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fujiyamasan

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7. I'm glad to hear he didn't step down to run for governor

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #3)

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 10:55 PM

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The party doesn’t need to spend more on another senate seat to defend. Granted the republicans are at a new low statewide in CO with little talent and a weak bench.

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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 Yesterday #10