r/ColoradoPolitics

Gov. Jared Polis faces political pile-on after freeing Tina Peters

I was looking to see if I recognized any names in campaign finance contributions and see who is spending more for the primary election of Democrat party governor nominee.

Looks like Phil Weiser is in the lead of spending for a whopping $939,190.08.

Meanwhile Michael Bennet has only spent $343,833.11.

Is there a better sight to review campaign financing in a pretty way?

This site seems pretty old school.

https://tracer.sos.colorado.gov

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Please contact your representatives. I built this website and online tool for finding them and there is a form for recording and tracking responses as they come in. We already have two primary challengers (Melat Kiros running for DeGette's US Hourse seat and David Seligman running for Attourney General).

Please contact your own representatives and then also spread this site around.

I just got a campaign text showing a new TV ad with AOC as the thumbnail but has AOC said anything about this race?? I know we have a DSA endorsed candidate challenging DeGette this year so I would've thought AOC was more aligned with Kiros, but I keep seeing DeGette ads showing AOC's speech from the Fight Oligarchy rallies last year.

Does anyone know if AOC has actually endorsed either or is DeGette using outdated footage to give the impression she has AOC's support in the primary? Seems weird to blast her all over the ads if not.

I understand why the leader wants to unendorse her, without recruiting a challenger.

I was only a little surprised when she relocated from CD3 amid some MAGA-esque scandals and potential scandals.

I am a little more surprised no viable primary challenger has emerged. My impression of CD4 was there always some republican wanna-be-officeholders hanging around.

The past week I have read that the leader wants a CD4 challenger he can endorse. Is it even possible for a R challenger to get on the primary ballot? I recognize that a I-am-not-her campaign is a weak bumper sticker - but the leader endorsement would count for some free media, right? There must be another R who could benefit from a presidential pardon. But could they get on the ballot?

I dont care if I voted for him. His commutation of Tina Peters show where his allegiance lies.

We need a recall petition now.

I know he is term limited, but a recall would prevent him from winning another seat in office ever again.

I am an anarchist and I am looking for any other anarchists and/or libertarian socialists in the COS area that would like to create an organization with the goals of mutual aid, dual power, etc.

Today Governor Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, who was convicted of tampering with election equipment used in Colorado elections. This appears to be a political bribe to curry favor with Trump. Colorado's constitution allows the House to impeach the governor. I'm organizing a campaign to pressure every House member to vote yes. Call your rep today, fill out the form on the site, and let's start counting votes.

If you have any suggestions for the site or for the campaign please add comments. Also if you see any bugs or if anything seems confusing let me know. I threw it together pretty fast.

One thing I could definitely use help with is spreading this around on different platforms.

You can't make this up. Our political elite are creepers

Pretty much title, How can we be in a massive drought, have severe water issues but have AI data centers going up? Somethings not right here.

Top line GOP candidate for governor, folks. Just when I think this guy can't get any dumber or more absurd, he proves me wrong.

In case you're not keeping score, the good reverend has also pushed baseless conspiracy theories about

*COVID

*The 2020 election

*Politicians running child sex trafficking rings at the capitol

*Children's Hospital in Aurora doing drive-thru sex change operations on underage kids without parental consent

If you're one of his parishioners, are you ok with your pastor being a pathological liar and just a completely shitty person?

I’m having a hard time buying this garbage. Can someone please sell me on it?

The last one they pushed, teachers basically got passed over while the superintendent got a $45,000 a year raise. Teachers received nothing from it. On top of that, the increase in health care costs caused by the district’s incompetent benefits department means teachers and school staff are actually making less money than they did the year before.

They promised COLA increases if it passed, then backed out with excuse after excuse. At this point, they’re sending emails asking teachers to push for this mill levy, but why? I honestly can’t see a single good reason to support it.

Meraro already got his $150k office renovation and his $45k raise. On top of that, he’s been applying to other districts all over the country. When he gets denied, he comes back and releases another silly video about “Team DPS” and being “all in” — even though the reality is that he has screwed up the district so badly that he can’t find an off-ramp for his own “strategic roadmap.” What else does the guy want?

House Bill 1007 was signed into law on May 7. The House passed it 48 to 16. The Senate passed it April 2. Rep. Lesley Smith and Rep. Rebekah Stewart carried it in the House, with Sen. Matt Ball and Sen. Cathy Kipp sponsoring in the Senate.

The bill creates a new category of solar device: anything up to 1,920 watts that connects through a standard wall outlet. Utilities like Xcel cannot require prior approval, charge fees, or mandate additional equipment. You plug it in, it generates power, and your bill goes down. Colorado now has the highest watt cap of any state in the country.

Two provisions that got less attention: the law voids any HOA covenant or lease clause that restricts these systems, and it covers meter collar adapters to make battery and solar interconnection easier for residents outside the investor owned utility territory.

Colorado is the fourth state to pass this kind of law, joining Utah, Maine, Virginia, and Maryland. There are now 25 or more states with active bills this session. The combination of a Democratic governor, a bipartisan vote margin, and the highest watt cap in the nation makes Colorado a strong reference point for other states still working through their legislatures.

More detail on the national picture at pluginsolarusa.com.