September 09, 2009 11:25 PM UTC

Playing both sides of every issue, Bill Ritter pays a political price, again.

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• by: Nathan Ortiz

The Colorado Roadless Rule resulted from one of the most extensive and inclusive public processes in Colorado’s history. The newsprint and radio ad below is showing up all over the state of Colorado.

A few radical organizations didn’t like the outcome of the roadless rule agreement. Caving to pressure, Bill Ritter opened the process back up to meddling and revisions. At risk? Vital exceptions made for our ski/tourism sectors, the North Fork Valley Coal Reserves and important provisions to protect our mountain communities from wildfire and insect infestations.

Playing all sides of every issue is trademark Bill Ritter. And as a result, Ritter now faces a statewide radio and newspaper campaign he could have easily avoided by maintaining his commitments, and keeping his promises.

Word is that this radio ad is playing statewide and showed up this morning in multiple newspapers around the state.