Other Democrats have jumped in to criticise the decision, including Colorado Senator Michael Bennet, New York Representative Joe Morelle, Colorado Representative Jason Crow, and others.
A few Republicans too are angry over the commutation.
Matt Crane, a Republican and the executive director of the Colorado County Clerks Association, said he was “furious, disgusted, and deeply disappointed by the Governor’s decision”.
“Governor Polis is bending the knee to the same political forces and conspiracy movements that are actively undermining confidence in our democratic institutions,” he said.
Republicans Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert praised the decision, calling it “great news” and “long-overdue step toward justice”, respectively.
