By Elizabeth Wood West  “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”                     —  Amendment II, Constitution of the United States of America The Second Amendment gives U.S….

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“I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere to go. My own wisdom, and that of all about me, seemed insufficient for the day.” – Abraham Lincoln On Presidents’ Day, we recognize and celebrate the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States….

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By Elizabeth Wood West Colorado House Minority Leader Patrick Neville and House Republicans have an ambitious priority list for the 2020 legislative session:  Fighting for the unborn, cutting red tape for businesses, lowering taxes and fees to let families keep more of their own money, prioritizing transportation funding, providing property tax relief, and standing against…

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By Elizabeth Wood West Among the many issues that Colorado Senate Republicans will be working on in this year’s legislative session, there are three major topics at the top of their list, according to Sage Naumann, Communications Director for the Senate Republican Caucus:  Transportation, Education, and Healthcare. Transportation: Senate Republicans will seek to put $300 million…

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On November 24, 2014, a St. Louis County grand jury decided not to indict police Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. The Black community of Ferguson, Missouri, exploded in anger. Large crowds took to the streets as riots broke out ending in violence and destruction of property. Thousands more rallied to…

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By Elizabeth Wood West As this politically-tempestuous year draws to a close, please let me challenge each of you to decide today what you will do to make a difference in the 2020 election year. Our mission is to win every Republican race, and your contribution – no matter its size – will make ALL…

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“These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country. But he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.” – Thomas Paine On Christmas Eve 1776, the American War for Independence was…

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By Elizabeth Wood West  Franceen Thompson, Andy Jones, and Kory Nelson are three intelligent, involved, and committed Douglas County parents who ran for this year’s Douglas County School Board (DCSB). Each candidate had compelling reasons for running and solid platforms that detailed how they would make a positive impact, if elected.  They and their supporters…

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“The philosophy of the classroom in this generation will be the philosophy of politics, government and life in the next.” – Abraham Lincoln There is a battle raging today upon which the future of America as a free and self-governing republic hinges.  At its center is the struggle of who is responsible for the education…

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“To live under the American Constitution is the greatest political privilege that was ever accorded to the human race.” – Calvin Coolidge On September 17th Americans commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States, one of the greatest political documents conceived by the mind of man. On “Constitution Day,” we…

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VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION CC THIS NOVEMBER It’s a Blank Check Democratic Speaker of the House KC Becker admitted in a committee hearing earlier this year that there is no guarantee as to where Proposition CC’s money will go in the future. The legislature has tricked us before – don’t let them do it again….

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Great opinion piece by Mark Hillman. VOTE NO: State government hasn’t earned our trust for Prop CC Colorado voters will soon be asked to approve an innocent-sounding ballot measure asking us to “just trust” state government to spend our tax dollars. Proposition CC reads like a greeting card, not a serious question: “Without raising taxes…

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Douglas County Republicans * Educational Principles * Goal of Education The goal of education is to effectively prepare students to become lifelong learners, productive contributors to society, critical thinkers, independent and responsible citizens who respect diverse points of view, and understand and promote the foundational principles of freedom and individual responsibility. Roles and Responsibilities of:…

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During the Constitutional Convention, as delegates debated adoption of the Constitution, two factions emerged: the Federalists, who advocated for a strong national government, and the Anti-Federalists, who wanted power to remain with state and local governments. One of the many points of contention between Federalists and Anti-Federalists was the Constitution’s lack of a bill of…

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Something New to Know, Everyday Explained by Senator Chris Holbert – Colorado Senate District 30 Day 1 of the annual, 120-day, Colorado general session. Members-elect have been sworn in. The Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and Senate President Pro-Tem have been elected by the members of their respective chambers. In the House,…

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What is the electoral college, and how does it work? The Electoral College is made up of 538 electors who cast votes to decide the President and Vice-President of the United States. When voters go to the polls election day, they choose which candidate receives their state’s electors. There are 3,141 counties in the United…

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  Words Mean Things:   Congress It is common for people to refer to members of the Colorado General Assembly as “Congressman” or ‘Congresswoman.” Please note that is incorrect. In American government, the word “Congress” refers to the bi-cameral federal legislature. There are 435 elected voting members of the lower chamber of Congress, the United States…

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Quorum and Passage Requirements Explained by State Senate Minority Leader Chris Holbert Senate District 30 We’ll likely revisit this topic many times over the next two years, but for now, here’s the text of Colorado General Assembly, Senate Rule 2, Quorum: (a) A majority of all Senators elected shall constitute a quorum, but a smaller…

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. FREEDOM OF RELIGION The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion…

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Amendment Y – Vote Yes Congressional Redistrict Panel Establishes an independent commission for Federal Congressional redistricting Details: Would create 12-member redistricting commission for 7 Colorado Congressional Districts The commission would include: o four members from the state’s largest political party o four from the state’s second largest political party o four that are not affiliated with any political party –…

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This should be played in every classroom, every year. Ben Sasse, Republican Senator from Nebraska, explains. Watch now. A wonderful lesson on how our 3 branches of government are supposed to work and the failure of our Legislative Branch to do their job, therefore ceding more authority to the Executive and Judicial.

Speakeasy Ideas Tom Krannawitter explains in this 10 minute YouTube video, the Origin of Identity Politics. Thomas Krannawitter, Ph.D. Description: Cutting edge, progressive social scientists a hundred years ago rejected the idea that all human beings possess the same, equal natural rights to their own person, property, and individual freedom. Instead, progressive academics borrowed from…

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Read this article from Colorado Peak Politics. VOTE for WALKER STAPLETON THIS WON’T HURT A BIT: Polis Owns Private Escape Hatch From Hellish Socialized Medicine Scheme “While simultaneously trying to force Coloradans into a type of third-world socialized medicine scheme, Polis is investing in a cross-border escape hatch for rich people like him who can’t…

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Would you like to learn more about our founding documents? Dr. Krannawitter is now President of Speakeasy Ideas, combining a deep knowledge of political and economic history, an insatiable appetite for learning, and an extraordinary gift for teaching the great ideas that have fueled human progress. Watch this 48 minute educational video SIA 101.1: Declaration…

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Check out this Interactive Voter Map from the New York Times! You can view as large as the entire country, or by county, or as detailed as the total number of votes in the precinct for each Presidential Candidate in 2016. We have work to do! We have voters to reach! We have Republican candidates…

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SPENDING 2018 spending Budget $4.14 trillion Mandatory – 61.5% of total budget. Not up for debate or vote. Interest – 7.6% of total budget. Not up for debate or vote. Defense – 15.0 % of total budget. Can be voted on to change. Nondefense or Discretionary portion of the total budget has 12 separate appropriations…

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WATCH NOW -This 5 minute video from Prager University explains what socialism, perfectly implemented, can do in under 20 years. Venezuela is a cautionary tale. Votes matter. Share with others who need to understand what socialism does to a country. To lives. Or this Prager University video, about Brasil- How Socialism Ruined My Country WATCH…

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0″If men were angels, no government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.” James Madison, Federalist Paper No. 51 (1788)…

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