Gov. Jared Polis Silently Protests Censure by Taping His Mouth at Colorado Democrats' Call

Colorado Governor Jared Polis attended an internal Democratic Party meeting with his mouth taped to protest a censure over commuting a 2020 election denier's sentence. This dramatic act highlights the growing friction between state leaders and party leadership regarding judicial discretion and election integrity. The incident serves as a stark warning about the potential for internal party schisms over controversial legal decisions.