FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 4, 2026
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FOR A SECOND TIME: Phil Weiser Dominates Michael Bennet in Televised Debate as His Campaign’s Momentum Surges
New Poll Shows Race is Neck-and-Neck
Weiser Exposed Bennet’s Votes to Boost ICE Funding, Slammed Bennet’s Washington-Style Campaign Powered by Out-of-State Billionaires and Big Corporations
DENVER, CO – Attorney General Phil Weiser once again dominated his primary opponent, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, in the second televised debate in the Democratic primary for governor of Colorado tonight as a new poll shows the race is neck-and-neck – and Bennet’s support has plummeted. Phil called out Bennet’s claims of standing up to Trump given his votes to increase funding for ICE and confirm more of Trump’s cabinet members than almost any other Democrat in the Senate.
Weiser highlighted that his campaign is focused at the grassroots, powered by the people of Colorado and inspired by a spirit of can-do problem solving. At this moment, Colorado needs a leader who brings us together to fight for our future, not one backed by a Washington-style, establishment campaign powered by out-of-state billionaires and big corporations.
“Phil Weiser once again commanded the debate stage tonight and showed why he is the right person to be our next governor – for all viewers to plainly see,” Weiser campaign spokesperson Nate Jackson said. “Phil’s momentum is surging because his campaign is powered by unprecedented grassroots support from across Colorado. Michael Bennet’s establishment, Washington-style campaign is powered by a Super PAC with money from out-of-state billionaires and corporations like Uber and insurance companies. The choice in this race is clear: Michael Bennet is the candidate of Washington, and Phil Weiser is the candidate of Colorado.”
Phil’s dominant debate performance comes as his campaign’s grassroots momentum continues to surge. This week, a new poll showed the race is neck-and-neck and that Bennet’s support has plummeted. Phil’s campaign also launched BennetsBS.com fact-checking Bennet’s and his Super PAC’s deeply false and misleading attacks against Phil.
Want to know the truth? Visit www.BennetsBS.com.
“For years, I worked with Phil Weiser as he rolled up his sleeves and did the hard work in taking on powerful interests on behalf of Coloradans,” said former New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin. “In particular, Phil was heroic in leading efforts to hold the Trump administration accountable and to uphold the rule of law. I, along with colleagues in attorneys general offices across the country, looked to Phil for guidance and leadership, and remain inspired by his tireless commitment to taking on righteous fights on behalf of his constituents. I shudder to think about where this country would be if Phil Weiser hadn’t been involved in some of the most consequential legal fights in our nation’s history. I have no doubt that, as governor, Phil will care about one thing only: doing right by those he serves.”
For more information, visit www.BennetsBS.com.
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