Sep 11, 2013
1. Phony birth control arguments have limits: Democrats have long relied on the heretofore effective lie that Republicans want to steal the pill right out of women’s purses. In the recall races, Democrats dug right back into that tired, old playbook, running...
Sep 11, 2013
Here are two post-recall comments: “We hope the outcome of Tuesday’s recall elections closes an ugly chapter in Colorado’s political history…. [I]t was inappropriate to launch recalls against Morse and Giron simply for their votes…....
Sep 11, 2013
In a case of confidence gone awry, now former Senator Angela Giron told the New Republic in August that if either her or Senate President John Morse lost their seats, then Michael Bloomberg’s Mayors Against Illegal Guns “might as well fold up.”...
Sep 10, 2013
A plumber from Pueblo who spray painted his own yards signs just beat a billionaire mayor from New York City. No, that’s not a Slate pitch. It’s the results of the recall of State Senator Angela Giron. Following the concession of Senate President John...
Sep 10, 2013
In a historic recall election Senate President John Morse was booted from office, capping the end of a long and passionate fight over gun rights in Colorado. It marks a wake-up call for Colorado Democrats, who are suddenly coming to the realization that they’re...
