Erik Maulbetsch
@erikm.bsky.social
I describe the ruckus.
@coloradotimesrecorder.com
@coloradotimesrecorder.com
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman has apparently called the race, even if it's not official yet- He just congratulated the winners on Facebook.
#copolitics
#copolitics
November 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman has apparently called the race, even if it's not official yet- He just congratulated the winners on Facebook.
#copolitics
#copolitics
Tonight: Colorado Republicans gather in Aurora to hear Lara Logan, a former 60 Minutes journalist whose descent into QAnon led to her getting fired from Newsmax for saying that the world’s elites “want us eating ... cockroaches” while they “dine on the blood of children.”
#copolitics
#copolitics
October 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Tonight: Colorado Republicans gather in Aurora to hear Lara Logan, a former 60 Minutes journalist whose descent into QAnon led to her getting fired from Newsmax for saying that the world’s elites “want us eating ... cockroaches” while they “dine on the blood of children.”
#copolitics
#copolitics
After 5 hours of shouting, booing, and endless points of order, the CO GOP Central Committee vote to opt-out of the 2026 open primary failed, 226-196. It got a majority of those present, but it needed to get 75% of the total body, a threshold that is disputed, to say the least. #copolitics
September 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
After 5 hours of shouting, booing, and endless points of order, the CO GOP Central Committee vote to opt-out of the 2026 open primary failed, 226-196. It got a majority of those present, but it needed to get 75% of the total body, a threshold that is disputed, to say the least. #copolitics
To learn more about Caldwell, who is an Air Force vet and and former podcaster, check out CTR reporter James O'Rourke's piece on how he helped manufacture outrage among conservative over an LGBT rights bill. #coleg #copolitics
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/05/how-go
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/05/how-go
September 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
To learn more about Caldwell, who is an Air Force vet and and former podcaster, check out CTR reporter James O'Rourke's piece on how he helped manufacture outrage among conservative over an LGBT rights bill. #coleg #copolitics
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/05/how-go
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/05/how-go
With 12 votes, Rep. Jarvis Caldwell is the new Colorado GOP House Caucus Leader. He defeated colleagues Ken DeGraaf and Larry Don Suckla, who each received 4 votes.
#coleg #copolitics
#coleg #copolitics
September 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
With 12 votes, Rep. Jarvis Caldwell is the new Colorado GOP House Caucus Leader. He defeated colleagues Ken DeGraaf and Larry Don Suckla, who each received 4 votes.
#coleg #copolitics
#coleg #copolitics
Your #coleg special session update:
Rep. Brandi Bradley: "I'm here to be the adult in the room."
Also Rep. Bradley: "party in the potty" bathroom selfies in public restrooms.
#copolitics
Rep. Brandi Bradley: "I'm here to be the adult in the room."
Also Rep. Bradley: "party in the potty" bathroom selfies in public restrooms.
#copolitics
August 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Your #coleg special session update:
Rep. Brandi Bradley: "I'm here to be the adult in the room."
Also Rep. Bradley: "party in the potty" bathroom selfies in public restrooms.
#copolitics
Rep. Brandi Bradley: "I'm here to be the adult in the room."
Also Rep. Bradley: "party in the potty" bathroom selfies in public restrooms.
#copolitics
Trying to imagine showing someone this shot and saying "and then he caught it."
August 18, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Trying to imagine showing someone this shot and saying "and then he caught it."
Among the Colorado GOP #coleg members who signed a letter calling Denver's climate change campaign "an insult" and lacking "respect," is Rep. Ron Weinberg, who faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment and bullying from Republican women. #copolitics
denverpost.com/2025/07/29/ron
denverpost.com/2025/07/29/ron
July 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Among the Colorado GOP #coleg members who signed a letter calling Denver's climate change campaign "an insult" and lacking "respect," is Rep. Ron Weinberg, who faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment and bullying from Republican women. #copolitics
denverpost.com/2025/07/29/ron
denverpost.com/2025/07/29/ron
Tonight, Colorado Senate Republican donors are paying $1000 to watch the league's worst team from its owners' suite, where they'll hang with Rox owner Dick Monfort and former Gov. Bill Owens, both of whom are best known for their accomplishments circa 2007.
#coleg #copolitics
#coleg #copolitics
July 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Tonight, Colorado Senate Republican donors are paying $1000 to watch the league's worst team from its owners' suite, where they'll hang with Rox owner Dick Monfort and former Gov. Bill Owens, both of whom are best known for their accomplishments circa 2007.
#coleg #copolitics
#coleg #copolitics
GOP Chair Brita Horn announces a squeaker of final vote: Holtorf wins 204-193, becomes the party's new Vice Chair.
July 22, 2025 at 3:33 AM
GOP Chair Brita Horn announces a squeaker of final vote: Holtorf wins 204-193, becomes the party's new Vice Chair.
Now Holtorf, citing his experience and a desire for a big-tent party. Rejects those who want to postpone mtg. Decries "personal attacks" against him- presumably those who mentioned his public comments on Boebert's attire. Promises a positive vision of the future. On to the vote!
July 22, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Now Holtorf, citing his experience and a desire for a big-tent party. Rejects those who want to postpone mtg. Decries "personal attacks" against him- presumably those who mentioned his public comments on Boebert's attire. Promises a positive vision of the future. On to the vote!
Finally, the Vice-Chair vote. First up MAGA bomb-thrower Mark Hampton, who runs a right-wing Facebook group, offers a no-apologies, no-looking-back approach to leadership. Attacks Holtorf, attacks Gabe Evans for his new immigration bill, and crucially, promises short meetings.
July 22, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Finally, the Vice-Chair vote. First up MAGA bomb-thrower Mark Hampton, who runs a right-wing Facebook group, offers a no-apologies, no-looking-back approach to leadership. Attacks Holtorf, attacks Gabe Evans for his new immigration bill, and crucially, promises short meetings.
Weston Imer, who previously tried to terminate the meeting, had resorted to holding a "Point of Order" Post-It up to his camera and now calls for the reading of the rules. He is rejected.
July 22, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Weston Imer, who previously tried to terminate the meeting, had resorted to holding a "Point of Order" Post-It up to his camera and now calls for the reading of the rules. He is rejected.
After nearly 2hrs of technical difficulties, the Colorado GOP special mtg is finally underway. Its purpose is selecting a new Vice Chair. First up is Natl RNC Co-chair KC Crosbie, who talks about importance of election integrity, cites 200 lawsuits in '24.
#copolitics
#copolitics
July 22, 2025 at 2:01 AM
After nearly 2hrs of technical difficulties, the Colorado GOP special mtg is finally underway. Its purpose is selecting a new Vice Chair. First up is Natl RNC Co-chair KC Crosbie, who talks about importance of election integrity, cites 200 lawsuits in '24.
#copolitics
#copolitics
As DougCo Home Rule craters, worth noting that its consultants are all longtime CO GOP pros.
Of the $110k we know of...
Andy George's Franklin Creative Group- $48k
Sean Tonner's Colorado Policy Institute- $32k
Arena Mail (Jack Cutter)- $10k
Ryan Lynch's Polestar- $7k
#copolitics
Of the $110k we know of...
Andy George's Franklin Creative Group- $48k
Sean Tonner's Colorado Policy Institute- $32k
Arena Mail (Jack Cutter)- $10k
Ryan Lynch's Polestar- $7k
#copolitics
June 25, 2025 at 2:23 AM
As DougCo Home Rule craters, worth noting that its consultants are all longtime CO GOP pros.
Of the $110k we know of...
Andy George's Franklin Creative Group- $48k
Sean Tonner's Colorado Policy Institute- $32k
Arena Mail (Jack Cutter)- $10k
Ryan Lynch's Polestar- $7k
#copolitics
Of the $110k we know of...
Andy George's Franklin Creative Group- $48k
Sean Tonner's Colorado Policy Institute- $32k
Arena Mail (Jack Cutter)- $10k
Ryan Lynch's Polestar- $7k
#copolitics
Sponsoring Ganahl's Rocky Mountain Voice gala, (headlined by the least expensive Trump sibling), must be a liberating move for #coleg lobbying firm Purple Label, which initially claimed to be a bipartisan firm despite being founded by former 76Group staffers. #copolitics
June 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Sponsoring Ganahl's Rocky Mountain Voice gala, (headlined by the least expensive Trump sibling), must be a liberating move for #coleg lobbying firm Purple Label, which initially claimed to be a bipartisan firm despite being founded by former 76Group staffers. #copolitics
"King Leer"
As a Colorado taxpayer being asked to fund this classical "Great Books" charter school, I wish they how to spell the names of the books & authors.
As a Colorado taxpayer being asked to fund this classical "Great Books" charter school, I wish they how to spell the names of the books & authors.
June 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
"King Leer"
As a Colorado taxpayer being asked to fund this classical "Great Books" charter school, I wish they how to spell the names of the books & authors.
As a Colorado taxpayer being asked to fund this classical "Great Books" charter school, I wish they how to spell the names of the books & authors.
Happy Father's Day to the guy who taught me to see the whole board.
June 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Happy Father's Day to the guy who taught me to see the whole board.
INBOX: U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans sends #CO08 constituents an "Official Congressional Survey," listing 20 potential priorities, including "Investing in Space Capabilities" and "International Affairs."
Those concerned about "Medicaid" will have to write it in themselves.
#copolitics
Those concerned about "Medicaid" will have to write it in themselves.
#copolitics
June 10, 2025 at 12:29 AM
INBOX: U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans sends #CO08 constituents an "Official Congressional Survey," listing 20 potential priorities, including "Investing in Space Capabilities" and "International Affairs."
Those concerned about "Medicaid" will have to write it in themselves.
#copolitics
Those concerned about "Medicaid" will have to write it in themselves.
#copolitics
Today Gov. Polis leads a bipartisan delegation to Boulder to stand against "hate, antisemitism & violence." Meanwhile, the CO Libertarian Chair posts a "Killdozer" meme w/ her as the driver, aiming at Polis, CO Dems Chair @shadmurib.bsky.social, and state Rep Shannon Bird.
#copolitics
#copolitics
June 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Today Gov. Polis leads a bipartisan delegation to Boulder to stand against "hate, antisemitism & violence." Meanwhile, the CO Libertarian Chair posts a "Killdozer" meme w/ her as the driver, aiming at Polis, CO Dems Chair @shadmurib.bsky.social, and state Rep Shannon Bird.
#copolitics
#copolitics
but you're sure about the whole resurrection thing?
April 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
but you're sure about the whole resurrection thing?
Riggenbach makes various claims of election chicanery during the recent CD3 GOP re-org meeting. Her claims are disputed by RNC Committeewoman Christy Fidura, who also serves as an CD3 GOP officer, and is herself an election denier (of the 2020 variety).
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2022/11/pueb...
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2022/11/pueb...
March 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Riggenbach makes various claims of election chicanery during the recent CD3 GOP re-org meeting. Her claims are disputed by RNC Committeewoman Christy Fidura, who also serves as an CD3 GOP officer, and is herself an election denier (of the 2020 variety).
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2022/11/pueb...
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2022/11/pueb...
Back from lunch, the Colorado GOP leadership election has been sidetracked by perennial #coleg candidate Carol Riggenbach, who has run for Rio Grande County's HD62 twice and has already declared for '26. She's also a "chemtrails" conspiracist. #copolitics
www.coloradopols.com/diary/187813...
www.coloradopols.com/diary/187813...
March 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Back from lunch, the Colorado GOP leadership election has been sidetracked by perennial #coleg candidate Carol Riggenbach, who has run for Rio Grande County's HD62 twice and has already declared for '26. She's also a "chemtrails" conspiracist. #copolitics
www.coloradopols.com/diary/187813...
www.coloradopols.com/diary/187813...
Colorado GOP Chair election speeches rolling along- last up, former #coleg member & Weld commish Lori Saine. She was introduced by attorney Randy Corporon, who noted his excitement to be "starting his 2nd term as CO RNC Committeeman, after Trump's 3rd election win!" #copolitics
March 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Colorado GOP Chair election speeches rolling along- last up, former #coleg member & Weld commish Lori Saine. She was introduced by attorney Randy Corporon, who noted his excitement to be "starting his 2nd term as CO RNC Committeeman, after Trump's 3rd election win!" #copolitics
Great stuff in @mgoodland.bsky.social latest, about opposition to the wolf reintroduction repeal measure. The campaign is being run by longtime GOP consultant Patrick Davis (presumably not for free), and surprise, he is undeterred!
#copolitics
www.coloradopolitics.com/news/western...
#copolitics
www.coloradopolitics.com/news/western...
March 27, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Great stuff in @mgoodland.bsky.social latest, about opposition to the wolf reintroduction repeal measure. The campaign is being run by longtime GOP consultant Patrick Davis (presumably not for free), and surprise, he is undeterred!
#copolitics
www.coloradopolitics.com/news/western...
#copolitics
www.coloradopolitics.com/news/western...