DENVER — Democrats did something Tuesday they had not done since 1938.
Democrats won the office of governor, attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer while taking control of the State Senate and State House.
That leaves only one top statewide Republican in an office of significant power: Sen. Cory Gardner.
Gardner said ballot issue defeats are a reason to give conservatives hope.
“You saw tax increases were defeated, you saw anti-energy legislation was defeated so I feel confident the people of Colorado are going to want balance,” Gardner said.
Video: Senator Cory Gardner on his 2020 chances following a massive blue wave in Colorado this past Tuesday #copolitics #kdvr #coleg pic.twitter.com/tb5W9ePslE
— Joe St. George (@JoeStGeorge) November 8, 2018
In regards to President Donald Trump criticizing Congressman Mike Coffman for not embracing him more, Gardner was asked if he would welcome Trump to campaign for him.
“I’d be honored to have the president come to Colorado — with a bipartisan delegation — to show him the good work we do in this state,” Gardner said.
VIDEO: I ask Senator Gardner if Coffman, others made a mistake by not embracing Trump more. Senator Gardner says he would welcome Trump here #copolitics #coleg #kdvr pic.twitter.com/I9OYmBObMk
— Joe St. George (@JoeStGeorge) November 8, 2018
On the Robert Mueller investigation, Gardner emphasized he wanted it protected.
In regards to gun laws after the California shooting, Gardner said he is “not going to politicize a shooting that is far too raw.”
Video: Senator Cory Gardner on Mueller investigation. He wants it protected – did not say directly if he will support @JeffFlake legislation that attempts to do just that #kdvr #kwgn #copolitics #coleg pic.twitter.com/ybqJIp94N7
— Joe St. George (@JoeStGeorge) November 8, 2018
VIDEO: Senator Gardner following today’s California Mass Shooting. I ask him about Red Flag Laws and whether his party is going to do anything on guns #copolitics #kdvr pic.twitter.com/7SDd79qkZk
— Joe St. George (@JoeStGeorge) November 8, 2018