"Gov. Owens, Bite us. Signed, your friends"
For the past few years, Governor Owens has been a reliable rubber stamp for right-wing interests. Twice in his career, he has put governing ahead of partisanship. And each time, his GOP "allies" have torn him to shreds.
The first time was when Owens joined business leaders, the majority of voters, and the entire Democratic party in backing Referendum C. The second time was last night, when he decided to compromise on HB1023, a bill that gave the Republicans everything they wanted, except a wedge issue to use in the upcoming elections.
Some memorable instances of GOP leaders ripping Owens, from today's Rocky Mountain News.
Sen. Shawn Mitchell, R-Broomfield: "Bill Owens is the Bill Clinton of Colorado politics."
Rep. Debbie Stafford, R-Aurora: "We're helping create the next generation of terrorists."
Rep. Al White, R-Winter Park: "...this whole special session has been bullshit."
Mike May, R-Parker: "I think it is outrageous that something is not on the ballot."
(May needs to check his math. Voters will approve or reject two illegal immigration initiatives this November.)
Keep in mind that HB1023 is "far stronger and more substantive" than the initiative May wants on the ballot. But, since it's passed already, the Republicans can't have the issue to rile up voters. And that's all the Republicans wanted all along. Well, that's what most of them wanted. For the second time in his tenure, Owens has done the right thing.
The first time was when Owens joined business leaders, the majority of voters, and the entire Democratic party in backing Referendum C. The second time was last night, when he decided to compromise on HB1023, a bill that gave the Republicans everything they wanted, except a wedge issue to use in the upcoming elections.
Some memorable instances of GOP leaders ripping Owens, from today's Rocky Mountain News.
Sen. Shawn Mitchell, R-Broomfield: "Bill Owens is the Bill Clinton of Colorado politics."
Rep. Debbie Stafford, R-Aurora: "We're helping create the next generation of terrorists."
Rep. Al White, R-Winter Park: "...this whole special session has been bullshit."
Mike May, R-Parker: "I think it is outrageous that something is not on the ballot."
(May needs to check his math. Voters will approve or reject two illegal immigration initiatives this November.)
Keep in mind that HB1023 is "far stronger and more substantive" than the initiative May wants on the ballot. But, since it's passed already, the Republicans can't have the issue to rile up voters. And that's all the Republicans wanted all along. Well, that's what most of them wanted. For the second time in his tenure, Owens has done the right thing.
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