On the surface, these are the best of days for Democrat moderates in elected office and the worst of days for their Republican counterparts. Democrats John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet are cheerfully influential in D.C., while defeated Republicans Scott Tipton and Corey Gardner sit gloomily on the sidelines. Joe Biden passes consequential legislation without GOP support, while the Man from Mar-a-Lago calls on his followers to get rid of GOP moderates.Â
National politics have often been complex and unpredictable â just ask Hillary Clinton. I have no idea whatâs going to happen in 2024, so letâs move on and focus on the Colorado Republican Party. Personally, Iâm pretty much OK with moderate Dems in charge, but an enfeebled opposition is bad for the state and bad for democracy.