Head On "Colorado Congressional Races"
Tuesday, November 17 at 6:57 pm on Channel
12 / 12.1
This point counter-point segment features Former State Senate President John Andrews facing off with Former Denver City Councilwoman Susan Barnes-Gelt. "Head On" airs Monday thru Friday at 6:56 PM. COLORADO
... [See more]CONGRESSIONAL RACES:John: With Obama so unpopular, Democrats may lose dozens of congressional seats next year. Two of those could be here in Colorado. Betsy Markey of Fort Collins is vulnerable to several Republicans, led by Cory Gardner. Ed Perlmutter of Golden has to face the charismatic Ryan Frazier or tea-party leader Brian Campbell.Susan: Only 20-percent of voters identify with the Republican Party and more than half support aggressive health care reform. Of course congressional D's may be vulnerable - the only entity with lower poll numbers than Congress, are Republican ideologues.John: Your vague generalities won't decide the congressional races, Susan. It boils down to the pocketbook issues, peace and prosperity. Democrats in Congress like Markey and Perlmutter aren't getting the job done. The recession drags on. The wars drag on. Republicans like Gardner and Frazier look better and better.Susan: Perlmutter is safe as the Rock of Gibraltar and Markey will have a tougher time against Gardner but will prevail - especially if Marilyn (black helicopter) Musgrave throws her weight behind him. Voters are smart. And I like the tune you're whistling in the dark!
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