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.
(Excerpt) Read more at google.com ...
The Californication of Colorado is complete.
This state is lost.
I guess Charlie Crist wasn’t “openly” a sexual degenerate.
Makes me wanna watch Brokeback Mountain.
I think such a historic event calls for a change in the name of the office: Gayvernor.
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! :(
Colorado sure is going down the toilet. That’s a shame for a state with so much natural beauty.
Went from Lickenpooper, to Stickinpooper.
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
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.
this is the guy that beats up women. classy
LOL! you owe me a beer.
Im a straight white conservative Coloradan. sad.
We've just gone full Cuba!
Taxed to death and gun confiscation.
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.
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.
Every lazy pot head around moves here and votes straight Dem....oh, wait....uh...I mean only Dem.....
Hes being described as being about to take office as the most progressive Governor in the country.
Colorado doesnt have a lot of water, but l forecast a lot of tragic boating accidents in the future.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.