New GOP leader says the fight is on to make Colo safer and more affordable

Jan 25, 2024

State Rep. Rose Pugliese of Colorado Springs was elected Thursday by State House Republicans to lead their caucus and serve as minority leader.

Her top task — growing the caucus and bring some balance to the policies passed by controlling Democrats who keep trying to tilt this state to the bizarre far left.

In her full statement, Pugliese said:

“I am humbled and honored by the support of our caucus and ready to lead the fight against the continued failed Democratic policies that have increased the price of groceries, allowed property taxes to rise dramatically and have made our state unaffordable for so many families across Colorado. Republicans stand united in our desire to chart a different path in our state and we are working hard on policies that deliver on our commitment to make Colorado more affordable, safer, and ensure parental rights and educational choice are priorities. I want to thank (state Rep. Mike Lynch) for all of his hard work and leadership of House Republicans. He has served this country since the day he entered West Point and I am grateful for his leadership fighting to make our state and country a safer and more prosperous nation.”

But first, she’s got to reunite the Republicans and get them working together against Democrats, instead of each other. We wish her Godspeed on that one.

Pugliese replaces Rep. Mike Lynch, who resigned his leadership position after the media just now reported a DUI from 2022 to stir up trouble in the GOP caucus and damage Lynch in an upcoming congressional race for the 4th District seat.

Also nominated to replace Lynch were fellow Springs state Rep. Ken DeGraaf and Matt Soper of Delta.

She beat DeGraaf in the first ballot, and Soper in the second vote by 11-8. State legislative leaders are elected by their respective caucuses of lawmakers in a secret balloting process.

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