U.S. Senate
See Full Big Line
(D) J. Hickenlooper*
(R) Somebody
80%
20%
Governor
See Full Big Line
(D) Joe Neguse
(D) Phil Weiser
(D) Jena Griswold
60%
60%
40%↓
Att. General
See Full Big Line
(D) M. Dougherty
(D) Alexis King
(D) Brian Mason
40%
40%
30%
Sec. of State
See Full Big Line
(D) George Stern
(D) A. Gonzalez
(R) Sheri Davis
40%
40%
30%
State Treasurer
See Full Big Line
(D) Brianna Titone
(R) Kevin Grantham
(D) Jerry DiTullio
60%
30%
20%
CO-01 (Denver)
See Full Big Line
(D) Diana DeGette*
(R) Somebody
90%
2%
CO-02 (Boulder-ish)
See Full Big Line
(D) Joe Neguse*
(R) Somebody
90%
2%
CO-03 (West & Southern CO)
See Full Big Line
(R) Jeff Hurd*
(D) Somebody
80%
40%
CO-04 (Northeast-ish Colorado)
See Full Big Line
(R) Lauren Boebert*
(D) Somebody
90%
10%
CO-05 (Colorado Springs)
See Full Big Line
(R) Jeff Crank*
(D) Somebody
80%
20%
CO-06 (Aurora)
See Full Big Line
(D) Jason Crow*
(R) Somebody
90%
10%
CO-07 (Jefferson County)
See Full Big Line
(D) B. Pettersen*
(R) Somebody
90%
10%
CO-08 (Northern Colo.)
See Full Big Line
(R) Gabe Evans*
(D) Yadira Caraveo
(D) Joe Salazar
50%
40%
40%
State Senate Majority
See Full Big Line
DEMOCRATS
REPUBLICANS
80%
20%
State House Majority
See Full Big Line
DEMOCRATS
REPUBLICANS
95%
5%
July 18, 2007 07:43 PM UTC
34 Comments
Loading ...
at least 25 state capitols, I’ve always been a bit surprized that we don’t have metal detectors here in Colorado. Every capitol I’ve visited has two state police officers at each public access door and you have to show ID, sign in, and then go through a metal detector. Seems like common sense to me.
Fifty 3rd grade kids in a school tour should not have to even sign in, frankly.
Training for possible perps by observation is the surest system we have w/o detectors. Our recent perp would probably have been stopped by a trained observer. A tuxedo in the middle of a hot summer weekday? And probably acting nervous, as he did with the tux rental person.
Bingo.
And if we let all legislators and perhaps employees given a pass so that they don’t have to go through the detector? That could happen, seems logical on the face of it. But that doesn’t mean some NRA legislative member wouldn’t decide one day that he was going to teach a lesson to them gun confiscating Deemocrats.
And then there will always be the outside, with each leg’s parking spot clearly labeled.
For reasons I’ve stated elsewhere here, most “security” is a feel good measure. Don’t just stand there, do anything. A determined perp will find a loophole in a few minutes. It’s like most home locks, they just keep the easily deterred out.
I’ve not been to a State Capitol with a busload of kids since I was one of the kids (long time ago)….not sure if they have “special arrangements” or not, but that would seem reaonable to me.
It just doesn’t seem like an unreasonable expectation to walk through a metal detector when entering the Capitol. I mean, right across the street at the Webb Building you have to…
But even a modicum of security will deter some people from trying. Just like locking your door and closing your window will keep most burglars out. You don’t want to go overboard but you don’t need an open invitation for everyone either.
the legislature wasn’t in session.
…except for increased probability of the discharged bullets by the officer hitting an innocent.
But I am afraid the metal detectors may become necessary. I do hope they are able to have a process to not search the little kids who come in by the bus loads
Of course metal detectors should be installed at all large buildings – and it will be just too bad if the “wild west”, NRA types have to leave their sidearms at home.
Ritter needs to take action now instead of appointing a committee to look into it.
I supported Ritter because 1. He’s a Democrat, and 2. Beauprez was a FOXnews-watching Bush clone – anything was better than that. But it is time for Ritter to show some leadership and he can start by improving security at the Capitol.
This is where I disagree with the “shooting from the hip” republicans who claim to take action right away to protect the citizens, while in the short/long term they screw everbody because they have no clue what they’re really doing. I think the Governor is doing precisely the right thing by taking precautionary steps right now, looking into the long term problem, and how to solve it efficeintly.
That is leadership, and that is how our government of the people should function. We do not need someone screwing it up even worse by implementing policy without proper knowledge of the consequences.
The Capitol has security cameras monitoring every inch of the place.
The State Troopers are VERY good at what they do (as evidenced by this latest example).
This is the first time something has happened like this in the Capitol (for a long time!)
and
Metal detectors don’t stop people from harming others.
Paranoia will destroy ya…
metal detectors out of court houses and airports.
And away from President Bush’s public appearances….
Ossama Obama’s car, Edward’s cars, Gore’s private jets and mega limos, etc.
I doubt that Hillary, Obama or Edwards have metal detectors in their cars. (If the gunman is getting in your car, it is probably too late anyway)
Same with Gore and his private jets or “mega” (stretch?) limo.
I failed to make the point of my jab clear. I was referring to bullet resistant glass. I thought that is what your second line was stating.
My bad.
no problem.
for blowing what I said out of proportion.
As I’ve been saying all along, metal detectors in the state Capitol won’t stop a maniac from killing outside the Capitol. It is a diversion of resources we don’t need since we already have good security in the building.
don’t offer much help at all except to capture video history of the carnage as it unfolds…witness the Columbine cafeteria video.
but Columbine didn’t have trained professionals who know how to spot trouble makers monitoring the entrances, watching the cameras, walking the halls and coordinating with other law enforcement agencies in order to ensure the safety of the people inside, did they?
Does not change the fact that the security cameras did absolutely nothing to mitigate the carnage. Metal detector used in combination with trained law enforcement professionals may well have.
It is a matter of degrees of safety.
Pretty much what I’ve been saying (not that makes either of us right), good training and policies are the best security of all. “Human detectors” can do things that no metal detector can.
Also as I’ve been saying, there are too many easy workarounds. Detectors merely cause creativity on the part of the perp.A sling shot and alternative ammo can be lethal, and will go right through a metal detector.
I learned that there is at least one legislator with a gun during session…..
In the hundred and thirty one years of this state, have there been other assissination attempts? If this is so rare, even through the “wild west” days, why do we go all fearful on a rare event?
and I haven’t found any examples of when the last time somebody was shot in the Capitol.
I do remember a story of the old days when there was a disagreement, possibly a love triangle (?), where a man was shot on the main stairs inside, but haven’t seen anything in writing.
Any historians out there know?
although such events certainly have never been rare.
Seems that long ago the wife of the owner of the ranch that is now Highlands Ranch kept a room at the BP where she entertained her lover(s). I don’t recall who shot who, but it took place in the bar that no longer exists at the base of the escalators by the Ship (there’s no “S!”) Tavern.
And then there’s the guy who parboiled himself in the bath tub, and the woman who jumped from the 8th or 9th floor into the main area. If you know where to look, and the light is right, you can see the dent in the terrazzo floor from the impact.
about the Brown. The hotel’s history is documented, you would think the Capitol’s would be as well.
I could’ve sworn I heard about another shooting in the Capitol, way back when. I remember reading that the blood stain was visible for awhile after.
Then again, this could have been another acid flashback.
Who knows.
Yes, there are always one or more employees designated Historian.
I worked there for a couple of years as hotel dick…I mean security. When things were slow I often went to a room way up on the roof tenth floor which had all the historical documents. They had all of the guest registry books from August 1892 up to the time of computer registry. File cabinets and cabinets of newspaper clippings, photographs, special events, etc.
Then the Motorola would squawk….
Just one? I always assumed that the House Republicans from El Paso County traveled up to Denver w/ grenade launchers.
don’t carry guns. They let the cops do the killing for them.
We select individuals to do the killing instead of letting everyone pack heat.
Never know if my clients are were yahoo republicans or just regular crazy.
I’m a democrat i’m a fine shot.
I prefer to let trained professionals, like the police do their job. I’ve got first aid training, but I’d rather go to the doctor too.