Only 31 Republicans filled the seats of the Colorado General Assembly on opening day for the 2023 legislative session — the fewest the state has seen in more than 80 years.
Republican leaders, however, remained optimistic.
After Democrats flipped seven seats from red to blue in November, Democrats are set to dominate the state Capitol this year, achieving a 46-19 supermajority in the House and a 23-12 split in the Senate. This makes Republicans all but powerless to stop Democrat-backed legislation.
Still, Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen said this will not prevent the party from having an impact.
During his opening day speech on Monday, Lundeen, R-Monument, said the Republican Party will make an honest effort to work with Democrats. He added he is hopeful that Democrats will incorporate Republican ideas into their legislation.
See the full article by Hannah Metzger, January 9, 2023