BOTTOMS VISITS STRASBURG
A few nights ago, I went to an open house with Senator Scott Bottoms at Holy Spirit Livin’ in Strasburg. I wanted to give my take on his presentation and my thoughts on this gubernatorial candidate.
Scott’s small-town story includes being the former pastor of Journey Church here in Strasburg. That should mean that he understands what matters most to everyday conservative Coloradans — faith, family, freedom, and common-sense spending.
As a member of the Appropriations Committee, he’s seen up close how reckless our state spending has become. He talked about how much of our hard-earned tax money is being poured into wasteful programs that push Governor Polis’ big-government, socialist agenda instead of solving real problems facing regular people.
Scott didn’t avoid the tough topics, either. He spoke openly about the Marxist ideas creeping into our schools, the sanctuary city mess, and the rise in gang activity.
He believes even moderate Democrats and Independents are starting to realize their party has gone too far left. The radical ideas being pushed these days just don’t fit the values of working families in Colorado, and Scott wants to give those voters a home again.
He also talked about the role of pastors and churches in this moment. After the death of Charlie Kirk, he said many pastors are waking up to the fact that they need to help their congregations think about their values when they head to the polls. Not to tell them who to vote for, but to remind them that their faith and their vote should go hand in hand.
One of the most interesting things Scott said was about young Hispanic men. He believes many are starting to push back against the left’s constant effort to weaken men and make masculinity a bad thing. These young men want to stand strong as providers and leaders, and Scott believes they’re ready to support someone who respects their values.
State Rep. Scott Bottoms has made a name for himself in the legislature with strong faith-based views. He introduced a “personhood” bill that would have considered a fetus a person from conception, which would have basically banned most abortions. He has also pushed laws limiting gender-affirming care for minors and backed symbolic ideas like “In God We Trust” license plates. However, the question still lingers: what has he accomplished?
After researching his voting record, it seems that Bottoms hasn't really been able to inspire much change. Many of his proposed bills died in committee. Others were too controversial and have not passed in his district or statewide, highlighting his confrontational approach.
Has his polarizing approach caused problems? Bottoms admits that many other lawmakers won’t vote with him because he’s too contentious. Although he has stood for faith-based issues, he has also voted against bills that improved schools, healthcare, transportation, and public safety, even when most lawmakers supported them.
That raises questions: if he can’t work with other legislators now, how would he get things done as Governor?
Does standing firm on his beliefs make him a strong leader, or just someone who divides people?
Bottoms believes Colorado has lost its moral direction. But will his focus on culture-war issues, religious rules, and strict ideological stances help the state, or make the divisions worse?
Voters need to ask themselves: Do we want bold convictions or someone who can actually get things done? Which matters more for Colorado’s next governor?
I encourage you to listen with discerning ears - our choice for Republican governor will need wisdom!
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