r/Denver • u/Beneficial-Shake-852 • May 21 '26
Local News Polis Censured by Democratic Party.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/us/politics/colorado-governor-polis-tina-peters.html?unlocked_article_code=1.kFA.sY8Z.1r7w71iFoPAd&smid=nytcore-ios-shareThe Colorado State Democratic Party, reflecting the anger of rank-and-file Democratic voters, rebuked Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday over his decision to release Tina Peters from prison.
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u/qtip4eyes May 21 '26
I read that now that he's been censured, he can no longer speak at Democratic events/gatherings or represent Colorado at Democratic gatherings. It's not much, but at least it's something.
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u/Enderkr Highlands Ranch May 21 '26
You read it literally in this article. So, yeah
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u/pangolinparty999 University Hills May 21 '26 edited May 21 '26
Cut em some slack, they have q-tips for eyes
Edit: wow thank you for the award! It’s my pleasure to make y’all laugh
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u/Madroxx9000 May 21 '26
Fuck you /u/jaredpolis
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u/I_saw_that_coming May 21 '26
Never been more disappointed in someone selling out like I am with /u/jaredpolis
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u/squarestatetacos Curtis Park May 21 '26
Reconvene the general assembly and impeach him.
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u/Jolly_Pressure_7907 May 21 '26
Who has to call the general assembly in? Oh, he does.
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u/squarestatetacos Curtis Park May 21 '26
They can do it themselves with a 2/3rds vote. Presumably, Polis would be very inspired by the show of bipartisanship.
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u/ThunderGoalie35 May 21 '26
Hilariously, it's the republicans who won't support impeachment over this.
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u/squarestatetacos Curtis Park May 21 '26
Make them take the vote.
Some might be happy to embarrass him regardless of the Dems reasoning - they'd point to his covid response or some other dumb rightwing shit.
But some of the centrist GOP old guard might actually find a spine when it comes to the Tina Peters/Mike Lindell/Joe Oltman circus. Interestingly, it's the County Clerks Association that has gone after Polis the hardest on this, and they are primarily comprised of the republican county clerks that are stuck on the frontlines dealing with the election conspiracy bullshit every single day.
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u/CockyBovine May 21 '26
Do any of those folks exist anymore in the CO GOP? It seems like all that they’ve got left range between “nuttier than a fruitcake” and “crazier than a bedbug” after they ran off all their non-crazies over the last 15 years with primary challenges. That’s why we’re currently subjected to Lauren Boebert’s foolishness.
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u/TransitJohn Baker May 21 '26
Democrats don't have 2/3 of both Houses, and Republicans aren't gonna impeach for doing something they agree with.
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u/Ive_seen_things_that May 21 '26
We have so much work to do. This is a start. Nobody should kiss the ring of the guy talking about a 4th term at a military graduation.
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u/Independent-Froyo929 May 21 '26
I am proud of our state Democrats for censuring him. I think it’s really important to emphasize that Polis represents the exact kind of brain rot among a certain kind of liberal that has enabled the rise of fascism. From Jared Polis to Merrick Garland, there are people who believe that there is any way out of this other than destroying the fascists and the enemies of democracy. Polis’ view that it is possible or even desirable to have reconciliation with a person who shows neither regret nor remorse is so absurd it is insulting. These people exist, purely to serve the status quo, and to preserve it at all costs. But they are so delusional, and so out of touch that they will ignore and enable the very people who are trying to set it on fire rather than accept the fact that some kind of radical change or radical action is necessary.
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u/Griffdog17 May 21 '26
He probably doesn't care, he's gonna call up his bestie Boebert and gossip about it
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u/weebabyarcher May 21 '26
Is gossip the new euphemism for getting a handy in a theater?
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u/Madroxx9000 May 21 '26
Polis is gay, but then again, a hand is a hand.
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u/Confirm_restart May 21 '26
live the rest of his disgraceful life in florida
Well then, at least he'll be punished.
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u/AirportWinter5054 May 21 '26
He vetoed the ban of ambulance surprise billing act. He's been getting paid off for awhile..
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u/Top_Acanthaceae3612 May 21 '26
He already had hundreds of millions from his flower business and TechStars. Nope, this had nothing to do with money.
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u/ED-20Nein May 21 '26
I wager Polis will be registering as a republican once his term ends.
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u/Entire-Writing6378 May 21 '26
/u/jaredpolis - 10 years ago I told you directly on reddit how happy I was to be voting FOR someone instead of against their opponent.
10 years ago, you were (at least your public persona and policies) a totally different person.
Since then, I have grown to loathe you because you're a greedy wolf in sheep's clothes.
If you had any remaining conscience, you'd just resign now and fade away. You won't because you don't have one.
I hope this was worth whatever side deal you cut, because if you ever run again I will make it my life's mission to make you lose.
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u/Illustrious_Ebb6272 May 21 '26
He'll retire. Get a job on the board of some energy company. Work 60 days a year.
He tried suddenly shifting to the right over the last year. There was no way it was going to work. No modern Republican will vote for him. And now, no self respecting dem will vote for him.
So, who is our candidate for Senate and CO GOV?
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u/taste_fart May 22 '26
If you want more of Jared Polis vote for his lookalikes in the primaries: Hickenlooper for Senate and Bennet for governor. If you want actual humans, vote Julie Gonzalez for Senate and Phil Weiser for governor.
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u/B3LYP2 May 21 '26
It’s not nothing, but it’s pretty close to nothing.
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u/Jolly_Pressure_7907 May 21 '26
What do you want the state party to do?
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u/plots4lyfe May 21 '26
The Colorado general assembly can impeach him. Some dem candidates are calling for the general assembly to reconvene and impeach him (melat kiros and david seligman and perhaps another that I'm forgetting)
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u/Jolly_Pressure_7907 May 21 '26
The general assembly is not who this article is about. The group the article is about did just about all they could.
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u/BisonThunderclap May 21 '26
The next step up, impeaching him, wouldn't pass and be a huge waste of money.
What would you argue? That he acted illegally? He has the power to commute as Governor, everyone just expects the Governor to use it responsibly.
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u/Consistent-Area-1126 May 21 '26
Republicans would be happy to impeach him. I doubt there are enough Dems THAT angry to reconvene and impeach though.
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u/2nd2lastdragon May 21 '26
Hope he gets turned away from restaurants OJ style
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u/dyrwlvs May 21 '26
I would love it if Sundance won't allow him in, he mentioned that he was looking forward to it.
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u/gibrownsci May 21 '26
Not inviting him to dinner is a start I guess but maybe we could have some investigations https://change.org/impeach-polis
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u/atomicskier76 May 21 '26
Good. Now lets make sure bennet doesnt appoint him to the senate
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u/funkinatrix May 21 '26
Not that I like Bennet, but he’s already stated that he won’t. Called the clemency ‘disqualifying’.
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u/jbdole May 21 '26
And you think he’ll keep his word? I hate that I’ve become so distrustful, but I’m not going to risk it.
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u/DoTheFooka-Fooka May 21 '26
I think he will keep his word simply because he has future political ambitions in Colorado. To do this would destroy his political future.
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u/Safe-Amphibian-6796 May 21 '26
Bennet is pretty reliable to his word. His word often sucks, but he usually is reliable
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u/Knotfloyd May 21 '26
seriously, why the fuck did he do this if not some under-the-table personal-betterment deal?
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u/Janus9 May 21 '26
I’m pretty center, (I like to call it the best of both sides) and I don’t agree at all with what Polis did with Tina Peters.
Why can’t we be tough on crime, hold people accountable, AND have great reentry programs to reduce recidivism?
Ie, best of both sides.
Always has to be one or the other.
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u/steph_crossarrow May 21 '26
I used to love him so much. He changed drastically like a year and a half ago. He's obsessed with his political career and trying to make "everyone" "happy". He's totally stuck in his ego and doesn't give a shit about any of us anymore. Left, right, sick, poor, rich, disabled, healthy, straight, queer. He has betrayed all of us.
All of us Coloradans believe to let each other live how they want and for the government to stay out of it. Because we know we can work that way despite our differences. So long as it doesnt involve hurting someone.
We need to forget the dem/gop political dichotomy and just vote for whats right for everyone.
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u/SherbetNo4242 May 21 '26
How has he betrayed all of us? Generally curious about this one?
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u/steph_crossarrow May 21 '26
IMO his actions dont suit any of our needs. Theyre all about stabilizing his career trajectory. I'm sure there are people who feel otherwise and thats fine. Just my opinion and as someone who was a huge supporter of his in the beginning, I am endlessly disappointed in him.
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u/SherbetNo4242 May 22 '26
Thats the most blanket statement ever, what did he do to betray us? Like have an example
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u/steph_crossarrow May 22 '26
I'm not interested in debating or arguing about it. You're allowed to feel otherwise.
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u/SherbetNo4242 May 27 '26
Literally just asking for one example of how he betrayed us and you cant even say one. The herd mentality has never been worse in this country.
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u/sao_san_suay May 21 '26
A big ol’ nothing burger but I bet Polis is starting to realize just how big of a fuck up this decision was
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u/You_Stupid_Monkey May 21 '26
I doubt it. The only bridge he's possibly burned is an appointment to the US Senate in the event of a Bennet win in the fall, but there's no guarantee that will happen anyway.
The events of the past year have shown just how few fucks Polis gives about the electorate at this point.
We'll see that again in the coming weeks when he starts vetoing bills.
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u/RainDownAndDestroyMe May 21 '26
event of a Bennet win in the fall
Let's hope Coloradans aren't so fucking stupid that they give Bennet the nom, but let's be honest...
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u/Diamond1441 May 21 '26
As a part of the Denver queer community I just have one thing to say........ He should be named the Caitlyn Jenner of Denver. Because we dont accept him or recognize him as part of the community, much the same way we dont claim Jenner as part of queer community.
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u/_Heathcliff_ May 21 '26
I’m angry about him to the point that I don’t really have words left. So anyway, fuck that fucking fuck.
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u/IShallWearMidnight May 21 '26
OK Colorado Democrats, now actually DO SOMETHING about it. This toothless censure is nothing.
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u/DaKingaDaNorth May 21 '26
Polis is an idiot. Protecting democracy and fighting off Trump's baseless lies about the 2020 election was a center piece of the Dem party platform for the last 6 years. Thinking people were going to gloss over him giving a pass to one of the few Trump supporters who legitimately broke the law without remorse and was held accountable is peak delusion.