Polis's Pardon for Peters: A Blow to Democratic Credibility The Colorado Democratic Party's censure of Governor Jared Polis over his decision to commute Tina Peters' sentence serves as a timely reminder that even in the era of intense polarization, some principles should remain sacrosanct.
The governor's move has been widely seen as an attempt to appease Trump loyalists and undermine trust in the electoral process.
Polis justified commuting Peters' sentence by arguing it was excessive and based too heavily on her free speech rights.