GOP leaders hope to flip a blue seat red in Colorado with nominee Joe O'Dea, a rare Republican who affirms that Biden won the 2020 election. But the issue of abortion may be his biggest challenge.
Over tea at a local coffee shop in Denver, incumbent Michael Bennet, who retains a significant advantage in fundraising heading into the fall, pushes back at the notion that O'Dea is a moderate who can compete here.Inflation, housing and abortion are key issues in Coloradoto lower prescription drug prices and invest in climate programs. He agrees with his opponent that voters are very focused on inflation.
Kettle corn vendor Leon Smith said"housing and jobs" are his priorities. Smith voted for former President Trump, but he told NPR he doesn't feel compelled to cast his vote for either party this fall. But Bennet argues O'Dea's position on abortion, along with his stances on other issues, will turn off Colorado voters:"He's the nominee of the Republican Party here in Colorado. And he says that Trump bears no responsibility for what happened on Jan. 6. That should be disqualifying, to say nothing of his position on, to say nothing of, you know, his position on the trickle-down economics that have made Colorado and so many places in this country unaffordable for working people.
Philip Cardenas, who sells freeze-dried candy at the Green Valley Ranch farmer's market, plans to back Bennet. He admits he doesn't know anything about O'Dea but says he's concerned about extremism from the GOP.I think a majority of Americans are purple. I mean, if the climate was different, I would definitely — and I thought a Republican president would do better — I would vote. But they're too far right, right now, with the MAGA crowd," Cardenas said.
O'Dea called Jan. 6"a black eye to the country" and praised former Vice President Mike Pence for his actions that day.Complaints about partisanship blocking real action are common from voters across the political spectrum.
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