"She got a sentence that was harsh. It was a 9 year sentence. So we always look at people's sentences. And when you have people that are elderly, and we're looking at this across a number of many people -- people in their 70s or 80s in our system -- how much of a threat to society are they and how do we balance that in a way that makes sure they can spend their last year few years at home." - Jared Polis, governor of Colorado
So it looks like Polis is going to cave in to Trump's threats. Trump vetoed funding for a water bill for Colorado that was passed by both houses of Congress, though not through veto-proof majorities. Peters tried to tamper with the election and got caught. Trump has been on a huge campaign to get her released, including demanding her to be transferred to federal control and even issuing a pardon for her, even though she was convicted of state charges, not federal, and the Tenth Amendment should prevent this. Although the headlines are only saying that Polis is "considering" a pardon, we all know what's going to happen.
Another criminal goes free, and threats from an out-of-control lunatic in Washington once more win the day. Tina Peters smirked her way through her trial and her lack of remorse was noted by the judge. Another bad precedent is set. It's also election year in Colorado, and Polis is term-limited. The Republicans will use Polis's pardon of Peters as ammunition in the election.
Gov. Jared Polis calls Tina Peters' prison sentence 'harsh,' renewing clemency conversation - Colorado Public Radio