HR2 Colorado Republicans Face A Political Identity Crisis. (5-12-26)

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 Global Conflict, Economic Anxiety, And America’s Energy Future Collide. Hour 1 of Rush To Reason features John Rush, Andy Peth, and financial expert Jordan Goodman in a rapid-fire discussion of global war threats, economic uncertainty, energy policy, and political power. They examine how rising tensions with Iran could impact oil prices, inflation, airline travel, and global stability. The conversation asks if the world is edging toward wider conflict and how much America’s economic future hinges on events in the Strait of Hormuz. The hour also sharply critiques the Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell, debating interest rates, housing, inflation, and the political forces shaping economic decisions. Other topics include Spirit Airlines’ collapse, blocked mergers, LNG exports, Colorado’s natural gas, Cuba’s ongoing crisis, and the political fallout from rising utility bills. From energy independence and airline bankruptcies to inflation and geopolitics, Hour 1 highlights how deeply interconnected today’s major systems are. HOUR 2 Colorado Republicans Face A Political Identity Crisis. Hour 2 delivers a candid look at Colorado’s Republican Party and its candidates, spotlighting the divide between ideology, strategy, and electability. John Rush and Andy Peth assess Greg Lopez, Victor Marks, Scott Bottoms, and Barb Kirkmeyer, raising the tough question: who can win statewide in today’s Colorado? They cover campaign charisma, debate strategy, abortion politics, voter psychology, caucus influence, and whether splitting the conservative vote unintentionally helps Democrats. John and Andy discuss how unaffiliated voters influence elections, why emotional political movements struggle to expand beyond their base, and how internal Republican divisions could affect congressional races. They also examine the decline of Colorado Republican leadership, criticizing infighting, failed strategy, and divisive figures. The hour ends with a warning about political reality, messaging, and whether Colorado Republicans will adapt or keep losing statewide influence. HOUR 3 Candidate Vetting, Party Chaos, And The Fight Over Colorado’s Republican Future. Hour 3 dives into candidate vetting, political credibility, and the growing feud within Colorado’s Republican Party. John Rush, Andy Peth, and Eli Bremer discuss the controversy surrounding former CD8 candidate Adam DeRito and what his story reveals about the party leadership and candidate screening in Colorado. They explore allegations about DeRito’s military history, dishonesty, and fabricated stories, showing how flawed candidates can still rise inside activist circles. The discussion then broadens: Colorado Republicans are accused of empowering emotional factions and unelectable candidates while alienating the unaffiliated voters needed to win statewide. They also discuss Ron Hanks, Dave Williams, caucus politics, donor fatigue, lawsuits, and party cronyism, highlighting frustration with a system that rewards activism over electability. The hour ends with a warning about political incentives, failed leadership, and whether Colorado Republicans can rebuild credibility before losing statewide relevance for good.