Face the State

Gov. Bill Ritter recently named Don Elliman to the newly-created position of Chief Operating Officer for the state, tasked with overseeing Colorado's use of federal stimulus money. Critics question the need for a new high-paying government position, saying Ritter should be protecting the taxpayers' interest in the normal course of his duties.

In his usual no-holds-barred style, FTS cartoonist Milton takes a look at the internal politicking behind the appointment and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper's recent announcement he would not launch a primary challenge against Ritter.