Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper’s (D) office told TPM on Wednesday that he was not commenting on a military training exercise set to take place in his state that has spawned multiple fringe conspiracy theories.
Kathy Green, a spokeswoman for Hickenlooper, responded to an email from TPM requesting comment about the exercise, known as Jade Helm 15, which some have speculated could lead to a covert military takeover of Texas and other states.
“Governor Hickenlooper has not issued any statements. Thanks for checking,” Green wrote.
Colorado is one of seven Western states where the training is set to take place later this year.
Last week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered the Texas State Guard to monitor the military exercises, a decision he defended on Monday.
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s (R) office issued a statement to TPM on Friday dismissing the idea that Jade Helm 15 was anything more than a “standard training exercise.”
Queue yet another Profile in Courage Award nomination for Gov. Hickenlooper.
Oh sure. Colorado is probably listed as “friendly” territory.
The less said about the Tempest in the Teaxas TeaPotty
the better.
Wait? Is Texas about to try to take over Colorado now?
I wish Democrats played the political game a little better. This guy could have easily released a snarky putdown of the dimwits in Texas.We need more Barney Franks and less John Hickenloopers.