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I said "Jared Polis. Colorado." without even even opening the article.
Then I opened the article.
It was actually Jared Polis.
I'm not surprised at all...
https://prospect.org/labor/2025-05-19-democrats-union-busting-governor-polis-colorado/
https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/gov-polis-vetoes-colorado-union-bill-that-would-have-eased-union-formation/
He is a pretty smart guy. I agree with many of his policies. But electing a filthy-rich businessman wasn't perhaps a great idea. He has vetoed some good bills.
He knows to get paid in advance.
Unfortunately, the only candidates Dems seem willing to field over the last few election cycles have been larded up business goons, tacti-cool military vets, and slavishly loyal Israel supporters. The working class simply is not invited to the table.
I assumed Newsome
Lol same. Polis is excellent at disappointing his voters.