Greg Lopez Wins CD4 Vacancy Committee Vote After Six Ballots

On April 1, 2024, Greg Lopez, Lisa Lopez, Scott Powell, and Jeff Toborg joined the show. Discussed his selection as Republican nominee for the CD4 special election after six rounds of voting, pledging to serve as a placeholder candidate to preserve primary integrity while representing all 800,000 district residents Addressed critics attempting to resurface decades-old personal matters, invoking Easter themes of grace and forgiveness while expressing.

Six-Ballot Victory in CD4 Vacancy Committee

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Greg Lopez emerged victorious from a dramatic six-ballot vacancy committee vote in Hugo, Colorado, securing the Republican nomination for the special election to complete Ken Buck’s congressional term. The Thursday night showdown saw Lopez steadily gain support through each round, ultimately defeating Jerry Sonnenberg 51-46 in the final ballot. Lopez pledged not to seek the permanent seat, positioning himself as a “placeholder” candidate to preserve the integrity of the June 25th primary for the other twelve candidates.

The former gubernatorial candidate emphasized unity and conservative representation for the district’s 800,000 residents. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Freedom Caucus members have already reached out, signaling Washington’s recognition of the race’s importance. Lopez and his wife Lisa discussed their commitment to faith, family, and freedom, while addressing the ongoing work they’ve done with Colorado Hispanic Republicans and parental rights initiatives.

“I’m going to put people over politics. I’m one of those candidates that always recognizes that the quality of life is important for all of us. And so I’m going to work hard to make sure that I earn the trust of all of CD4 and that I represent them to the best of my ability.”

Greg Lopez, CD4 Republican Nominee for Special Election

Lisa Lopez addressed critics who attempted to dredge up decades-old personal matters, invoking Easter’s themes of grace and forgiveness. She expressed pride in her husband’s 36-year marriage and his commitment to serve with honor and integrity during the six-month term.

“I’ve come to a point in this journey of my life, our lives, that I no longer care to rehash our past. We’ve spoken ad nauseum for at least eight years about everything, and I’m done. I’m just done.”

Lisa Lopez, Wife of Greg Lopez

Easter and the Foundation of Christianity

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Scott Powell, senior fellow at the Discovery Institute, articulates why Easter stands apart from all other holidays as the commemoration of Christ’s resurrection. Powell notes that Christianity uniquely claims a founder who professed to be the Messiah and Savior, a claim so profound it divided human history into before and after Christ. He points to over 100 prophetic accounts from 18 different prophets in the Old Testament predicting specific details of Christ’s birth, life, and death.

Powell reveals a striking historical detail: King David prophetically wrote about crucifixion a thousand years before Christ, at a time when crucifixion had not yet been invented as a method of execution. This evidence, along with Christ’s post-resurrection appearances to over 500 witnesses across 40 days, forms the foundation of Christian faith that transformed doubting disciples into martyrs willing to die for their testimony.

“God wanted to display his presence and his power in such a way that no one could deny it. When God sent his son Jesus Christ into the world, he did it almost like a ransom. He stood in our place. He took all of our sin on his shoulders, and the crucifixion was done in order to open the way for us to have a relationship with God.”

Scott Powell, Senior Fellow, Discovery Institute

Parker Grocery Tax Repeal Initiative

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Jeff Toborg, Mayor of Parker, Colorado, leads a grassroots campaign to eliminate sales taxes on groceries, menstrual products, and diapers. The citizen initiative has attracted approximately 50 volunteers working to collect 7,500 signatures by July 1st to place the measure on the November ballot. Toborg frames the effort as modernizing an outdated tax code that unfairly burdens families purchasing necessities.

The initiative faces opposition from some Parker Town Council members who contemplated a resolution against the citizen measure during a recent study session. Toborg pushes back against fear-mongering claims that tax relief would harm police, parks, or roads, arguing that many other municipalities operate without taxing essential groceries. Council member Laura Hefta earned praise for reminding colleagues that government works for the people, not the reverse.

“Government does not work or the people do not work for government. Government works for the people. I think when you get elected, you have a tendency to forget this isn’t revenue. These are tax dollars. These came out of somebody’s paycheck. These came out of somebody’s labor.”

Jeff Toborg, Mayor of Parker, Colorado