Wednesday, July 18, 2007

These truths to be self-evident



"The Declaration of Independence says that we hold these truths to be self-evident that all are created equal. Equal. I stand for equality of all American citizens. Equality. No asterisks…no parentheses…every American should have equality under the law.

You know what a threat is to marriage? Divorce is a threat to marriage. You know what else is a threat to marriage? Infidelity is a threat to marriage. Domestic violence is a threat to marriage. Losing your job is a threat to marriage. Marriage is not a threat to marriage. I support equality."

- Angie Paccione

Sunday, July 15, 2007

Musgrave refuses public scrutiny

In the Denver Post:

Lamborn outspent at least five of Colorado's six other U.S. representatives, The Gazette reported. The second-highest total reported was $19,000 by freshman Democrat Ed Perlmutter.

The newspaper said GOP U.S. Rep. Marilyn Musgrave did not respond to requests for her mailing expenses.

Musgrave endangers 4th CD seat

4th CD seat at risk

The Republican Party apparently has decided it is going to forfeit its long hold on the 4th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

What else can be concluded by their "gathering around Marilyn Musgrave" so there is no Republican primary in 2008?

I am astonished at the state of denial my party is in regarding what can only be described as the "Musgrave problem."

Musgrave is a horrible example of a "representative." Since her first election, she has alienated an unbelievably large number of her constituents - supporters and opponents alike. The numerous actions of an arrogant, disrespectful, condescending and blatantly unresponsive nature by Musgrave and her various staff members are too numerous to mention here. They have been consistently this way since her election in 2002. Any and all recent claims of change are simply a public relations stunt and not factual.

It is time the Republican Party finally admits that Musgrave is not deserving of their support. It is time for a real leader to step forward. If that doesn't happen, the Republicans can kiss goodbye their long control of this office.

There are many like myself. I volunteered my time, donated money to her first campaign and did all I could to help her win. I'll never make that mistake again. I haven't voted for her since and will absolutely never again vote for her - or anyone who supports her.

Wake up Republicans, or you will lose this seat!

Ron Klein,
Berthoud

Musgrave's cronies

Musgrave's 'constituent' meetings really for cronies and elected officials


Letters to Editor
July 11, 2007

On June 29, the Tribune reported that Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, R-Colo., was meeting with 400 "invited" constituents from around northern Colorado at Johnson's Corner. This group consisted of elected officials, town employees, state lawmakers and "others." I fail to see where the term "constituents" comes into play. Might I suggest the term "cronies and other political hacks."

I went to Musgrave's last "constituent" meeting where she failed to answer any "constituent" questions. But then again, I was the only one asking questions and not whipping out my checkbook.

In attempts to ask questions of her staff, I continue to hear of the "bipartisan efforts" of Musgrave. I guess that's why she belongs to the bipartisan party.

Joe Williams, Loveland