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TexasTowelie

(112,162 posts)
Tue Jan 23, 2018, 04:49 AM Jan 2018

The one place in Colorado where Donald Trump is still not president

A year after his inauguration, there is still one place in Colorado where Donald Trump is not president.

On the third floor rotunda of the state Capitol, in the Gallery of Presidents, the plaque under Barack Obama’s portrait gives no end date to his presidency, and the space on the wall next to him is empty.

The blank space is one of the more photographed scenes on the Capitol tour, and the reactions to Trump’s absence offer a reflection on the current state of politics in America.

To ardent Democrats, it can appear a manifestation of their dream that Nov. 8, 2016, never happened. To hardcore Republicans, it can seem like part of a conspiracy to disrespect the 45th president.

Read more: https://www.denverpost.com/2018/01/20/donald-trump-portrait-colorado-state-capitol/

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The one place in Colorado where Donald Trump is still not president (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jan 2018 OP
Now that's funny roscoeroscoe Jan 2018 #1
I want to set up residence in that tiny hallway. hlthe2b Jan 2018 #2
It does provide a sliver of hope. TexasTowelie Jan 2018 #3

TexasTowelie

(112,162 posts)
3. It does provide a sliver of hope.
Tue Jan 23, 2018, 11:03 AM
Jan 2018

I think that it might get crowded with everyone else that wants to retreat there with you, but think of all the like-minded friends that you'll meet.

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