitter.com/WQMkgISM1D — Francis Brennan (@FrancisBrennan) June 11, 2020
The Colorado based strategist is hardly the only Democrat to have raised doubts about Biden’s ability to win the presidency.
As Politico reported last week, Biden’s doubters include none other than President Obama himself.
One Democrat who spoke to Obama recalled the former president warning, “Don’t underestimate Joe’s ability to fuck things up.” Speaking of his own waning understanding of today’s Democratic electorate, especially in Iowa, Obama told one 2020 candidate: “And you know who really doesn’t have it? Joe Biden.”
Trimpa’s caustic remarks about Biden come on the heels of a scathing op-ed he published in the Denver Post earlier this month calling out Democrats for allowing “thugs” to vandalize the capitol with no consequences.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-21--Gardner leads the fight to protect Coloradans with preexisting conditions

Gardner leads the fight to protect Coloradans with preexisting conditions U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner is leading the fight in Congress to protect people with preexisting conditions with legislation he authored titled the Pre-Existing Conditions Protection Act .
Democrats think they own the pre-existing conditions issue and have convinced the left-wing media the only way to protect preexisting conditions is through Obamacare .
For example , the Washington Post re-printed the Democrats ’ talking points when they asserted Republican senators are against pre-existing conditions protections because they are against Obamacare : But Gardner ’ s new legislation debunks that theory .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bill guarantees coverage for people with a preexisting medical condition and goes one step further by not allowing insurance companies to charge people more because of a pre-existing condition .
Gardner ’ s bill is proof preexisting conditions can be covered without Obamacare .
The Colorado media hasn ’ t covered Gardner ’ s leadership on this issue .
Democrats have convinced them Republicans don ’ t care about sick people and want to rip away their health care .
Democrats will lie about Gardner ’ s position in an effort to win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ran an ad saying he wanted to ban condoms ) , but the facts are simple : Gardner does not want to take away anyone ’ s health insurance and is actually leading the charge to guarantee coverage for Coloradans with preexisting conditions .

Gardner leads the fight to protect Coloradans with preexisting conditions
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner is leading the fight in Congress to protect people with preexisting conditions with legislation he authored titled the Pre-Existing Conditions Protection Act.
Democrats think they own the pre-existing conditions issue and have convinced the left-wing media the only way to protect preexisting conditions is through Obamacare.
For example, the Washington Post re-printed the Democrats’ talking points when they asserted Republican senators are against pre-existing conditions protections because they are against Obamacare:
Daines, Gardner and McSally have voted to end the Affordable Care Act. People with preexisting conditions would have been left exposed because of those votes; insurers could have denied coverage or jacked up prices for sick patients.
But Gardner’s new legislation debunks that theory. Gardner’s simple, 117 word bill guarantees coverage for people with a preexisting medical condition and goes one step further by not allowing insurance companies to charge people more because of a pre-existing condition.
Gardner’s bill is proof preexisting conditions can be covered without Obamacare.
The Colorado media hasn’t covered Gardner’s leadership on this issue. Democrats have convinced them Republicans don’t care about sick people and want to rip away their health care.
Democrats will lie about Gardner’s position in an effort to win an election (like that time they ran an ad saying he wanted to ban condoms), but the facts are simple: Gardner does not want to take away anyone’s health insurance and is actually leading the charge to guarantee coverage for Coloradans with preexisting conditions.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-21--‘Denver in Decay’ exposes homelessness, crime, decades of failed Democrat politics

Violence and destruction have overwhelmed Denver , that ’ s the theme of “ Denver in Decay , ” a new documentary by Steffan Tubbs of KNUS radio .
In the trailer released this week , we see the homeless camps , the destruction left behind by protestors .
A construction worker outside the state Capitol says he wouldn ’ t bring anyone into the city .
And that is the underlying problem the documentary exposes .
Denver no longer feels safe and Democrat leaders don ’ t seem to care .
Denver ’ s crime is on the rise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year .
Most Coloradans no longer feel safe walking the streets of Denver , and the Democrat elected officials in charge are doing absolutely nothing about it .
The trailer features footage of a tent city outside the governor ’ s mansion , but our governor doesn ’ t even live there .
Gov .
Polis embodies the definition of “ white flight ” and commutes from his private home in Boulder , far away from the crime-ridden capital city .
Not everyone who commutes to work in Denver is so lucky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the decay is to hope no one notices .
Polis and Denver Mayor Hancock would rather Coloradans not see images of the current state of Denver , which this trailer and the new documentary premiering Sept. 17 will expose .
Every Coloradan should watch this to see what Denver has become and to hold Democrats responsible for the destruction of this once great city .

‘Denver in Decay’ exposes homelessness, crime, decades of failed Democrat politics
Violence and destruction have overwhelmed Denver, that’s the theme of “Denver in Decay,” a new documentary by Steffan Tubbs of KNUS radio.
In the trailer released this week, we see the homeless camps, the destruction left behind by protestors.
A construction worker outside the state Capitol says he wouldn’t bring anyone into the city.
“I always felt safe here from the very beginning, since ’98. I don’t feel safe anymore and that’s sad.”
And that is the underlying problem the documentary exposes. Denver no longer feels safe and Democrat leaders don’t seem to care.
Denver’s crime is on the rise with shootings and killings up 50% this year. Most Coloradans no longer feel safe walking the streets of Denver, and the Democrat elected officials in charge are doing absolutely nothing about it.
The trailer features footage of a tent city outside the governor’s mansion, but our governor doesn’t even live there.
Gov. Polis embodies the definition of “white flight” and commutes from his private home in Boulder, far away from the crime-ridden capital city.
Not everyone who commutes to work in Denver is so lucky.
The strategy by Democrats to deal with the decay is to hope no one notices. Polis and Denver Mayor Hancock would rather Coloradans not see images of the current state of Denver, which this trailer and the new documentary premiering Sept. 17 will expose.
💥 Since our trailer went up at 7pMT Monday, it has received about five views PER MINUTE. Watch and share what so many folks don’t want produced…#DenverInDecay 9.17.20 https://t.co/LSOF4MowXU
https://t.co/lSOT4CmHDu — DenverInDecay (@DecayDenver) August 19, 2020
Every Coloradan should watch this to see what Denver has become and to hold Democrats responsible for the destruction of this once great city.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-22--Chickenlooper hides from another debate invitation with rural groups

Chickenlooper hides from another debate invitation with rural groups Not from a lawfully issued subpoena or the press .
This time his game of hide and seek is with rural Coloradans .
Hickenlooper and U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner have been invited to participate in the Rural Issues Debate hosted by Action 22 , Club 20 , and Pro 15 .
Colorado Politics reports Gardner has already accepted the invitation , but Hickenlooper and his team are MIA .
First , Hickenlooper decided he didn ’ t want to participate in the Club 20 debate in Grand Junction , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Western Slope who deserve a voice in this election .
Now Hickenlooper ’ s decided he doesn ’ t want to listen to ANY rural counties .
Hickenlooper is obviously too afraid to defend his far-left positions .
He claims to be just is just as progressive as Bernie Sanders .
Hickenlooper swings hard to the left and will surely be another vote for Chuck Schumer to pack the courts , eliminate the filibuster , raise taxes , and destroy more oil and gas jobs .
None of Those positions are popular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , Gardner consisently delivers for Colorado and the rural communities .
He brought the Bureau of Land Management ’ s headquarters to Grand Junction , passed the Great American Outdoors Act , and fought to repeal burdensome Obama-era regulations that negatively impact Colorado ’ s ranching and farming communities .
Just because Hickenlooper has admitted he is not cut out to be a senator , doesn ’ t mean he can just disregard a huge portion of Colorado , but that is exactly what he is doing with this latest slight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to represent all 64 Colorado counties in Washington , D.C. , and it ’ s clear Hickenlooper will never be up to the task .

Chickenlooper hides from another debate invitation with rural groups
John Hickenlooper is in hiding.
Not from a lawfully issued subpoena or the press. This time his game of hide and seek is with rural Coloradans.
Hickenlooper and U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner have been invited to participate in the Rural Issues Debate hosted by Action 22, Club 20, and Pro 15. Colorado Politics reports Gardner has already accepted the invitation, but Hickenlooper and his team are MIA.
The groups noted they are still waiting on a response for Democratic former Gov. John Hickenlooper, who also did not immediately respond to Colorado Politics on Thursday afternoon. Incumbent Republican Sen. Cory Gardner of Yuma issued a statement saying he was glad to accommodate the area where he’s from.
First, Hickenlooper decided he didn’t want to participate in the Club 20 debate in Grand Junction, which is a huge slight to those living on the Western Slope who deserve a voice in this election.
Now Hickenlooper’s decided he doesn’t want to listen to ANY rural counties.
Hickenlooper is obviously too afraid to defend his far-left positions. He claims to be just is just as progressive as Bernie Sanders.
Hickenlooper swings hard to the left and will surely be another vote for Chuck Schumer to pack the courts, eliminate the filibuster, raise taxes, and destroy more oil and gas jobs.
None of Those positions are popular with Colorado’s hardworking rural voters.
Meanwhile, Gardner consisently delivers for Colorado and the rural communities.
He brought the Bureau of Land Management’s headquarters to Grand Junction, passed the Great American Outdoors Act, and fought to repeal burdensome Obama-era regulations that negatively impact Colorado’s ranching and farming communities.
Just because Hickenlooper has admitted he is not cut out to be a senator, doesn’t mean he can just disregard a huge portion of Colorado, but that is exactly what he is doing with this latest slight.
The U.S. senator’s job is to represent all 64 Colorado counties in Washington, D.C., and it’s clear Hickenlooper will never be up to the task.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-24--Pandemic police crack down on strip joint social distancing and other offenses

Pandemic police crack down on strip joint social distancing and other offenses Denver ’ s pandemic police in the health department are going mad with power as they enforce Gov .
Polis ’ s rules and mask mandate that carries a fine up to $ 1,000 and nearly a year of jail time .
In just over two weeks , health officials cited 115 businesses for a range of violations that would total nearly $ 115,000 in fines .
This is how Democrats like Polis think they can defeat COVID-19 , by taking people ’ s hard-earned money and putting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the list of businesses and violations here , and it ’ s not limited to people who aren ’ t wearing masks .
Businesses are fined because a patron ’ s mask slips below the nose , or a lone employee in the back of the house gets caught with the mask pulled below their chin .
The pandemic police are measuring table spacing in outdoor cafes , and the distance between strippers and their customers at the , ahem , gentlemen ’ s clubs .
“ Customers less than 25 feet from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the citation reads for the Diamond Cabaret .
We couldn ’ t find a specific reference to strippers in Polis ’ s “ Safer at Home ” guidelines , but performers are required to maintain a minimum of 25 feet from patrons .
According to the footnote , that ’ s because the CDC says “ activities like singing may project respiratory droplets in greater quantity and over greater distance … ” We thought “ activities like singing ” were already illegal in strip clubs long before the pandemic hit , but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic police , who are also busting bars for allowing last call to linger past 10 p.m .
Patrons caught mingling at bars and restaurants or dancing within six feet of other couples are also bringing the heat to business owners .
A cannabis consumption bar was busted for on-site consumption of smoking products .
And it ’ s not just bars , restaurants or stores getting raided by social distancing detectives , three employees in a real estate office were busted for not wearing masks .
Remember when stay-at-home orders and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ curve to guard against overwhelming hospital resources ?
Now it just looks like the rules are designed to make money for the state through excessive fines , and spreading the virus even further by locking people up in jail for mingling or dancing too close .

Pandemic police crack down on strip joint social distancing and other offenses
Denver’s pandemic police in the health department are going mad with power as they enforce Gov. Polis’s rules and mask mandate that carries a fine up to $1,000 and nearly a year of jail time.
In just over two weeks, health officials cited 115 businesses for a range of violations that would total nearly $115,000 in fines.
This is how Democrats like Polis think they can defeat COVID-19, by taking people’s hard-earned money and putting them in jail.
Channel 4 printed the list of businesses and violations here, and it’s not limited to people who aren’t wearing masks.
Businesses are fined because a patron’s mask slips below the nose, or a lone employee in the back of the house gets caught with the mask pulled below their chin.
The pandemic police are measuring table spacing in outdoor cafes, and the distance between strippers and their customers at the, ahem, gentlemen’s clubs.
“Customers less than 25 feet from dances,” that’s how the citation reads for the Diamond Cabaret.
We couldn’t find a specific reference to strippers in Polis’s “Safer at Home” guidelines, but performers are required to maintain a minimum of 25 feet from patrons.
According to the footnote, that’s because the CDC says “activities like singing may project respiratory droplets in greater quantity and over greater distance …”
We thought “activities like singing” were already illegal in strip clubs long before the pandemic hit, but we digress.
Gyms are like catnip for the pandemic police, who are also busting bars for allowing last call to linger past 10 p.m.
Patrons caught mingling at bars and restaurants or dancing within six feet of other couples are also bringing the heat to business owners.
A cannabis consumption bar was busted for on-site consumption of smoking products.
And it’s not just bars, restaurants or stores getting raided by social distancing detectives, three employees in a real estate office were busted for not wearing masks.
Remember when stay-at-home orders and pandemic regulations where all about flattening the curve to guard against overwhelming hospital resources?
Now it just looks like the rules are designed to make money for the state through excessive fines, and spreading the virus even further by locking people up in jail for mingling or dancing too close.


coloradopeakpolitics--2020-08-24--The left can’t agree whether Denver ANTIFA riots are acts of terrorism

The left can ’ t agree whether Denver ANTIFA riots are acts of terrorism Rioters descended on Denver over the weekend wreaking havoc and destruction against the police department and local businesses .
The unrest included multiple instances of arson and vandalism , and ultimately resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals that some reports linked to ANTIFA and black bloc radicals .
The rioters also pledged to “ burn Denver to the ground , ” and threatened a local KMGH reporter forcing her to retreat .
Gov .
Polis set off a firestorm on the left when he declared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criminal terrorism.
” Polis received backup from Ted Trimpa , a local Democrat strategist who recently made waves for describing Joe Biden as the weakest candidate Democrats have nominated in recent history .
Local activists with ProgressNow Colorado called on Trimpa , who serves on ProgressNow ’ s national board , to disavow his support for Polis ’ statement .
Most Democrats , including John Hickenlooper , have refused to weigh in on the violence in Denver .
Law enforcement officials and Mayor Hancock on Sunday refused to address the rioters as “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intention to destroy private property and attack the Denver Police Department .
As usual , multiple news outlets on Saturday evening , including 9 News , continued to falsely describe the rioters as “ protestors ” in their coverage .
Despite the resulting arrests , Saturday ’ s violence is just another in a series of violent riots that have plunged Denver into chaos this summer .
More violence from left-wing anarchists is anticipated this week .
We will be watching closely to see whether Hancock and Polis will back up their tough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our law enforcement officers to do their jobs .

The left can’t agree whether Denver ANTIFA riots are acts of terrorism
Rioters descended on Denver over the weekend wreaking havoc and destruction against the police department and local businesses.
The unrest included multiple instances of arson and vandalism, and ultimately resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals that some reports linked to ANTIFA and black bloc radicals.
People are breaking every window they see. Someone came out of Quiznos with a drink in hand and said, “I needed a coke” #9News pic.twitter.com/q5r6niZq0O — Marc Sallinger (@MarcSallinger) August 23, 2020
The rioters also pledged to “burn Denver to the ground,” and threatened a local KMGH reporter forcing her to retreat.
Gov. Polis set off a firestorm on the left when he declared the violence to be “acts of criminal terrorism.”
Just as we all condemn inexcusable acts of terror against a family-owned restaurant, acts of criminal terrorism are just as wrong against corporate chains and public buildings. An attack against any of our lives and property is an attack against all of our lives and property. https://t.co/tqmIN7TRLt — Jared Polis (@jaredpolis) August 23, 2020
“They are just setting buildings on fire, smashing out businesses and jumping on the hoods of cars. It’s not like they are bombing embassies” is quite the take there. — Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) August 24, 2020
Polis received backup from Ted Trimpa, a local Democrat strategist who recently made waves for describing Joe Biden as the weakest candidate Democrats have nominated in recent history.
Local activists with ProgressNow Colorado called on Trimpa, who serves on ProgressNow’s national board, to disavow his support for Polis’ statement. Most Democrats, including John Hickenlooper, have refused to weigh in on the violence in Denver.
Law enforcement officials and Mayor Hancock on Sunday refused to address the rioters as “protestors,” yet cited the clear intention to destroy private property and attack the Denver Police Department.
As usual, multiple news outlets on Saturday evening, including 9 News, continued to falsely describe the rioters as “protestors” in their coverage.
Hey @9NEWS: If it’s “violent and now getting dangerous” because ANTIFA is attacking the cops, that’s not a “protest” – it’s a RIOT! #copolitics pic.twitter.com/glb8RdrWW2 — CO Peak Politics (@COpeakpolitics) August 23, 2020
Despite the resulting arrests, Saturday’s violence is just another in a series of violent riots that have plunged Denver into chaos this summer.
More violence from left-wing anarchists is anticipated this week. We will be watching closely to see whether Hancock and Polis will back up their tough talk against these left-wing terrorists and allow our law enforcement officers to do their jobs.