Recall of Public Officials/Legislators Thread

[10mm-man]

As somebody who has actually showed up at the hearings this week, you need to take a clue. The Republicans are all on the side of the angels on this. They've ALL voted against these bills. NONE of them have sponsored the legislation. You need to direct your fire at the democrats that aren't in Boulder and Denver. A recall isn't a threat, you won't get enough signatures. What will get their attention is that you aren't sitting out the next election, that you're going to give money, walk doors and make calls AGAINST THEM.

Agree! But please tell me why you think we can't get enough signatures? 4000 needed right?

[Ronin13]

They need to be recalled for even considering it. Fields and 7 other members who sent it through..... Fields would be a great start; she had no clue what was even written.

It was stated yesterday- Fields fears no threat of recall- her district is very democratic, and getting her ousted would be extremely difficult, if not impossible... Sad but true.

[Teufelhund]

Fields won by a huge margin in 2012: 73.3% of the vote. 22,362 people voted in that election, which means we would need 5,591 signatures on the petition to recall her, and she has a strong D voter base that may just re-elect her.

We would need 9,658 signatures to recall Kagan, but he just barely won (50.8%) in 2012. Seems like an uphill battle, but not impossible.

If a petition with the required signatures is filed, the incumbent has 5 days to simply resign before having to go through the election process again. I say file them one at a time, starting with the easiest to recall, maybe Kagan, and go down the list. Some of them may just throw in the towel.

[10mm-man]

Fields won by a huge margin in 2012: 73.3% of the vote. 22,362 people voted in that election, which means we would need 5,591 signatures on the petition to recall her, and she has a strong D voter base that may just re-elect her.

We would need 9,658 signatures to recall Kagan, but he just barely won (50.8%) in 2012. Seems like an uphill battle, but not impossible.

If a petition with the required signatures is filed, the incumbent has 5 days to simply resign before having to go through the election process again. I say file them one at a time, starting with the easiest to recall, maybe Kagan, and go down the list. Some of them may just throw in the towel.

Democraphics would be nice to get a hold of- how many are NRA members, how many carry and have a CCW, etc. Bet there are enough who feel they are being rolled over. With todays technology it might be easier than you think (or not)..

I am done discussing- Action is needed! Meeting, meeting, meeting... We can do what ever we set our minds to and SUCCEED!

EDIT: Very good info in deed!! Thanks for that info..........

I know you expressed interest in meeting also. when your avialable give me a call would ya?

[Cthulhu]

Fields won by a huge margin in 2012: 73.3% of the vote. 22,362 people voted in that election, which means we would need 5,591 signatures on the petition to recall her, and she has a strong D voter base that may just re-elect her.

We would need 9,658 signatures to recall Kagan, but he just barely won (50.8%) in 2012. Seems like an uphill battle, but not impossible.

If a petition with the required signatures is filed, the incumbent has 5 days to simply resign before having to go through the election process again. I say file them one at a time, starting with the easiest to recall, maybe Kagan, and go down the list. Some of them may just throw in the towel.

Good info. Might be worth going after Fields anyway just to make her life hard. I'm not sure, would she need to spend money to campaign again?

[MED]

I would highly suggest targeting the legislators who are vulnerable, and not waste time on those who are in urban Democrat strongholds.

[Blockhead]

Just sent them all a piece of my mind. I've always voted, but have never contacted any politicians before all this nonsense started in December.

[rocktot]

They have a ONE Democrat majority. All we need is ONE decent Republican and can retract the bills, correct? They have a slim majority in either the house or senate.

[10mm-man]

They have a ONE Democrat majority. All we need is ONE decent Republican and can retract the bills, correct? They have a slim majority in either the house or senate.

I there such a thing as a constitutional Democrat? A Tea Party Democrat? If not maybe we should run one!

Ok now i am done.... Gotta go.. I will be in Glenwood Springs if anyone wants to meet, i will be in the Hot Springs. Phone number in prior comments.

[Teufelhund]

Good info. Might be worth going after Fields anyway just to make her life hard. I'm not sure, would she need to spend money to campaign again?

She would have to spend money to campaign for the recall election, but if she wins re-election, she is reimbursed for the campaign expenses from the State Treasury.