Michael Bennet’s loss in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary marks a rare defeat for a sitting U.S. senator seeking a governor’s mansion. The Hill's Bill Sammon and Decision Desk HQ's Geoffrey Skelley break down how DC ties may have hurt Bennet, and what the race says about a broader trend of senators looking back home. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/data-nerds/5951134-polling-senate-map-progressives-live-discussion/ #michaelbennet #bennet #colorado #coloradogovernor #governorsrace #governor #democrats #primary #datanerds #senate #senator #dc #capitolhill #washingtondc
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in a primary upset that underscored voter frustration with Washington. Why it matters: Democrats have dominated statewide elections for more than a decade, making Weiser the early favorite for November. State of play: The primary was a test of Democrats' appetite for establishment experience versus a more combative state-focused posture. - Weiser cast himself as the "fighter" against President Trump, pointing to more than 65 lawsuits his office filed against the administration. By the numbers: Weiser led Bennet 55% to 45%, according to early returns posted by the Secretary of State's Office. - AP called the…
Senate Republicans advanced ICE and Border Patrol funding through the end of President Trump's second term, after beating back multiple amendments targeting his priorities during an 18-hour "vote-a-rama." Why it matters: The party-line vote had been deeply in doubt over the past weeks, as senators revolted against the "anti-weaponization fund " and spending requests for the president's White House renovations. - The final vote was 52-47, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) voting "no" and Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) not voting. - The "vote-a-rama" allowed senators to offer unlimited amendments, forcing GOP leadership to repeatedly defeat amendments that targeted the two Trump provisions. Zoom in: In the vote's opening act — a series…
