Jon Caldara

Jon Caldara is the president of the Independence Institute, a libertarian think tank based in Denver, Colorado. Known for his outspoken critiques of leftist policies, Caldara has been a prominent commentator on the political changes in Colorado, particularly as the Democratic Party shifts leftward. He has expressed concerns that the rise of democratic socialism may endanger the state's pro-business heritage and has warned that younger voters lack historical perspective on the pitfalls of socialist policies.