Colorado Democrat leaders didn’t make much of a stink over the BLM’s misguided decision to double the agency’s headquarters with top leaders inside the Beltway and lessor players in the Grand Junction headquarters.
That’s because they were kicking up their boots at a weekend wilderness junket with agency officials on the taxpayers’ dime.
They party included an exclusive rafting trip down the Colorado River and horse back riding, which many bragged about on Twitter.
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet initially said he was disappointed the national headquarters was going back to D.C. But that disappointment sure faded away fast thanks to the BLM folks hosting a sunny day on the Colorado rapids!
Spent this beautiful day with @SenatorRomney, Coloradans, and Utahns on the Colorado River discussing what a meaningful and durable approach to climate change could look like.
Days like today are why I feel optimistic that we will find a way forward on our climate challenges. pic.twitter.com/yFLriI1VSU
— Michael Bennet (@SenatorBennet) September 18, 2021
Bennet might be feeling optimistic about climate change, but any hope for Grand Junction support in his reelection bid next year just floated away.
The governor of Utah was there too and thanked their BLM hosts. It doesn’t appear Gov. Polis was with them, which is understandable given he’s still on his honeymoon.
It will take all of our help to build climate resilience in the West.
Today we joined @BLMUtah, @SenatorBennet, @SenatorRomney, and other local leaders on a Colorado River trip to discuss the historic drought we’re facing, solutions to our water challenges, and more. pic.twitter.com/Y7zktNzLi9
— Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson (@LGHendersonUtah) September 19, 2021
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette congratulated Grand Junction on being demoted from headquarters to “robust presence” before being whisked away by the BLM for her mini adventure.
This move makes a lot of sense and will allow BLM to continue working closely with other agencies in D.C. while, at the same time, maintaining a robust presence in the West to continue building relationships and effectively manage its lands here. https://t.co/BSY4FWYaoP
— Rep. Diana DeGette (@RepDianaDeGette) September 18, 2021
A HUGE thank you to all of the BLM officials, local business leaders & everyone who made this weekend’s wilderness visit a success.
Colorado has some of the most stunning public lands on Earth. The only thing more amazing is the amount of support we’re receiving to protect them. pic.twitter.com/OdcpX7GmGa
— Rep. Diana DeGette (@RepDianaDeGette) September 19, 2021
There’s no better way to start the day than right here in Little Bookcliffs.
The view from here is just extraordinary. And it makes our fight to protect this magical place that much more important. #ColoradoWildernessAct #PAWAct pic.twitter.com/BMb7UkF1G1
— Rep. Diana DeGette (@RepDianaDeGette) September 18, 2021
The Democrats appear very grateful to the BLM for changing the conversation from proper western land management to saving the planet from the evils of Captain Climate Change.
And why shouldn’t they? A planetary pandemic with no end in sight is a much more reliable scare tactic to keep their liberal base donating money to their campaigns and reelecting them to office.