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Colorado state Representative calls another ‘Buckwheat’ during session by: Matt Mauro Posted: May 5, 2021 DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado state representative is drawing fire after referring to a colleague as “Buckwheat” during the House session Wednesday morning. Rep. Richard Holtorf, a Republican who represents the northeastern part of Colorado, was speaking to the House. He was talking about military rules of engagement and the law of proportionality, when he apparently responded to another legislator and said, “I’m getting there. Don’t worry Buckwheat. I’m getting there.” A moment later Holtorf said, “That’s an endearing term, by the way.” Holtorf then...