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

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Democratic Gov. Says He's 'Considering' Clemency for Pro-Trump Official Convicted of Election Breach [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 10 OP

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 Jan 11 #132