Mario Nicolais is an attorney and columnist who writes on law enforcement, the legal system, health care and public policy. Democracy in Colorado is under threat, and Tina Peters is leading the charge, kicking and screaming. In the interim, no one could be blamed for growing a little concerned. Not only would Peters act like jet-fuel to propel Griswold’s own fundraising - she has already begun referencing Peters in her communications - but outside interest groups would surely spend big to keep Peters out of office.
That could grow exponentially if Peters is her opponent. If Peters edges by Anderson, Griswold has amassed a war chest unparalleled by any prior Secretary of State. Given the dearth of races on the Democratic side, I for one will vote in the Republican primary.
Furthermore, Anderson is likely to draw overwhelming support from unaffiliated voters who can vote in either major party primary. I am a big fan of Pam Anderson (I have donated to her campaign) and her record seems to have earned her plenty of support in the Republican base. 8 hours ago &0183 &32 The Colorado Republican Partys statewide officers on Wednesday called on Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters to suspend her campaign for secretary of state while under indictment on multiple felony. Thankfully, there do seem to be some excellent candidates competing for the same job. Tina Peters is the Republican elections clerk in Mesa County, Colorado. And every other Coloradan who believes in democracy. It is the exact same scenario I warned about two years ago when Lauren Boebert was just a brash upstart challenging five-term incumbent U.S. It can also help push them across the line in a low-turnout primary. That type of fervent support can help a candidate win a place on the ballot in the byzantine caucus and assembly process Colorado political parties use to nominate candidates. Just this month Peters received a standing ovation from a crowd that cheered a call to hang Griswold. 13 hours ago &0183 &32 A Colorado grand jury indicted a local election clerk Wednesday, accusing her of taking part in a 'deceptive scheme' to breach voting technology during the 2020 election.Tina Peters, who oversees elections in Mesa County, was charged with 10 counts, including attempting to influence a public servant and criminal impersonation, The Associated Press reported. A state senator called her a “ gold star mom and public servant” and attacked current Secretary of State Jena Griswold. They turned up at court when a judge heard evidence to strip Peters of her ability to oversee the 2021 election. Peters has a loyal and rabid base of supporters.