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5. another added weight with Gov. Polis

Mon Feb 9, 2026, 10:50 AM

Feb 9

...obviously, because of other governors who criticized Trump, like Newsom and Pritzker, weren't excluded.

“Gov. Polis has always been willing to work with anyone across the political spectrum who wants to help work on the hardest problems facing Colorado and America, regardless of party or who occupies the White House,” spokesperson Shelby Wieman said in a statement.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/democratic-governors-disinvited-from-traditionally-bipartisan-white-house-gatherings/ar-AA1VQQ2R

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"As the nation's only black governor" [View all] bigtree Feb 9 OP

The rest of the governors should decline in unity. IzzaNuDay Feb 9 #2

To be fair they also disinvited Pollis who is gay dsc Feb 9 #3

another added weight with Gov. Polis bigtree Feb 9 #5

gqp petty small-minded Clouds Passing Feb 9 #4

But does he invite Tim Scott to events for Senators? Jilly_in_VA Feb 9 #6

I have a real problem with all the dem governors declining dickthegrouch Feb 9 #8

Because of course he did. rubbersole Feb 9 #9

He's shown us who he is a racist and he equates black people to animals MagickMuffin Feb 9 #10

Didn't see anything about other dem Dr. Shepper Feb 9 #11

Thank you for the heart!! Dr. Shepper Feb 9 #13

Black and Dem - double plus bad...nt Wounded Bear Feb 9 #14

All democratic governors should ....... flying-skeleton Feb 9 #16