Private sector for the first time in 15 years that will complete a purge of republicans out of high office in colorado. Democrats turned to a man who wanted to be president , the democratic primary voters did not share that desire. So former Governor John Hickenlooper is back running for the senate, the job he said he didnt want and wouldnt be good at. Two men coloradans know well with clear disagreements on healthcare, the economy, immigration, the Supreme Court and how to handle the pandemic. Now all thats left is for them to debate and you to decide. Brought to you by nine news, in association with colorado politics, and broadcasted statewide in every corner of colorado, presented live from the campus of Colorado State university in in fort collins, next presents race for the senate. Here are your moderators, kyle clark and marshall bellinger. Good evening. Next expands to a commercial free our statewide this evening. Statewide this evening for this u. S. Senate debate. We are follo
Following all coronavirus protocols. Yes both are being tested regularly and quick reminder about the rules for two nights debate. Candidates will have 60 seconds to answer most questions, 30 seconds to answer followup questions. We also ask specific yes or no questions throughout the debate and this goes without saying but were asking both candidates to please refrain from interrupting one another. We have a lot ofus territory to get through tonight so we must start with the pandemic and weve seen the consequences, economic devastation especially for the lowest wage workers, people of color hit disproportionately, kids andnd adults struggle with mental health, suicide climbing. Monday the president tweeted dont be afraid of covid. Dont let it dominate your life. 2000 coloradans have died and another 75,000 been diagnosed with coronavirus during the pandemic senator gardner lets start with you. As a member of the senate are you proud of the way republican majority is handling the pande