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Michael Bennet

Michael Bennet is a senator from Colorado, appointed in January 2009 by former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter to fill a vacated Senate seat. Bennet successfully ran for his first full term in 2010 and was re-elected in 2016. He received a degree in history from Wesleyan University and his J.D. from Yale Law School. In 2019, he announced he is running for the Democratic nomination for president.

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By Sophie Austin
June 6, 2019

"The vast majority of Americans believe that climate change is real and we need to do something about it."

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By Alan Gathright
September 19, 2016

Says that Republican Darryl Glenn has described Democrats as "evil" and has said he's "tired of hearing about Republicans reaching across the aisle."

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By Alan Gathright
July 13, 2016

Says GOP Senate nominee Darryl Glenn said he wants to see Ted Cruz appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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By Angie Drobnic Holan
October 18, 2010

Ken Buck wants to "outlaw abortion, even in cases of rape or incest."

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By Lukas Pleva
September 2, 2010

"Buck wants to privatize Social Security."  

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