Letter defends Gov. Polis' clemency for Tina Peters, criticizes Democratic censure
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Summary
A letter to the editor defending Colorado Governor Jared Polis against criticism from Democrats regarding his clemency decision for Tina Peters. The author argues that Democrats are misdirecting their energy by censuring Polis instead of focusing on Donald Trump's alleged misconduct, including involving the US in a war with Iran, misusing taxpayer money, and creating a slush fund for cronies. The letter portrays Polis as a fine governor who has walked a fine line with the Trump administration.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAs usual, the Democrats shoot themselves in the foot.
Instead of condemning Donald Trump for involving us in a war of choice with Iran, tearing down the East Wing of the White House for his golden ballroom (he now needs taxpayer money to build), creating a slush fund for his cronies, and exempting himself and his family from any IRS audits, they censure Gov. Jared Polis, who is a fine governor.
Polis will leave his administration having walked a fine line with the Trump
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