A Democratic Governor Just Failed Our Democracy in the Worst Possible Way The news out of Colorado has left many in the political world aghast: Gov.
Jared Polis, a Democrat, has commuted the prison sentence of Tina Peters, the former county clerk and recorder who was convicted of multiple felonies related to her attempts to influence the 2020 election.
The decision, which came despite years of pressure from President Donald Trump and local officials, raises questions about the governor's priorities and his willingness to defy conventional wisdom within his own party.