Time to Take Out the Trash If They Want to Primary Luck, Let’s Primary the Real Problems

Alright, Colorado patriots, buckle up. It’s time to grab a coffee, put on your big-boy boots (or girl), and face the cold, hard truth: our state’s Republican roster is crawling with RINOs, those spineless, establishment types who talk a big game about “freedom” while cozying up to big donors and selling out your values and principles faster than a Polis can give money to illegal aliens. If the establishment Republican Cabal thinks they can primary one of our best, Rep. Stephanie Luck, then it’s time we turn the tables and clean house ourselves. I’m talking about a full-on conservative purge of the squishy, low-liberty-score Republicans who’ve been riding the GOP brand while betraying everything it’s supposed to stand for. Let’s get to it, and trust me, the sarcasm’s gonna flow like the South Platte after a flash flood.

Here’s the hit list, folks, our so-called “Republican” representatives who’ve earned themselves a spot on the naughty list with Liberty Scores below 70. These are the C-minus and D-listers and F for complete failures of constitutional fidelity, the ones who think “conservative values and principles” are just suggestions they can ignore when the lobbyists come knocking.

• Anthony Hartsook (HD 44, Liberty Score: 68): Oh, look, it’s the cowboy hat guy! When it comes to defending liberty, Hartsook’s about as useful as a bag of Skillets at Fat Camp. A 68? Really, Tony? That’s the kind of score you get when you’re too busy posing for photo ops to actually vote like a conservative.

• Ryan Gonzalez (HD 50, Liberty Score: 67): Gonzalez must think “liberty” is just a fancy word for “whatever gets me reelected.” With a score like that, he’s not fighting for your rights, he’s fighting for a better seat at the Progressive’s table.

• Rose Pugliese (HD 14, Liberty Score: 66): Rose, Rose, Rose. You’re out here in Colorado Springs, where folks expect rock-solid conservatism, and you’re giving us a measly 66? That’s not leadership; that’s a participation ribbon.

• Mary Bradfield (HD 21, Liberty Score: 61): Mary, bless your heart, she is serving up a masterclass in mediocrity. A 61? I’ve seen higher scores on a middle school pop quiz. She’s got experience, sure, experience disappointing the voters who trusted her to uphold their values

• Rick Taggart (HD 55, Liberty Score: 48): Rick, my man, a 48 is not a score; it’s a cry for help. You’re not just flirting with RINO status, you’ve got a full-on romance going with the Progressives. Time to pack your bags.

And don’t even get me started on the Senate. We’ve got “ten out of twelve” Republican senators scoring below 70, with standouts like:

• Cleave Simpson – Liberty Score: 47 - Simpson’s out there proving you can wear a Stetson and still vote like a bureaucrat.

• Barbara Kirkmeyer – Liberty Score: 49 - The self-appointed RINO queen of Northern Colorado.

These folks aren’t representing you, they’re representing themselves, their donors, and the same tired establishment that’s been flushing Colorado’s future down the drain. They’ll look you dead in the eye, puff out their chests, and swear they’re fighting for your freedom, but their Liberty Scores tell a different story. It’s like they think you’re too dumb to notice they’re playing both sides. Well, guess what? We’re not. Poke a finger in their chest and tell them: “No, YOU don’t understand.” We don’t want you slithering in the Capitol, compromising our conservative values and principles for a pat on the head from some lobbyist. We want you gone!

Now, let’s be real, this won’t be a cakewalk. These RINOs have deep-pocketed donors propping them up, ensuring they can keep their cushy seats while Colorado slides further into the progressive abyss. They’re not as flush as the Democrats, sure, but they’ve got enough cash to make primaries a struggle. That’s why we need to get serious about 2026. If the establishment wants to come for Stephanie Luck, one of the few who actually get what “liberty” means, then we need to hit back twice as hard. We need to find candidates who don’t just talk about constitutional values but live them. Candidates who understand that “limited government” isn’t a buzzword, it’s a way of life.

So, patriots, it’s time to roll up your sleeves. Start scouting for true conservatives in HD 14, 21, 43, 44, 50, and 55. Find people who won’t buckle under pressure, who’ll stand up to the establishment, and who’ll vote like their Liberty Score actually matters. Let’s send a message in 2026: if you betray our trust, you’re out.

No more RINOs.

No more excuses.

Colorado deserves better, and it’s up to us to make it happen.