Weiser Holds Off Sen. Michael Bennet for Colorado Dem Governor Nomination
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser mounted a come-from-behind victory Tuesday over Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary.
TL;DR
- Phil Weiser defeated Sen. Michael Bennet in Colorado's Democratic gubernatorial primary.
- The race centered on which candidate could best fight President Trump's agenda.
- Weiser criticized Bennet for not showing up for enough Senate votes.
- Bennet criticized Weiser for not challenging Trump enough in court.
- Both candidates addressed Democratic messaging on affordability, including housing, childcare, and healthcare.
- Bennet proposed a 'Colorado Public Option' for healthcare and a statewide ban on cellphones in schools.
- Weiser suggested adding businesses to the state healthcare plan and leaving cellphone bans to school districts.