Colorado Democratic Party censures Gov. Jared Polis after he commutes Tina Peters' sentence

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The Colorado Democratic Party's central committee voted to censure Governor Jared Polis.
The censure is in response to Polis commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was convicted of tampering with election equipment.
Polis defended his decision by comparing Peters' sentence to others and arguing her free speech was improperly considered.
The Democratic Party stated that reducing Peters' sentence, allegedly under pressure, sets a dangerous precedent and undermines election integrity.
The censure temporarily bars Governor Polis from speaking or participating in party-sponsored events.

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