Early on election day, we published a lighthearted list headlined "Ten Ways Colorado May Be Different If Donald Trump Is Elected President."
Twenty-four hours later, after Trump triumphed over rival Hillary Clinton nationwide (though not in Colorado), supporters of The Donald remain in a laughing mood. But those who opposed him have reacted to his victory with shock and dismay.
These varied reactions are reflected in our choices for the most memorable Colorado-related tweets about the presidential results — a mixture of pros and cons.
As you'll see, plenty of the tweeters make a connection between the Trump win and Colorado's passage of Proposition 106, a measure legalizing end-of-life options. In addition, there are numerous references to marijuana; clearly, some people think surviving the next four years will be easier if they're stoned the whole time.
Count down our top twenty picks below.
Number 20:
Colorado says yes to assisted suicide and Trump gives people a reason for it. https://t.co/FnJmK1BM04
— Andrey Dunnigan (@nikonical) November 9, 2016
Number 19:
@TimGettys I feel Trump is good for the nation. Even though Colorado voted Hillary, Trump speaks more for my state.
— Justin Marion (@JustinMarion8) November 9, 2016
Number 18:
#UNFUCKINGBELIEVABLE. #Trump'ed
— Pres-Elect Trump (@realDoneldsRump) November 9, 2016
The sane west, and Colorado and a few other places, were not to blame for this. https://t.co/1IORIJ99dR
Number 17:
Good call America. You didn't Dump #Trump. Pic captured in #Durango #Colorado #AmericaDecides #ShockTheWorld pic.twitter.com/GhVOWBK1th
— davidMbyrne.com (@ByrneDavidM) November 9, 2016
Number 16:
Trump won stupid fucks, but what really pisses me off you Colorado Fucks voted to raise min wage! You stupid fucks!
— Saul Blanco (@_el_ausente) November 9, 2016
Number 15:
IM ASHAMED THAT COLORADO WENT FOR CLINTON .HERE IN RURAL COL, WE WENT FOR TRUMP ! MUST BE THE IMPLANTS FROM CALIFORNIA THAT DID THAT !
— Crusader (@RodgersColorado) November 9, 2016
Number 14:
I give up, world is going to shit so I'm moving to Colorado to get high and die by my own rights!!!! #f-u-trump
— kb32738 (@kb32738) November 9, 2016
Number 13:
I joked a lot about Trump being President. I said, if he won, I'd move to Colorado and remain stoned for four... https://t.co/u5j8QrXWFr
— Susan Nilon (@SusanNilon) November 9, 2016
Number 12:
Well, Trump won. Colorado legalized assisted suicide.. pic.twitter.com/qM7ECZxqTA
— ????? (David) (@DaviddNakashian) November 9, 2016
Number 11:
I have a brother in Colorado, a sister in Boston, and a career to worry about. Forgive me if I can't find trump jokes and memes funny.
— Khadija (@kadijabm) November 9, 2016
Continue to see our choices for the ten most memorable Colorado-related tweets in the wake of Donald Trump's election as president.
Number 10:
Colorado passes assisted suicide bill on same day Trump wins. Unrelated news; Doctors in Colorado announce 4 yr wait list for appointment.
— Luke Hagreen (@TheRealHagreen) November 9, 2016
Number 9:
#Michigan #Florida #Virginia #Ohio #NorthCarolina #Pennsylvania #NewYork #Colorado
— Deplorable Fe (@fefelion16) November 9, 2016
PRAISE GOD! THANK YOU GOD!TRUMP pic.twitter.com/Has1SQBqnG
Number 8:
Currently over 39,000,000 piece of shit Americans have voted for Trump and you wanna blame 3rd party voters? Interesting....
— john caseus (@ColoradoCase) November 9, 2016
Number 7:
So i live in Colorado and i cannot begin to tell you how bad my FRIENDS were pissed off at me for being a Trump supporter lol
— B'LACK OSAMA (@theBlackOsama) November 9, 2016
Number 6:
Arizona and Colorado voters support higher minimum wages https://t.co/gu4w26xWLk Good luck. Trump supports lower minimum wages.
— Dan Wayment (@cantcu) November 9, 2016
Number 5:
my three favorite states didnt vote trump that makes me happy s/o California, Colorado and Illinois. Gang shit
— bear (@bvmbvmb) November 9, 2016
Number 4:
If I would of known Donald Trump was going to win , I would of brought back all my weed from Colorado bc I can't this country is
— Carla Dakota Franco (@lovecarladakota) November 9, 2016
Number 3:
@muckythehorse COLORADO NEEDS TO SECEDE TOO!!! The free people's republic of Colorado has a nice ring to it
— fuck donald trump (@optimusprehm) November 9, 2016
Number 2:
@realDonaldTrump This Colorado woman voted for Pres Elect Trump proudly. History was made tonight! No More Clintons!!!! #PresidentTrump
— Denver Lee Ryden (@DenverRyden) November 9, 2016
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I can't wait for all the old racists fucks who voted trump to die maybe they should all go to Colorado and get it done with now
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