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Live blog: bit.ly/2tbwfS8 #copolitics #cogov https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgF8HRFX0AEM0X3.jpgThe four Republicans running for govnernor just took the stage. #copolitics Two minute countdown. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgF7mC0UYAAQse1.jpgThe GOP #cogov debate is about to start!

#COpolitics https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgF8KIxVQAAoOTh.jpgWatch Live: Colorado’s Republican candidates for governor square off in debate hosted by @DenverChannel and @denverpost at DU. thedenverchannel.com/live



Live blog: bit.ly/2tbwfS8 #copolitics #cogov https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgF8TLuWsAEeabY.jpgIn the race for #COGov , who is spending the most on TV ads? coloradoindependent.com/170711/follow-… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgFQgSxU8AA9fny.jpgSpeaker Duran and I will be up next on ABC Denver7 reviewing the Republican Governor debate. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgGNRwgV4AARsYt.jpgThanks for following along tonight. Go to stapletonforcolorado.com to learn more about the campaign. #copolitics #cogov https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgGRGGGUwAAl0dG.jpgTwo smart, powerful women I like & respect a lot! #copolitics #cogov twitter.com/crisantaduran/…Suggestion as to how to talk to a fourth graders about guns...Doug Robinson wants to train them to shoot?!?! This dude is insane. #cogov #copolitics #fartingatdinnertable None of these guys are ready for prime time. Not one. This is gonna be a fun couple of months. #copolitics #CoGov Can't make this up: Doug Robinson says that his family considers one of his most annoying personal traits to be "farting at the dinner table." #cogov #copolitics BREAKING NEWS: Doug Robinson farts at the dinner table and Walker Stapleton forgets to put the toilet seat down at night. #copolitics #nottheonion #theysaiditontv Hail is piled up in the street in Greeley @DenverChannel https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgGPPq_UcAAIeWr.jpgRight... because a guy who begs an industry for campaign money from the debate stage sounds like a normal and trustworthy person who definitely won't shill for that industry if elected... #copolitics #cogov twitter.com/COindependent/…Hello piles of leftover hail in Greeley #Denver7 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgGPWTAU0AAjLaE.jpgOn life in rural #Colorado - #Stapleton supports pipeline plan, #Mitchell earmark incentives to economically challe… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…on denver channel's fb page right now, i'll be live with post-debate analysis.

Come on over and say hello.

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facebook.com/DenverChannel/…On life in rural #Colorado - #Stapleton supports pipeline plan, #Mitchell earmark incentives to economically challenged companies, vo-tech #Lopez , protect the water, small business #Robinson , decentralize state gov, broadband deployment,focus on eco dev @DenverChannel #copolitics Tune in at m.facebook.com/DenverChannel/ to see our response to the Republican Governor candidate debate! #coleg #cogov … twitter.com/i/web/status/1…Tune in at m.facebook.com/DenverChannel/ to see our response to the Republican Governor candidate debate! #coleg #cogov #copolitics @AmyforColorado @DenverChannel twitter.com/amyforcolorado…It’s raining so hard near the Denver Tech Center you can’t see the lines on the road and it’s hard t make out cars… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…Stapleton has made it clear during this debate that he thinks he has this primary in the bag. He's tossed barbs at Jared Polis several times -- Robinson and Mitchell has gone after their GOP rivals a few times, but pretty mildly.Asked if Walker Stapleton would be a puppet for the oil-and-gas industry after he pleaded for more oil-and-gas money to flow into his campaign on Facebook Live in the #cogov debate, he said he wouldn't t.co



Walker also made a fundraising plea to the energy industry -- saying he needs resources to beat Jared Polis. #copolitics twitter.com/WalkerStapleto…For the record, I once had a free lunch. #cogov #copolitics WALKER: Jared Polis wants to destroy the energy industry and kill 230,000 jobs in Colorado.

#copolitics #cogov The candidates talk about equal pay for women, Hyperloop, PERA and infrastructure and taxes bit.ly/2tbwfS8 #cogov #copolitics The candidates talk about equal pay for women, Hyperloop, PERA and infrastructure and taxes bit.ly/2tbwfS8 #cogov #copolitics In debate, #Stapleton appears to taking most swipes against #Polis #CoPolitics @DenverChannel Jared Polis is not a vision for Colorado.



That said, drink.



#copolitics #cogov WALKER: I will work with Republicans and Democrats to make sure we have a responsible energy industry in Colorado.

#copolitics #cogov Lopez and Robinson say think 500 foot oil and gas drilling setback is adequate.All candidates commit to voting for GOP candidate no matter who wins the primary. Stapleton ads: my kids can't afford Jared Polis. #COGov #copolitics All four candidates are against raising taxes for transportation. They also said they would vote for whoever is the Republican nominee. #copolitics On #hyperloop , all opposed to using state funds to explore possibility. #Copolitics @DenverChannel CO winter Olympic bid is a go from everyone but Lopez. #copolitics Two of tonight's Republican gubernatorial candidates have name-checked my home state of Indiana as exemplary of ideas they have. Democrats last night? Zero.Media-Keep you answer to 15 seconds?



In a debate? Maybe give them a shot clock with a buzzer?



#copolitics #cogov What #Colorado agencies to trim/eliminate: #Stapleton reform pension system or credit rating will suffer #Mitchell … twitter.com/i/web/status/1…Lopez(R)- People in Government don't spend the other people's money the same way that they spend their own.

#copolitics #cogov What #Colorado agencies to trim/eliminate: #Stapleton reform pension system or credit rating will suffer #Mitchell feels legislative audit committee needs to focus on performance, calls @CDOT bloated, #Lopez calls government consumer of wealth #Robinson , medicaid #copolitics In response to yes or no Q from @annetrujillo7 , all four Republican #cogov candidates just said they'd support the Trump Administration's domestic gag rule on abortion. Walker Stapleton added, "I'll be a pro-life governor." #copolitics Mitchel criticizes Stapleton's plan for State Agencies calling him a "problem-talker" instead of a problem solver #COPOLITICS The Colorado Republican gubernatorial candidates on which Dem they’d like to face; whether climate change is human caused; if they support a “red flag” law and about the administration’s Title X changes: bit.ly/2tbwfS8 #cogov #copolitics WALKER: Jared Polis wants to impose policies that will destroy Colorado's economy and hurt our children's future.

#copolitics #cogov On move by @GovofCO incorporate low emission vehicle standards: All opposed, #copolitics @DenverChannel The Colorado Republican gubernatorial candidates on which Dem they’d like to face; whether climate change is human caused; if they support a “red flag” law and about the administration’s Title X changes: bit.ly/2tbwfS8 #cogov #copolitics On move by @GovofCO incorporate low emission vehicle standards: All opposed, #copolitics @DenverChannel WALKER: I'm going to be a Governor for all of Colorado, not a Governor who cedes authority to California.

#copolitics #cogov All believe #climatechange has man made influence except #Lopez . On #RedFlag bill, all no, except #Mitchell who s… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…I support @WalkerStapleton for #CoGov Well this is an absolute, unmitigated disaster for the @cologop . Nice going fellas 👍 #copolitics #cogov Not the proper function of the Governor to dictate vehicle emission standards by edict.

#copolitics #cogov Trying to get out for some dinner here @DenverChannel and this is what’s happening. #hail @MikeNelson247



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#copolitics #cogov Again. Not an A+ rating. Just sayin. #copolitics #cogov twitter.com/BryokoM/status…The Colorado Republican "Debate" should clear up Robinson's misunderstanding that has led him to think the Colorado Media is honest or balanced.

#copolitics #cogov twitter.com/GovtsTheProble…This Colorado Governor Debate is worse than that Debate that CNBC hacked up. Can Republicans stop letting Democrats do their debates?

#copolitics #cogov Do the four Republicans running for governor believe climate change is caused by humans? Walker Stapleton: Yes; Doug Robinson: Yes, Victor Mitchell: Probably yes, but he's not a scientist. Greg Lopez: No. #copolitics #cogov t.co



All believe #climatechange has man made influence except #Lopez . On #RedFlag bill, all no, except #Mitchell who said can't be answered as yes or no #copolitics Republicans need to stop letting the Democrat Party/Colorado Media(is there any distinction) from running their debates.

#copolitics #cogov Who would you like to run against/most beatable? #Mitchell - #Polis / #Lopez - no name give #Robinson -… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…All four candidates said they would not support the red flag bill that was in the legislature this year. Three like the idea but want changes.Victor Mitchell says the Colorado Civil Rights Commission should be repealed entirely. The other candidates want it to stay, but want changes to its current form. #copolitics Robinson(R) wants to run against the woman vying to be the 1st woman Governor of Colorado in the wake of the #metoo movement after the 2017-2018 sexual harassment scandal at Colorado Legislature? Bad idea.

#copolitics #cogov WALKER: I have the track record and experience in the public and private sector to win this election and move Colorado forward.

#copolitics #cogov Greg Lopez does not think climate change is caused by humans. All the other candidates do. #copolitics Who would you like to run against/most beatable? #Mitchell - #Polis / #Lopez - no name give #Robinson - #Kennedy / #Stapleton - hints at #Polis / #copolitics Robinson says this election is about getting the votes of the independents and @CaryKennedyis the most beatable Dem.Here comes the HAIL!! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgGE13iU8AA-nwM.jpgWe've done in-depth profiles these candidates for governor in Colorado— you can find them here: coloradoindependent.com/2018-governor-… Some note the accessibility of them with the media (and a whole lot of other things) #copolitics #cogov Love the social media "question" which starts by bashing all Republicans as having no chance of winning the General Election.

Probably written by that snowflake who runs Progress Now CO and Jared Polis(D).

#copolitics #cogov Mitchell on the Democrat candidates: "I think they're all beatable, but I'd love to go up against @jaredpolis "64 counties.



Drink.



#cogov #copolitics Mitchell on the Democrat candidates: "I think they're all beatable, but I'd love to go up against Jared Polis"

The second of two gubernatorial debates The Denver Post is hosting is underway with Denver7 and the University of Denver

Tonight’s debate features Republican gubernatorial candidates former Parker Mayor Greg Lopez, businessman and former state Rep. Victor Mitchell, businessman Doug Robinson and Colorado Treasurer Walker Stapleton for their last debate before the June 26 primary.

Monday night, the Democratic gubernatorial candidates — former state Sen. Mike Johnston, former Colorado Treasurer Cary Kennedy, Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne and U.S. Rep. Jared Polis of Boulder — faced off. You can read about and/or watch that debate here.

Tonight’s debate will run 90 minutes. The first hour will be carried live on Denver7.

Tonight’s debate will be moderated by Denver Post politics reporter John Frank and Denver7 anchor/reporter Anne Trujillo.

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post From left to right Donna Lynne, Cary Kennedy, Mike Johnston and Jared Polis during a democratic party governor's race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Jared Polis walks to the stage during a Democratic party governor's race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Cary Kennedy half raises her hand when she and fellow candidates were asked whether they believed they had run clean campaigns during a Democratic party governor's race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.



AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Cary Kennedy speaks up as fellow candidates debate the cleanliness of their campaigns against one another during a democratic party governorÕs race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Donna Lynne speaks during a Democratic party governor's race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Jared Polis speaks during a Democratic party governor's race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.



AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Mike Johnston speaks during a Democratic party governor's race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Mike Johnston speaks during a democratic party governor's race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne speaks during a Democratic Party governor's debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.



AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Mike Johnston listens as Jared Polis speaks during a Democratic party governor's race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Jared Polis listens to a question during a Democratic party governor's race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Cary Kennedy smiles as she stands with fellow candidates Donna Lynne, Mike Johnston and Jared Polis during a democratic party governorÕs race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.



AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Jared Polis stands during a Democratic party governor's race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Donna Lynne, Cary Kennedy, Mike Johnston and Jared Polis during a Democratic party governor's race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Jared Polis (right) stands with fellow candidates from left to right Donna Lynne, Cary Kennedy and Mike Johnston during a democratic party governor's race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.



AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post From left to right Donna Lynne, Cary Kennedy, Mike Johnston and Jared Polis during a democratic party governorÕs race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Jared Polis awaits his introduction during a democratic party governor's race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Jared Polis stands in front of a Colorado flag during a democratic party governor's race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.



AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post From right to left Donna Lynne, Cary Kennedy, Mike Johnston and Jared Polis during a democratic party governor's race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post Mike Johnston laughs in the direction of Jared Polis as candidates raise their hands when asked if they believe they are running clean campaigns during a Democratic party governor's race debate at the University of Denver on Monday, June 18, 2018.

Jesse Aaron Paul, The Denver Post Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate on the campus of the University of Denver on June 18, 2018.



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