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I run Independence Institute @i2idotorg , host Devil's Advocate on @PBS12_CO and YouTube @IITV3 , columnist @DenverGazette , gab on @630KHOW @KOAcolorado @710KNUS

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@JonCaldara
Jon Caldara
8 months
Boulder/Denver voters forced wolves to be introduced into ranchers' backyards. Ranchers should breed wild Pit Bulls and Rottweilers and release them in downtown Denver. #copolitics #cogov #coleg
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4 months
Caldara: Colorado legislature the real threat to democracy #copolitics #coleg #cogov Every conversation about the Colorado state legislature should begin with this preface: “And these are the people who say Donald Trump is a threat to democracy. …” The legislature is moving
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Jon Caldara
9 months
HH defeated! They didn't buy the lie did they @jaredpolis , #coleg ? #copolitics
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Jon Caldara
7 months
Caldara: Colorado bag ban an arrogant exercise of power with absolutely NO environmental impact, they are doing this just to beat us down. #coleg #copolitics #cogov
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Guess who had a heart attack. Seriously. #copolitics When's the worst time to get a heart attack? When you're playing charades, no one comes to help you. I am a remarkably fortunate man. I make my living fighting for personal and economic freedom. Although I lost my first and
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Jon Caldara
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Who thinks @jaredpolis is frantically trying to assemble a campaign team right now? #copolitics
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@JonCaldara
Jon Caldara
5 years
Hey @limbaugh ! Thanks SO much for sharing MY story about being fired from my gig as a columnist at the Denver Post for writing that there are only 2 sexes and that the word "they" is plural, not singular. If folks want to read about it they can go to
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Jon Caldara
5 months
Caldara: 'Free' school lunch running out of other people's money Indulge me as I quote a few old dead white guys. Yes, of course, we hate them because somehow, they victimized all of us. But, you know, that whole thing about a squirrel occasionally finding a nut… Who would
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Jon Caldara
10 months
Wouldn't call myself a "businessman" but I hope other do the same. We are tired of cleaning up the vile waste of the homeless who trespass on private property! Shouldn't city leaders care about the victims of crimes too??? #copolitics
@CBSNewsColorado
CBSColorado
10 months
Businessman Jon Caldera dumps human poop on steps of Denver City and County Building
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@JonCaldara
Jon Caldara
2 years
WE’RE CALLING IT. WE WIN! ALL Colorado taxpayers win! Prop 121 passed in a blow-out In the bluest of blue states we have taken what was once a top rate of 8% income tax and tonight brought it down to 4.4%. Thanks to all our partners and supporters! #copolitics #coleg #cogov
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Jon Caldara
9 months
Wording Of Colorado Ballot Measure Is Misleading, State Board Confirms via @forbes Forbes Magazine comments on how #PropHH lies on its ballot wording. #copolitics
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Jon Caldara
5 years
After getting the boot from The Denver Post for being "insensitive" and not speaking like a social justice junkie I figured I'd take a break from writing a column, then The Gazette made me an offer I couldn't refuse. #copolitics #coleg @colo_politics
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Jon Caldara
6 months
So, nearly $23,000.00 per charger port. Brilliant. Or we could buy 363 poor, transit dependent people new cars. Or…(you idea here) #copolitics #cogov #coleg
@GovofCO
Governor Jared Polis
6 months
Colorado has received an $8.3 million federal grant from the Biden administration that will allow our state to repair or replace up to 363 electric vehicle charger ports in as many as 197 locations statewide and help people conveniently and quickly charge their cars.
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Jon Caldara
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"All you idiots running this town can do is raise the minimum wage running small business owners out of business. Cry me a river about your dinner reservations." Says it all, don't it? #copolitics #denver
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Jon Caldara
7 months
Rep. Brittany Pettersen's hubby lands hefty Jefferson County consulting gig; questions swirl around bid process $180k "consulting fee" paid from taxpayers to help screw taxpayers our of #TABOR refunds. Ian Silverii sleeps in the right bed. #copolitcs
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Jon Caldara
5 months
The absurdity of the Senate Bill 22 nicotine ban Sharing a joint before sex is a legally protected right in Colorado. Sharing a cigarette afterward is a perversion so repulsive the Colorado state legislature is going to stamp it out. I’m so glad we hired the repressive preacher
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Jon Caldara
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Caldara: How many Coloradans will green energy kill? #copolitics #coleg #cogov #CleanEnergy How many people might green energy kill this summer? If you are reading this column in a comfortably air-conditioned room on a stifling hot day, thank fossil fuels. I’ll spell it out:
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Jon Caldara
9 months
Caldara: Colorado special session an albatross around Jared Polis' neck Voters were clear when we rejected Prop HH. Response from #coleg , "Screw 'em." Will Polis finally stand up to the socialists in his party??? #copolitics #cogov
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Jon Caldara
6 months
I just opened my property tax bill. I feel like a winner because it "only" went up by 25%! How much did yours go up? Thanks #coleg and #cogov ! #copolitics
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Jon Caldara
5 months
Add Colorado?? #copolitics
@DougCOGOP
Douglas County GOP
5 months
“Loser States vs Winner states” It’s not just states; There are loser counties too. 🔴Counties = safe streets, jobs, low taxes 🔵Counties = homelessness, dirty streets, high taxes. #RedStates #BlueStates
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Jon Caldara
8 months
RTD promised some 130 miles of rail to be completed by 1980, and then to cut their sales tax in half. They did neither. Then they suckered voters again in 2004 and re-sold rail. Still there is no rail to Longmont as promised done by 2017. Learn from history on these rail scams!
@CrestonePeak
Hopelessly looking for ⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️
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@topero @dailycamera RTD was approved by voters in 1974 with the “promise” of rail to Denver from Boulder. It was to use existing BNSF rail. Turns out there was no agreement to use existing rail. @JonCaldara has reported about this extensively. There has been no light rail service to Boulder ever.
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Jon Caldara
7 years
EDITORIAL: On Earth Day, celebrate fossil fuels. And our art contest is a great way to do it! #copolitics #coleg
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Jon Caldara
2 months
Caldara: Looming gas price hike entirely Jared Polis’ doing #copolitics #coleg #cogov The Hayman fire in 2002 was one of the worst in Colorado’s history. What’s more appalling is it was started by one person whose responsibility it was to make sure forest fires don’t happen in
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Jon Caldara
9 months
No one called out @jaredpolis for comparing 1 year of income tax cuts to 10 years of property tax "cuts" jeez #copolitics #coleg #cogov
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@JonCaldara
Jon Caldara
9 months
Our indefatigable @KchandlerA on streets battling #PropHH ! Yet another reason HH will fail. Go to . #copolitics .
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@JonCaldara
Jon Caldara
8 months
Can he run for governor here!! #copolitics #coleg #cogov
@AP4Liberty
🥷🦅Austin Petersen 🇺🇲🥋
11 months
Can @JMilei come run for president here please?
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Jon Caldara
6 months
For those trying to push the false narrative that the migration crisis is Trump's fault. (Looking at you @MikeJohnstonCO ) #copolitics
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@JonCaldara
Jon Caldara
4 years
Time to say something nice about an airline! I left a notebook on @united yesterday's FL 509 from Dulles to DEN. Flight attendant found my number and personally called and is personally mailing it back to me on her own dime! Thanks crew member Andrea Clark and thanks United!
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Jon Caldara
9 months
Caldara: Government board agrees, Prop HH lies What you see on your ballot as Prop HH was supposed to be written differently. Read the language the official Title Board was to give it here first, then tell us if you'd vote for it. #copolitics #coleg
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Jon Caldara
4 months
The following is written testimony of David B. Kopel on Colorado Senate Bill 24-131, which puts the lawful carry of firearms off-limit in numerous so-called “sensitive spaces.” Submitted to the Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee: #copolitics #coleg #2A #cogov Senate Bill
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Jon Caldara
6 months
You know how I hate to compliment @jaredpolis , but this was a good move to help with property tax. Just hope it is not too late Governor removes Democrat from board that blocked Douglas County’s property tax cut, replaces him with Republican #copolitics
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6 years
Trying to understand. Progressives want to lower the age to vote to 16, but want to increase the age to own a gun to 21, all while keeping you on your mommy's health insurance until you're 26. So just when are you an adult now? #copolitics #coleg
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Jon Caldara
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Caldara Column: Jared Polis’ presidential prospects #copolitics #cogov When the press gets hold of something confidential it’s rarely without purpose. Leaked stories are leaked for a reason. After President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance, pressure is growing and will
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Jon Caldara
11 months
"Please! We have no weapons at all! We're environmental protestors!"
@stillgray
Ian Miles Cheong
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This is how the police deal with climate protesters in Nevada. That’s how you do it.
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Jon Caldara
2 years
Let's call it the Polis Inflation Premium. National inflation rate is 8.5%, but Colorado's is 9.1%. Funny that just 3 years ago the national rate was 1.9% while Colorado's was 1.4%. #copolitics #coleg
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Jon Caldara
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One of the biggest reasons Dave Williams went down in flames was the work done by @okmaher . Her brave ethics complaint and PAC were key. Kelly, political sanity owes you a big thank you! #copolitics
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@JonCaldara
Jon Caldara
11 months
All you need to know about Prop HH in less than ten minutes! Why it is a TAX INCREASE not "property tax relief", why the #coleg had to put it on the ballot, and how it takes away your tax refunds. Share far and wide. #copolitics
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Jon Caldara
3 months
Caldara: Colorado's majority Democrats abridge free speech #copolitics #coleg #cogov Among all protections throughout human existence for political minorities, none greater was ever created before the First Amendment. For the better part of my life, it was classic liberals
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Jon Caldara
10 months
Asked about the slaughtered Jews, he answers, "What about it?" #copolitics #coleg #Israel
@ArigatoVector
Arigato Spektor
10 months
@_timhernandez I am ashamed to have you as a representative of my state. Look how different your demeanor was when you talked to my friend at the event! Refusing to condemn terrorism is absolutely disgusting and evil. Shame on you Tim Hernandez
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Jon Caldara
5 years
Gov Polis unveils new Colorado logo, for all Colorado. #copolitics #coleg #cogov
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Jon Caldara
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Caldara: Bizarre bills flow from Colorado's loony legislature The legislature is busying itself with the most critical work of all — coming up with wing-bat crazy bills to promote the trans agenda by disempowering parents, crush needed industries and torture puppies. What will
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Caldara: While the state party implodes, GOP lawmakers lead #copolitics #coleg #cogov @cologop God hates the Colorado GOP. But oddly not Republican legislators. The Colorado GOP again became a national laughingstock by suggesting we should burn gay pride flags. Their blast
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Jon Caldara
7 months
Caldara: State board slams door on local property tax relief Polis says he wants local governments to lower property taxes, but lets his appointees kill it in Dougco. Here's how... #copolitics
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Jon Caldara
4 years
You know socialists are in control when going to work is an act of civil disobedience. #DoingMyPartCO #copolitics #coleg #cogov #denverlockdown
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Jon Caldara
4 months
Yep! Absolutely it will look just like that! 🤣Just like 2004's RTD Fastracks looks just like what they promised! Just like 1972's RTD tax increase built the 118 miles of rail promised! Those pretend maps looked good back then too 🤣😂🤣 #copolitics #coleg #cogov #RTD
@SteveFenberg
Steve Fenberg
4 months
⬇️ This is what passenger rail could look like in Colorado ⬇️ Today my bill with @Janice_Marchman to make Colorado’s dream of passenger rail a reality passed the Senate. Next Stop: The House #coleg #copolitics
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Jon Caldara
5 years
Holy Crap! You guys did it. The No on National Popular Vote folks wanted to raise $15k for their petition drive. It's already at $16k and growing! #copolitics #coleg #cogov @MesaCountyRose
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Jon Caldara
4 years
Caldara: If schools won't open, give education dollars to parents instead My son Chance, who has Down Syndrome, is being denied an education as the government cancels again in-person teaching. Please share far and wide if you agree. #copolitics #coleg
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Jon Caldara
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You know, when even the #SCOTUS justice who can’t tell the difference between male and female, because she’s not a biologist, can tell that you don’t have the authority to kick someone off a ballot, you know it’s an embarrassment. Who do you think I’m looking at? #copolitics
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Jon Caldara
4 years
My home town of Boulder prides its smug self on its tolerance and diversity. So of course a 12-year-old gets physically assaulted for having a Trump sign. read 2nd police item: #copolitics
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Jon Caldara
6 years
Signed, sealed and delivered! Over 150,000 signatures demanding we #FixOurDamnRoads to the Colorado Secretary of State’s office this morning. We did it! #coleg #copolitics #cogov
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Jon Caldara
5 years
An even sadder day for New Zealand as those in control disarm and dis-empower a population. Odd that those who distrust the military and the police the most enable them to be the only ones armed. Respect the Founders' #2A more than ever. #coleg #copolitics
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Jon Caldara
1 year
Caldara: Remembering a more tolerant Colorado - Complete Colorado - Page Two Is Colorado a lot less friendly? Are intolerant progressives making it rude? My #TraderJoes story. #copolitics
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Jon Caldara
5 years
Interesting that our gov didn't sign the gun confiscation bill in a public, pre-announced signing ceremony. What does that tell you about this signature piece of legislation? #copolitics #coleg #cogov
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Jon Caldara
3 years
On Friday Independence Institute delivered 216,000 signatures to the Secretary of State's office to reduce the state's income tax rate to 4.4% from the current 4.55%! Vote for it on your 2022 ballot! #copolitics #coleg #cogov
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Jon Caldara
6 years
Best sign so far!!! Protesting Boulder’s hateful gun ban #BoulderBigotry #2A #copolitics .
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Jon Caldara
6 years
Protesting Boulder’s hateful gun ban #BoulderBigotry #2A #copolitics .
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Jon Caldara
4 months
Did the City of Denver just say the quiet part out loud? "We don't count deceased (homeless) as a negative outcome." #copolitics #coleg #denver
@KyleClark
Kyle Clark
4 months
NEW: Denver's homelessness initiative doesn't count death as a negative outcome in its metrics. City Council was floored by that, and unresolved questions about the program's cost. @MarcSallinger reports for @nexton9news . #copolitics
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Protesting Boulder’s hateful gun ban #BoulderBigotry #2A #copolitics .
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Jon Caldara
4 months
What. Like there's some kinda correlation? I doubt it. #copolitics #coleg #cogov
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Listen to Rep. Lindsay, sponsor of SB24-131, has never heard of East High, STEM, Columbine, Arapahoe “K-12 schools are currently safe havens FROM gun violence because guns are prohibited from these locations by state and federal law” #copolitics #coleg
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Jon Caldara
3 years
Happy Meat In Day!! What did you enjoy today! #copolitics #cogov #coleg .
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Jon Caldara
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Cooke: Xcel Energy's latest cash cow is the 'Fenberg Rider' #coleg #copolitics #cogov By Amy Cooke Xcel Energy customers’ bills will increase thanks to State Senate President Steve Fenberg (D-Boulder) and his recently introduced grid infrastructure bill, SB24-218, that allows
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Jon Caldara
6 years
Tonight on Devil's Advocate, @AnnCoulter joins me and, of course, doesn't let me get a word in edgewise. So, that's another reason to watch. 8:30 pm on @ColoPublicTV Channel 12. #copolitics
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Jon Caldara
8 years
Former Facebook Workers: We Routinely Suppressed Conservative News. #copolitcs
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Jon Caldara
4 years
Income tax rate reduction measure to appear on November ballot We made it! A tax cut will be on the ballot this fall! Will you support it? #coleg #copolitics
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@JonCaldara
Jon Caldara
4 months
Yes. Against all my better judgement, I compliment the city of Boulder for what they do for my son. #copolitics
@i2idotorg
Independence Institute
4 months
WAIT!!! WHAT?!?! Did @JonCaldara give kudos to @bouldercolorado ?!?!?! Listen to the latest episode of #FreedomUnaffiliated to find out why. #coleg #copolitics #WorldDownSyndromeDay (I couldn't pass up posting the cute pic.🥰)
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Jon Caldara
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@SchreiberDis4 @MartyLenz_KOA @KyleClark I'm no fan the media. @KyleClark and I have even gone at it on my show. But threats and intimidation like this must be denounced, especially from conservatives/libertarians. We cannot condemn cancel culture yet stay quiet on this immature shit #copolitics
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DISARM THE BLACKS! Colorado gun control bills aimed at racial minorities By Jon Caldara #copolitics #coleg #cogov #2A Any regular reader of this column knows its recurring theme of the immorality of political majorities abusing political minorities. But now, the Colorado
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Jon Caldara
5 years
National Popular Vote = Fuck Fly-Over Country #copolitics #coleg #cogov
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Jon Caldara
10 months
Denver, Poo Capital of Colorado One group of Denverites tries to clean up the streets and get the mayor and council to listen. Do you think they are listening? #denver #copolitics
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@JonCaldara
Jon Caldara
6 years
#FixOurDamnRoads is on the ballot!!! The Sec of State certifies our petitions!! No to TAXES. Yes to ROADS. Prop 109 will be mighty fine!!! #copolitics #coleg #cogov
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Jon Caldara
5 years
My latest for @denverpost . The Associated Press not only protects the progressive #bias of the media, it actively promotes it. Read this and tell me I'm wrong. Or if you're progressive, just tell me I'm wrong without reading it. #copolitics #coleg
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Jon Caldara
4 years
Caldara: Restaurants rebelling to survive Will YOU support the businesses that are defying the government lockdowns? Please share if you agree. #copolitics #coleg #cogov
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Jon Caldara
10 months
I STAND WITH ISRAEL #copolitics #Israel
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5 years
The Denver Post loathes our Taxpayer's Bill of Right and even THEY say vote NO on Prop CC!!! Endorsement: Proposition CC is fatally flawed; lawmakers should try again via @denverpost #copolitics #coleg #cogove #TABOR
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Jon Caldara
5 years
Welcome to MY hometown! Share if you agree. #copolitics #coleg
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The people making the most noise about former President Donald Trump being a threat to democracy are working to take away democracy right here in Colorado. Should you lose your right to vote for #RTD board members? #copolitics #coleg #cogov
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Jon Caldara
6 years
Denver has 1 administrator for every 7.5 instructional staff — far above state average. Hmm. So why is it again that teachers don't get paid more? Oh, because we're not taxed enough. #coleg #copolitics #cogov #education
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Jon Caldara
5 years
Holocaust survivor celebrates 104th birthday surrounded by 400 descendants Is there any better middle finger to Nazis than this? via @nypost #coleg #copolitics
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Jon Caldara
8 months
I just noticed I'm only 110 followers short of 10,000 on X. Would be fun to turn the odometer on this. Please follow me. #copolitics #coleg #cogov
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