At Denver Democratic caucuses, smaller crowd feels more unity than two years ago
On the night of the event, ordinary people got to make their marks on the primary election. In small groups, they raised their hands and argued briefly for their candidates in a low-key and slightly byzantine affair. “Do you know your precinct?” staffers asked as people filed into the school’s front hall. “I forget every time!” one woman exclaimed. For some, it was an introduction to the party’s process. “I have never been to a caucus,” said Elizabeth Whitehead, who lives not
Lebsock Expelled From Colorado House Following Marathon Harassment Debate
At the end of a dramatic day full of tears, personal revelations even some political maneuvering, Colorado legislators voted to oust one of their own over multiple allegations of sexual harassment. House members voted 52 to 9 to expel Rep. Steve Lebsock. The vote required two-thirds of all the House to say “aye” — or 44 of the 65 members. At the start of the day, that outcome was not guaranteed. Eight Republicans were needed to join Democrats, sans Lebsock, to move ahead with
Hours before vote on whether to expel Rep. Steve Lebsock, Colorado Capitol inches toward political b
But others — including House Speaker Duran — said it had been long enough. Rep. Leslie Herod, of Denver, said postponing the vote to next week would just give Republicans more time to find procedural holdups. “If you need more time to read the report,” she said in a jab at her GOP counterparts, “I will bring you a snack. Let’s get in that room, and let’s get it done.” Read full article #expulsion #harassment
