The Future of Colorado in light of the recalls

[stoner01]

I think the recalls opened up a lot of people eyes. Im seeing more pro2A chatter than in recent times and also more "Less Government" chatter as well. Maybe its just more of the same folks, I cant be sure but it gives me a sliver of hope. We need to put more candidates who are pro freedom and for personal responsibility in the legislatures.

[buffalobo]

Too far down the path. Will hang to see results of 2014 elections. If no major swing back to liberty and individual freedom then I will be down the road.

I am pessimistic and have started some planning to relocate.

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

I agree with so many of you here (and with the majority of the poll). I hate to make a "me too" post - but me too on having to see how 2014 goes.
I think the democrats will get even dirtier.
I think the republicans will continue the infighting.
But I do hope the masses have opened their eyes. I'm hoping some of these "progressive" plans - like Obamacare, and the Syria BS, and constant scandals wakes some folks up for the next couple of election cycles.

[Bailey Guns]

I voted "slightly more cautiously optimistic".

The recalls were truly a breath of fresh air but they don't change the demographics at all. You still have about a 32/32/36 (roughly) split between Dem/Rep/Uaf voters. Generally, in statewide elections, Dems will vote for Dems because they're mindless and can only make decisions based on emotion. Reps (specifically conservative types) will piss and moan that the Rep nominee isn't conservative enough and either not vote or vote Libertarian in protest because the Rep nominee isn't perfect. Uaf voters seem to be pretty evenly split between left and right. Libertarians just want to prove a point they'll never be able to prove by voting for a party of perennial losers due to their dogmatic idealism.

Maybe "slightly more cautiously optimistic" is a stretch.

[Geology Rocks]

I hope things change. If not my wife and I have talked about Vermont or NH.

[Gman]

I'm holding out until the next election cycle before I make a decision. I contributed to the recall efforts, but in no way am I taking those victories to mean anything has changed on the statewide scale. My county already votes in line with my values. If the state decides that they want to continue to run to the left, I'll probably be leaving.

I think BG is on the money. That's how Morse got elected and how Clinton got elected without a majority, twice. 3rd party splits the R vote and the D gets handed the win. The Republicans have been truly uninspiring for over a decade. Nominating Dole because 'it was his turn', McCain the RINO that co-authored I don't know how many bills with Ted Kennedy, and Romney the guy that conservative Christians just can't seem to pull the lever for...that's not what conservatives are really looking for. The resistance to the Tea Party idealism by the GOP indicates to me how their interests seem to be more about maintaining power than doing what's right.

I didn't vote. I didn't see an option for still being cautiously optimistic and not swayed by the recall efforts.

[MED]

I think the future of this state will greatly depend on the School Finance Referendum. If this passes, it is a clear indicator that Colorado is moving to a socialist state on its way to becoming little California.

[IceAxe]

I think a big part of the problem is more than 50% of the electorate doesn't vote. People are so consumed in their personal lives they have little regard or time for civic duty. I can't tell you how many folks I came across collecting signatures that appeared apathetic, without a mail-in ballot I they probably wouldn't vote at all. Many were supportive, but too many are uninformed or self absorbed. We need to get the word out...get involved and help in some youth shooting sports, invite a coworker, something.

[sniper7]

I am hoping the potheads see how they are getting bent over by the people they voted in and swing the other way. Now is a really good chance for the GOP to align weed with alcohol, work together on ways to stay safe using it, keep it out of schools, and really get some votes. They can have their weed, I want my pmags back.

[RblDiver]

More cautiously optimistic, but I'll still be supporting the North Colorado initiative.