Cops are given a ton of power in our justice system. Their word can put people in prison.

So - if law enforcement officials are untruthful, Colorado law is supposed to give Colorado POST the chance to decertify them.

But Allison Sherry and I found flaws in this system. 🧵

Ralph Rosenberg looks at the optics of Iowa Atty Gen Brenna Bird’s appearance at the Trump criminal trial. Here’s his column:
open.substack.com/pub/ralphrosen…

AZ Republicans have introduced an elections striker bill for tomorrow morning.

It would end early voting/early voting drop-offs on the Friday before election day (except for at recorder's offices) and require on-site tabulation during early voting.

Text: azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/…

have just been reminded that i graduated from Iowa State University (the first time!) 45 years ago today (that was also the day my husband and i introduced our parents for the first time!). Go Cyclones!

Remember: This is the third time Ike McCorkle ran run in CD4. That gives him name ID advantage.

With 64% undecided, this poll shows it’s anyone’s race to win — and that voters really don’t know the candidates all that well. #copolitics

CO GOP endorses Ron Hanks in primary for #CO03 , Not surprising given the candidate questionnaire, which at least 2 other candidates, Stephen Varela & Jeff Hurd didnt do. The party dings Hurd for challenging Rep. Boebert (who only won reelection in #CD3 by 546 votes). #copolitics

The 11 Colorado legislative primaries to watch this year coloradosun.com/2024/05/15/col… via sandra fish 🐠 #copolitics #coleg

When Braun dunks he has this 'I can't believe I'm doing this face' and that's the most Denver vibes ever tbh

To think that same amount of money could have almost covered the buyout of a SEC football coach after going 7-5 and losing the Duke’s Mayo Bowl.

Total Wine and More founder David Trone just spent approximately 5,922,000 bottles worth of Josh to lose a not-particularly close Senate primary

And this is buying outright, not saying you’ll do low/no interest loans or be housing people in markets that cost less.

Who is giving this man money for another media venture? thedailybeast.com/the-messenger-…

INBOX: Lauren Boebert endorses Dave Williams. #copolitics

How many families could $60 million house? Just asking.

Alsobrooks will face former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) in the fall. Cook Political Report November rating: Likely D.

Great summer job opportunity to help New Mexico kids read good. $35 an hour

The Lugar Center bipartisan index is out for 2023, so a #copolitics thread on CO delegation. The index focuses on co-sponsorships. A lot of CO lawmakers scored high.

Rep. Joe Neguse topped the delegation at #18. (He was 35 in the 117th). Rep. Yadira Caraveo came in at 28.

Wow. So Spectrum News 1 Texas reports that while Mike Miles is laying off teachers & custodians in HISD, the charter system he founded is sending Texas taxpayer dollars to supplement his Colorado schools. 😬

Screw it, Avs. Win anyway

This announcement comes about an hour before game 4. Val Nichuskin has been suspended for 6 months for another violation of the NHL's Player Assistance Program. He was tied for the NHL lead with 9 goals in the playoffs. #GoAvsGo #Avs Denver7 News