We must either commit to funding a permanent campaign infrastructure to become electorally competitive or we must resign ourselves to paying the cost of living under an oppressive “progressive” government.
“If the objective is winning, it changes so many different metrics.”–Ted Trimpa
Only when enough Republicans are sick and tired of losing can we focus on what it will take to make more Coloradans willing to vote for our candidates.
“That is bundling. And that is not allowed because it is acting as a conduit, particularly when you are talking about making simultaneously donations to two different candidates. They did more than processing. There was a thought process. They were making a calculation as to how to proportion the funds between candidates.” — Matt Arnold, Campaign Integrity Watchdog
“Let’s see if the new Secretary of State will investigate the facts and hold someone accountable if the law has been circumvented,” Charles Heatherly, complainant.
“The elections division finds that complainant alleged some potential violations of Colorado campaign finance law.” — Colorado Secretary of State’s Campaign Election Manager, Stephen Bouey.
“Did that cash come in bags or suitcases. That is what led to campaign finance laws in the 70s, Tricky Dick (Nixon) and his suitcases of cash. We have buckets and suitcases of cash pouring into the state to support Democrats.” Matt Arnold, director of Campaign Integrity Watchdog
“Absolutely unconscionable,. We need to hear voices, differing voices. I know the Democrats are going to control everything, but hey, let’s abide by the intent of the statute, which is to have one opposing view.” — Polly Page, former PUC commissioner.
“Our senators are looking forward to discussion on policy and principal, not how we want to spend our session. We want to get good things done for the people of Colorado. We hope this is not just the tip of the iceberg, but a misunderstanding that we can all put behind us.” — Sage Naumann, communications director Colorado Senate Republicans.
In the video, Galindo is inside the polling place standing with the line of people waiting to vote. Violation of the law is a misdemeanor. Galindo could face up to a $1,000 penalty and 1 year in jail, if convicted.
In Colorado, the recent election reaffirms the right of citizens to have the final say on proposals to increase taxes or debt.
Incoming Senate President-designee Leroy Garcia oversteps his authority by firing the Secretary of the Senate and current Senate President Ken Grantham fires back.
