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House Republicans in Colorado are signaling a more unified posture, as the 2025 legislative session kicked off this week.
Back in January 2023, Colorado Republicans were divided on their vote for Speaker of the House. Initially, they couldn't be bothered to put up their own candidate due to the Democrat Supermajority and, when Rep Scott Bottoms (HD15) was nominated, only eight Republicans voted for him.
The rest voted for Speaker Julie McCluskie (HD13), revealing how demoralized and impotent the caucus had become. And that was just the beginning.
The session made national blooper reels when the Speaker repeatedly silenced debate and banned words, ideas, and beliefs; in the name of democracy, or something.
In contrast, on Wednesday, Republicans were united. Rep Rose Pugliese (HD14) was nominated and received all Republican votes. Sources close to minority leadership tell the Colorado Free Press that leadership is also focused on challenging the Speaker's authority within the rules to censor debate. Given the Speaker's conduct last year, this should be a priority.
A unified caucus is a good look for Colorado Republicans, who've faced criticism for their escalating dysfunction and infighting in recent years, peaking during the 2024 election cycle.
Is the grand ol' party getting serious about governing?
Republicans have an opportunity to present sane, common sense alternatives to the majority's color revolution in the Centennial State. They may not have the majority, but they have the attention of the voters and a very official platform. Strong opposition is a good first step towards getting Colorado voters to take Colorado Republicans more seriously.
They just have to get out of their own way.
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