By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice
If ever there was a vote that should have earned 100% unity between the majority and minority in the Colorado House, this was it.
Rep. Carlos Barron, a Republican from District 48 in Weld and Adams Counties, got the first full week of the 75th legislative session started by reflecting on a Denver Broncos wild card playoff loss and the team’s future Monday, as he called for approval of the Colorado House journal.
“As we all know, our Denver Broncos were eliminated yesterday,” Barron began, with a disapproving gasp from House Speaker Julie McCluskie, a Democrat.
Barron continued, “It is a bittersweet day, but as famous Mexican wrestlers say, ‘You can’t win them all.’ “
In the spirit of the Broncos having their best season in a decade behind rookie quarterback Bo Nix and coach Sean Payton, Barron asked for “an aye vote if you feel the Broncos will advance further in the playoffs next year.”
The voice vote on the journal is one to open each session in which is it customary to have some objection, just for good measure. It was no different Monday, despite Barron’s efforts, with a smattering of opposition.
A playful Barron reacted as he might have Sunday night — as the Broncos surrendered 31 unanswered points to lose 31-7 to Buffalo — tossing his hands in the air in dejection.
Broncos fans might enjoy, though, the informal, unscientific poll found more members of the House than didn’t believe the Broncos will go further next year.