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fujiyamasan

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7. Polis is carving a niche for himself

Sat Jan 10, 2026, 07:05 AM

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His support for RFK and the Venezuela operation were beyond the pale.

My guess is he’ll throw his hat in the ring for 2028 to run as the token moderate or conservative “maverick”. Then he’ll end up dead last, likely switch parties bashing democrats on the way out, and become a Fox News “democrat”.

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Democratic Gov. Says He's 'Considering' Clemency for Pro-Trump Official Convicted of Election Breach [View all] BumRushDaShow Saturday OP

He wants to "bend the knee" apparently wolfie001 Saturday #1

No shit popsdenver Saturday #84

He may be thinking of buying time RandomNumbers Saturday #96

Do the Dean Smith "4-corners" until tRUMP keels over wolfie001 Saturday #109

Yeah, it's not like we can't see what's Cha Saturday #121

Pathetic. JBTaurus83 Saturday #2

As he should like any other case that comes before him. aeromanKC Saturday #3

in a fair world polis would release her, naked and barefoot, rampartd Saturday #26

I see it as Polis tossing the orange thing a rancid bone... IthinkThereforeIAM Saturday #64

Life in prison, or drawn and quartered.... The Madcap Saturday #81

Not really any different kinds to be had in this case. quakerboy Saturday #99

Clemency is much more than a pardon, am I right? FakeNoose Saturday #4

No liberalgunwilltravel Saturday #11

Clemency is a blanket term IbogaProject Saturday #56

You're confusing commutation, pardon and expungement. paleotn Saturday #22

He may be thinking of buying time RandomNumbers Saturday #95

This is horrendous. Peters showed moniss Saturday #5

Right on! There's so many others who have shown remorse and do good for fellow inmates Wonder Why Saturday #17

Let her off & GOP local office holders will not fear repercussions for election tampering from now on Attilatheblond Saturday #102

Why do they always ultimately cave? hamsterjill Saturday #6

Are you saying all Democrats ultimately cave? yorkster Saturday #29

Do you think he should go along with Trump on this? hamsterjill Saturday #37

Absolutely not, nor did I imply that. yorkster Saturday #41

No, you implied that I might not be a loyal Democrat because I made a comment. hamsterjill Saturday #46

I think "why do they always ultimately cave" yorkster Saturday #55

Mahalo, yorkster... Cha Saturday #123

You have improved my day, Cha. yorkster Saturday #129

Backatcha.. Cha Saturday #130

Perhaps the poster has read my not yet published work GreenWave Saturday #57

Think I will retreat to my corner for now as I yorkster Saturday #63

We just need time to rediscover ourselves, or so I hope... GreenWave Saturday #65

I am convinced . . . Scubamatt Saturday #90

I'd say you are absolutely correct. hamsterjill Saturday #93

polis caving anti-repub Saturday #110

and Mark Kelly. hamsterjill Saturday #115

100% true. "our positions" poll consistently at 60-80% Bluetus Saturday #120

And YET DEMS ARE Winning Elections. Cha Saturday #124

Trump withheld funds to an important water project in CO & I wonder if this is related, cuz originally Polis was firm. CrispyQ Saturday #103

+1000 hamsterjill Saturday #106

Polis is carving a niche for himself fujiyamasan Saturday #7

yeah, sounds like... he sucks... also, isn't he gay? Like WTF is up with gay guys who are MAGA friendly? LymphocyteLover Saturday #40

I'm a CO election worker, and I have a theory. momta Saturday #45

Would love to see Joe Neguse as Senator BumRushDaShow Saturday #52

He's my congressman. momta Saturday #68

Interesting... AllyCat Saturday #54

But what does all of that have to do with this case ? JI7 Saturday #58

As I just wrote to Polis's office... momta Saturday #70

But how is this in his best interest ? JI7 Saturday #88

Colorado is purple Tasmanian Devil Saturday #126

Thank You from someone who was Cha Saturday #125

office plans of politico anti-repub Saturday #112

Fuji popsdenver Saturday #85

That's possible too RandomNumbers Saturday #98

I know of a 79 year old who's become a hell of a threat to the entire world... Hugin Saturday #8

Pathetic MissouriDem47 Saturday #9

He probably figures if they have wild fires or something he might get aid for the state if he lets her out. Vinca Saturday #10

Didn't trump trash a major Colorado water project, by way of retribution for the Peters sentence? Paladin Saturday #12

Yes he did but I thought it was to punish Bobert for voting to force a vote Marie Marie Saturday #89

She has shown that she is incapable of accepting responsibility for her actions. Buddyzbuddy Saturday #13

Question for folks in CO MoseShrute Saturday #14

This message was self-deleted by its author truthisfreedom Saturday #15

Lots of people in jail for non violent offenses. ForgoTheConsequence Saturday #16

She is still a cultist and even the judge saw that. Wonder Why Saturday #18

I've got news for you, MarineCombatEngineer Saturday #19

Exactly!! THIS woman today would bluestarone Saturday #72

Like they showed mercy orangecrush Saturday #21

Your feelings of mercy, while admirable to a degree, are unwarranted and grossly misplaced. paleotn Saturday #24

When there is no remorse there should be no mercy BeyondGeography Saturday #27

Depends on how one understands violence. The violence to our election niyad Saturday #33

no. cult members must be held until they reject the brainwashing. rampartd Saturday #34

She is not reformed Renew Deal Saturday #47

and I would be willing to see that commutation on the day after dsc Saturday #50

You've got to be fucking kidding me. Hassin Bin Sober Saturday #73

She was totally non-repentant & stood defiantly during the sentencing hearing, & her sentence was not too harsh! CrispyQ Saturday #113

Wrong on every level orangecrush Saturday #20

If Peter's gets out she'll surely continue her oasis Saturday #23

I knew it! OldBaldy1701E Saturday #25

Cowardice. Nt Fiendish Thingy Saturday #28

YOU'VE GOT TO BE FUCKING KIDDING ME! Chasstev365 Saturday #30

Sadly, no. I got an email from Indivisible first thing this morning. niyad Saturday #32

I would like to give him the benefit of the doubt, and think he is niyad Saturday #31

Dope Clouds Passing Saturday #35

Actually Aviation Pro Saturday #36

Don't give in to a bully. cab67 Saturday #38

she is old and has a lot of physical issues. barbtries Saturday #39

Hopefully he will keep her away from elections for life. JohnnyRingo Saturday #42

Polis, wtf?? intheflow Saturday #43

She betrayed the Constitution. Kid Berwyn Saturday #44

And that's a way to instantly end a political career Renew Deal Saturday #48

Nooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! n/t returnee Saturday #49

Try to overthrow our democracy? Meh, serve 17 minutes for your crimes. flvegan Saturday #51

So, at 65, she was not elderly enough while she hacked an election for a fascist? AllyCat Saturday #53

Pathetic governor, how far up Trump's arse is he? NotHardly Saturday #59

Overthrowing democracy is dangerous.,.idiotic JT45242 Saturday #60

Don't do it Jared. Hold that line. nt Hotler Saturday #61

Get down on your knees and submit to Trump! "Cause it's worked so well in the past! Fil1957 Saturday #62

Maybe Gov Polis can trade clemency for this election nut for refunding that Colorado water rights bill of Boebert's NewDayOranges Saturday #66

Russians have the best komptomat... dlk Saturday #67

WTF?! Martin68 Saturday #69

Oh FUCK!! bluestarone Saturday #71

Hell, i'm thinking some how she will get her job right back, and bluestarone Saturday #74

And if the situation were reversed, would a republican governor grant clemency? Katinfl Saturday #75

Sure, as long as she admits what she did & that it was wrong & illegal Callie1979 Saturday #76

in normal times, sure Kali Saturday #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 Saturday #78

Why would Gov. Polis even consider this? MarineCombatEngineer Saturday #79

Read the room Dummy! BidenRocks Saturday #80

Jesus Christ. Baitball Blogger Saturday #82

I'm almost 70, but you better not call me elderly Bayard Saturday #83

WTF?! KPN Saturday #86

We Democrats are living through a time that every fucking day TSF and his CULT do something that destroys us bluestarone Saturday #87

A great example of why this party needs new leadership. lees1975 Saturday #91

I confess that in the beginning I supported Garland, even when it appeared that he was slow walkinging MarineCombatEngineer Saturday #116

I hope Polis is just putting this out there to... Ol Janx Spirit Saturday #92

His political career as a Democrat candidate will be over and he'll be in the Joe Manchin traitor category. kimbutgar Saturday #94

No! diane in sf Saturday #97

Weakness is not a trait ANYONE wants in a leader... EllisWhy Saturday #100

Jared, she should die in prison. Alone. Thinking about her attempted murder of the USA. Lucky Luciano Saturday #101

Sigh... MayReasonRule Saturday #104

He can scrawl, rubber stamp, or autosign his name on as much paper as he wants Warpy Saturday #105

Did Jared come home one day and find a horse's head in his bed? DBoon Saturday #107

JFC Skittles Saturday #108

Clemency for an election saboteur? Sorry Governor, but "elderly" is not a defense for treason. AcanthaV Saturday #111

I live in Colorado so I can say this - I do not believe Polis has much in terms of intestinal fortitude. PatrickforB Saturday #114

No Marvin Jones Saturday #117

THIS is why only 25% of voters want to identify as Dems Bluetus Saturday #118

And So It Continues stillspkg Saturday #119

When I read this, at first I (as an old lady myself) applauded his empathy rhiannon55 Saturday #122

You're Spineless Guvner. Evolve Dammit Saturday #127

ChickenShit. NoMoreRepugs Saturday #128

Unbelievable! Mark.b2 Saturday #131

The moment the Democratic party died. nt Blasphemer Yesterday #132