America: Be Great Be Free
Christy "The Ruckus" Fidura Speaks with Deep River Review
On Saturday, April 6, 2024 the Colorado Republican delegates assembled in Pueblo to conduct party business, which included the election of Colorado’s National Committeewoman. There were three highly qualified candidates. The incumbent, Vera Ortegon, received only 241 votes, making it clear that voters desired leadership change. The two challengers, Laurel Imer and Christy Fidura, were both of America First persuasion. While Laurel Imer was perhaps the more politically seasoned, it was Christy Fidura who won by a significant margin with 1,100 votes over Imer’s 650 votes. Christy’s win did not come as a surprise. She had delivered a dynamic speech; she had built her successes and leadership skills from the bottom up, working class style; she had established an open-door policy with her constituents that rang authentic; and she had turned Pueblo County red. True to the speech I had heard at the assembly, when I called the Fidura campaign number that I found online, it was Christy herself who answered. Deep River Review is pleased to bring you a conversation with Colorado’s newest Republican National Committeewoman, Christy “Ruckus” Fidura.
DEBORA: Welcome to Deep River Review, Christy. It is our great pleasure to introduce you to our readers. I hear a lot of talk about flipping Colorado back to red. But talk is one thing. You actually did the hard work—effectively—and flipped Pueblo. Will you explain what you were up against and how you managed to swing voters to the Republican view?
CHRISTY: Thanks so much, Debora. I appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself to your readers! Pueblo County has been a blue county under Democrat rule for more than 80 years, so this was not an overnight turn around. I believe God puts us where He needs us, and almost 6 years ago, I believe He called on me, and I answered that call. I am a founding member of the Pueblo County Patriots. What started as a group of people waving flags on a street corner has turned into 3000 members. Six years later I am a member of an outstanding County Party of people who weren’t afraid to jump in and do the work it took to engage Republicans and motivate voters to make a change.
DEBORA: When I was telling my friends about the ins and outs of my experiences being a delegate at the Colorado Republican State Assembly, several people asked, “What does the National Committeewoman do?” Will you explain your role and what some of your specific goals are?
CHRISTY: Certainly. Every state and 6 territories have a Committeeman, a Committeewoman, and their State Party Chair who make up the 168 members of the RNC. They are responsible for 2 primary functions: fundraising and planning the National Convention every 4 years. I know that
Colorado is a battleground state, and I will advocate at the National level for resources and funding to bring us back to Conservative values.
DEBORA: There was an altercation at the assembly—which both sides handled fairly politely—when Sandra Fish, a Colorado Sun reporter, was ultimately escorted out. One of my liberal friends, disgruntled by that news, made sure to text me the Sun’s article on the matter. The article explained that Fish had been informed that the assembly was a “closed” event. However Fish showed up, believing that to be her right as a member of the press. The Sun’s editor, Larry Ryckman commented about the importance of the free press as being “… a pillar of a healthy democracy…” He also commented about the “public’s right to know” in this case “…who is running for political office,” and he accused GOP Chair Dave Williams (who believed Fish’s reporting to be biased and inaccurate) of employing the kind of tactics Ryckman had experienced as a Moscow correspondent in the Soviet Union, and added, “It’s a sad day when politicians get to decide who can and cannot report for the American people…”
What is your take on the tainted condition of “Freedom of The Press” in America and why do members of the media, politicians, and voters from both sides all claim they are being abused by press coverage?
CHRISTY: I know that we have seen the media weaponized against us. There is a clear and biased divide in the media that never used to exist. But I would love to see accountability and integrity be restored in the name of Freedom of the Press.
DEBORA: As a delegate and voter I was particularly interested in the proposed Colorado GOP resolution on abortion, partly because the Democrat party uses the issue to gain the women’s vote and mostly because current Colorado abortion statute is devoid of any term limits and allows abortion up to and after birth as an option for general practice, rather than as an option available only for a rare medical need. The proposed resolution on abortion was voted on and approved in the following form:
Resolution #2: The Colorado Republican Party is Pro-Life
…Be It Resolved that we the Colorado Gop commit to fight for the right to life for ALL unborn babies in our state, commit to advancing measures to defund Planned Parenthood, and strongly urge all Republican candidates to campaign against their Democrat opponents’ radical support for race and gender selection abortion, gruesome partial birth abortions, late-term abortions, and forced taxpayer funding for abortion.
For all Colorado females concerned with the abortion issue—those who believe their rights are being violated by pro-life advocates; those who believe there should be term-limits on abortion; those who believe there ought to be exceptions for rape, incest, and medical reasons; and those who believe any kind of limit is an act of subjugation—how do you interpret the content of the Colorado GOP’s resolution toward those concerns? What thoughts do you have for Colorado females who will be considering to vote Republican or not, based on the issue?
CHRISTY: In order for Republicans to move pro-life advocacy forward effectively, we need to focus on electing Republicans. When we have a super minority in the house and senate, as we do now, it makes it extremely difficult for us to take an all or nothing approach and truly protect the sanctity of life.
DEBORA: Is there any topic that you would like to leave us to think about as we Colorado voters turn our thoughts toward November’s election?
CHRISTY: I’m excited to stand for my state and the people whose voices I will represent, and I know that if we come together, we can make Colorado a place where our kids can feel safe and proud to grow up once again.
DEBORA: Congratulations on your win and best wishes to you in your new position. Thank you for sharing your opinions and time with Deep River Review.
CHRISTY: Thank you again, Debora. I appreciate you. God Bless You, God Bless Colorado, and God Bless America.
Christy “Ruckus” Fidura
Colorado Republican National Committeewoman 2024 Elect
