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hlthe2b

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2. Well, Bennet returns to the Senate, so Dems don't risk the seat to a Dem not elected.

Reply to Celerity (Original post)

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 09:54 PM

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I went back and forth between the two for weeks on the governor's race. I guess when most are torn between two candidates, that is not a bad thing. Bennet is easily misjudged, but he can be a tough-as-nails SOB when he needs to--and has against Trump. Weiser is primed as CO's AG to continue to stand up to Trump, while making sure Colorado's interests are served.

But, I am thrilled that Jena Griswold (our current tough-as-nails SOS who went after Tina Peters and led the Democratic SOS group the past several years) is the DEM primary winner for AG. I hope she can prevail.

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Colorado AG Phil Weiser wins Democratic primary for governor over Sen. Michael Bennet [View all] Celerity Tuesday OP

Another episode of the voters are fed up and not gonna take it anymore Raven123 Tuesday #1

Or they just don't want to lose him in the Senate--something I heard a great deal. hlthe2b Tuesday #3

I'm glad to hear he didn't step down to run for governor fujiyamasan Tuesday #7

Well, Bennet returns to the Senate, so Dems don't risk the seat to a Dem not elected. hlthe2b Tuesday #2

I really respect Michael Bennet. I hate primaries where I like both people. Music Man Tuesday #4

Yes. But while it would have been a Dem-appointee, they would not be a "known" figure hlthe2b Tuesday #5

Know Phil Personally Glad For CO Aepps22 Tuesday #6

Was an interesting analysis yesterday on PBS question everything Tuesday #8

Lol @ trying to make this an anti-establishment result Boo1 Tuesday #9

I was glad to see Weiser win, and we were rooting for Melat Kiros because PatrickforB Wednesday #10