Cowboy State Politics

The Governor Tries to Ban Free Speech 2/18

Governor Gordon issued an exec order banning political contributions on state grounds.  The only problem is he really can't do that--he can't even accomplish that inside the Capitol Building itself.  It is a political stunt.  And there's a little problem of him transferring $150,000.00 to his Prosperity and Commerce PAC.  Yes, it's named PAC PAC. A lot of what you're seeing is political theater; most of it is un-tethered from reality.

Monday Reload - Activists with a Legislative Badge 2/16

There was a rally Friday at the Capitol that was billed and permitted as an "Equality Rally."  Really, it was an anti-ICE, anti-law enforcement rally.  Sarah Burlingame of Wyoming Equality submitted the permit.  What transpired was over 100 people--mostly school children screaming, impeding traffic and denigrating law enforcement.

Weekend Update - A Redcoat Valentine Present 2/14

It's Valentine's Day, and I certainly can't let the day pass without giving a present to my favorite group of people, the Redcoats.  Marilyn Connoly, Julie Jarvis, Elisa Campbell, Ken Clouston and others have gone full blown Democrat.  When the final session numbers are done, Democrat Mike Yin will have voted with the Republicans more than this group. AND, Landon Brown thinks he's a Ronald Reagan Republican.  Not kidding, he said that on the CSD Morning Show.  The fun is just beginning for the 2026 Budget Session.

Why They Aren't in Handcuffs w/ Rep Hageman 2/11

Rep Hageman joined the program this morning.  Today, she has U.S. Atty General Pam Bondi in front of her committee.  Though I haven't really been interested in talking about Epstein, this seemed like a good opportunity to get the scoop on it.  Turns out, there's a very good reason why a lot of those records haven't been released.  Also, I asked Rep Hageman "Why haven't we seen a bunch of people in handcuffs?"  It's a great discussion!

Gordon: "Club No," and Forget About 2019 2/9

The legislature kicked off today with the usual pomp and circumstance.  The only remarkable thing about Gordon's speech was what he didn't talk about--climate change.  He probably thought that'd be unpopular so instead he lectured legislators how they should do things his way.  He also promised that he would always defend Wyoming's right to export our resources.   Too bad, the legislature gave him the money to do that in 2019 and he vetoed the bill. Also, you know you've made it when the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court refers to your show in the State of the Judiciary speech.  All I can say is I'm not the one full of misinformation.