Thread by @pweiser

Thanks, @Dahlialithwick, for inviting me to join you to talk about #federalism, the #TenthAmendment, and serving as a State AG. In this thread, I will highlight some of the points we touched on. slate.com/podcasts/amicu…

As I noted at the outset, @Dahlialithwick is amazing. She masterfully captured Justice Ginsburg's delivery of a speech originally written by her husband Marty, entitled "How the Tenth Circuit Got My Wife Her Good Job.” Warning--be ready for a good cry. slate.com/news-and-polit…

We spent a lot of time talking about #federalism and #separationofpowers. Both principles are part of our legal fabric and embodied in our Constitution. In a recent decision I discuss, Colorado defended both and won an important victory over the DOJ. coag.gov/press-releases…

My commitment to defending #federalism is longstanding. 20 years ago, I wrote how the anti-commandeering doctrine is an essential protection of states and how states and the federal government should work together as part of a "cooperative federalism." scholarship.law.unc.edu/cgi/viewconten…

As @COAttnyGeneral, I have the opportunity to defend and practice the principle of "cooperative federalism." In a recent address on antitrust law, discussing our actions in this area, I emphasize the important role played by states. coag.gov/blog-post/prep…

During the conversation, I noted that State AGs are able to work together constructively across party lines, even when disagreeing on other issues. @EllenRosenblum, @GeneralBrnovich, and I talked about this @aspenideas. aspenideas.org/sessions/the-n…

Finally, we discussed the upcoming Baca case, involving the Electoral College and whether electors can be required to cast proxy votes for the public. We are engaging the public on this issue through our #ColoradoGoesSupreme series. coag.gov/civics/