Colorado Dems censure fellow party member Gov Polis for commuting sentence of Trump ally Tina Peters

 The Colorado Democratic Party has taken action against Governor Jared Polis by censoring him for his decision to commute the sentence of Tina Peters, a former county clerk and ally of Donald Trump. Peters had been convicted of tampering with voting machines in a bid to prove election rigging.

• The censure occurred during a virtual meeting of the Colorado Democratic Party's State Central Committee.

• Andrew Brandt, a party member, expressed strong disapproval, stating that the governor's actions were intolerable, especially toward someone who had violated the law.

• Due to the censure, Governor Polis will no longer be recognized by the Colorado Democratic Party at official events or as a featured guest.

• Peters was convicted in 2024 for her actions related to the 2020 election, with her parole set for June 1, indicating the party's disapproval of the governor's leniency toward a controversial figure.

The decision to censure Governor Polis reflects divisions within the Colorado Democratic Party, highlighting concerns about his alignment with party values, especially regarding accountability related to election integrity issues. The fallout from this decision may have implications for his role within the party going forward.

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