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Colorado State rep. Scott Bottoms
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Scott Bottoms says pedophiles are hiding in Colorado’s Democratic-led government. Is he looking in the right place?

The arrest of the Weld County GOP leader in a child prostitution sting raises questions.
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The rumors of Colfax's devastation are greatly exaggerated...and holding Denver back
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The rumors of Colfax’s devastation are greatly exaggerated…and holding Denver back

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