‘Yes on Prop HH’ Campaign Caught Fibbing
In a surprising turn of events, Colorado Democrats have quietly removed a false claim from their ‘Yes On Prop HH’ campaign after it was fact checked by 9News and news anchor Kyle Clark. The website for the campaign no longer inaccurately states that Prop HH is the “ONLY” solution to rising property taxes.
This change comes after Kyle Clark conducted a thorough fact check of the new ad supporting the controversial ballot measure.
In a rare display of journalistic integrity, Clark exposed the truth behind these false claims that Prop HH is the sole solution to rising property taxes, citing that they are actually a result of many factors – including inflation and policies implemented by the Biden administration.
While Clark did not delve into the origins of the ad, he did uncover some undeniable truths.
However, this sudden burst of unbiased reporting did not last long. Just moments later, a report from Marshall Zelinger criticized a mailer that resembled a blank check from the non-existent Office of Taxpayer Bill of Rights Refunds (TABOR) for misleading voters with its claims of zero dollars and zero cents.
Zelinger warned viewers not to be fooled by the fake check and to remember that it is in fact a political mailer sent by Americans for Prosperity. This fact check also addressed the mailer's statement that a no vote on Prop HH would result in zero TABOR refunds. While it may not be accurate to say that all future TABOR refunds will be zero, it is possible that they could be significantly reduced if Prop HH is passed and the state is allowed to keep and spend more money.
What the ad fails to mention is that Democrats have rejected Republican proposals for a special legislative session to find a fix that would not result in rating table refunds or a larger state budget. In fact, the truth about Prop HH is quite different from what the ad portrays. The ad claims that the proposition will reduce taxes for everyone while preserving paper refunds. However, Kyle Clark has revealed that this is a misleading statement on multiple levels.
It is important for voters to remember that tax cuts do not require their approval at the ballot box, only tax increases do. And with the passage of Prop HH, the state would be able to keep and spend more of their hard-earned money.
Prop HH was referred to voters by state lawmakers through Senate Bill 23-303, with the specific wording of the ballot question carefully crafted to paint a rosy picture of what the proposal does.
Clearly, the ‘Yes On Prop HH’ campaign has been caught in multiple deceptions and is now quietly backtracking on its false claims. This change is a clear admission and a sign that the campaign's tactics are not based in truth.
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As election day draws closer, it is imperative that voters educate themselves on the real facts surrounding Prop HH and not fall for the false claims made by its supporters. And thanks to the efforts of Kyle Clark and 9News, the truth is being brought to light.