Two progressive state lawmakers from Denver with pro-Palestinian stances are being targeted for defeat by Democratic Party leaders and big-moneyed interests.
Why it matters: It’s unusual to see incumbent lawmakers being opposed by leaders in their own party and demonstrates how the Democratic establishment is seeking to quash outliers at the statehouse.
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Espenoza is endorsed by Fenberg and two prominent state senators. She’s receiving money from big players at the Capitol, including the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Medical Society and the apartment association.
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