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A curated collection of bills, news, and resources about Colorado politics and policy
In a hilarious online showdown, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just handed Colorado’s Jared Polis a reality check over his rosy claims about marijuana tax revenue. Polis bragged about Colorado raking in $3 billion since 2014 to fund roads, schools, and rec centers, but DeSantis fired back with a meme-worthy jab, pointing to a 2025 headline ranking Colorado’s roads a dismal 43rd nationally. With a quip about cutting over $7 billion in taxes in half the time, DeSantis exposed the pothole-ridden truth behind Polis’ pot promises. The X thread erupted with Coloradans piling on, mocking Polis’ tone-deaf leadership and the state’s crumbling infrastructure—proving the joke’s on Colorado’s governor.
It all kicked off when Governor Jared Polis took to X to brag about Colorado’s marijuana tax haul:
“It’s paved roads and built schools while curbing the black market.”
Enter Governor Ron DeSantis, who didn’t miss a beat. Quoting Polis’ post, he dropped a bombshell:
The attached image—blaring “Colorado backslides to 43rd in national road condition rankings”—was the cherry on top of this roast.
Polis had doubled down on legalization’s benefits, even swiping at Florida’s $50 million campaign to block recreational marijuana in 2024.
But DeSantis turned the tables, proving pot profits haven’t fixed crumbling highways. Classic overpromising, underdelivering—and the internet noticed.
The comments on DeSantis’ post are a goldmine of frustration:
| Comment Highlight | User Sentiment |
|---|---|
| “Jared Pothole” | Nicknaming Polis for neglecting roads |
| Bike lanes over repairs | Blaming Democrats for mispriorities |
| $3,200+ avg. car insurance | CBS News clip on sky-high premiums due to bad roads |
| “Stealing the money left and right” | Accusations of vanished marijuana revenue |
| “Roast Polis harder” | Pleas for DeSantis to keep the heat on |
This isn’t just banter—it’s a wake-up call. Coloradans are fed up with a governor disconnected from busted roads and misspent funds. While Polis paints prosperity, the evidence (and public rage) says he’s more out of touch than a tourist lost in the Rockies.
DeSantis’ retort isn’t just funny—it underscores a bigger debate:
| Colorado (Polis) | Florida (DeSantis) |
|---|---|
| Marijuana “fiscal win” | $7B+ tax cuts |
| Roads worsening | Focus on family/business relief |
| Taxes climbing | Results over rhetoric |
The public’s response shows a hunger for leaders who deliver.
Polis might cling to his pot-fueled narrative, but DeSantis’ zinger—and the chorus of Coloradans backing him—has turned this into a laughable lesson in leadership.
Pro tip for Polis: Fix the potholes before the press releases.
Stay tuned to DestroyingColorado.com for more on how Polis’ policies are driving the state into the ground!