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Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Court Date Is Set With No Foreseeable Delays
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Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Court Date Is Set With No Foreseeable Delays

SOURCE: thelobby-co.com Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters is gearing up for her upcoming trial, making a virtual appearance in court for a pre-trial readiness conference this week. The District Attorney's Office and the defense council both expressed their readiness to proceed with the case, setting the stage for what promises to be quite a legal battle. During the hearing, it was determined that both sides would have a specific time allocation for their opening arguments and closing statements. Each side will be given 30 minutes for opening arguments and 45 minutes for closing statements. The defense announced that they would be adopting the witness list from Peters' previous attorney. Additionally, the court decided to have three alternate jurors, ensuring a fair and impa...
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Christie withdraws, Trump out to insurmountable lead in Iowa primary polling
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Christie withdraws, Trump out to insurmountable lead in Iowa primary polling

Chris Christie, formerly the governor of New Jersey, has become the latest to withdraw from the Republican primary race for President. His criticism of President Donald Trump had been relentless throughout debates and on the campaign trail. On Wednesday, Jan. 10, he withdrew from the race five days before the Iowa caucuses. “I promise you this: I will make sure that in no way do I enable Donald Trump to ever be President of the United States again,” Christie posted on Twitter-X. “That’s more important than my own personal ambition.” Christie was polling at just 3 percent in the right-leaning Trafalgar Group poll entering Iowa, with Trump leading the field at 52 percent. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Halley were the closest in the field a...
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Don’t mark your calendar for March 7
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Don’t mark your calendar for March 7

Thank you in advance for staying home on Thursday, March 7, 2024. I know it’s such an imposition every other year to attend a few hours to meet with your neighbors to elect your precinct committee persons and delegates to the county assemblies. Make sure you have all your excuses lined up as to why you can’t participate in the Colorado Caucus. I know you would rather complain about how bad the candidates are for this next election cycle, rather than participate and help nominate your chosen candidate to run for office. I know a great Netflix series you are watching takes priority over your civic responsibility. I know you must wash your hair that night because the weekend is coming up. I know it will take at least a month to find a babysitter with such short notice. I know all the ex...
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State Rep. Lynch steps up fight on fentanyl
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State Rep. Lynch steps up fight on fentanyl

State Rep. Mike Lynch, R-Wellington, the Minority Leader in the Colorado House, is hoping to expand his influence on fentanyl policy beyond the State of Colorado. Last weekend, he attended the National Conference of State Legislators, calling for an attention to border security as a first and crucial step in combating further spread of the fentanyl epidemic. The NCSL is a competitive selection process with Lynch being chosen among 25 legislators nationally. "I am deeply concerned about Colorado's growing deadly fentanyl crisis, and it is imperative that we address this issue head-on,” Lynch said. “The reasons behind the rapid rise of fentanyl in Colorado are clear: America's weak borders, Mexican drug trafficking, cheap drugs used in making fentanyl shipped from China, and Colorad...
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Why are there RINOs but no DINOs?
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Why are there RINOs but no DINOs?

Democrats don’t trash their own party members for being “insufficiently” woke, a Socialist or a leftist, while Republicans routinely dismember their own party members for being “insufficiently” Conservative, anti-tax, anti-abortion and so on. Republicans attacking their fellow GOPers as Republicans in Name Only (RINO) has no parallel stigma on the other side – Democrats in Name Only (DINO.) That’s because the Democrats have learned they win when they charge as a single fighting unit. Republicans are too often fragmented into warring factions. If only Republicans put the same passion into supporting their Republican candidates that they pour into sabotaging and undermining them.  The sainted Mike Rosen, dean emeritus of Denver talk show hosts, schooled his vast audience for ma...
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Caldara: The Colorado GOP’s master plan to keep losing
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Caldara: The Colorado GOP’s master plan to keep losing

By Jon Caldara | Complete Colorado Page 2 Politics is the art of addition, not subtraction. The job of electing someone is all about getting people who aren’t all that crazy for you to vote for you. Proving to voters you despise them oddly doesn’t win them over. Just like government cannot tax a people into prosperity, a political party cannot divide and alienate its way to victory. So, it is with great curiosity I watch the communications from the Colorado Republican Party. Instead of highlighting what makes them a better choice than Democrats, they condemn Republicans who don’t pass their purity test. The Colorado Republican Party will be a lost cause for the next six to eight years as it continues to self-deteriorate. We can still move forward with great limited govern...
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Former Husband of Rep. Lauren Boebert Arrested on Weapons and Assault Charges, Adding to the Ongoing Drama Surrounding the Congresswoman
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Former Husband of Rep. Lauren Boebert Arrested on Weapons and Assault Charges, Adding to the Ongoing Drama Surrounding the Congresswoman

Source: thelobby-co.com Former Husband of Rep. Lauren Boebert Arrested on Weapons and Assault Charges, Adding to the Ongoing Drama Surrounding the Congresswoman Jayson Boebert, the former husband of Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), was taken into custody on Tuesday, facing six charges that include prohibited use of weapons, third-degree assault, and obstructing a peace officer, according to records from the Garfield County jail. The arrest follows an incident that occurred three days prior when Jayson Boebert contacted the police, alleging a physical altercation between him and the congresswoman at a restaurant in her district. According to The Daily Beast, Jayson Boebert claimed that she repeatedly struck him in the face. @Facebook It remains unclear whether Tuesday's arrest is ...
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Colorado Legislative Session Begins with a Focus on Housing and New Bipartisan Challenges
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Colorado Legislative Session Begins with a Focus on Housing and New Bipartisan Challenges

Source: thelobby-co.com The Colorado legislative session begins with lawmakers saying that they are prepared to tackle a multitude of pressing issues, ranging from rising property taxes, and improving education to reducing healthcare costs and combating climate change. However, it is anticipated that housing and land use may emerge as the most significant concern for lawmakers during the 120-day session. The Democratic majority at the Capitol is currently experiencing heightened levels of vitriol, evident in the rare censure of a lawmaker and the resignation of two others who cited the prevailing mood within the building. Partisan tensions from the previous year continue to linger, further exacerbating the disunity among Democrats and the delay tactics employed by Republicans,...
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Veteran state lawmaker Bob Gardner joins GOP primary to succeed Doug Lamborn in Colorado’s 5th CD
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Veteran state lawmaker Bob Gardner joins GOP primary to succeed Doug Lamborn in Colorado’s 5th CD

By Ernest Luning | Source: Colorado Politics State Sen. Bob Gardner, a Colorado Springs Republican, told Colorado Politics late Tuesday that he is running for the seat held by retiring U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn. "I made the decision today that I’m a candidate for the Republican nomination for the 5th Congressional District," Gardner said in an exclusive interview. "We’re taking the steps to formally file a campaign in the next couple of days." The veteran state lawmaker said his legislative experience gives him an edge in what could be a crowded primary to replace Lamborn in the heavily Republican district, which coincides almost precisely with El Paso County. Gardner, a former El Paso County GOP chairman, served four terms in the state House before his election in 2016 to the sta...
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