The method by which we choose a presidential candidate in Colorado is too important to rush a bill thorough without any public input or deliberation. Does anyone remember the Obamacare disaster? As Republicans we should be driven by vigorous and healthy debate on the merits of any proposed changes to our election laws. We should not allow special interests to influence our longstanding and effective caucus nomination process.
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George Athanasopoulos
10 years ago
If this bill is passed as is, our political process will become the exclusive province of special interests and big money. All we ask is that the General Assembly table the bill and allow the 2016 dust to settle, lest they make a poor decision.
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Bob Bornemeier
10 years ago
Colorado needs this time to gain everyone's input!
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Tim Ziegler
10 years ago
I will not vote for the Denver Post/9News/KOA Revenue enhancement bill.
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Don Rodgers
10 years ago
This is too important to act so quickly. We need a full discussion of what course is in the best interest of the of all.
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Vickie Tonkins
10 years ago
Please keep the caucaus in Colorado. Here what we the people have to say.
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Kevin Larsen
10 years ago
The rush to create this crappy bill is like playing prevent defense. The Broncos found that pretty ineffective against Baltimore a few playoffs ago. Instead, let's be Von Millers and blitz the stupid open primary initiative.
In 2010 everyone was quaking in their boots over Amendments 60, 61, and Proposition 101. They would have choked municipal government. Folks were running for cover because in the spring of that year, those initiatives were polling favorably - by a good margin. Guess what? The public got educated and pushed back, and defeated this things soundly - by a 70/30 margin. The same could be done for this measure.
I think the truth is that those proposing this as a "defensive" measure are using the initiative as a red herring. They actually want this, for data on unaffiliated voters, to enhance the chances for moderate candidates, to push control into national parties. The collection of supporters is eclectic and their particular reasons varied, but they all want this change. Don't fall for the narrative.
Finally, the next presidential primary is in 2020. Why the hurry now? Even if we move to a presidential primary, take the proper time to get citizen input, be thoughtful and get it right.
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Brad M Wann
10 years ago
It has worked for Colorado for a hundred plus years. We tried to caucus for 8 years and it failed us miserably and cost taxpayers millions of dollars. I hope that our elected officials do not waste our time and our tax dollars on this. #caucasworks
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Donald Olmstead
10 years ago
Keep the caucus and assembly as is please.
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Sarah Arnold
10 years ago
Rather than make rash, knee-jerk reactions, please consider a thoughtful and thought-out approach.
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Matt Arnold
10 years ago
HB 16-1454 is an OPEN primary pretending to be a closed primary - deceiving voters and depriving them of associational rights. Kill this bill.
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Tina Jones Griffiths
10 years ago
This is not the time to change from a caucus to a primary. It send the wrong message that we don't respect our own processes. Please table this discussion until next session. Research and discussion to see what may be the best way to move forward is the prudent path to take.
The method by which we choose a presidential candidate in Colorado is too important to rush a bill thorough without any public input or deliberation. Does anyone remember the Obamacare disaster? As Republicans we should be driven by vigorous and healthy debate on the merits of any proposed changes to our election laws. We should not allow special interests to influence our longstanding and effective caucus nomination process.
If this bill is passed as is, our political process will become the exclusive province of special interests and big money. All we ask is that the General Assembly table the bill and allow the 2016 dust to settle, lest they make a poor decision.
Colorado needs this time to gain everyone's input!
I will not vote for the Denver Post/9News/KOA Revenue enhancement bill.
This is too important to act so quickly. We need a full discussion of what course is in the best interest of the of all.
Please keep the caucaus in Colorado. Here what we the people have to say.
The rush to create this crappy bill is like playing prevent defense. The Broncos found that pretty ineffective against Baltimore a few playoffs ago. Instead, let's be Von Millers and blitz the stupid open primary initiative. In 2010 everyone was quaking in their boots over Amendments 60, 61, and Proposition 101. They would have choked municipal government. Folks were running for cover because in the spring of that year, those initiatives were polling favorably - by a good margin. Guess what? The public got educated and pushed back, and defeated this things soundly - by a 70/30 margin. The same could be done for this measure. I think the truth is that those proposing this as a "defensive" measure are using the initiative as a red herring. They actually want this, for data on unaffiliated voters, to enhance the chances for moderate candidates, to push control into national parties. The collection of supporters is eclectic and their particular reasons varied, but they all want this change. Don't fall for the narrative. Finally, the next presidential primary is in 2020. Why the hurry now? Even if we move to a presidential primary, take the proper time to get citizen input, be thoughtful and get it right.
It has worked for Colorado for a hundred plus years. We tried to caucus for 8 years and it failed us miserably and cost taxpayers millions of dollars. I hope that our elected officials do not waste our time and our tax dollars on this. #caucasworks
Keep the caucus and assembly as is please.
Rather than make rash, knee-jerk reactions, please consider a thoughtful and thought-out approach.
HB 16-1454 is an OPEN primary pretending to be a closed primary - deceiving voters and depriving them of associational rights. Kill this bill.
This is not the time to change from a caucus to a primary. It send the wrong message that we don't respect our own processes. Please table this discussion until next session. Research and discussion to see what may be the best way to move forward is the prudent path to take.