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Democrat Jared Polis wins Colorado governor's race
The Hill ^ | 11/06/18 | Greg Nash

Posted on 11/06/2018 6:55:32 PM PST by Simon Green

Democratic Rep. Jared Polis will be the new governor of Colorado, after he defeated Republican Walker Stapleton on Tuesday.

The five-term congressman, who is the first openly gay man to win a gubernatorial race, pulled away from the Republican state treasurer in recent weeks, despite an onslaught of negative ads directed at him by outside groups. Polis gained the support of major environmental groups after making renewable energy and climate change major points in his campaign.

Stapleton was endorsed by President Trump. Trump lost Colorado in the 2016 presidential election to Hillary Clinton by a 48 percent to 43 percent margin.

Polis will replace Democrat John Hickenlooper, who was term-limited. Hickenlooper has long drawn speculation as a potential contender for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, and recently said he was "leaning strongly" towards running.

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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Colorado
KEYWORDS: 2018midterms; co2018
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Disappointing, but expected.
1 posted on 11/06/2018 6:55:32 PM PST by Simon Green
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To: Simon Green

The Californication of Colorado is complete.

This state is lost.


2 posted on 11/06/2018 6:58:39 PM PST by sevlex
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To: Simon Green

I guess Charlie Crist wasn’t “openly” a sexual degenerate.


3 posted on 11/06/2018 6:58:52 PM PST by cdcdawg
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To: Simon Green

Makes me wanna watch Brokeback Mountain.


4 posted on 11/06/2018 6:59:01 PM PST by Catmom (We're all gonna get the punishment only some of us deserve.r)
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To: Simon Green
the first openly gay man to win a gubernatorial race,

I think such a historic event calls for a change in the name of the office: Gayvernor.

5 posted on 11/06/2018 7:01:52 PM PST by Southside_Chicago_Republican (The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.)
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Colorado Conservatives? Move one state towards the East and go north as far as you can to find food, jobs and shelter for your families!

I’m so sorry. Truly. I’m so very, VERY sorry! :(


6 posted on 11/06/2018 7:02:02 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin ( "Why can't you be more like Lloyd Braun?")
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To: Simon Green

Colorado sure is going down the toilet. That’s a shame for a state with so much natural beauty.


7 posted on 11/06/2018 7:11:42 PM PST by EinNYC
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To: Simon Green

Went from Lickenpooper, to Stickinpooper.


8 posted on 11/06/2018 7:16:20 PM PST by Old Yeller (Auto-correct has become my worst enema.)
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Well, they'll stone you when you're walking on the street

They'll stone you when you're tryin' to keep your seat

They'll stone you when you're walkin' on the floor

They'll stone you when you're walkin' to the door

But I would not feel so all alone

Everybody must get stoned

9 posted on 11/06/2018 7:21:36 PM PST by NutsOnYew
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To: sevlex
Polis is the son of Stephen Schutz and Susan Polis Schutz, founders of greeting card and book publisher Blue Mountain Arts.[6] ...Polis enjoys video games such as League of Legends, and his favorite champions include Maokai and Anivia.[130] He is a member of the Jewish faith[131][132] and resides in Boulder, Colorado.


Jared Polis — Who Claims Women Will Die if He Loses the Election — Was Accused of Assaulting a Woman @: https://www.redstate.com/alexparker/2018/09/25/jared-polis-pushed-woman-patricia-hughes/A

Wisdom of the voters ....
10 posted on 11/06/2018 7:43:42 PM PST by IWontSubmit (2)
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To: IWontSubmit

Dude was born on third base and tells everyone he hit a triple.

Lickenpooper was a disapointment. This a-hole will be a complete disaster.


11 posted on 11/06/2018 7:46:21 PM PST by sevlex
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this is the guy that beats up women. classy


12 posted on 11/06/2018 8:30:10 PM PST by airplaneguy
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To: Old Yeller

LOL! you owe me a beer.


13 posted on 11/06/2018 8:31:21 PM PST by airplaneguy
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Im a straight white conservative Coloradan. sad.


14 posted on 11/06/2018 8:34:18 PM PST by airplaneguy
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To: sevlex
We did NOT expect to get wiped out like this.

We've just gone full Cuba!

Taxed to death and gun confiscation.

15 posted on 11/06/2018 8:35:20 PM PST by G Larry (There is no great virtue in bargaining with the Devil)
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To: sevlex

The nut case town of Boulder has taken over the entire state of Colorado. If you are a Trump fan in Co. it will be best to walk quietly such as not to arrouse the secret police. Seriously, there will be “red flag” warnings about anyone who (fill in the blank) acts non Boulder Like.


16 posted on 11/06/2018 8:41:11 PM PST by Trumpet 1 (US Constitution is my guide.)
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To: Simon Green
Colorado GOP lost Guv, House, Senate, AG, Treasurer, Sec. State, and CD-6.

We will have HUGE tax increase to fund Single Payer Healthcare.

They will be banning every firearm down to my pellet gun!

If you think I jest, wait and watch.

17 posted on 11/06/2018 8:46:10 PM PST by G Larry (There is no great virtue in bargaining with the Devil)
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This is what happens when you legalize pot.

Every lazy pot head around moves here and votes straight Dem....oh, wait....uh...I mean only Dem.....

18 posted on 11/06/2018 8:53:24 PM PST by G Larry (There is no great virtue in bargaining with the Devil)
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To: airplaneguy

He’s being described as being about to take office as “the most progressive Governor in the country”.


19 posted on 11/06/2018 8:57:44 PM PST by Simon Green ("Arm your daughter, sir, and pay no attention to petty bureaucrats.”)
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To: G Larry

Colorado doesn’t have a lot of water, but l forecast a lot of tragic boating accidents in the future.


20 posted on 11/06/2018 8:59:24 PM PST by Simon Green ("Arm your daughter, sir, and pay no attention to petty bureaucrats.”)
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