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This Week in Marxism (#2) | Colorado Pols

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Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 1d

Thinking about changing your hairstyle? Maybe that's what the demons want you to do. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/217242...

We have been amused by “ministry leader” Victor Marx — the newest entry into the Republican field of candidates hoping to become Colorado’s next Governor — so much so that we were inspired to create a...

Gadflies, Unite! These People for Governor, or Congress, or Whatever | Colorado Pols

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Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 2d

It's gadfly season in Colorado. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/217208...

Every election cycle brings its share of gadfly candidates, from the inexplicable first-timers to those who have run again and again (we're looking at you, Greg Lopez). Thus far the 2026 election cycl...

Airports Thumbs-Down Kristi Noem Blame Game Video | Colorado Pols

Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 2d

Via technical excuse or a flat-out "hell no," airports across the state decline to show DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's partisan blame game video. coloradopols.com/diary/217202... #copolitics

As the ongoing shutdown of the federal government's effects are felt across the economy, the Trump administration has responded in part by directing normally non-political government agencies to name ...

Government Shutdown Update: Republicans Revolt as Trump Administration Fumbles | Colorado Pols

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Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 6d

The employment threats will continue until morale improves. #copolitics #shutdown www.coloradopols.com/diary/217120...

The first federal government shutdown since 2018 will enter double digits by reaching Day 10 tomorrow, with no apparent end in sight. That doesn't mean there isn't shutdown-related news to discuss. He...

In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream About The Epstein Files | Colorado Pols

Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 7d

You might call it the mothership of all diversionary tactics...except that Boebert seems to be fairly obsessed with this idea. coloradopols.com/diary/217066... #copolitics

As FOX 31's Ashley Michels reports--while most of Congress is wrestling with the ongoing shutdown of the federal government, and pressing issues from the faltering Trump economy to Schrödinger's Epste...

Hickenlooper Slams Republicans for Shutdown and Skyrocketing Health Care Costs | Colorado Pols

Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 7d

Senator John Hickenlooper: "MAGA Republicans shut down the government because they refuse to address the health care crisis that they've created." #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/217071...

As the federal government shutdown extends into its second week, there are signs that President Trump is beginning to waver on his commitment to this chaos. The Republican lie that Democrats want to f...

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Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 8d

Bwahahahahahahaha!!! But seriously, stop it, George Brauchler. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/217024...

ALT: a woman wearing a santa hat says gretchen stop trying to make " fetch " happen

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Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 8d

Democrat Eileen Laubacher posts massive fundraising haul in #CO04 in effort to oust Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/217013...

Eileen Laubacher Posts Bonkers Fundraising Numbers in CO-04 | Colorado Pols

Retired Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher notched a massive fundraising haul in CO-04, raising nearly $2.5 million and finishing Q3 with about $2 million in the bank. According to a press release, Laubach...

Colorado Republicans Turn to Marxism (feat. Brianna Titone) | Colorado Pols

Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 8d

This week on @getmoresmarter.com, hosts @jasonbane.bsky.social and Ian Silverii discuss shutdowns and dumb military gatherings. We also continue our series of interviews with 2026 candidates -- this week with State Treasurer hopeful Brianna Titone. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/217006...

This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, the shitdown shutshow or the shutdown shitshow or whatever you want to call it is officially on as Democrats and Republicans in Washington DC fail to reach a...

This Week in Marxism | Colorado Pols

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Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 9d

This Week in Marxism is our newest feature at Colorado Pols. You're welcome. #copolitics #cogov #2026elections www.coloradopols.com/diary/216969...

We have been amused by "ministry leader" Victor Marx -- the newest entry into the Republican field of candidates hoping to become Colorado's next Governor -- so much so that we were inspired to create...

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Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 9d

As we've said many times, you can always tell that Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Ft. Lupton) is lying when he OPENS HIS MOUTH. #copolitics

Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 9d

It’s not the exact funding plan Ds backed 13 times. The March ‘25 CR increased defense spending by $6B & cut non-defense spending by $13B. It’s why most Ds didn’t vote for it, including in the Senate, but 10 Ds did vote to help it clear the filibuster. www.npr.org/2025/03/14/n...

Government Shutdown Update: Colorado Impacts, Polling, and Nervous Trump | Colorado Pols

Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 13d

Updates on Day Two of the Government Shutdown #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/216893...

The first federal government shutdown since 2018 entered its second full day today. It will continue (at least) through tomorrow because the Senate is on recess until Friday in honor of Yom Kippur. We...

Boebert's Candidate for Governor Brings New Marxism to Colorado | Colorado Pols

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Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 13d

Lauren Boebert's chosen candidate for Colorado Governor is a central-casting "how to be a man" evangelical screamer named Victor Marx. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/216866...

The Republican field of candidates for a race they can't possibly win continues to grow. The latest GOP contender to join the race for Governor in 2026 is Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's handpicked can...

Gang That Can't Rule Straight Spoils Wannabe Political Starlet's Debut | Colorado Pols

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Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 14d

READY, FIRE, AIM: Gang That Can't Rule Straight Spoils New Wannabe Political Starlet's Debut coloradopols.com/diary/216825... #copolitics #copols #coleg

As the Denver Post's Nick Coltrain reports, Republicans in Colorado House District 14 got a few days ahead of themselves in convening to appoint a replacement for suddenly resigned House Minority Lead...

Shutdown Bonus for Trump: No (Official) Bad Employment Numbers | Colorado Pols

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Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 14d

A pessimist might say that President Trump actually wants a government shutdown so that he doesn't have to talk about destroying the economy #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/216817...

The government shutdown does have at least one political benefit for President Trump: At least he won't have to explain more terrible job numbers. As NBC News reports, employment is heading in the wro...

Another Stupid Republican Recall Sputters Out | Colorado Pols

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Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 14d

Recalls have faded as a tool of political retribution in Colorado, as Aurora's nutty Danielle Jurinsky becomes the latest to learn the hard way.

coloradopols.com/diary/216790... #copolitics #copols #coleg

As Cassandra Ballard reports for the Aurora Sentinel, Aurora's headline-hoarding far-right city councillor Danielle Jurnisky's latest cry for attention, a recall campaign she initiated against Arapaho...

Trump Uses Government Websites to Blame "Radical Left" for Shutdown | Colorado Pols

Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 14d

Tell us again about how Trump is not trying to be an authoritarian leader. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/216783...

Republicans and President Trump are trying really, really hard to blame Democrats for the government shutdown that began at 12:01 am today. The Trump administration, in fact, is violating the "Hatch A...

Hegseth and Trump Waste Everyone's Time at Ridiculous Gathering of Military Leaders | Colorado Pols

Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 15d

At an unprecedented gathering of top military brass in Virginia, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called leaders "fat" and President Trump ordered the room to clap for him. Yay, America! #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/216739...

Top brass from every branch of the United States military flew in from all over the world to attend a lecture in Virginia today in which Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, or War (or whatever) called...

Which is Worser? (feat. Eileen Laubacher) | Colorado Pols

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Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 15d

This week on @getmoresmarter.com, we try to figure out which Colorado Republican screwed up the most. Later, we talk with Democrat Eileen Laubacher about her campaign for Congress in #CO04 against Republican Lauren Boebert. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/216732...

This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, despite polling showing that Colorado voters have soured on Democrats, they have not sweetened up to Republicans -- we explain why in a new segment called "W...

Republicans Play Weakest Ever Shutdown Blame Game | Colorado Pols

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Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 15d

The Republican blame game over the shutdown set to begin at midnight is so transparent it's like they're not even trying. Everyone knows they're thrilled to shut down the government.

Voters always know who to blame. coloradopols.com/diary/216724... #copolitics #copols #coleg

As the Washington Post reports, we're twelve hours and counting down to another shutdown of the federal government, and President Donald Trump via Republican congressional leadership is showing no sig...

Ain't No Party Like a Colorado Republican Party | Colorado Pols

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Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 16d

The culture is chaos. #copolitics www.coloradopols.com/diary/216676...

As we've long documented in this space, the Colorado Republican Party may theoretically exist for the purpose of defeating Democrats, but its members truly love nothing more than a messy internal figh...

New House Minority Leader Faceplants in First Week | Colorado Pols

Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 20d

New House Minority Leader...same old nonsense. #copolitics #coleg www.coloradopols.com/diary/216597...

House Republicans in Colorado selected freshman Rep. Jarvis Caldwell (R-Monument) as their new Minority Leader last Saturday, surely hoping that he could do a better job than Rose Pugliese, the previo...

Trump Holds Thousands More Federal Employees Hostage In Shutdown Standoff | Colorado Pols

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Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 20d

COLLATERAL DAMAGE: Trump Holds Thousands More Federal Employees Hostage In Shutdown Standoff coloradopols.com/diary/216592... #copolitics #copols #coleg

As NBC News reports, the White House has introduced a new and troubling potential consideration to the increasingly urgent debate over legislation to keep the government from entering another shutdown...

"Both Ways Barb" Kirkmeyer Earns Her Nickname Again | Colorado Pols

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Colorado Pols @coloradopols.com · 20d

State Senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate "Both Ways" Barb Kirkmeyer earns her nickname yet again. #copolitics #cogov www.coloradopols.com/diary/216555...

State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer (R-Brighton), now a Republican candidate for Governor in 2026, has been dubbed "Both Ways Barb" for her tendency to offer conflicting opinions on a variety of subjects. Ki...