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INTERNET TAX: Not Good for Businesses or Consumers
The Democratic proponents of the latest scheme to tax internet sales to buyers in Colorado tout the bill as working in lockstep with the federal government to implement this burden on middle class families. That's news to federal legislators. Looking at the Colorado...
PEAKFEED: Think You Need an ID to Register to Vote?
Democrats in the Colorado House and Senate have shoved through a bill in the state legislature that would open the door to voter fraud in Colorado. Proponents of the voter fraud scheme bill, Rep. Dan Pabon we're talking about you, claim that you need some kind of ID...
PeakFeed: Someone Call Wayne Allard, Short Sleeve Dress Shirts Back In Style
News flash! Short sleeve dress shirts are back in style. Someone let former Republican U.S. Senator Wayne Allard know -- he's probably got a closet full of them. (Peak note: Allard, as a veterinarian, had to insert his hands deep into spots that might make a full...
OBAMA’S WAR ON COLORADO WATER RIGHTS: Quick, Somebody Ask Udall, Bennet, and Hickenlooper To Quit Hiding
There is nothing more mom and apple pie in Colorado than skiing and water. Everyone loves skiing right? Every politicians respects Colorado water law, right? Wrong. The Colorado Observer's DC correspondent, Mark Stricherz reports: WASHINGTON — A Colorado House...
FAKE FOLLOWERS: The New York Times Turns On Polis
In August 2012, the Peak posted about the high prevalence of Democratic legislators, including Jared Polis, who "bought friends" on Twitter (approximately 82%). The original story cited The Hill. Yesterday, the New York Times also has called out Polis for his fake...
PeakFeed: 8 Photos of Colorado Golden Girl Missy Franklin Visiting The Capitol
Colorado's own Olympic hero and swimming sensation, Missy Franklin, stopped by the Capitol today to visit with lawmakers. Here are 7 8 photos with Missy and some schlubs down at the Legislature. Missy and the AP's Ivan Moreno (with requisite Rep. McNulty photo bomb)...
MONEY FOR EVERYTHING, EXCEPT THE ESSENTIALS: King Kicks Hick In The Retardant Over Firefighting Planes
Democrats are such practitioners of common sense. They will spare no legislative instrument to save the public from the horrifically non-existent risk of fracking. They host press conferences and stomp about global warming killing off species. But when it comes to...
PLUNDER AND PILLAGE THE POOR
Colorado's Democrats plundered taxpayers to pay back their biggest donors – $2 Billion annually and counting. Details here. The uglier side of pork barrel payback is punishing non-supporters. Democrats now target rural Colorado for punishingly high energy bills. Bill...
COPS AS OBAMA’S PROPS: 9News’ Kyle Clark Nails Denver Board Of Ethics For Trying To Sweep Scandal Under The Rug
Scandal? What scandal? Caught with their political pants around their ankles, the entirely Democrat-appointed Denver Board of Ethics is seeking the easy way out of a sticky situation. In response to a police officer's complaint, the board has decided that it can't...
KILLED: DUI High Bill in Ashes in Senate Judiciary Committee
Looks like third time year is not a charm for Republican House Minority Leader Mark Waller's DUI high bill, which was killed in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Those voting against sending the bill to appropriations included: Democrat Senators Aguilar, Ulibarri and...