The vast majority of El Paso County’s elected Republicans are calling for the local party leader to resign amid a series of social media posts about the coronavirus sweeping Colorado and the rest of the world. While Vickie Tonkins, the county chair, appears content to hold her seat, the latest controversy adds to an already-tumultuous time for the El Paso County Republican Party. Tonkin’s post from the official county page drew the most attention and swift condemnation, especially in light of the death that day of 41-year-old El Paso County Sheriff’s deputy Jeff Hopkins. It was signed by 17 state and locally elected Republicans representing El Paso County, including Elder, state Sens. Tonkins offered a partial apology from the party’s official page but gave no indication that she might resign.

Source: The Local April 03, 2020 19:30 UTC