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EdmondDantes_

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12. He's term limited as governor this yearand has a negative approval rating

Reply to harumph (Reply #9)

Wed May 20, 2026, 12:00 PM

May 20

I'm not sure he has a next step in elected office. Best bet would be if Bennett wins the governor race in Colorado and appoints Polis to the Senate as his replacement, but with a negative approval rating that seems unlikely.

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Every bit as fondly as Chamberlain Orrex May 20 #3

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I'm going to try and be tactful here Just_Vote_Dem May 20 #6

That seems wildly optimistic EdmondDantes_ May 20 #7

Yes, by Tina Peters. CanonRay May 20 #8

Should be a career ending move for him if we had any sense. harumph May 20 #9

He's term limited as governor this yearand has a negative approval rating EdmondDantes_ May 20 #12

NEXT: Polis sets up anti-weaponization fund to compensate Peters dalton99a May 20 #10