Marx Wins Colorado GOP Gov Nomination
Is Marx the bold leader Colorado needs or a deeply flawed candidate who can't realistically win?
Above: Victor Marx in Larkspur, Colorado on June 30. Image credit: Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post
The Spin
Republican narrative
Marx gives Republicans a real shot at winning this election and turning the state around after eight years of failed Democratic leadership. As a U.S. Marine, Marx brings the kind of backbone Colorado needs to crack down on crime, cut income taxes and slash red tape. High costs, unaffordable housing and unsafe neighborhoods demand bold leadership, and Marx is ready to deliver.
Democratic narrative
Marx is a deeply flawed nominee who claims to have killed people, led civilian military ops against the Islamic State group and performed phone exorcisms. None of which screams credible governance, and voters shouldn't buy his act. Colorado deserves the serious leadership Weiser can provide, not a candidate built on wild claims and zero political experience.
