Colorado Republicans File Articles of Impeachment Against Secretary of State Jenna Griswold

On April 9, 2024, Kevin Lundberg and Ryan Armagost joined the show. Former State Senator Kevin Lundberg discusses Secretary of State Jenna Griswold’s refusal to follow election law, explains federalism and states’ rights regarding abortion policy, and reviews over 40 problematic bills in the Colorado legislature State Representative Ryan Armagost discusses the Republican caucus’s articles of impeachment against Jenna Griswold, citing her. Articles of Impeachment Against Secretary of State Start listening at 14:26 – Hour 1 Ryan Armagost, Colorado State Representative and prime sponsor of the impeachment resolution, discusses the unprecedented move against Secretary of State Jenna Griswold. Armagost explains that nearly all Republican House members support the resolution, with only two unavailable to sign on. He details how Griswold has weaponized her position through extreme partisanship, including her role in attempting to remove a federal candidate from the ballot. The representative emphasizes this is not a partisan issue but a matter of accountability. When officials abuse their power, citizens must hold them responsible. He notes that Griswold sent 30,000 voter registration applications to people who were not qualified to register, then dismissed it as a simple mistake. The hearing is scheduled for 1:30 PM in the Old State Library, though the Democrat-controlled Judiciary Committee has limited public testimony to a single panel. “This isn’t a partisan issue. This is just a matter of if she can do this and get away with this, this could happen to any candidate. It could happen to me tomorrow. So we have to put a stop to this one way or another.” – Ryan Armagost, Colorado State Representative Election Integrity and Constitutional Principles Start listening at 20:00 – Hour 1 Former State Senator Kevin Lundberg provides historical context for the impeachment effort, noting the Democrat Party laid the groundwork for a radical partisan secretary of state long before Griswold took office. He explains that Griswold has refused to follow state law on election recounts and has worked with the legislature to change laws to conform to her preferences rather than constitutional requirements. Lundberg discusses the principle of federalism, explaining how the Constitution divides power between state and federal governments. He applies this framework to the abortion debate, noting that while he personally supports the right to life, the Constitution assigns this authority to states, not the federal government. He references Article 1, Section 8 and discusses how Colorado’s state constitution explicitly prohibits public funding for abortion, though this provision has been violated since its passage in 1984. “The Constitution defines what the power of Congress is in Article 1, Section 8, and that essentially defines the scope of our federal government. It is an incredibly important principle of controlling the scope and size of government by dividing the authority, not just between the branches, but between the two major elements of governance in our country.” – Kevin Lundberg, Former Colorado State Senator Legislative Session Update and Concerning Bills Start listening at 46:37 – Hour 1 Kevin Lundberg reports on the Colorado legislative session, noting about a month remains. He has identified over 40 problematic bills on his “bad bill list,” describing the legislative agenda as breathtaking i...