Colorado has its 1st black Speaker of the House!

[El Supremo]

Rep. Carroll elected Speaker of the House

DENVER - Just days after commenting on President-elect Barack Obama's historic win, State Rep. Terrance Carroll (D-Denver) is making his own history.

The Assistant Majority Leader in the State House was elected Speaker of the House Thursday. Carroll is the first African-American elected to this position in Colorado history....

http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=103341&catid=339

[CrispyQ]

1. Yea!!!

We did some good things in CO, this election.

We voted down that awful personhood amendment & we got rid of that hateful Musgrave thing up in district 4.

[MissMarple]

3. Now, if Colorado Springs could just have a bit more luck.

We did capture another a Colorado house seat. Now we have two. We need charisma and money, along with a strong message that overcomes the mind numbing chorus from Dobson's Focus fundyland.

[CrispyQ]

4. Has Dobson's FOF had an impact on the Air Force?

I don't recall the Air Force being so tied to religion when I was young. But now there are frequently stories of ostracizing those who do not follow strict Christian beliefs in the Air Force. I was wondering if Dobson's group had anything to do with the change since they are in such close proximity. It's quite frightening to think of any part of the military being so closely tied to religion.

[Sebass1271]

2. this is awesome!!. i heard there is another african american

also that won a historic election on tuesday.. i just can't recall who he was and what position he won. any information?

[kentuck]

5. Jared Polis?

First openly gay to win statewide office in CO.