Comments on: LAUGHINGSTOCK: JeffCo Dems Make Mockery of Hudak’s Constituents

By: Joyce Espinosa

Joyce Espinosa — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 15:13:33 +0000

Because we did it the right way. We nominated a good candidate that impressed the majority of constituents in the district during a major election and that person won, thereby establishing that the largest majority of active voters preferred to be represented by a person who shared the values of the district. The recalls last year were an abuse of a constitutional right, no matter how much spin you make. The petitions were misleading. This permitted a small group of passionate voters to overcome a legitimate election. The argument now is that the two Republicans who won in these two recalls were not actually voted in by the majority of the electorate. HD 29 won a major election with large voter turnout so that argument cannot be made. That is why it is preferable to wait for legitimate elections. Also, we didn't cost the county a quarter of a million dollars by throwing a temper tantrum. And now Robert Ramirez and the Republicans got the clear message that they lost HD29 because their agenda did not represent us.

By: Bill Paynter

Bill Paynter — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 03:58:27 +0000

If the constituents were so upset, why wasn't he recalled?

By: Joyce Espinosa

Joyce Espinosa — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:23:20 +0000

In 2010 a male representative walked into the Capitol after winning an election in HD 29 by a very narrow margin – only 197 votes. He then proceeded to vote like he had a mandate and refused to listen to the voices of the constituents who didn't vote for him. It was his presence in the House that gave the Republicans its one member majority until 2012. From 2010 until 2012 the Republicans overreached and Mr. HD 29 voted against his constituents in lock step with his party. In 2012 the Republicans lost the majority by an even wider margin. And the rep from HD 29 was gone. His name was Robert Ramirez. He was soundly beat in 2012 and HD 29 is one of two major districts in SD 19. So what is your point?

By: Clay Watts

Clay Watts — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 06:35:26 +0000

My apologies Jimi. I misread your post. The 'Idiot List' post is deleted.

By: Clay Watts

Clay Watts — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 06:34:48 +0000

My apologies Brian. I misread your post. The 'Idiot List' post is deleted.

By: Sue Bader Kroeber

Sue Bader Kroeber — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 02:25:22 +0000

It's called having no shame. God these people are beyond belief. This is what happens when you try to shove laws down the people's throats without giving them a voice.

By: Leslie Lamont

Leslie Lamont — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 02:19:56 +0000

To me Hudak was a shining example of what the perfect Democratic politician should be: an arrogant, lying immoral, factually challenged, do nothing-say anything power hungry, self-serving, deaf-to-her-constituents fool.

By: Clay Watts

Clay Watts — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:15:00 +0000

My apologies to all 3 of you. I need to slow down and take time to read the post. I signed too!

By: Fallon Early

Fallon Early — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:09:13 +0000

They promised this to her in exchange for stepping down so they could hold the majority. Never expect dignity from people who value power over the process.

By: Chris Stone

Chris Stone — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:25:09 +0000

Then add me as #3. I signed both the first petition AND the second – the one which finally drove her out. Applauded when I heard of her resigning.