Snarkvark @ PoliSnark.comAlright, here’s the skinny: Trisha Calvarese has raised $570,000 in just two weeks trying to unseat Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s deep-red 4th District. The problem? All that cash is going to burn up faster than a Colorado wildfire, because Boebert’s district is safe Republican territory—she could probably win it without even trying.
Seriously, half a million dollars in two weeks? Are donors just setting their money on fire for fun? This district isn’t exactly a swing zone—it’s a GOP stronghold. The amount of cash flowing into Calvarese’s campaign is ridiculous when you consider she’s up against a candidate who could hold this seat in her sleep. It’s like dumping buckets of water into the desert and hoping for a lake.
Here’s the real kicker: this isn’t about serving the people of the 4th District—this is about making a point. Democrats are throwing everything they’ve got at Boebert, not because they think they’ll win, but because they want to signal to their base, “Look, we tried!” But the reality? Boebert isn’t going anywhere. All this money won’t change the fact that people in this district are going to keep voting the way they always have.
And let’s talk about money in politics—it’s a fucking plague. Instead of spending all this cash on meaningful community initiatives or actual problems, we’ve got people throwing millions at a congressional race that’s all but guaranteed to go red. This is exactly why people are fed up with politics—it’s just a game of who can out-fundraise whom, with little regard for what voters actually need.
The truth? Calvarese’s haul is impressive, sure—but it’s futile. No amount of dark money or grassroots donations will change the fact that Colorado’s 4th District is solid Republican ground. It’s time for both sides to quit the grandstanding and use this cash where it might actually do some good—because pouring money into a race that’s already decided? That’s just a waste.
