Which Democratic candidate is more fit to be Colorado's governor?
WATCH: First Colorado Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Debate - May 7, 2026 | Denver7
The case is decided
It wasMichael Bennet.
Bennet landed more effective attacks, including catching Weiser on not joining a child-separation lawsuit and dodging a question about his own past statements, while Weiser's main attacks on Bennet's votes were partially blunted by Bennet's admission of error and plausible justification. Bennet maintained a more consistent defense and extracted concessions.
Why Michael Bennet won
- Bennet points out Weiser did not join the Democratic AG lawsuit on child separation in the first Trump administration [929s]; Weiser fails to directly rebut this [960-1021s].
- Bennet asks Weiser who he had in mind when saying he'd take the first Trump administration back; Weiser evades and pivots to Project 2025 [2001-2094s].
Where Phil Weiser scored
- Weiser highlights that despite Bennet's vote for Agriculture Secretary Rollins citing wildfire protection, she later tried to fire forest service firefighters [2125-2156s], a point Bennet does not address.
Closest callWhether Weiser's attack on Bennet's Rollins vote, revealing her subsequent anti-forest service actions, was strong enough to offset Bennet's wins on other exchanges.
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1 voteThe model called this for Michael Bennet. Who do you say won?
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