I know first hand how bad Colorado has gotten! The Republican's are a joke here, as they control nothing! Even us permit holders, upon renewal have to do 4 hours of training. Bullshit! National Association of Gun rights is in Loveland, Co. They fight this constantly. I feel like it's a lost cause in many ways, but I'm glad to be a member and that they fight it always.Yes, Colorado is just incredibly lost. It was my go to state for years until Denver started spreading its politics radially outward at a viral like pace.
Arizona is still in shock as to how it allowed a Cartel funded Hobbs to take over and destroy the office, eliminating Kari Lake as a threat. They'd better watch their back. Idaho, Montana and Texas are in the crosshairs. I'm going to be the guy in animated classic "Up" who lives in his home surrounded by encroaching corporations offering to buy him out. I was born here, love the state, not the government, and I've planted my flag. Come and get it...
I love Idaho. I have three good military friends up there and they say it will be the last State to conform to Democrats because there are so many Mormon folks living there. I hope so, we will see. Like you said the Libs get all the votes they need from Denver, Boulder & Arapahoe Counties. The rest of the State is red. I used to live on the Western Slope. Totally different mentality over there. Fort Collins is trying hard to be Boulder #2, sadly. So much for a college town.