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BumRushDaShow

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52. Would love to see Joe Neguse as Senator
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 10:44 AM
Jan 10

He has certainly paid his dues and has all kinds of credentials, although I'm sure the red county loons would have a shit-fit due to his J6 investigating.

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He wants to "bend the knee" apparently wolfie001 Jan 10 #1
No shit popsdenver Jan 10 #84
He may be thinking of buying time RandomNumbers Jan 10 #96
Do the Dean Smith "4-corners" until tRUMP keels over wolfie001 Jan 10 #109
Yeah, it's not like we can't see what's Cha Jan 10 #121
Pathetic. JBTaurus83 Jan 10 #2
As he should like any other case that comes before him. aeromanKC Jan 10 #3
in a fair world polis would release her, naked and barefoot, rampartd Jan 10 #26
I see it as Polis tossing the orange thing a rancid bone... IthinkThereforeIAM Jan 10 #64
Life in prison, or drawn and quartered.... The Madcap Jan 10 #81
Not really any different kinds to be had in this case. quakerboy Jan 10 #99
Clemency is much more than a pardon, am I right? FakeNoose Jan 10 #4
No liberalgunwilltravel Jan 10 #11
Clemency is a blanket term IbogaProject Jan 10 #56
You're confusing commutation, pardon and expungement. paleotn Jan 10 #22
He may be thinking of buying time RandomNumbers Jan 10 #95
This is horrendous. Peters showed moniss Jan 10 #5
Right on! There's so many others who have shown remorse and do good for fellow inmates Wonder Why Jan 10 #17
Let her off & GOP local office holders will not fear repercussions for election tampering from now on Attilatheblond Jan 10 #102
Why do they always ultimately cave? hamsterjill Jan 10 #6
Are you saying all Democrats ultimately cave? yorkster Jan 10 #29
Do you think he should go along with Trump on this? hamsterjill Jan 10 #37
Absolutely not, nor did I imply that. yorkster Jan 10 #41
No, you implied that I might not be a loyal Democrat because I made a comment. hamsterjill Jan 10 #46
I think "why do they always ultimately cave" yorkster Jan 10 #55
Mahalo, yorkster... Cha Jan 10 #123
You have improved my day, Cha. yorkster Jan 10 #129
Backatcha.. Cha Jan 10 #130
Perhaps the poster has read my not yet published work GreenWave Jan 10 #57
Think I will retreat to my corner for now as I yorkster Jan 10 #63
We just need time to rediscover ourselves, or so I hope... GreenWave Jan 10 #65
I am convinced . . . Scubamatt Jan 10 #90
I'd say you are absolutely correct. hamsterjill Jan 10 #93
polis caving anti-repub Jan 10 #110
and Mark Kelly. hamsterjill Jan 10 #115
100% true. "our positions" poll consistently at 60-80% Bluetus Jan 10 #120
And YET DEMS ARE Winning Elections. Cha Jan 10 #124
Trump withheld funds to an important water project in CO & I wonder if this is related, cuz originally Polis was firm. CrispyQ Jan 10 #103
+1000 hamsterjill Jan 10 #106
Polis is carving a niche for himself fujiyamasan Jan 10 #7
yeah, sounds like... he sucks... also, isn't he gay? Like WTF is up with gay guys who are MAGA friendly? LymphocyteLover Jan 10 #40
I'm a CO election worker, and I have a theory. momta Jan 10 #45
Would love to see Joe Neguse as Senator BumRushDaShow Jan 10 #52
He's my congressman. momta Jan 10 #68
Interesting... AllyCat Jan 10 #54
But what does all of that have to do with this case ? JI7 Jan 10 #58
As I just wrote to Polis's office... momta Jan 10 #70
But how is this in his best interest ? JI7 Jan 10 #88
Colorado is purple Tasmanian Devil Jan 10 #126
Thank You from someone who was Cha Jan 10 #125
office plans of politico anti-repub Jan 10 #112
Fuji popsdenver Jan 10 #85
That's possible too RandomNumbers Jan 10 #98
I know of a 79 year old who's become a hell of a threat to the entire world... Hugin Jan 10 #8
Pathetic MissouriDem47 Jan 10 #9
He probably figures if they have wild fires or something he might get aid for the state if he lets her out. Vinca Jan 10 #10
Didn't trump trash a major Colorado water project, by way of retribution for the Peters sentence? Paladin Jan 10 #12
Yes he did but I thought it was to punish Bobert for voting to force a vote Marie Marie Jan 10 #89
She has shown that she is incapable of accepting responsibility for her actions. Buddyzbuddy Jan 10 #13
Question for folks in CO MoseShrute Jan 10 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author truthisfreedom Jan 10 #15
Lots of people in jail for non violent offenses. ForgoTheConsequence Jan 10 #16
She is still a cultist and even the judge saw that. Wonder Why Jan 10 #18
I've got news for you, MarineCombatEngineer Jan 10 #19
Exactly!! THIS woman today would bluestarone Jan 10 #72
Like they showed mercy orangecrush Jan 10 #21
Your feelings of mercy, while admirable to a degree, are unwarranted and grossly misplaced. paleotn Jan 10 #24
When there is no remorse there should be no mercy BeyondGeography Jan 10 #27
Depends on how one understands violence. The violence to our election niyad Jan 10 #33
no. cult members must be held until they reject the brainwashing. rampartd Jan 10 #34
She is not reformed Renew Deal Jan 10 #47
and I would be willing to see that commutation on the day after dsc Jan 10 #50
You've got to be fucking kidding me. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 10 #73
She was totally non-repentant & stood defiantly during the sentencing hearing, & her sentence was not too harsh! CrispyQ Jan 10 #113
Wrong on every level orangecrush Jan 10 #20
If Peter's gets out she'll surely continue her oasis Jan 10 #23
I knew it! OldBaldy1701E Jan 10 #25
Cowardice. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 10 #28
YOU'VE GOT TO BE FUCKING KIDDING ME! Chasstev365 Jan 10 #30
Sadly, no. I got an email from Indivisible first thing this morning. niyad Jan 10 #32
I would like to give him the benefit of the doubt, and think he is niyad Jan 10 #31
Dope Clouds Passing Jan 10 #35
Actually Aviation Pro Jan 10 #36
Don't give in to a bully. cab67 Jan 10 #38
she is old and has a lot of physical issues. barbtries Jan 10 #39
Hopefully he will keep her away from elections for life. JohnnyRingo Jan 10 #42
Polis, wtf?? intheflow Jan 10 #43
She betrayed the Constitution. Kid Berwyn Jan 10 #44
And that's a way to instantly end a political career Renew Deal Jan 10 #48
Nooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! n/t returnee Jan 10 #49
Try to overthrow our democracy? Meh, serve 17 minutes for your crimes. flvegan Jan 10 #51
So, at 65, she was not elderly enough while she hacked an election for a fascist? AllyCat Jan 10 #53
Pathetic governor, how far up Trump's arse is he? NotHardly Jan 10 #59
Overthrowing democracy is dangerous.,.idiotic JT45242 Jan 10 #60
Don't do it Jared. Hold that line. nt Hotler Jan 10 #61
Get down on your knees and submit to Trump! "Cause it's worked so well in the past! Fil1957 Jan 10 #62
Maybe Gov Polis can trade clemency for this election nut for refunding that Colorado water rights bill of Boebert's NewDayOranges Jan 10 #66
Russians have the best komptomat... dlk Jan 10 #67
WTF?! Martin68 Jan 10 #69
Oh FUCK!! bluestarone Jan 10 #71
Hell, i'm thinking some how she will get her job right back, and bluestarone Jan 10 #74
And if the situation were reversed, would a republican governor grant clemency? Katinfl Jan 10 #75
Sure, as long as she admits what she did & that it was wrong & illegal Callie1979 Jan 10 #76
in normal times, sure Kali Jan 10 #77
What a STUPID thing to say, "people in their 70s and 80s in our system - how much of a threat to society are they?" OMGWTF Jan 10 #78
Why would Gov. Polis even consider this? MarineCombatEngineer Jan 10 #79
Read the room Dummy! BidenRocks Jan 10 #80
Jesus Christ. Baitball Blogger Jan 10 #82
I'm almost 70, but you better not call me elderly Bayard Jan 10 #83
WTF?! KPN Jan 10 #86
We Democrats are living through a time that every fucking day TSF and his CULT do something that destroys us bluestarone Jan 10 #87
A great example of why this party needs new leadership. lees1975 Jan 10 #91
I confess that in the beginning I supported Garland, even when it appeared that he was slow walkinging MarineCombatEngineer Jan 10 #116
I hope Polis is just putting this out there to... Ol Janx Spirit Jan 10 #92
His political career as a Democrat candidate will be over and he'll be in the Joe Manchin traitor category. kimbutgar Jan 10 #94
No! diane in sf Jan 10 #97
Weakness is not a trait ANYONE wants in a leader... EllisWhy Jan 10 #100
Jared, she should die in prison. Alone. Thinking about her attempted murder of the USA. Lucky Luciano Jan 10 #101
Sigh... MayReasonRule Jan 10 #104
He can scrawl, rubber stamp, or autosign his name on as much paper as he wants Warpy Jan 10 #105
Did Jared come home one day and find a horse's head in his bed? DBoon Jan 10 #107
JFC Skittles Jan 10 #108
Clemency for an election saboteur? Sorry Governor, but "elderly" is not a defense for treason. AcanthaV Jan 10 #111
I live in Colorado so I can say this - I do not believe Polis has much in terms of intestinal fortitude. PatrickforB Jan 10 #114
No Marvin Jones Jan 10 #117
THIS is why only 25% of voters want to identify as Dems Bluetus Jan 10 #118
And So It Continues stillspkg Jan 10 #119
When I read this, at first I (as an old lady myself) applauded his empathy rhiannon55 Jan 10 #122
You're Spineless Guvner. Evolve Dammit Jan 10 #127
ChickenShit. NoMoreRepugs Jan 10 #128
Unbelievable! Mark.b2 Jan 10 #131
The moment the Democratic party died. nt Blasphemer Sunday #132
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