COLORADO SPRINGS — Newly appointed state Rep. Douglas Bruce is irking fellow Republicans again.
The El Paso County GOP on Thursday denounced a letter in which he criticized a candidate hoping to replace him on the county commission.
Bruce gave up his commission seat after being named to replace state Rep. Bill Cadman in the legislature. Bruce drew attention there for kicking a newspaper photographer on the House floor during the morning prayer Monday. Bruce has described the kick as a nudge.
In a letter to members of a committee that will vote Saturday on filling the vacant commission seat, Bruce accused candidate Amy Lathen of lying and flip-flopping.
Bruce could not be reached for comment Thursday evening.
The El Paso County Republican Party said Bruce’s letter conflicts with its year-old ethical campaigning policy that calls for honesty, integrity and respect.
