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Investigations, commentary, and reporting on Michael Bennet's record and the 2026 governor's race.
Who Replaces Bennet in the Senate?
Michael Bennet won't say who should fill his Senate seat if he becomes governor. Phil Weiser calls it disrespectful to voters. Colorado Democrats are being asked to trade a Senator for a governor without knowing who represents them in Washington.
Read →Bennet Skips Caucuses — Petition Strategy Bypasses Grassroots Democrats
Michael Bennet collected 17,000+ signatures to petition directly onto the June 30 primary ballot, skipping the caucus and convention process where grassroots Democratic activists vet candidates. Phil Weiser is dominating that process. Indivisible Colorado endorsed Weiser. What does Bennet's bypass say about his relationship with the Democratic base?
Read →DPS Payroll Leak Shatters Denver Schools Claims
A leaked payroll database from Denver Public Schools revealed $50 million in administrative overhead: 46 cabinet members, 11 PR staff, $7 million in analyst salaries, and a communications budget that rivaled entire rural school district budgets. Originally reported by North Denver News. This is the bureaucracy Michael Bennet's reform agenda built.
Read full investigation →Denver Teachers Strike: The Numbers Tell the Story
As the Denver teachers strike loomed in early 2019, polling data showed overwhelming public support for educators: 79% said teacher pay was too low, 82% supported teachers in the dispute, and 62% favored a strike if negotiations failed. The ProComp system Bennet championed as superintendent was the core grievance. The public was not on the district's side.
