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momta

(4,076 posts)
Sun Apr 16, 2023, 11:02 AM Apr 2023

I've not always been a Polis fan, but he's doing some good stuff.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/15/politics/colorado-abortion-gender-affirming-care-polis/index.html

Codifying abortion rights and making Colorado a "safe haven" for people who want gender-affirming care are among my political priorities, and apparently among his as well.

I never liked that he bought his way into politics, but I'm happy that he turned out to be a pretty good legislator and governor.
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I've not always been a Polis fan, but he's doing some good stuff. (Original Post) momta Apr 2023 OP
How did he buy his way into politics? Autumn Apr 2023 #1
He was a tech millionaire back in the 2000's. momta Apr 2023 #2
I can't think of a politician that doesn't get elected by doing those things, it takes money. Autumn Apr 2023 #3

momta

(4,076 posts)
2. He was a tech millionaire back in the 2000's.
Sun Apr 16, 2023, 11:41 AM
Apr 2023

He used to throw his money into political issues, and made a lot of news over it. His causes, in my opinion, were often dubious and designed to get him endorsements and fame. When he first ran for the House he absolutely flooded Boulder county with ads. His opponent in the primary (whom I really liked) never stood a chance.

Obviously, this is all subjective, but I remember resenting the hell out of him over some of the issues he championed, and swayed to one side, with his buckets of cash.

Still, I maintain that he has done some good work, both as a US Rep and as a governor.

Autumn

(44,754 posts)
3. I can't think of a politician that doesn't get elected by doing those things, it takes money.
Sun Apr 16, 2023, 11:47 AM
Apr 2023

I've lived here all my life. I think he is the best Governor Colorado has ever had. I firmly believe he will be in the White House in a few years.

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