Colorado: American

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Hello, I'm Senator Jim Inhofe from Oklahoma, and I am proud to be one of the hundreds of lawmakers on all levels of government to sign the Americans for Prosperity "No Climate Tax Pledge." This pledge states clearly that climate change legislation should not be used to fund a dramatic expansion in the size and scope of government. As I add my name to the list, I am also here to call on all those who oppose the largest tax increase in American history to join me in signing the pledge by going online to http://www.noclimatetax.com/.

I have worked tirelessly over the past ten years to expose cap-and-tax for what it really is: the largest tax increase in American history.

Michael Steele, the recently elected chairman of the Republican National Committee, hasn't exactly had an easy first couple months on the job.

He drew criticism from prominent Republicans over his comments to a magazine that abortion is an "individual choice" before clarifying that he is a staunch foe of abortion. He called Rush Limbaugh's radio show "incendiary" and "ugly," which drew swift reaction from Limbaugh fans.

Steele, who spoke to Colorado Republicans in a packed hotel ballroom Friday night, even joked about his bumpy start as chairman, telling the crowd he's a guy who knows how to learn from his mistakes.

"You cannot please everyone," Steele said.

We interrupt our normal coverage of Colorado politics to bring you an example of absolutely mind-blowing political stupidity too instructive to not point out. As Politico reports:
Nancy Pelosi said this week that she's keeping the door open for a second stimulus bill.

She may be the only one...reaction on Capitol Hill has been almost uniformly negative - and much of the blowback is coming from Democrats.

"If there's appetite, there's not in my office," said Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.). "Enough for now. No mas. No mas."

"It is too soon," said House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-Mass.). "No sensible person is trying to guess what will be appropriate policy six months from now.

"Tonight President Obama delivered a sobering and honest assessment of our nation's economy. These are troubling times, but the President put forth a bold plan for rebuilding our economy and getting our country back on track."

Sen. Mark Udall, D-Eldorado Springs

"Tonight, President Obama laid out a blueprint for America's future - a blueprint that will help create jobs, ease the flow of credit, keep American families in their homes, and invest in areas like energy, health care and education that will grow our economy. But it is also a blueprint that acknowledges our responsibility to future generations by reigning in runaway spending and crushing public debt.