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Suing the Trump administration

“Colorado's leaders should fight the Trump administration in court rather than focus on building a working relationship with it.”

Where candidates stand on this statement, based only on what they or a cited source have said.

Colorado's attorney general has filed or joined dozens of lawsuits against the administration. Supporters say the suits protect state law and funding; critics say they're political and cost Colorado federal goodwill.

state issue

Strongly disagreesDisagreesMixedAgreesStrongly agrees

U.S. Senator

John HickenlooperDemocraticStrongly agrees

Lists "Stopping the Trump Administration's Lawlessness" as the top priority on his campaign website.

“In fact, he lists the top priority on his campaign website as “Stopping the Trump Administration’s Lawlessness.””

Governor / Lieutenant Governor

Phil WeiserDemocraticStrongly agrees

Says he won't "bend the knee" to an administration he calls lawless; as AG he has filed or joined dozens of lawsuits against it.

“He said he is not going to give in or bend the knee to an administration that has acted in a lawless and bullying manner.”
Victor MarxRepublicanStrongly disagrees

Says the governor's job is to build relationships with the administration, not pick fights.

“But I believe the governor's job is to build relationships with that administration, not pick fights for political theater.”

Attorney General

Jena GriswoldDemocraticStrongly agrees

Says Colorado must stand up to the administration, including through lawsuits, and supports Weiser's suits.

“We must stand up to the administration, and that includes through lawsuits.”
Michael J. AllenRepublicanMixed

Would judge each lawsuit on whether it serves Colorado and is based in fact and law, steering away from politically motivated suits.

“Allen said his core belief is to steer away from politically motivated lawsuits, and he sensed there were some currently pending but wouldn’t go into details.”
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