The Get More Smarter Podcast - A Weekly Show About Colorado Politics Colorado Republicans: Also Terrible at Fundraising (feat. Christy Powell)
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Nov 4, 2025 Christy Powell, a campaign finance monitor and analyst, joins to dissect Colorado's latest fundraising climate. She reveals how one party is dominating the primary fundraising scene, while the other struggles, highlighting weak Republican contributions. The ongoing government shutdown's impact is discussed, alongside how courts are acting as crucial checks against the Trump administration's overreach. From potential premium increases to the dynamics of various congressional races, listeners gain deep insights into the state of Colorado politics.
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Shutdown Backlash Falls On Republicans
- The 2025 government shutdown is blaming Republicans because they control the House, Senate, and White House.
- Polling shows rising public concern and growing disapproval of Trump's management of the federal government.
ACA Credits Are Central To Premium Stability
- Ending ACA tax credits will double premiums for many Coloradans and push tens of thousands off coverage.
- State Democrats allocated emergency funds to blunt the impact, showing local governance filling federal gaps.
Withholding Benefits Is Political Leverage—and Risky
- Republicans are using benefits like SNAP as leverage in shutdown negotiations.
- That tactic risks political blowback as public awareness and outrage grow.