Michael Fields
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President of @advancecolorado Institute | @afpcolorado, @TeachforAmerica, & @cololaw alum | FOX31 Denver Political Analyst | rec softball | husband/father
Parker, CO
Joined June 2013
60 years ago, my Great Grandparents organized a rally against segregation. Proud of their legacy.
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It’s definitely about polling. I’ve seen it. And that $1.2B went directly into the pockets of working families in Colorado. Keep doing what you’re doing. We appreciate it! #copolitics #coleg.
Cute that you think this is about polling. Facts are that CO had a balanced budget until Republicans in DC torched $1.2B of our $ to create tax loopholes for corporations + their billionaire buds. I get that your job is to run cover for your donors + funders tho — get paid, man.
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The last income tax cut won by 31%. And voters would do it again. State spending has been out of control. The real question is: how did liberal legislators blow a $3.6B surplus in 3 years? #copolitics #coleg.
We take no satisfaction in saying we saw this coming. Thank you @JesseAPaul and @brianeason for this thoughtful piece. #copolitics #coleg
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Colorado Democrats must have finally gotten their polling back! . We already told you that Coloradans blame Democrats at State Capitol for CO’s budget deficit (instead of the federal government) by a double digit margin. A few town halls spreading misinformation isn’t gonna.
We had a balanced budget in Colorado thanks to Democrats. Then Republicans in DC screwed us over to bail out their billionaire buddies. Don’t let them lie to you. Help us hold them accountable. ☢️
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The Colorado electorate is center-right on fiscal issues, while the legislature is far left. Tax cuts win, tax hikes lose, and people love TABOR. Democrats are picking the wrong fight, again. #copolitics #coleg.
Colorado Democrats blew a $3.6B surplus and are now admitting they are going to raise taxes. #copolitics #coleg
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No mention at all that the penalty for these violent crimes doubled through a citizens initiative in the last election? #copolitics #coleg.
Homicides and shootings in Denver declined significantly during the first seven months of the year, nearing lows not seen for half a decade.
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Colorado Democrats blew a $3.6B surplus and are now admitting they are going to raise taxes. #copolitics #coleg
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“There isn’t a person who doesn’t support making sure there is a process in place to deport convicted violent criminals…”. Not true at all. The legislature and Governor passed a law to prevent local law enforcement from even telling ICE about violent criminals. That’s why we.
It’s terrifying that the hundreds of billions of dollars dedicated to ICE and their unlawful actions are going to be more widespread and impact Colorado. There isn’t a person who doesn’t support making sure there is a process in place to deport convicted violent criminals — but.
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Colorado dropped charges on a sex offender who tried to kidnap a child and also on a second degree murderer. “The charges in both cases were ultimately dropped because of a Colorado law that passed last year…” . This is going to just keep on happening until the law is changed.
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Republicans gave working families in Coloradans both a state and a federal tax cut. Now, legislators have to prioritize the $44 billion state budget. Win-win-win! #copolitics #coleg.
They blew a $1.2 billion hole in Colorado’s budget, and now you’re paying the price. ☢️ Join us at a Big Bill Fallout emergency town hall to hear the facts:
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This is a blatant lie. Before the federal bill passed, there wasn’t even enough money to cover the senior homestead exemption, which meant no TABOR refunds for anyone. Democrats blew the entire $3.6 billion surplus, where we all got $750 refunds checks 3 years ago - and are now
TABOR robs CO of fully funded schools, great roads, and good services — literally the only redeeming quality people experience w/ TABOR are refunds, and now @repgabeevans @RepJeffHurd @laurenboebert and @RepJeffCrank took those away from you. All to lick some billionaire boots.
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Whoever runs Senator Hickenlooper’s account not only sounds nothing like him, but is also misinformed. Republicans provided real tax relief for all Coloradans, while Democrats hurt working families by raising taxes on overtime. #copolitics #coleg.
Republicans' god-awful budget bill managed to explode the national debt while blowing a massive hole in Colorado's state budget. While they rob Coloradans blind to give tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy, we're working to protect the services folks rely on.
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What happened to the $3.6 billion surplus Colorado had 3 years ago? .#copolitics #coleg.
BREAKING: Gov. Jared Polis will convene the legislature on Aug. 21 to enact cuts to the state budget amid a $1 billion deficit, even as he is instituting a hiring freeze.
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During special session, TABOR specifically protects Coloradans from any state changes to taxes on overtime, tips, or businesses for this 2025 tax year. No wonder TABOR is so popular. #copolitics #coleg
Legislative sources tell me they expect @GovofCO to announce a special session in the morning. The state is short $1 billion for the budget year that just started in July because of changes made in the Republican budget bill in DC. #copolitics.
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In Colorado, local law enforcement is prohibited from sharing information with federal immigration authorities, even if it’s a violent criminal. This needs to change. #copolitics #coleg
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3% of the budget…. And it’s a tax cut…. That money is better off in the hands of hardworking Coloradans anyway! #copolitics #coleg.
Colorado legislators claim they have a $1.2B shortfall they must cut from the budget. ➡️ This is *3%* of their $44B budget. How many families had to cut 3% from their budgets this year due to CO’s high cost of living?. ✅ Govt should live within its means! #copolitics #coleg
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Also, TABOR has a higher approval rating than any elected official in Colorado - and it’s not even close. #copolitics #coleg.
We are suing the state for violating TABOR by taxing overtime without voter approval. #copolitics #coleg
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We are suing the state for violating TABOR by taxing overtime without voter approval. #copolitics #coleg
Today, we filed a lawsuit against the State because HB-1296 violates TABOR. Elected officials are not allowed to raise taxes on overtime by $500M without voter approval. #copolitics #coleg.
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Fees are out of control in Colorado. #copolitics #coleg.
Since 1994, Colorado’s fee-based revenue has skyrocketed nearly 3,400%, while population + inflation grew just 196%. Coloradans are paying more and more—without voting for it. Learn more in CSI's new report:
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Let’s be honest…$1.2B is a 3% cut to the massive $44B state budget. And all $1.2B goes into the pockets of working families in Colorado! #copolitics #coleg.
Colorado lawmakers must close new budget gap — reaching nearly $1 billion — caused by Trump tax bill
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Why are Colorado Democrats trying to shift the blame of the state’s budget issues to the federal government? Because they are seeing the same polling we are: Coloradans correctly blame Governor Polis and the legislature for the state’s budget deficit instead of the federal.
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