EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 47 MIN
Back Porch Files: Colorado's Republican Circus
from Your Neighbor on the Left Podcast · host Your Neighbor on the Left
Colorado's Republican gubernatorial primary has become a case study in how far the modern GOP has drifted from its self-image as the party of serious governance. From controversies involving antisemitic rhetoric and secession movements to exorcism claims and conspiracy-laden campaign messaging, this race raises a larger question than who will win the nomination. It asks what qualities today's Republican Party rewards, and whether spectacle, grievance, and political performance have begun to overshadow the competence and judgment voters should expect from candidates seeking executive power. Visit the podcast website at https://www.neighborontheleft.com
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Colorado’s Republican governor’s race features secession movements, exorcism claims, conspiracy rhetoric, and questions about basic judgment. But the real story isn’t the candidates themselves, it’s what their rise says about a party that increasingly seems to reward spectacle over governance.
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Back Porch Files: Colorado's Republican Circus
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