THORNTON — Manny Rutinel put meat where his mouth is.
The Democratic state representative running in the 8th Congressional District stopped by a taco truck in Thornton on Wednesday evening to mingle with voters and sample some carne asada.
For most any other politician, the event would have been delicious but otherwise unremarkable. For Rutinel, it was a chance to prove that he does in fact eat meat after many years as an outspoken vegan animal activist…