Don't know if this is appropriate here, but I got a solicitation for a donation to his campaign. The name rang a bell, so I was going to ask about him here. But I did a little research to refresh my rusty memory.
He's the guy who defeated former Colorado Senate President John Morse in the recall elections last year, and removed him from office in District 11.
This made a big splash, even nationally, and Herpin filled out Morse's term until the next election, which will be in November. (Colorado Senator Angela Giron from District 3 was also recalled in that same recalled election.)
Anyhow, he's running against a Bloomberg-supported, hence leftist (any arguments here?), candidate for Colorado Legislature District 11.
So I'm going to throw a couple of bucks in his direction. I also expect to send some $ to the opponent of the Democratically-appointed replacement for Evie Hudak, who was forced to resign (by the party) under threat of another recall election. Even though I don't live in that district.
If you are in District 3, you might check out whomever the conservative (yeah, I know) candidate is there. I haven't researched that race as of yet. But if you live there, you can.
Yeah, I know, there are bigger elections looming, like for Colorado Governor, not to mention the Presidency, but let's remember one thing...
"All politics is local."Let's also remember that campaign contributions are strictly regulated, and if you decide to contribute in any campaign, do it properly, through the candidate's website, or by contacting the candidate's headquarters directly. You will have to reveal your personal information, which was a big stumbling block for me, personally, but I bit the bullet and did it anyhow.
Respectfully submitted,
Terry
REFs:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Herpinhttp://bernieherpin.com/
