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momta

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2. He was a tech millionaire back in the 2000's.

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Sun Apr 16, 2023, 10:41 AM

Apr 2023

He used to throw his money into political issues, and made a lot of news over it. His causes, in my opinion, were often dubious and designed to get him endorsements and fame. When he first ran for the House he absolutely flooded Boulder county with ads. His opponent in the primary (whom I really liked) never stood a chance.

Obviously, this is all subjective, but I remember resenting the hell out of him over some of the issues he championed, and swayed to one side, with his buckets of cash.

Still, I maintain that he has done some good work, both as a US Rep and as a governor.

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I've not always been a Polis fan, but he's doing some good stuff. [View all] momta Apr 2023 OP

How did he buy his way into politics? Autumn Apr 2023 #1

He was a tech millionaire back in the 2000's. momta Apr 2023 #2

I can't think of a politician that doesn't get elected by doing those things, it takes money. Autumn Apr 2023 #3