Hickenlooper & Bennet in Miami: Coverage of the Democrats’ first presidential debate
Twenty Democratic candidates for president went at it in Miami over two nights — and Coloradans Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper were on Thursday night’s dance card.
Here’s a roundup of coverage and analysis from Colorado Politics and our news services, with the latest stories first.
DEBATE NIGHT
> Debate in Miami: Bennet, Hickenlooper stay on brand at contentious clash
> INSIGHTS | Coloradans share the presidential stage, but in what role?
> Debate in Miami: How Bennet, Hickenlooper scored with the media
> TEXT: Hickenlooper & Bennet at the debate in Miami
> Hickenlooper, Bennet take stage tonight in 2nd Democratic presidential primary debate
> MIAMI DEBATE FACT CHECK: Dems on migrant kids, the rich and climate
> Debate in Miami: Will Biden’s debate stumbles provide an opening for Hickenlooper, Bennet?
EARLIER
> Bennet braces for a crowded debate: ‘You better not blink’
> Health care, immigration top issues at Democrats’ 1st debate (VIDEOS)
> Takeaways from the Democratic presidential debate
> Hickenlooper and Bennet await their turn in Miami
> Hickenlooper to debate security: ‘I’m a candidate’
> TRAIL MIX | Advice for Colorado’s 2020 candidates: ‘Don’t disappear’ in Miami
> Media take stock of Hickenlooper, Bennet ahead of Thursday’s debate
> Breakouts, burns and zingers: What to watch for in Dem debates
> Stakes high for NBC News in 2-night Democratic debate
> CRONIN & LOEVY | Democratic Party ‘playoffs’ begin with televised debates this week
> Hickenlooper, Bennet to share stage in 1st Democratic presidential debates (VIDEO)
> Hickenlooper, Bennet qualify for 1st presidential debate
> Democratic chairman: Presidential debate rules fair despite complaints from Bennet, other candidates
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Judge declines to block potential Boebert challenger from going through assembly process in Colorado’s 4th CD
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ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
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Ernest Luning
ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 2 days ago
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marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
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Ernest Luning
ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
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marianne.goodland@coloradopolitics.com
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ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
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Ernest Luning
ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 4 days ago
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