Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Republican Caucus

Well, well, well. It just so happens that "Saint” Sue Hansen is at it again, as she has again changed her affiliation. This time back from “Unaffiliated” to “Republican”. She did it just slightly before the deadline, apparently so she could participate in the Republican Caucus on March 5th, along with her husband Kay Heinshel, who claimed he would “never again darken the door of the Montrose County Republican Central Committee”, yet showed up this past Thursday, February 12, 2026, doing exactly that. Apparently, they both had a change of heart. 

Hmmm. I distinctly remember reading something not long ago by a certain regular contributor to the Montrose Mirror and Colorado DOGE Report. That writer predicted "Saint Sue Hansen" would, along with her friends, pull exactly this stunt to ensure they disrupted the Republican Caucus.  Oh wait, that was me who said that.

So, it appears as though my prediction has come true. Literally just before the deadline, "Saint” Sue Hansen has indeed done so, beating the cutoff by a day or so to spare. How convenient. One minute she's unaffiliated, basking in that glorious "lighter shade of red" she loves so much. The next, poof, she's back in the GOP fold, ready to mingle with the very crowd she silently ditched less than a year ago without so much as a courtesy note to party officials.

This is classic behavior from “Saint” Sue Hansen, The “Queen Bee” herself, who benefited from Republican support for years, got appointed, got elected twice unopposed on their dime, then she bailed when it suited her, likely so she would not face censure by the party for actions detrimental over the past year.  Now, with the caucus looming and her term winding down, she flips back in the nick of time. Pure timing. Pure strategy. Pure disruption, classic Narcissistic behavior.

The timing is, as always, impeccable. Not months ahead when such a move might look somewhat principled. Not after the caucus when it would be too late to meddle. No, she waits until the last possible moment, slips in under the wire, and positions herself to influence the outcome alongside like-minded “newcomers” who share her “sudden enthusiasm for Republican proceedings”. No, these are typical slimy tactics, designed by unprincipled people who are looking to undermine traditional values because they lost support of the principled party members. 

Her loyal chorus will call it pragmatism. The rest of us call it exactly what it is: gaming the system. To be clear, this was predicted.  Why?  Because we know that “Saint” Sue Hansen has never been more than an opportunist, when it suited her aspirations.  But hey, why let pesky party loyalty or voter expectations get in the way when you can waltz in at the last second and steer the ship your way?

Some might call this political opportunism. The left-wing press will come to her defense and paint the move out to be principled and her exercising her right of association. Others might call it exactly what I predicted in the Montrose Mirror. Either way, the caucus just got a little more interesting, and my crystal ball owes me nothing. “Saint” Sue Hansen has arrived right on schedule.

Or Maybe I am just flat out wrong.  What say you?

Just one man’s humble opinion.

Michael J Badagliacco, “MJB”

Michael is a father of 5, grandfather of 3, USAF Veteran, recording artist, entrepreneur, Editor of USA Liberty Report, passionate about Freedom, Liberty, the founders’ genius of the Constitution and current Candidate for Montrose City Council (mjb4Montrose.com).