Lauren Boebert’s Comeback, Colorado’s Missed Supermajority, and Proposition 131’s Downfall – CV Pols Top 5 for 11/07/2024

Well, well, well, Colorado, just when we thought our political landscape couldn’t get more theatrical, we’re served a five-course drama feast. Lauren Boebert pulled off another election twist worthy of its own Netflix special, while Democrats in the state legislature are holding the fort but missing that golden supermajority. Then there’s Proposition 131, which went down harder than an amateur skier on a black diamond run, and our scandal-resistant justices who apparently have Teflon reputations. And as for Kamala Harris conceding the presidential race? Colorado remained its stubbornly blue self, like a bison standing firm in a national storm of red.

Lauren Boebert: The Comeback Queen
In a plot twist worthy of a daytime soap opera, Colorado’s own Lauren Boebert has once again found herself in the congressional limelight. After a near miss in 2022, she juked her way into a different district, a move that’s as bold as a toddler with a crayon and a freshly-painted wall. Despite heavy Democratic spending to unseat her, Boebert clinched her seat in the 4th Congressional District, proving once again that in Colorado politics, sometimes reality really is stranger than fiction. (Sources: Denver Post, Gazette)
Democrats Hold the Fort, But Supermajority Dreams Dashed
The Democrats have retained their grip on the Colorado state legislature, but their dreams of a supermajority are as elusive as finding a parking spot in downtown Denver during a Broncos game. With tight races and conservative measures sneaking through the cracks, it seems like the voters prefer their political soup with a bit of spice from each aisle. The tug-of-war continues, ensuring the legislative sessions will remain as exciting as a thrilling chess match. (Sources: Colorado Sun, Colorado Newsline)
Proposition 131: Thanks, But No Thanks
Ah, Proposition 131, the ambitious ballot measure that dreamed of revolutionizing Colorado’s election system. Backed by deep-pocket donors and touting ranked-choice voting, it faced a resounding “nope” from voters. It seems Coloradans were about as receptive to this overhaul as they are to a snowstorm in July. With critics arguing it favored the wealthy, the measure went down faster than a lead balloon. Sometimes, money can’t buy you love—or votes. (Sources: Colorado Newsline, Denver Post)
Judicial Retention: Scandal-Resistant Justices
Despite a little scandal here and a Trump-related decision there, three Colorado Supreme Court justices cruised to retention. It’s as if the voters collectively shrugged and said, “Meh, who needs drama?” while keeping their judicial picks as steady as a mountain goat on a cliff. Apparently, the promise of a more conservative judiciary wasn’t enough to sway the populace, who seem perfectly content with their judicial status quo. (Sources: Colorado Springs Gazette, Gazette)
Harris Concedes as Trump Triumphs: Colorado Unfazed
While Kamala Harris gracefully concedes the presidential race, Colorado remains its ever-blue self, delivering its electoral votes to the Democratic ticket with the enthusiasm of a bison stampede. Yet, in a nation bracing for another Trump era, Colorado stands as a bastion of progressive ideals—or so it likes to think. The political landscape may be shifting nationally, but in Colorado, the winds continue to blow a familiar hue of blue. (Sources: Greeley Tribune, Denver Post)

So, what’s your take on Colorado’s political rollercoaster? Are you cheering Boebert’s encore performance, groaning over the legislative close calls, or still scratching your head at Proposition 131’s fate? Maybe you’ve got thoughts on our scandal-proof justices or how the state stayed blue in the wake of national shifts. Whatever’s on your mind, drop your hot takes, witty one-liners, or political survival tips in the comments below—because here in Colorado, we like our debates spicy and our discussions full of local flavor!