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hurley842002
09-10-2013, 19:52
They still have to count the 4000 votes bloomberg sent in.
Lol, I fear you may be right tho...
daknee_k
09-10-2013, 19:53
Link for Pueblo
http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CO/Pueblo/48038/118309/en/summary.html
trlcavscout
09-10-2013, 19:59
Link for Pueblo
http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CO/Pueblo/48038/118309/en/summary.html
WTF, really only 600+ voters so far?
Geology Rocks
09-10-2013, 20:05
come on!
Apparently, those are only the mail-in votes.
Count faster! Damn public schools!
hollohas
09-10-2013, 20:17
So Morse said today he was worried about the low voter turnout...which he said was due to not getting the mail in ballots out because 70% of people vote by mail in. He also said that was a briliant move to delay the mail ballots from getting sent with the goal of suppressing the vote. He is refering to the 3rd party lawsuit which gave them until 15 days before the election to get their names on the ballot.
So the scumbag Morse is actually accusing the 3rd party guys of suppressing the vote when all they did is make sure the proscess followed the very election law Morse campioned. It was a law he supported and now he is saying it was used to hurt the vote. What a tool.
SuperiorDG
09-10-2013, 20:23
Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_24064007/colorado-recall-morse-says-turnout-lower-than-he
"Colorado College on Tuesday afternoon shuttled students to-and-from a downtown polling location so that they could cast ballots. A majority of the students were Democrats and voting against the recall.
"I've grown up in the age of Columbine and the Aurora theater shooting, and John Morse has stood up to the NRA," said Sachin Mathur, a freshman at Colorado College, who is a Democrat from Castle Rock. "He did what was right.""
Shame on you CC. SuperiorDG class of 98.
No update to result in the past hour from either, something fishy going on?
Bailey Guns
09-10-2013, 20:33
Hard to believe a limited, local election takes this long to get the results out.
The boxes from the Powers VSPC arrived. Keep an eye out for an update to the results.
Bailey Guns
09-10-2013, 20:39
Total turnout by party. 50% more dems than reps voted in Pueblo.
Grand Total: 33,978
DEM: 15,471
REP: 10,852
UAF: 7,421
Bailey Guns
09-10-2013, 20:40
I hope 90% of the UAF voters said "Yes".
Total turnout by party. 50% more dems than reps voted in Pueblo.
-is that representative of the overall population there?
I hope 90% of the UAF voters said "Yes".
90% of the people in Pueblo barely speak English, good luck getting yes votes from them.
68Charger
09-10-2013, 20:42
Hard to believe a limited, local election takes this long to get the results out.
or able to crash so many %@#%( websites
Bailey Guns
09-10-2013, 20:42
-is that representative of the overall population there?
For that district? My guess is it probably is. But I don't know.
-is that representative of the overall population there?
I think so
Bailey Guns
09-10-2013, 20:43
90% of the people in Pueblo barely speak English, good luck getting yes votes from them.
Well, maybe that explains the slow results.
I just read to expect the final results from Pueblo by 11pm
(47 members and 27 guests) in here
I wouldn't doubt a few if those are in New York.
Bailey Guns
09-10-2013, 20:45
I just read to expect the final results from Pueblo by 11pm
FFS...
68Charger
09-10-2013, 20:48
-is that representative of the overall population there?
yes- Dems are close to 2x the number of GOP in that district... can't find the hard#s at the moment... will keep looking
Portsider86
09-10-2013, 20:51
What happened to all of the people that signed the petition in Pueblo?
hghclsswhitetrsh
09-10-2013, 20:54
What happened to all of the people that signed the petition in Pueblo?
Busy counting their $3.
I just read to expect the final results from Pueblo by 11pm
I guess I'll find out in the morning, I'm done for the day, have fun y'all.
What happened to all of the people that signed the petition in Pueblo?
Cant remember but a lot were dems that signed.
Please let the results be favorable to our cause.
68Charger
09-10-2013, 20:58
-is that representative of the overall population there?
yes- Dems are close to 2x the number of GOP in that district... 22.9% Republican to 45.2% Dem, with 31.9% "other"
but they were able to get enough signatures to initiate the recall, and at least 20% of those were Dems
Please. Please. Please......
BPTactical
09-10-2013, 21:05
From the other site:
@COpeakpolitics: #COrecall RT @NickBonham1: Just got word at PFR hq that Pueblo West paper ballots 3-1 for recall, 2-1 on electronic. Announced w/cheers here
Aloha_Shooter
09-10-2013, 21:07
Yesssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aloha_Shooter
09-10-2013, 21:08
Oh yeah, 52.37% yes posted 2055L
New results: "Yes" 8014, 52.37%; "No" 7288, 47.63% #CORecall #COPolitics #COleg
by EPC Clerk & Recorder via twitter 9:07 PM
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726 votes left to be counted in Morse recall. Not impossible, but highly unlikely he will keep his seat.
Never mind
CLARIFICATION: Morse needs 726 of the remaining votes to keep his seat. Not impossible, but hard to make up that difference.
I am sitting here F5'ing with bated breath.
Morse is done. With more votes being counted, the gap is closing fast on Giron
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Morse is out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BREAKING: @SenJohnMorse (http://twitter.com/SenJohnMorse) CONCEDING
Colorancher
09-10-2013, 21:21
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jerrymrc
09-10-2013, 21:21
Morse is done. With more votes being counted, the gap is closing fast on Giron
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I need to put up a sign on "B" street tomorrow for John.[Flower]
Colopatt
09-10-2013, 21:22
BREAKING: Sen. Morse conceding his seat in the state's first ever recall election.
Big swing just came in for Morse, only 51-49 now
So ecstatic to see that POS go down.
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Big swing just came in for Morse, 51-49
Wait.. What?? Did he concede or not?
John Morse concedes Colorado recall election after falling further behind in vote
Colorancher
09-10-2013, 21:26
A little too close for comfort!
Blockhead
09-10-2013, 21:26
Is he out for sure yet??
dbgunner
09-10-2013, 21:26
Ha Ha!
His vile concession was just on Fox
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Sharpienads
09-10-2013, 21:28
A big thanks to all those who worked so hard to make this happen. [Beer]
Colorancher
09-10-2013, 21:28
It looks like Giron just went to yes 56.9% according to Denver Post! Hope that is not a typo.
It looks like Giron just went to yes 56.9% according to Denver Post! Hope that is not a typo.
5,476 56.96 % no: 4,137 43.04. %. Rivera has 5,421 votes.
Yes! See ya cocksucker!
looks like a major swing down in pueblo. Giron will be gone
Wait.. What?? Did he concede or not?
Sorry, 51-49 yes, not in morses favor
Aloha_Shooter
09-10-2013, 21:30
At the Recall party, big cheers 10 mins ago when he conceded. Lots of smiles and hugs. Too bad sound guy doesn't have "Can't buy me love" ....
BPTactical
09-10-2013, 21:31
A sweep would kick Bloomy in the gnads, not to mention the D.
How would that affect the balance of power at the Capitol?
At the Recall party, big cheers 10 mins ago when he conceded. Lots of smiles and hugs. Too bad sound guy doesn't have "Can't buy me love" ....
[Beer]
sellersm
09-10-2013, 21:32
This is good news!!
ChadAmberg
09-10-2013, 21:33
Tomorrow Morse will have to learn to say "Would you like fries with that?"
I hate twitter but this made me feel good.
People are crying as @SenJohnMorse (http://twitter.com/SenJohnMorse) is recalled. #COrecalls (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23COrecalls&src=hash) #copolitics (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23copolitics&src=hash)@7NewsNOW (http://twitter.com/7NewsNOW) @DenverChannel (http://twitter.com/DenverChannel)
Giron's recall still only has 25% reporting though.
liberty19
09-10-2013, 21:36
Maybe Bloomberg will give him a job since he already bought him.
Blockhead
09-10-2013, 21:36
C'mon Pueblo!
Maybe Bloomberg will give him a job since he already bought him.
Shoeshine boy?
mikedubs
09-10-2013, 21:38
Shoeshine boy?
Hah! "Go get ya shine box!"
Bailey Guns
09-10-2013, 21:38
Just emailed my buddy John...and attached a McDonald's job application. Fucker.
It looks like the Pueblo gun grabber is on the outs too. Earlier she had a comfortable lead but the post is now showing 57% voting yes with 25% of the votes in. We might get a sweep!
Bailey Guns
09-10-2013, 21:40
Regardless of how the Giron recall effort goes, I have to say that ALL Coloradans, whether they know it or not, owe the people who organized and made this recall happen a great debt. You guys freakin' rock!
THANK YOU!
Regardless of how the Giron recall effort goes, I have to say that ALL Coloradans, whether they know it or not, owe the people who organized and made this recall happen a great debt. You guys freakin' rock!
THANK YOU!
Agreed 100%
Regardless of how the Giron recall effort goes, I have to say that ALL Coloradans, whether they know it or not, owe the people who organized and made this recall happen a great debt. You guys freakin' rock!
THANK YOU!
Echoed!
I'm off to bed with the great feeling that a true piece of shit is out of a job. I don't have twitter but if I did it would say something like #justiceisserved#FUmorse
Can we start some more recall drives for the rest of these turds?
extremely happy!!!!! [Beer]
Giron and Morse you [fail]
00[pick-me]
[fyou][fyou][fyou][fyou][fyou][fyou]
A Big F-U to "I feel comfortable with what I've done in the Senate" Morse.
[fyou][fyou][fyou][fyou][fyou]v[fyou]
Regardless of how the Giron recall effort goes, I have to say that ALL Coloradans, whether they know it or not, owe the people who organized and made this recall happen a great debt. You guys freakin' rock!
THANK YOU!
More than just Coloradans owe them, this will have national repercussions.
Circuits
09-10-2013, 21:43
Morse has conceded, latest results from Pueblo put Giron WAY behind 57-43%.
On to Evie!
crashdown
09-10-2013, 21:43
Hell yes! Some real "hope and change" for once.
spqrzilla
09-10-2013, 21:43
Won't shift balance of power in state capitol as the Democrats have a large enough margin in the Senate. In fact, I think that Morgan Carroll is likely to end up as Senate President, and she sponsored the background check legislation.
But we've sent a message for Democrats. Follow through in 2014 is the hard part.
Mick-Boy
09-10-2013, 21:43
Regardless of how the Giron recall effort goes, I have to say that ALL Coloradans, whether they know it or not, owe the people who organized and made this recall happen a great debt. You guys freakin' rock!
THANK YOU!
Absolutely.
Dr_Scholl
09-10-2013, 21:43
I want to fly out to Colorado and high five every single one of you mother fuckers...
Bailey Guns
09-10-2013, 21:44
The Secretary of State's office is showing the following for the Giron recall:
Total votes cast = 16,779
Yes = 9521
No = 7202
That's 16,700-ish votes. Can anyone confirm these numbers?
68Charger
09-10-2013, 21:46
Regardless of how the Giron recall effort goes, I have to say that ALL Coloradans, whether they know it or not, owe the people who organized and made this recall happen a great debt. You guys freakin' rock!
THANK YOU!
+100, thanks for all your efforts, they have born fruit!
The Secretary of State's office is showing the following for the Giron recall:
Total votes cast = 16,779
Yes = 9521
No = 7202
That's 16,700-ish votes. Can anyone confirm these numbers?
20,000+ people voted in Pueblo..
68Charger
09-10-2013, 21:47
Won't shift balance of power in state capitol as the Democrats have a large enough margin in the Senate. In fact, I think that Morgan Carroll is likely to end up as Senate President, and she sponsored the background check legislation.
But we've sent a message for Democrats. Follow through in 2014 is the hard part.
They can be constantly reminded the consequences of ignoring the people they represent, until they are SICK AND TIRED of it...[Mad]
BPTactical
09-10-2013, 21:47
16779
16723
____________
56 votes aint gonna get it.......
Bailey Guns
09-10-2013, 21:47
20,000+ people voted in Pueblo..
That's what I thought. Every website has different numbers.
If Giron goes down that is even more telling than Morse as Dems outnumber Rep 2 to 1 down there.
Regardless of how the Giron recall effort goes, I have to say that ALL Coloradans, whether they know it or not, owe the people who organized and made this recall happen a great debt. You guys freakin' rock!
THANK YOU!
Most definitely!
Circuits
09-10-2013, 21:49
Johnny and Angie hitting the bricks will make it a 18-17 state senate, a one-vote swing. Evie's replaceable to make it 17-18...
halletts
09-10-2013, 21:49
Booyah!
Blockhead
09-10-2013, 21:49
Finally, election news that doesn't send me into depression.
So glad to see that douche gone! Who's next?!?![Beer]
DP shows 43% reporting now with a 56.9% in favor of recall of Giron and 96% reporting with 51% in favor of recalling Morse.
My hats off to all that made it possible!!
OUTSTANDING!!!!!!![Beer]
spqrzilla
09-10-2013, 21:53
I didn't expect Giron's recall to be so close.
So far crickets on all the MSM sites..
Colorancher
09-10-2013, 21:55
Great work to all involved in organizing this. We all owe you a huge debt of gratitude (and much more)! Your work and sacrifice has made a difference much in the same way as other patriots throughout history. Congrats on a job well done!
For the Morse election - dont get all happy happy happy yet. Doesn't matter if he conceedes - that is not legally binding. If for some reason he gets a majority of the votes all he says is "The people have spoken..." and we are fucked.
There is only a couple of hundred vote difference right now -- but remember (and PREACH) this, they outspent us nearly 8:1, pulled every dirty trick they could, knowingly committed/encouraged voter fraud -- and the election is *this* close. No matter what we have made our voice known (not that the media will ever report that).
I do find it strangely odd that the vote count for "NO" keeps going up and the very very end, but the "YES" count has been fixed for the last 2 or 3 updates.
Bailey Guns
09-10-2013, 21:56
Finally, election news that doesn't send me into depression.
No shit...
MegaTetraGiga Thanks to every single person that contribute to make this happens, so proud of my people of Springs, my city yieeeejaaaaa
Regardless of how the Giron recall effort goes, I have to say that ALL Coloradans, whether they know it or not, owe the people who organized and made this recall happen a great debt. You guys freakin' rock!
THANK YOU! Thank you!
Bailey Guns
09-10-2013, 22:03
It's roughly 60% to 40% YES in the Giron recall now with almost 24,000 votes counted. About 34,000 ballots were cast in Pueblo according to the Chieftain. It's not looking good for Angela. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Giron is going down 59.8 to 40.1 now
Zundfolge
09-10-2013, 22:04
Its funny, all the "experts" said Giron would win and Morse would lose and it looks like Morse was closer than Giron. To me this is defacto proof of cheating.
see Democrats don't care about their female candidates (because in truth it is democrats that are racist/sexist/bigoted) so they're not going to go "above and beyond" for a female ... just look at how they fucked Hillary
Also they don't tend to cheat as much in "safe" districts ... which is why Obama won by a greater margin in some of the "neck and neck swing states" than in California.
So they concentrated their cheating in SD11 and still lost ... good
So without cheating I bet that means Morse really lost by 2000 votes
BPTactical
09-10-2013, 22:06
http://i.imgur.com/kklQedU.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LVQL12v.jpg
Somebody wanna make the pics appear?
muddywings
09-10-2013, 22:08
even though Morse conceded and everybody including the D. Post is claiming a loss for Morse, I'm still worried. It's now down to ~300 votes.
(I think that is what he won by when elected....but it's still close)
Zundfolge
09-10-2013, 22:10
http://i.imgur.com/kklQedU.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/LVQL12v.jpg
Now showing 100% reporting for D11
BPTactical
09-10-2013, 22:11
http://i.imgur.com/kklQedU.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/LVQL12v.jpg
Ahhhh, that's better.
Thanks!
muddywings
09-10-2013, 22:11
Now showing 100% reporting for D11
whewwwwww
http://i.imgur.com/YZzrIkD.png
Looks like El Paso County (Morse) election office is no longer updating their page - and are reporting FINAL numbers:
http://www.elpasoelections.com/2013Recall/results.html
** Unofficial Final Results**
YES for recall: 9094 50.96%
NO for recall: 8751 49.04%
Its as "official" as a web page gets.
muddywings
09-10-2013, 22:15
staying up for Giron's 1015 speech.....
this is more historic than the last prez election IMHO
spqrzilla
09-10-2013, 22:16
I may have to take back some of the badmouthing I've done about Pueblo.
That's going to hurt. Who can I bad mouth instead ... Lamar?
whewwwwww
http://i.imgur.com/YZzrIkD.png
That's awesome! LOL
Bailey Guns
09-10-2013, 22:17
I think Pueblo just handed Giron's ass to her.
buffalobo
09-10-2013, 22:17
whewwwwww
http://i.imgur.com/YZzrIkD.png
COLORADO, fuck yeah!!!
Sent from my electronic ball and chain.
Maybe some of the other politician asshats will start remebering that they work for us. Screw your employers over and out you go.
ChunkyMonkey
09-10-2013, 22:19
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKvhxapM5zo
Been pastering this all over Morse & Giron FB [ROFL1]
Maybe some of the other politician asshats will start remebering that they work for us. Screw your employers over and out you go.
33785
jhood001
09-10-2013, 22:19
On to Evie!
YES PLEASE!
buffalobo
09-10-2013, 22:20
Curious how local propaganda dispersal outlets are gonna spin this.
Sent from my electronic ball and chain.
muddywings
09-10-2013, 22:22
Think I saw asmo on Whole Lot of Friends for John Morse FB page. They banned me a long time ago....
nice post
Think I saw asmo on Whole Lot of Friends for John Morse FB page. They banned me a long time ago....
nice post
Thank you.
For those not on FB - I just put this on the John Morse facebook page:
Even though you outspent the recall supporters 8:1, you pulled every dirty trick in the book, bussed people in, and you openly endorsed voter fraud - YOU STILL LOST. The people of Colorado are not for sale.
Message to all the other politicians - do what your constituents want or we WILL fire you. Politicians work FOR THE PEOPLE not the other way around.
Lets see how long it lasts.
muddywings
09-10-2013, 22:23
Just put this on the John Morse facebook page:
Lets see how long it lasts.
5...4...3...2...1....
Think I saw asmo on Whole Lot of Friends for John Morse FB page. They banned me a long time ago....
nice post
I do believe so and he made a good statement.
BPTactical
09-10-2013, 22:24
"Total Recall" has new meaning.....
spqrzilla
09-10-2013, 22:25
@LynnBartels Dems privately said always more worried about @SenGiron (http://widget.breakingburner.com/widget.html?widget=denver-home-page&customer=denverpost&selected=&referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.denverpost.com%2F#popup) be/c Pueblo is a blue-collar town, despite Dem registration. #copolitics (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23copolitics)
Horse manure.
trlcavscout
09-10-2013, 22:25
Wow fox 13 talking about how much money was spent 3 mil to 500k and we still won!
ChunkyMonkey
09-10-2013, 22:25
Thank you.
For those not on FB - I just put this on the John Morse facebook page:
Lets see how long it lasts.
ah thats you! Good looking dogs!
buffalobo
09-10-2013, 22:27
So very good to finally see the will of the people win out. :thumbup:
Sent from my electronic ball and chain.
Wow fox 13 talking about how much money was spent 3 mil to 500k and we still won!
You could tell it wasn't easy for him reporting tonight. He expected to be reporting on dem victories.
Wow fox 13 talking about how much money was spent 3 mil to 500k and we still won!
Numbers like that tell you something about the dems- no wonder the national debt is so bad and the budget sucks....
We can do it cheaper and win....
Any fair grounds between pueblo and the springs? I think a rather large BBQ is in order to thank everyone that make this happen.
sellersm
09-10-2013, 22:28
Numbers like that tell you something about the dems- no wonder the national debt is so bad and the budget sucks....
We can do it cheaper and win....
^Full of win
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buffalobo
09-10-2013, 22:30
Thank you.
For those not on FB - I just put this on the John Morse facebook page:
Lets see how long it lasts.
Asmo, please submit this to Denver Post editorial page. They will not publish it, but it should be submitted anyway.
Sent from my electronic ball and chain.
results updated, looks like Giron is gone too.
Bailey Guns
09-10-2013, 22:33
A toast to all of you who made this happen!
A shot of bourbon in honor of you all and I'm off to get the best night's sleep in a long time. I know I'll wake up with a smile on my face tomorrow.
[B]CHEERS!
Watermagnet
09-10-2013, 22:33
Thanks to all those that voted!
spqrzilla
09-10-2013, 22:33
Damn, I think I'm going to have a drink too.
5...4...3...2...1....
...and its gone..
and I'm banned.
Ain't democracy grand...
killianak9
09-10-2013, 22:37
To the voters, Cheers to Colorado
mikedubs
09-10-2013, 22:38
hot damn, a twofer!
DP says 100% in both have reported and both incumbents have lost.
spqrzilla
09-10-2013, 22:38
I'm just utterly shocked. The Pueblo people just blew my hat off.
Colopatt
09-10-2013, 22:39
RECALL RESULTS 2013
(http://data.denverpost.com/election/results/2013/)Ballot Issue State Senate 3 - Recall Giron (http://data.denverpost.com/election/results/ballot-issue/2013/colorado_county__state-senate-3-recall-giron/)
100% reporting
Yes
56.0%
(19,355)
No
43.9%
(15,201)
Updated 0 minutes ago
Ballot Issue State Senate 11 - Recall Morse (http://data.denverpost.com/election/results/ballot-issue/2013/colorado_county__state-senate-11-recall-morse/)
100% reporting
Yes
50.9%
(9,094)
No
49.0%
(8,751)
With that I'm going to bed happy, happy, happy.
anaphylaxis
09-10-2013, 22:39
Wow. I didn't expect it to go this well!
Circuits
09-10-2013, 22:39
Liberal rags and websites have been dragging their feet reporting numbers to save face over Angie - but the waahmbulance has been dispatched to Pueblo, too.
killianak9
09-10-2013, 22:40
hot damn, a twofer!
karma 🇺🇸
ChunkyMonkey
09-10-2013, 22:40
CONGRATULATION, COLORADO!!! HUGE THANKS TO THE ORGANIZERS, VOLUNTEERS, VOTERS!
anaphylaxis
09-10-2013, 22:40
http://weaponsman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/waahmbulance.jpg
muddywings
09-10-2013, 22:41
I wanna hear her cry, I mean speach.....
WOW, awesome news! Way to go guys!!
CONGRATULATION, COLORADO!!! HUGE THANKS TO THE ORGANIZERS, VOLUNTEERS, VOTERS!
I wish I could have done more than contribute, but I'm still patting myself on the back as I give virtual high fives to everyone that made this a reality.
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spqrzilla
09-10-2013, 22:43
Giron didn't lose. She got blown up.
muddywings
09-10-2013, 22:44
The pueblo vote wasn't even close. It was crushed. She really pissed off some blue dog dems!!!
HOLY EFFING F*@K.. WE WON!@!!@@!@!@
Cant wait to see how this will be spun tomorrow (other than the "Morse only lost by 300 votes - showing that this was a close race and that the nation is deeply divided on this issue").
I wish the media would report "Even Democrats don't like politicians that don't listen to their constituents."
See Yah....
http://a57.foxnews.com/global.fncstatic.com/static/managed/img/876/493/cologunrecall12.jpg?ve=1
beast556
09-10-2013, 22:50
Great news to go to bed to. A huge thank you to every one who made this happen.
muddywings
09-10-2013, 22:51
http://youtu.be/uNDoqpecZTU
bet she ain't dancing now....
SouthPaw
09-10-2013, 22:52
Well done Colorado!
Well done to the ordinary guys that made this happen. I'm so happy right now!!!!!!
And here we have it. http://www.fox21news.com/news/story.aspx?id=945064#.Ui_3alUo7qB WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
DavieD55
09-10-2013, 23:05
Finally something goes the way it is supposed to for once... A big thanks to all who worked their butts off to make this happen. Congratulations! [Beer]
ShipDate
09-10-2013, 23:06
[Beer]
DonnyCommo
09-10-2013, 23:07
Murica!!!!!
A job well done ladies and gents!!!
Professor Frink
09-10-2013, 23:10
Clean sweep....
Who's next?
Clean sweep....
Who's next?
RAPSHEET!!!!
As a new resident to Colorado, I am proud to be living here now and associated with a state of people willing to fight for our God given rights. Congrats Colorado. This sends the entire nation a strong message.
A quote from a post on the AKFiles:
"Unfortunately I did hear that NYC Mayor Bloomberg was so incensed and frustrated at tonight's dual defeats in Colorado, that he is ordering a complete city-wide prohibition on Coors beer, John Denver albums, and something called "Rocky Mountain High" whatever that means."
http://www.akfiles.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1626666&postcount=86
patrick0685
09-11-2013, 00:01
Congrats Guys!!!
Aloha_Shooter
09-11-2013, 00:06
Just got home and boy am I tired. Spent about an hour after leaving the party pulling up some of our yard signs that were placed on public easements. I didn't want disappointed Morse-niks trashing them and wanted to take the time while I was still jazzed and awake to help keep our city clean.
Obviously, everyone at the victory party was jazzed. I was amazed at how close it was -- would figure we were getting 5-20 honks of support or thumbs-up for every boo/finger/tirade depending on time and location. Of course, many of those supporting us were out of the district but it's clear we didn't get votes from everyone who signed the petition and also clear Morse trucked in a hell of a lot of votes. Lots of support from folks in Denver, Littleton, Greeley, Fort Collins, Lamar, etc. and even out-of-staters from Ohio and other areas this past weekend. Thanks to all. As Rob Harris said, this was a grassroots group effort by a lot of political novices.
I was unable to duck an interview with the Denver Post today but was impressed with the photographer's/reporter's impartiality. Also talked with a reporter from the CS Indy ... which I normally hate (both the paper and talking to reporters) but she was cute and nice. I gotta say ... while I aim to NOT be this involved in politics ever again, it's awful nice getting honks, waves and thumbs-up from hot chicks driving by. Noticed in someone else's pictures that I've really gained weight in the six months since we started this puppy so I need to hit the streets and start working this fast food gut off.
Big congrats to Victor Head and the Pueblo team. They ran an outstanding campaign -- from the 98% accurate petitions (I don't think most of you guys can understand what a pain in the ass it is to gather and validate 12,000 signatures -- I am utterly amazed they only got 2% thrown out). Morse can cry all he wants, he knows he played dirty, he lied and he outspent us like crazy and HE STILL LOST!!!!!
I like the Ray Charles bit but I personally think two other songs are fitting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=venzPNvge18
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruNrdmjcNTc
My thanks to all who supported us financially, morally, and personally. I'm sure Rob Harris would like to thank you all personally too but we are all pooped.
http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/thumbs/picture/1713/83237035.jpg
Great job!
You all have my utmost gratitude!
Just got home and boy am I tired. Spent about an hour after leaving the party pulling up some of our yard signs that were placed on public easements. I didn't want disappointed Morse-niks trashing them and wanted to take the time while I was still jazzed and awake to help keep our city clean.
Obviously, everyone at the victory party was jazzed. I was amazed at how close it was -- would figure we were getting 5-20 honks of support or thumbs-up for every boo/finger/tirade depending on time and location. Of course, many of those supporting us were out of the district but it's clear we didn't get votes from everyone who signed the petition and also clear Morse trucked in a hell of a lot of votes. Lots of support from folks in Denver, Littleton, Greeley, Fort Collins, Lamar, etc. and even out-of-staters from Ohio and other areas this past weekend. Thanks to all. As Rob Harris said, this was a grassroots group effort by a lot of political novices.
I was unable to duck an interview with the Denver Post today but was impressed with the photographer's/reporter's impartiality. Also talked with a reporter from the CS Indy ... which I normally hate (both the paper and talking to reporters) but she was cute and nice. I gotta say ... while I aim to NOT be this involved in politics ever again, it's awful nice getting honks, waves and thumbs-up from hot chicks driving by. Noticed in someone else's pictures that I've really gained weight in the six months since we started this puppy so I need to hit the streets and start working this fast food gut off.
Big congrats to Victor Head and the Pueblo team. They ran an outstanding campaign -- from the 98% accurate petitions (I don't think most of you guys can understand what a pain in the ass it is to gather and validate 12,000 signatures -- I am utterly amazed they only got 2% thrown out). Morse can cry all he wants, he knows he played dirty, he lied and he outspent us like crazy and HE STILL LOST!!!!!
I like the Ray Charles bit but I personally think two other songs are fitting:
My thanks to all who supported us financially, morally, and personally. I'm sure Rob Harris would like to thank you all personally too but we are all pooped.
Commendable work sir. You have my sincerest thanks.
Won't shift balance of power in state capitol as the Democrats have a large enough margin in the Senate. In fact, I think that Morgan Carroll is likely to end up as Senate President, and she sponsored the background check legislation.
But we've sent a message for Democrats. Follow through in 2014 is the hard part.
You are probably correct.. but on the good side....I can help vote her out. Boy would that feel good!!!
To everyone, from those that got out and physically worked to those that could only contribute........
THANK YOU!!!!!
Anxiously awaiting the big news tomorrow that both Morse and Giron have been booted out.... [M2] [mop] [Beer]
hurley842002
09-11-2013, 04:59
You have been RECALLED!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/11/9ehu2e9y.jpg
Just woke up to the great news, good job Colorado!
Slept very well last night and woke up to a new and better Colorado. Thanks to all who made this happen!
hollohas
09-11-2013, 06:07
[Ban2] so happy.
Thanks to you guys who spent so much time and effort making this happen. Finally, some good news!
TEAMRICO
09-11-2013, 06:19
America!!!!!!!
as bad as I wanted to vote and not being in his district I had faith in the folks to do the right thing........Bloomberg, thanks for wasting your money!
A great day today!!!
SamuraiCO
09-11-2013, 06:31
Big props to those who were "boots on the ground". While I could only send financial support many here spent countless hours over the summer in their districts to make this happen. Please remember their efforts when 2014 rolls around and lets see if we can "right" our state again, maybe save Magpul from moving. Would love to keep them a proud Colorado company. Well done ladies and gentlemen.
mtnrider
09-11-2013, 06:33
Wahooooo!!! History has been made! A great day for Colorado and America. Great job to all those involved and all that were able to vote!
A banner day! Thank you Aloha_Shooter, the plumbers, and the rest of the teams for all your tireless work on our behalf. Thank you to the people who voted for the right thing. You beat the giant, the good guys came through and won.
Peter Boyles had a couple of people on and they are all ecstatic over the win.
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!
Singlestack
09-11-2013, 07:00
On a very solemn 9/11 morning, this is really incredible and heartwarming news. Congrats to the State and sincere thanks to the volunteers and contributors in both districts. With a better ground game, you beat the Billionaire's money. This marks a significant loss for Bloomberg, who is backpedaling after having his soda ban overturned.
If they go after Hudak, I'm volunteering for the ground game.
ChadAmberg
09-11-2013, 07:08
This is the first election I've been happy about in how many years?
So here's my question. All the Giron commercials talk about how she's already on the ballot for next year. After this bad a defeat, is she still going to be on the ballot?
...and its gone..
and I'm banned.
Ain't democracy grand...
Maybe everyone not already banned from his page should post that exact statement, verbatim.
Keep them busy deleting and banning for a bit.
Sent via my Mobile Work Avoidance Device
Jeffrey Lebowski
09-11-2013, 07:15
HUGE Thanks to all who worked so hard on this. First time in a long time I haven't been disgusted with elections.
Wow, what a pick-me-up this morning!!!
[Beer]
Jesus-With-A-.45
09-11-2013, 07:18
I'm so damn proud to live here today, I can barely stand it! This is the type of action we need if we want to reclaim this state, lets keep it going! Work together, pull together, support our candidates & hit the streets..........this state isn't lost!
buckshotbarlow
09-11-2013, 07:28
I don't think anything could be better news than this on 9/11. I went to bed early last night...
ChuckNorris
09-11-2013, 07:32
Way to go Colorado Springs and Pueblo! The people have spoken!
Let's keep this ball rolling!
hollohas
09-11-2013, 07:36
I too am incredibly proud of all of you who gave your time and money to support what has to be one of the most successful, truly grassroots movements in modern history. In the face of millions of out-of-state money, huge pressure and influence from major anti's, you held off the attack and defended our state. Hats off. This victory will be studied by all in politics and proves something that I for one believed was nearly impossible...that we can honestly beat the liars, cheats and thugs that control the American left. Even when they create election laws that favor fraud and their BS, even when they spend millions, even when they bus hundreds in to rally their base, and especially when the 2nd is under attack in many other parts of this country. You all just sent a powerful message. Good job.
Thanks to everyone who volunteered for the recall effort. This sends a huge message to the remaining Dimocrats.[Beer]
BPTactical
09-11-2013, 08:26
I wonder if Dudley knows?
I was actually surprised that pos morse got as many no votes out there, but am relieved as all hell that it went our way. Take that you smug fuck.
We should pool money to run a full page ad in the New York Times. Something along the lines of:
Outspent 8:1 and you still lost. We invite you to meddle in your own affairs. Molan labe, Colorado.
BOOM.
Great-Kazoo
09-11-2013, 09:05
We should pool money to run a full page ad in the New York Times. Something along the lines of:
Outspent 8:1 and you still lost. We invite you to meddle in your own affairs. Molan labe, Colorado.
Put it together, i'm good for $50.
BOOM.
hollohas
09-11-2013, 09:13
We should pool money to run a full page ad in the New York Times. Something along the lines of:
Outspent 8:1 and you still lost. We invite you to meddle in your own affairs. Molan labe, Colorado.
BOOM.
Love it.
crashdown
09-11-2013, 09:30
We should pool money to run a full page ad in the New York Times. Something along the lines of:
Outspent 8:1 and you still lost. We invite you to meddle in your own affairs. Molan labe, Colorado.
Can't find full page rates, nor do I think they would accept it, but I bet we could slip one in to the classified section and it would get some media attention.
https://advertising.nytimes.com/irj/go/nyt/prtroot/fwk/classified?guest_user=nyt_anon
BOOM.
Count me in on running that advert.
hollohas
09-11-2013, 09:44
http://nytmediakit.com//
Results
http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CO/47986/118357/en/summary.html
crashdown
09-11-2013, 10:23
A full page ad is gonna get reviewed by somebody and have to be scheduled, the classified could slip in and be done online in a couple seconds for a little over 200.
We could put it in the obituaries section....R.I.P.
Results
http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CO/47986/118357/en/summary.html
Sad to see only 28.98% turnout.
A full page ad is gonna get reviewed by somebody and have to be scheduled, the classified could slip in and be done online in a couple seconds for a little over 200.
We could put it in the obituaries section....R.I.P.
I like this idea.
crashdown
09-11-2013, 11:13
I like this idea.
Can you organize it? I provided the link to the classifieds in an earlier post. I will be away from a computer the rest of the day.
Sad to see only 28.98% turnout.
what do you want to bet the other 71% was a fraudulent mail in ballot?
Can you organize it? I provided the link to the classifieds in an earlier post. I will be away from a computer the rest of the day.
I'm not sure I'll have time today as I've got a few things on my plate. Can anyone else spearhead this effort? I might get a little bit of time this afternoon but am not sure on that yet and don't want to commit unless I know for sure.
I made another thread about his but there is a great article from David Kopel on the recall and why exactly it happened:
http://www.ar-15.co/threads/115207-Excellent-article-from-David-Kopel-on-Colorado-Recall
henpecked
09-11-2013, 11:41
Send her a goodbye note
mailto:angela.giron.senate@state.co.us (angela.giron.senate@state.co.us)
Apparently Mr Morse has already removed his contact information, His phone message is full
303 866 6364
303) 866-6364Senator
Senator John P. Morse,
State Capitol Building,
200 E. Colfax Ave Rm. 263,
Denver, CO, 80203
(303) 866-6364
John P. Morse,
State Capitol Building,
200 E. Colfax Ave Rm. 263,
Denver, CO, 80203
(303) 866-6364
I've got a few minutes here I can try to work on this placing an ad in the NY Times. Who all is in on this because it looks like it's going to be a few hundred bucks and that's if I can even pull it off. It wants a first/last name as well as a funeral home and phone #. I can probably just put clever things for those entry fields.
If it is written WELL and is very clever I'll kick in a hundred bucks. RIP to Morse and Giron. Died in a tragic voting accident. Survived by throngs of mindless zombies.
Send her a goodbye note
mailto:angela.giron.senate@state.co.us (angela.giron.senate@state.co.us)
I emailed her office twice a day for weeks on end earlier this year asking that she not revoke the rights of law abiding citizens. She does not merit another single second of my time at this point.
I started a thread here (http://www.ar-15.co/threads/115209-Running-an-Ad-in-the-NY-Times-for-Recent-Recall-Who-Wants-to-Pitch-in?p=1330127#post1330127) to discuss the NYT advert. Please refer to that thread to discuss that topic.
mikedubs
09-11-2013, 12:04
Found this beauty at the CO Independent:
http://www.coloradoindependent.com/143905/last-dance-for-angela-giron
TLDR: Supporters blame her loss on her gender, that the D establishment didn't "really" support her, or that male Pueblo Ds didn't want to appear weak on guns by voting to retain her.
[hahhah-no]
The point is this: as a latina Democrat in a largely Hispanic and Democratic stronghold, being beaten by 12 points is not down to any shenanigans or the above mentioned excuses.
You got recalled because you suck and people don't like you.
Out
I think if we recalled her before the antifreedom vote then she could say whatever she wanted about being a woman and loving the D's but them not loving her back. Since its after the gun grabbing vote. I think she should just blame that and let others see that its not a good idea to attack the constitution.
I emailed her office twice a day for weeks on end earlier this year asking that she not revoke the rights of law abiding citizens. She does not merit another single second of my time at this point.
I just created a twitter account to mess with the politicos -- and to tell Giron to not let the door hit her on the way out.
We will see how long before the black helicopters show up. ;)
Bailey Guns
09-11-2013, 13:11
Found this beauty at the CO Independent:
http://www.coloradoindependent.com/143905/last-dance-for-angela-giron
TLDR: Supporters blame her loss on her gender, that the D establishment didn't "really" support her, or that male Pueblo Ds didn't want to appear weak on guns by voting to retain her.
Read the article. This was what I'll remember from it:
Outside the depot, Giron organizers — particularly women — smoked cigarettes as they recounted the dramas of months of door-knocking, campaign calls and rallies to keep the Senator in office.
“He said to me, ‘You know how you know you’re a liberal woman? You’re ugly,” one canvasser described a nasty interaction with a pro-recall demonstrator.
[ROFL2]
Nice job on the recall front - Epic
hollohas
09-11-2013, 13:36
Read the article. This was what I'll remember from it:
[ROFL2]
This is the part that stood out to me
...may mark the beginning of a new “take no prisoners” political era in which politicians favoring gun control will fear bucking the powerful National Rifle Association and other big-money gun groups.
After everything, these people still think it was the NRA who did this. No matter what they are told, they will never believe this was a local grassroots recall and it was actually they who are the sheep that are being lead by major out-of-state interests. Those lefties are so brain dead.
funkymonkey1111
09-11-2013, 13:53
Hickenlooper starts the backslide
http://www.9news.com/news/article/354734/339/Hickenlooper-softens-talk-on-gun-control
Zundfolge
09-11-2013, 13:57
This is the part that stood out to me
...may mark the beginning of a new “take no prisoners” political era in which politicians favoring gun control will fear bucking the powerful National Rifle Association and other big-money gun groups.
After everything, these people still think it was the NRA who did this. No matter what they are told, they will never believe this was a local grassroots recall and it was actually they who are the sheep that are being lead by major out-of-state interests. Those lefties are so brain dead.
This is also annoying me, whenever someone "blames" the defeat of an anti-gun liberal on "The NRA Boogyman" I yell at them THE NRA IS PEOPLE!
Hickenlooper starts the backslide http://www.9news.com/news/article/354734/339/Hickenlooper-softens-talk-on-gun-control
eff him. He could have veto'd the bills. We asked, begged, him to do exactly that. If he had veto'd the mag bill and signed all the others Morse & Giron would still be in office.
Zundfolge
09-11-2013, 14:04
Hickenlooper starts the backslide
http://www.9news.com/news/article/354734/339/Hickenlooper-softens-talk-on-gun-control
He said "31-41% of officers killed in the line of duty in the last decade were killed with magazines using more than 15 rounds"
First off, I believe that's a lie but even if its the truth I doubt that any of them were shot 16+ times and would have survived had they only been shot 15 (so the magazine capacity is not an issue)
Also none of them were killed with the magazines.
ChuckNorris
09-11-2013, 14:36
Hickenlooper starts the backslide
http://www.9news.com/news/article/354734/339/Hickenlooper-softens-talk-on-gun-control
Chickenpooper is such a d-bag. I can't wait to vote his sorry ass out!
Would it be considered assault to throw waffles at him whenever he speaks?
Zundfolge
09-11-2013, 14:46
Would it be considered assault to throw waffles at him whenever he speaks?
Yes, it would.
That doesn't mean you can't wave a waffle in each hand while chanting something about "Welcome to Roscoe's house of Chickenlooper and Waffles"
Or just have a flip flop in either hand chanting "Flip-Flop-Flip-Flip".
Funny that's not what he said to me in an email telling me how great gun control is and how it would have stopped the criminals that went on a rampage. Somehow?
Friend --
We have shown in Colorado that after great tragedy we can come together and make our schools, streets, and homes safer.
After Columbine, we closed a loophole that allowed dangerous people to purchase weapons at gun shows.
After the senseless shootings in Aurora last year, we studied the facts and talked to a wide range of people -- including Second Amendment advocates -- about how we could prevent gun violence. We passed legislation improving mental health services, modest restrictions on future sales of high capacity gun magazines, and universal background checks.
We were only able to pass the law because Democratic legislators had the courage to stand up to outside special interests -- but now those groups are trying to make an example of two of them by forcing them into a recall election.
Sign up to get involved in the campaign to defeat the recall, and let your friends and families know about the election on September 10th. (http://2012.democrats.org/page/m/4052a3ff/487c7d0/2af7e46a/74f36ed0/3062399484/VEsH/p/eyJKU1ZGVFVGSlRDVWwiOiJoZGwxM0Bxd2VzdC5uZXQiLCJKU1 ZhU1ZBbEpRPT0iOiI4MDIxOSJ9/)
Opponents of these laws told us that expanding background checks wouldn't keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. The facts show otherwise. Last year alone, more than 5,000 people failed background checks because of arrests or convictions for serious crimes, including 38 people for homicide, 133 for sexual assault, 420 with restraining orders, 618 for burglary, and 1,380 for felony assault.
Expanding background checks to cover all gun sales prevents violent criminals from acquiring guns. That means safer communities while also respecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Coloradans.
These recall elections cost a small fortune and do nothing to improve democracy or representative government. They are intended to intimidate and punish a select number of Democratic legislators for daring to vote their conscience -- for daring to do the right thing to make their communities safer.
This kind of politics is not good for Colorado or our country. Please consider helping the fight against this recall by getting involved today:
https://my.democrats.org/Colorado-Recall (http://2012.democrats.org/page/m/4052a3ff/487c7d0/2af7e46a/74f36ee7/3062399484/VEsE/p/eyJKU1ZGVFVGSlRDVWwiOiJoZGwxM0Bxd2VzdC5uZXQiLCJKU1 ZhU1ZBbEpRPT0iOiI4MDIxOSJ9/)
Thank you,
John
John Hickenlooper
Governor of Colorado
I was actually surprised that pos morse got as many no votes out there,
As someone else pointed out, Morse had a pool of idealistic young pups whose eyes are not yet open to bus from the CC campus to the polls. That's why it was so close. A couple more van loads and we would have lost.
Giron didn't have that luxury and her numbers are more representative of the general population.
O2
osok-308
09-11-2013, 15:09
Yes! I'm so happy I can't even feel my arms!
Jeffrey Lebowski
09-11-2013, 16:50
eff him. He could have veto'd the bills. We asked, begged, him to do exactly that. If he had veto'd the mag bill and signed all the others Morse & Giron would still be in office.
Not to mention mailed about 11ty billion PMag wrappers to his office, IIRC.
TEAMRICO
09-11-2013, 17:36
Yesterday all the young idealistic teachers were sporting their "I Voted" stickers and high fives all around...........today? nothing but dirty looks at THIS GUY WITH THE BIG ASS GRIN ON HIS FACE ALL DAY!!!!
Love It!!!
Yesterday all the young idealistic teachers were sporting their "I Voted" stickers and high fives all around...........today? nothing but dirty looks at THIS GUY WITH THE BIG ASS GRIN ON HIS FACE ALL DAY!!!!
Love It!!!
Here, modify this with a big caption saying TWO DOWN!, make it into flyers, and hand them out. Might wanna crop off the crap at the bottom.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/funnies/tar_and_feather.jpg
jerrymrc
09-11-2013, 20:32
Yesterday all the young idealistic teachers were sporting their "I Voted" stickers and high fives all around...........today? nothing but dirty looks at THIS GUY WITH THE BIG ASS GRIN ON HIS FACE ALL DAY!!!!
Love It!!!
When the wife and I voted I wore one of my Fal Fest shirts along with the wife. I could feel the guys eyes trying to burn a hole through my head and noticed the "look" as my ballot was placed into the machine. I waited and saw him looking at the wife as well.
After her ballot went in I looked him in the eye and said, "She's a democrat" and gave him a wink as we walked out.[Flower]
Hick is going to backslide as much as possible on any of the gun related crap he signed into law this year. He already did it, it's law, there is no going back now. Now all he has to do is say how he supports the second amendment and maybe get a photo op of him on a shooting range somewhere and your average bozo will think he is pro 2A and that is that. I am thinking there will not be any more gun laws passed between now and the next election though. Now it is all about trying to portray and image of being in the middle and not bring up any of that leftist crap that they pushed on the people of this state.
Great-Kazoo
09-12-2013, 06:38
Yes! I'm so happy I can't even feel my arms!
I had a tingle down my left side, which turned out to be a stroke ;)
Special Ed
09-12-2013, 08:19
I had a tingle down mt left side, which turned out to be a stroke ;)
At least it wasn't excitement. Excitement can kill ya.
ChunkyMonkey
09-12-2013, 12:38
i am sorry if this has been posted...
Analysis: Recall myths debunkedhttp://www.9news.com/news/article/354824/339/Analysis-Recall-myths-debunked
DeusExMachina
09-12-2013, 12:57
9news with unbiased reporting? What world do we live in?
9news with unbiased reporting? What world do we live in?
Read it quick before the Boss Man at 9 News finds out and deletes it!
Rucker61
09-12-2013, 23:35
I'm reading and responding to long list of comments on CNN's story about the recall, and I came across this response on magazine capacity, which I think is just the best answer ever to the question on why we need magazines so big:
"Why do I need 15 rounds, or 10 rounds, or more than 7 rounds?
Because f--k you, that's why."
Thanks, BMG50.
muddywings
10-03-2013, 20:19
figured I would just put this here:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/10/03/2-gop-state-senators-sworn-in-after-colorado-recalls/?intcmp=latestnews
http://a57.foxnews.com/global.fncstatic.com/static/managed/img/Politics/876/493/coloradorecall.jpg?ve=1 (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/10/03/2-gop-state-senators-sworn-in-after-colorado-recalls/?intcmp=latestnews#)Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Bender, left, shakes hands with Republican state senator Bernie Herpin, as state senator George Rivera looks on after the two Republicans were sworn in, having defeated Colorado Democratic senators in a recall over new gun restrictions the previous month.AP
WASHINGTON – Two Republicans were sworn in Thursday to replace the Colorado Senate Democrats they defeated in historic recalls over new gun restrictions.
Former Colorado Springs Councilman Bernie Herpin and retired Pueblo police officer George Rivera took the oath of office in front of a Senate packed with Republican lawmakers and other supporters in the gallery. They were greeted with loud cheers and applause.
Herpin said in his opening speech that he would "never forget the lesson of this summer."
"We serve at the pleasure of those we represent," he said.
The recalls last month marked the first time in state history legislators were ousted from office and reflected the continued debate over what gun restrictions, if any, are needed.
The wins boost the GOP's power in the Senate, narrowing the Democrats advantage in the chamber to an 18-17 margin. Democrats control the House 37-18.
Herpin replaces Sen. John Morse and Rivera replaces Sen. Angela Giron. The defeated Democrats remained firm over their support for the new gun laws. The limits on ammunition magazines and expanding background checks to private and online firearm sales were reactions to mass shootings at a suburban Denver movie theater and a Connecticut elementary school last year.
"I leave the legislature with no regrets," said Morse, who held the Democrats' top-ranking position in the chamber as Senate president. He noted that a neighborhood in his district has a high-rate of gun deaths, and that he "served families who expect, at a minimum, that we will prevent criminals from getting guns."
Giron said that her departure from office was not on her own terms, but added that she left "with my integrity intact and with the sure and certain knowledge that Colorado and Pueblo are safer with these modest gun safety laws."
Rivera's voice wavered as he thanked his family and then looked up to the gallery to acknowledge election volunteers. He said a friend had warned him not to get emotional.
"Can't help it," he said.
Democrats will have leadership elections in the coming days to select a new Senate President.
Although Democrats still control both legislative chambers, the slim margin in the Senate is sure to make it difficult for the party to continue the aggressive policy agenda Republicans criticized them for this year.
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