A DIFFERENT KIND OF LEARNING EXPERIENCE
With schools closed Monday for Presidents Day, several lawmakers brought their children with them to the Capitol.
Sen. Mike Kopp, R-Littleton, said he brought 14-year-old Meghan because he wanted her to see what happens when Democrats are in charge. “It’s like a ‘scared straight’ tactic,” he joked.
Rep. Amy Stephens, R-Monument, showed off Nick, 17, who now is way taller than she is.
Sen. Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs, brought his 13-year-old, Austin, who used the opportunity to sell $1 candy bars to raise money for a class trip to D.C.
Dems handle The Pepsi Challenge.
Republican Scott McInnis appeared at the Pepsi Bottling Co. in Denver on Monday to hammer Democrats for repealing the tax credit on soft drinks, which the gubernatorial candidate says will cost jobs.
“When (was) the last time they ever lifted a case of Pepsi?” McInnis asked, hoisting his favorite Pepsi product, Mountain Dew.
Last time?
“Sunday,” said Senate Majority Leader John Morse, D-Colorado Springs. “I was lifting it from my pantry to my refrigerator. Some days, I drink a case of Diet Mountain Dew.”
“He not only wants to keep the soft-drink industry in business, but the health care industry as well,” said Samantha Walsh, Morse’s executive assistant.
Compiled by Lynn Bartels, The Denver Post
