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U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn says he won’t seek reelection, giving all three of Colorado’s GOP-held seats open races
Denver Post ^ | 1/5/24 | Seth Klamann

Posted on 01/06/2024 5:55:20 AM PST by cotton1706

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To: FlingWingFlyer
I think the reason for these retirements is simple: being a Congress Critter just isn't fun anymore, and the future is bleak.

Budget showdowns are commonplace now, and their ability to spend other people's money is greatly diminished, thanks to our now $34 trillion debt. Interest on the debt now exceeds the defense budget, it will be twice the defense budget in a few years.

Those left in DC will be like the men holed up in the Wayne Falkland Hotel in Atlas Shrugged, scheming for one more grift before they head for the hills. Donald Trump isn't John Galt, but he'll have to do.

IMO, the world is a safer place when America is strong. It's truer today than it's ever been.

41 posted on 01/06/2024 9:48:20 AM PST by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
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To: qaz123

maybe so, but people are busy living their lives, and there’s really no way for people to do a background investigation on these candidates in the primary to make an informed decision. This is why we need someone like Trump to vet and endorse primary candidates.


42 posted on 01/06/2024 9:51:24 AM PST by imabadboy99
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To: cotton1706

9 TERMS he is THE PROBLEM!!! BYE ASSHAT!!!


43 posted on 01/06/2024 9:52:10 AM PST by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: daler

Minority OR Majority doesn’t mean a damn thing to these cowards they vote just like the Dems even when in the majority, being in the minority is NOT the reason they are leaving they PREFER being in the minority!! I think their money is drying up RNC can no longer raise the money it once did the base is DONE with Ronna, and the base is donating directly to ONLY MAGA candidates!! WE ARE DONE supporting POS RINOS!!!


44 posted on 01/06/2024 10:00:56 AM PST by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: PermaRag

“Liberty Score is a simplistic/lazy way to evaluate a member of Congress. According to the ACU, which is a much more thorough and longer-term measure, Lamborn’s lifetime rating is 95%”

I disagree.

Rating sites like Conservative Review (Liberty Score) focus on key issues that I care about (judicial nominations, debt spending, 2nd amendment, etc.).

The ACU ratings are watered down. RINO legislators can raise their conservative ratings by voting for a high number of inconsequential bills and voting against the most important bills. John McCain was the poster child for that type of voting.

http://ratings.conservative.org/people/M000303


45 posted on 01/06/2024 10:41:17 AM PST by Mr. N. Wolfe
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To: imabadboy99

Right now you and inmate on the internet. Some with handheld devices that have more technology that what was used to put people in space.

Folks want to want to know. It isn’t hard.

Basically, if the Chamber of Commerce or local/state/federal level GOP supports a candidate, that candidate ABSOLUTELY SUCKS.

But if folks don’t do a little research and stop falling for the “if you don’t vote for our handpicked, political hack, RINO POS the Democrat will win” they shouldn’t complain.


46 posted on 01/06/2024 12:08:06 PM PST by qaz123
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To: cotton1706

“the 69-year-old said. “I want to spend time with my children, grandchildren, with my wife.”

Translation:

1. A yuge scandal is about to come out, so I wouldn’t get reelected anyway.

2. I’ve made enough money in Congress to last me, so I’m gonna take the time to enjoy/spend it.


47 posted on 01/06/2024 3:46:32 PM PST by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts )
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