You don’t have to be a political soothsayer to read the tea leaves in today’s Denver Post story about John Morse. The Senate President is actively considering waving the white flag, pleading guilty to the charge of political overreach.
From Kurtis Lee’s story:
Senate President John Morse remains adamant he will charge forward into what could be the first recall election of a state lawmaker in Colorado history, though organizers in support of the Colorado Springs lawmaker are weighing all their options — including the possibility of Morse stepping down — before any election date is set.
“Decisions are happening nonstop in a recall,” said Kjersten Forseth, a consultant to A Whole Lot of People for John Morse, who notes that resignation is an option, though it’s not a focus at this point. “As a team, we’re always re-evaluating where we are on a daily basis. It’s not something you can map out like in a normal campaign.”
The Denver Post, for whatever reason, neglected to mention exactly why so much stock should be put in Forseth’s words.
What Karl Rove is to Dubya, Forseth is to Morse.
From a story on Forseth’s hiring at the State Capitol last November:
Senate President-elect John Morse (D-Colo. Spgs.) dismissed numerous staffers Tuesday, including former chief of staff John Cevette who was replaced by Kjersten Forseth.
“I am sorry the Senate lost an experienced team of professionals,” said Cevette. “They will be hard to replace.”
Like Morse, Forseth is from Colorado Springs and has a passion for politics and deep connections to unions.
Forseth was executive director of ProgressNow Colorado, state director of Change That Works, state director for SEIU, union organizer for Colorado WINS, state director for Colorado for Health Care, and CEO for Red Rock Strategies from 2003 – 2007 (an entity not listed on the Secretary of State’s online records).
What started with Morse offering a Sherman-esque denial of dropping out to KDVR’s Eli Stokols, telling him he was “in until the bitter end,” has suddenly become a caveated denial of dropping out.
When Morse’s top political lieutenant is dropping hints to The Denver Post, the possibility that the Senate President resigns rather than face the voters seems a very likely possibility indeed.
Then on to the next one, and the next one and the next one. Until they ALL crawl back to the coastal cities they came from.
Understanding even better now. Knowing that Morse' right hand is deep into unions. Unions are currently fighting for every breath they take. While gasping over death, we need to insure that they are given the final push. Unions have refused to grow and no longer have a place.
while I don't live in morse's district, amen to the recall efforts. Ive lived in colorado a little over a year and back in nor cal we got rid of gray davis mainly because of the enron scandal, but another big part of it was all us car enthuasists dumped him becuase the "street racing" law he signed was so vauge that you coulda got a ticket for it even if you were just speeding.
Expect a resignation. The party won't risk a loss when they can shoe in another puppet. Plan a recall of the new guy right now so he can be gone before next session. Just bulk mail the signers on the Morse recall. Repeat as necessary.
He was a horrible Fountain Chief of Police and was known for harassing citizens. Beware of this snake Morse, he has another Bloomberg henchman lined up, named Mike Merrifield, to take his place in the event of his resignation. The leftist libs controlling our state house will be more than happy to comply.
It is hard for me to believe that he was ever a policeman, but so much for to protect and serve. He needs to be in Pueblo for a 72 hour eval.
"Forseth was executive director of ProgressNow Colorado,… state director for SEIU…"
Both of these groups have direct ties to George Soros; Google it yourself. Anyone surprised?
He should be made to run naked through blackberry bushes and the bathe in salt water. For a start
If he resigns, a "vacancy committee" will select his replacement. His party would prefer that to anyone that beat him in a recall election. Expect a resignation.
We Nevadans are becoming proud of some of you Colorado residents!
DOn't LIKE GUNS, GET VOTED OUT OF OFFICE! BOY YOUSURE PISS OFF A LOT OF GUN OWNERS IN COLORADO, THERE WILL BE MORE RECALLS COMING. OBAMA YOUR NEXT!
Lets do this with Obama.
Dont let your gaurd dwn, it could be false dont stop the pressure until its over on election day. It could be a political trick.
he even said it on TV when asked how he would handle the letters and emails from citizens….His answer: Sometime you just have to ingnore them. YUP!!!!! Got my recall real fast with that one. He's a sorry POS
He needs to just resign so the taxpayers don't have any more expense caused by this incompetent idiot.
When they are absolutely "out-of-options" Libs always take their marbles and go home..
Now, everyone needs to make it to the polling place, he needs to be fired. When you sign on as a Representative, it is your job to represent your constituents. Clearly, he is being recalled because he went against the majority of his constituents. John Morse was representing the interests of Slow Joe Biden and Michael Bloomberg. I don't think we elected him to represent them.
I don't care if he quits because he did what he did, OR I get to make my vote count and put him out on his ass. IF he would have listened TO ALL of his constituents he might not be in the place he is in at this moment.
Well what can you expect really. If he is following the lead from the very top.
He lost the battle and the war, what a loser! I am going to quit if I don't get my way!