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madamesilverspurs

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Wed Sep 24, 2014, 09:41 AM Sep 2014

CD4 debate

There was a debate last night. Four candidates for the seat being vacated by Cory Gardner: Republican, Democrat, Independent, Libertarian.

Democrat Vic Meyers brought erudition and a command of facts and figures; he pointed out where Ken Buck contradicted his own statements from only a few days ago. He gave detailed responses to the questions, as detailed as two minutes would allow. Ken Buck literally recited tea party talking points, and got almost entertainingly huffy while defending Citizens United (which has endorsed him).

Sadly, and no doubt to Ken Buck's great relief, the local newspaper (Greeley Tribune) barely managed to cover a debate where even some Republicans in the audience were heard to express positive commentary about Meyers.

But there was a spectacularly sweet moment afterwards. In the lobby, where candidates were meeting and greeting, a young woman approached Ken Buck. She was wearing a Vic Meyers campaign button, but Buck gladly clasped her extended hand. She gifted him with a beautiful smile and told him, "Mr. Buck, you truly inspired me tonight. Thank you for confirming that I made the right choice in supporting Vic Meyers!" She withdrew her hand and walked away, as he stood there with his hand in empty air and a stunned look on his face. Damn I wish I'd had a video camera for that.

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CD4 debate (Original Post) madamesilverspurs Sep 2014 OP
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