Recall of Public Officials/Legislators Thread

**Cthulhu** · 02-14-2013, 11:28

Originally Posted by Teufelhund

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.

Well scratch that then. She'd just be reimbursed with our new "universal back ground check" money.

**rocktot** · 02-14-2013, 11:32

Ok, you need to take 2 names out of the House email list, as the CC only takes 25 names!

**brobar** · 02-14-2013, 11:34

I was just about to post those addresses as well, but you beat me to it OP. Here is a comma delimited list so it should be paste friendly right into the "to" section of your email:

This is just the House, not the Senate. I emailed them earlier this morning. I focused on how if they are true to their word and they find it worth it if they can save just ONE life... they won't vote for these measures because they put thousands if not millions of lives in danger. These are dangerous measures that have the potential to cost lives because of them. If they want to save even just ONE life, they will vote NO against these measures.

The first few responses I have received:

Originally Posted by Tim Dore

I will be supporting your 2nd Amendment rights and working hard to oppose any legislation that violates your liberties and rights.

Originally Posted by Stephen Humphrey

Thank you for your email. I will be voting no on these gun control measures, that attack the second amendment instead of addressing the few people who miss use firearms.

Originally Posted by Beth McCann

Thank you for contacting me about gun issues. We are considering various options and I appreciate your input. Best of luck with your education.

McCann's would be a "screw you" to me since I mentioned having to give a lot of thought of where I went to law school if I were not allowed to carry on campus.

Originally Posted by Chris Holbert

I'll vote "No" on any/all gun control legislation.
The Second Amendment exists to protect us from tyranny and I will not compromise on that issue.

If you'd like to learn about my efforts to defend the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens, then please take time to read this recent article:

http://thecoloradoobserver.com/2013/...state-capitol/

You might also enjoy listening to the speech that I offered during the "Guns Across America" rally that was held at the Colorado Capitol on January 19, 2013:

Chris Holbert At Gun Appreciation Day 1/19/2013, Denver CO

There was no doubt in my mind that Chris was on our side! We need more like him!

Originally Posted by Spencer Swalm

I assure you that I too respect the Constitutional right to bear arms.
Moreover, data indicate that gun-control legislation does not prevent
tragic shootings.

I fully expected a great deal of pressure from those who want control
over all facets of our lives. Despite many Coloradans' testimony
opposing the gun-control bills, the House committees to which they
were assigned passed them. Perhaps the vote of the full House
membership will be more responsive to Coloradans' views.

Thank you for your message and for your defense of our treasured
Constitution. I encourage you to continue sharing your thoughts and
concerns with me.

Originally Posted by Aid to Justin Everett

Representative Everett is endorsed by RMGO (Rocky Mountain Gun Owners) PAC and is committed to protecting our Second Amendment Rights. I have attached two press articles quoting Representative Everett and referencing his sponsorship of 'Make My Day Better Bill.'Please stay tuned as legislation is introduced, debated and voted.
I encourage you to reach out to additional Representatives to stress your views.
There will be hearings for the public to provide input and we encourage you to participate. Watch for hearing updates on the leg.state.co.us website. I am also attaching the RMGO PAC website which will enable you to track state legislation as it relates to our Second Amendment Rights.

**EvilRhino** · 02-14-2013, 11:42

I called the SoS and got directed to a .pdf on the rules. Lawyer speak Article 12 is the one regarding recalls. Starts on page 299.

I don't speak legalese, but from what I've read;

The person(s) starting the petition must be registered to vote in the officials district.
Anyone who signs must be registered to vote in the officials district.
The 25% rule we've already covered.
It appears we'd have to WAIT 6 months after the election to file.
File a 200 word or less petition to the SoS for approval explain why the official should be recalled. Once approved, it would be the petition that people would read and then have a signature page attached.

[size=2]IF the official being recalled re-wins the office, any money they put into being reelected is repaid to them by the state treasury[/size=2] Section 1-12-120 So the idea that this will cost them money could backfire.

This was my first reading of it, but it appears that we will need people in the districts to do this. I'm not sure if there needs to be an official rep or committee as long as the $5000 limit isn't reached.

**Dave** · 02-14-2013, 11:42

I'd love to see Fields go away since I believe I'm in her district, but she gets so much sympathy from gun grabbers because of the theater shooting and her kid.

**MED** · 02-14-2013, 12:24

The Senate elections are staggered. Some of the Senators that were elected in 2010 are fair game now. They have four year terms.

**brobar** · 02-14-2013, 13:38

Here is a comma-delimited list of all 35 Senators ready for you to paste right into the BCC line of your email:

**dwalker460** · 02-14-2013, 13:47

Originally Posted by 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.

Feilds won because Obama was on the ticket, if subject to a recall I do not think she will have the support she had them. Given almost any viable option, she would likely lose.

Morse and Fields would be the prime targets, because they are the instigators. Morse's position is not very solid and he won by the skin of his teeth.

Regardless, just getting the issue of a recall HEARD should be enough, because there is a serious risk these folks will lose, especially if they have to actually talk on points other than " I oppose Romney, I stand with the President etc etc".

**jhirsh5280** · 02-14-2013, 15:00

If word of a recall effort hits the media it might get some legs. If anyone has media contacts I'd advise to use them to make sure the media knows this is happening. Hopefully they will start asking questions of our elected officials and make them sweat a bit.

**muddywings** · 02-14-2013, 17:31

Colorado AR-15 Shooters Club Discussion Forums

Thread: Recall of Public Officials/Legislators Thread

Thread Tools

Display

Posting Permissions

Partners

Partners

About Us

Established - 2002