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Episode: David Rutherford Show: Colorado’s Elections Were Stolen? Joe Oltmann Lays Out the Case
Air Date: February 23, 2026
Featured Guest: Joe Oltmann (Republican candidate for Colorado governor), with significant contributions from David Clements

Episode Overview

This episode dives deeply into claims of election fraud in Colorado, the alleged manipulation of U.S. elections by both domestic and international actors, and the rise of a complex web of NGOs and nonprofit influence on American politics. Guest Joe Oltmann articulates his perspective on how Colorado's elections have been “stolen,” the wide-reaching apparatus behind alleged election rigging, and his blueprint for restoring election integrity and government accountability as he campaigns for governor. The conversation is heavily themed around distrust of voting systems, the role of NGOs, judicial overreach, and the importance of local civic courage—a message framed as a call to action for listeners from all political backgrounds.

Key Discussion Points

1. The Historical Roots and Allegations of Election Fraud

• Shift in Colorado's Voting Trends (03:06–06:20):

  • David Clements explains the drastic 14-point swing to Democratic dominance in Colorado, arguing this shift is mathematically impossible through normal population movement.
  • He connects the shift to the adoption of mail-in voting and ties into the broader acquisition histories of voting machine companies (Sequoia, Smartmatic, Dominion).
  • Quote:
    • "A 14 point swing would be not improbable, but impossible. It would represent 151% of the people that moved to Colorado... All 50 states are represented by people who were selected, not elected." — David Clements (04:50, 06:00)

• International Manipulation and “Color Revolutions” (15:39–17:33):

  • The role of the CIA and U.S. foreign policy in election manipulation abroad is raised, claiming such tactics are now being used domestically.
  • The infrastructure behind these “color revolutions” is described as having pivoted to the U.S., peaking with the 2020 elections.

2. The Role of NGOs, Nonprofits, and Media in Politics

• NGO Networks (11:56–15:39):
  • Clements details uncovering over 140 NGOs involved in Colorado elections, running “no-show jobs” and funnelling hundreds of millions of dollars out of the public eye.
  • These groups, along with media “cartels,” are seen as working in concert to suppress dissent and reinforce the power of establishment candidates.
  • Quote:
    • "You have NGOs that are funding out the media apparatus and putting money into their coffers. It is one big cartel." — David Clements (14:35)

3. The Judiciary as an Obstacle to Election Transparency

• Entrenched Judicial Power (17:33–32:53):
  • Joe Oltmann argues that activist and corrupt judges block legal remedies for election fraud, shielding entrenched interests.
  • He advocates stripping judges and DAs of qualified immunity for misconduct and implementing citizen-led review boards.
  • Quotes:
    • "The system across 46 out of 50 states makes it nearly impossible to remove a judge from service." — David Clements (29:45)
    • "We run our country based on fact, not fiction. We better our country based on truth, absolute truth." — David Clements (31:24)

4. Local Organizing, Campaigning, and the Path Forward

• Reaching and Convincing Voters (24:09–28:33):

  • Oltmann outlines his campaign focus: addressing the hardship of everyday Coloradans, abolishing property taxes, reducing government budgets, and returning school governance to local communities.
  • Emphasizes communicating with all voters, especially Democrats, by focusing on common sense, not party talking points.
  • Quote:
    • "Every debate I've done... they're like, how are you going to balance a budget? I'm like, nobody in this room cares about a $40 billion budget. They can't buy milk." — Joe Oltmann (26:24)

• Tina Peters as a Symbol (42:42–45:18):

  • Oltmann highlights the case of Tina Peters — former Mesa County Clerk prosecuted for exposing alleged vulnerabilities — as emblematic of the courage required to challenge corrupt systems.
  • Quote:
    • "[Tina Peters is] an example of what every American should be doing right now, which is standing up, speaking truth and acting in that truth..." — David Clements (44:20)

5. Hope for Prosecution and Systemic Change

• Expectations for Legal Reckoning (38:14–42:42):
  • Oltmann expresses faith that pivotal legal action is forthcoming, referencing alleged indictments and possible military tribunals if DOJ does not act.
  • Ties recent global developments, like the arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro, to U.S. efforts to tackle election corruption.
  • Quote:
    • "President Trump is not going to go... another midterm and put his family in jeopardy again like he did the four years he did under Biden. He doesn't have an appetite for it. And frankly, he wants blood." — David Clements (41:26)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 04:50 | David Clements | "A 14 point swing would be not improbable, but impossible..." | | 06:00 | David Clements | "All 50 states are represented by people who were selected, not elected." | | 14:35 | David Clements | "You have NGOs... funding out the media apparatus... It is one big cartel." | | 17:33 | Interviewer | "When you look at the history of color revolutions... after Maidan in Ukraine, they started going, well, hey, we could possibly figure out how to do this in America..." | | 26:24 | Joe Oltmann | "Every debate I've done... they're like, how are you going to balance a budget? I'm like, nobody in this room cares about a $40 billion budget. They can't buy milk." | | 29:45 | David Clements | "The system across 46 out of 50 states makes it nearly impossible to remove a judge from service." | | 44:20 | David Clements | "[Tina Peters is] an example of what every American should be doing right now, which is standing up, speaking truth and acting in that truth..." | | 41:26 | David Clements | "President Trump is not going to go... another midterm and put his family in jeopardy again like he did the four years he did under Biden. He doesn't have an appetite for it. And frankly, he wants blood." |

Detailed Episode Timeline

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:43 | Introduction to Joe Oltmann & topic of Colorado election fraud | | 03:06–06:20 | David Clements: Voting trends, machine history, mail-in ballots | | 06:20–10:28 | CIA and foreign election influence; security negligence | | 11:56–15:39 | Financial interests, NGOs, and nonprofit manipulation | | 15:39–19:00 | Color revolutions and global/domestic election manipulation | | 24:09–28:33 | Oltmann's campaign strategy – reaching and relating to voters | | 29:45–32:41 | Judicial immunity, judge accountability, and system critique | | 38:14–42:42 | Legal reckoning, expectations of arrests, role of Trump and DOJ | | 42:42–45:18 | Tina Peters – case analysis and symbolic significance | | 46:20–49:32 | Oltmann's background, philosophy, and policy priorities | | 49:32–50:54 | Closing, donation info, spiritual message for truth-tellers |

Tone and Language

The conversation is earnest, combative, and urgent, blending insider technical insight, populist rhetoric, calls for civic courage, and strong religious undertones. Both the host and guests frame their analysis as truth-telling against a entrenched and shadowy establishment, calling on listeners across the spectrum to take action in restoring integrity and accountability in Colorado and America at large.

Resources and Follow-Up

• Joe Oltmann campaign: oltmann2026.com
• Podcast: Untamed Nation (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.)
• To learn more about the claims, listeners are encouraged to review legal documents, voting statistics, and coverage of Tina Peters' case independently.