Tag Archives: Gov Bill Ritter

Sep 22 2009

Colorado Cuts Benefits to Seniors and Mentally ill to Balance Budget (Obamacare Example)

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On the heels of spending cuts Gov. Bill Ritter made in August, lawmakers learned Monday that the state is short another $240 million in the current budget year that started in July.

That could mean more cuts to state services in the current year, and it probably means that in the next budget year seniors will once again lose a property-tax break.

The $260 million in program cuts Ritter implemented earlier this year included eliminating a 32-bed nursing unit in Grand Junction for the developmentally disabled, closing 59 beds for the mentally ill in Fort Logan, freeing some prisoners as much as six months earlier than their release dates and furloughing 15,500 state workers. Read More

Why is it every time a Democrat thinks about balancing their budget that they cut benefits to seniors. Gov. Bill Ritter did worst than that by eliminating a 32-bed nursing unit in Grand Junction for the developmentally disabled, closing 59 beds for the mentally ill in Fort Logan. Mr Ritter the Mighty One has been saying for weeks now that the recession is over, does it feel that way to you sir? I bet if you ask the seniors, the disabled and the mentally ill of Colorado if they think the recession was over you would get a completely different answer than what Obama the Mighty One would give you!

We understand why the seniors are worried about Obama’s health care plans, because they know they’re the ones thats going to be hurt by it and will not get the health care needed. Thanks Colorado for setting a good example of what Obamacare will be like for seniors.

LINKS:

(1)     Are Democrats Losing Colorado? Looks That Way!

(2)    Federal Agents Searches Home of Colorado Man in Terror Probe

(3)    Obama’s Plan, Sell The Smile, Detract, Confuse, Media Blitz A Ploy To Kill Momentum Against Health Care Plan

(4)    Depends on your definition of what a “tax” is

(5)    Newsweek Plays The Race Card

(6)    From Biden’s Lips to God’s Ear

Sep 15 2009

Are Democrats Losing Colorado? Looks That Way!

For Obama and Democrats, Colorado Becomes Less

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The state embodies the uneasiness spreading throughout Democratic ranks as Obama struggles with major challenges and the 2010 midterm elections approach.

Today, the energy that powered Obama to victory has begun to dissipate. Some of his supporters remain on the sidelines; others are, if not disillusioned, questioning what has happened to his presidency. As they look toward 2010, Democrats are nervous. Gov. Bill Ritter, appointed Sen. Michael F. Bennet and at least one Democratic member of the House will probably face difficult election campaigns next year.

Roy Romer, a former Democratic governor, called the state of play “very much tougher” for Obama and the Democrats than it was a year ago. “The slippage is there, and it’s because things are tough and solutions aren’t easy, and they [voters] don’t see progress toward solutions,” he said.

“The political environment is tough for Democrats, tough for incumbents, tough for all politicians,” Mike Stratton, a veteran Democratic strategist based in Denver, said a few days ago.
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Don’t feel alone Colorado as I’m sure there are many States that feel the same as you do about Obama’s performance as president. He had all the answers back during the campaign and in his big speeches that someone wrote for him and after ellected, Obama has done nothing that has work to make Americans lives better. He will not stop spending, he will not stop the corruption in government such as ACORN. Obama will not listen to Americans, we don’t want a socialist government! We don’t want government ran healthcare. Yes the democrats will have many problems in 2010!

Jul 22 2009

VIDEO: Colorado Gov Bill Ritter refused to endorse the Waxman-Markey global warming climate change bill.

Colorado Gov Bill Ritter, testifying before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on July 21, 2008 refused to endorse the Waxman-Markey global warming climate change bill.

Some democrats are waking up to the fact that the cap and trade bill will hurt more than it helps. Way to go Gov. Ritter! Watch out for Obama’s attack dogs now that you went against one of his policies!