Mysterious letter causes uproar, investigation in Mesa County GOP | A LOOK BACK

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Twenty years ago, an unknown group sent letters to about 160 Republicans in Mesa County. The letters called some local Republicans "turncoats" and "traitors." This happened just before a meeting where party members choose delegates. The group used an official-sounding name, "The Colorado Republican Caucus," which made some people think the letter was from the Republican party itself. The Mesa County Republican Party chair said many members supported those targeted by the letters. Because of this support, anyone named in the letter was automatically made a delegate. The chair gave the letter to the District Attorney to see if it was illegal. A new law made it a crime to spread false statements to influence an election. The District Attorney's office investigated but couldn't find the person who signed the letter, Dan Green. The group that sent the letter had also tried to register online but was rejected because they didn't state their purpose.