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Colorado’s Primary for Governor Pivots to Trump and Who Will Fight Him
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Senator Michael Bennet, once the favorite for Colorado's Democratic gubernatorial nomination with significant support and funding, has seen his lead vanish ahead of Tuesday’s primary.
- President Trump's actions in Colorado, including cutting federal funds and vetoing key projects, have shifted the Democratic race into a contest over who will aggressively oppose Trump-era policies.
- Phil Weiser, Colorado’s attorney general known for suing Trump 66 times, has gained traction as a more combative candidate compared to Bennet's more traditional approach.
- Despite voter frustrations over issues like housing affordability, homelessness, and job losses, the Democratic nominee is still heavily favored to win the governorship, given Colorado's two-decade streak without a Republican governor.
- The Republican field features controversial candidates, including a legislator promoting conspiracy theories and a pastor with a troubling personal claim, making the GOP less competitive in the race.
