Posted on 10/07/2013 7:28:42 PM PDT by Kip Russell
A renewed and spirited effort is underway to recall Sen. Evie Hudak, a Democrat from Westminster, less than six months after an initial effort faltered.
Organizers from within Senate District 19 were certified by the secretary of state late Friday to begin gathering signatures to have a recall placed on the ballot. The group, "Recall Hudak, too," must gather about 18,900 valid signatures within 60 days, and on its website the group even has a running ticker that counts down to the deadline.
"She has infringed upon our constitutional right to keep and bear arms. She has voted to make all citizens less safe and to drive hundreds of jobs from Colorado," reads an excerpt of the petition language e-mailed by Mike McAlpine, a spokesman for the group.
The effort puts in motion what many in Colorado political circles have feared: a never-ending election cycle.
Hudak's Democratic colleagues, Senate President John Morse and Sen. Angela Giron, were ousted in September by voters in their southern Colorado districts for backing controversial gun-control laws.
Hudak sent 7NEWS this comment about the recall effort:
"It appears a small group is seeking to undo the will of voters, who re-elected me to the Senate last November. Unable to defeat me then, they are now attempting a political power grab using a low voter turnout, no mail ballot recall election strategy. The perpetual recall of legislators that we are now seeing is an obstacle to governing and addressing the needs of Coloradans, especially those impacted by devastating floods. The approval of a recall petition will not change my focus on the 2014 legislative session, during which I will advocate for women and seniors, and for the best education we can provide our children – just as I have always done."
That’s what the grassroots guys were saying lp. Lady called in from Durango and she blamed him for derailing the recall effort down there.
Guilty.
Did the republican senator speak out in favor of this bill at the beginning of the video? Sure seemed like it?
Lady called in from Durango and she blamed him for derailing the recall effort down there.
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She is right.
Stupid RINO’s like him hurt us so badly.
I think the recalls are straighter than the regular elections because of intensified pol watching.
oh well
And their Facebook page for people that are on there. Was at 2076 "likes" on Sunday. As of this typing at 3300 "likes"! :)
HAHAHA.
I say "Who Dat Hudak?" everytime I see a yard sign for the b!tch.
I live in this creature's district and relish this opportunity to kick her to the curb.
I just got home from their office. Thankfully, they have 2 large dogs and an RMGO member there. Security’s good for them.
Sat and chatted with the folks. 2 women, one man. Told them that I’d spread the word, and donated some bucks for the cause.
Good people behind this.
Ping to George76.
Who’s Ryan Call?
This hudak creature needs to go. Gun-hater LIBs have no place in society...other than mental hospitals or prison cells.
Colorado Ping ( Let me know if you wish to be added or removed from the list.)
Ryan Call is Colorado’s version of Raince Priebus. He who is Hindmost leads.
Grassroots radio is great during the evening drive. I cannot get AM inside the shop so no daytime shows for me.
AH! Okay.
I kinda wish Sheriff Maketa would run.
Great mini report RF. I’m glad you went!!! Sounds like my kind of folks, but I knew they were already. Later I’m going to try to find that podcast of 560 guys and post it. Ryan Call is chair of Colorado GOP. I didn’t know who he was either until yesterday. He’s our new Dick Wadhams. :(
Oh man! Wouldn't that be great!
I don’t normally listen to them, but know about them. Just happened to tune in yesterday and they were talking about Hudak. It was good radio. They are good.
Good for you JOAT!
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