U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner, a Republican, and Sen. Mark Udall, a Democrat. (The Denver Post)
Democrat Mark Udall and Republican Cory Gardner square off Tuesday night in a Senate debate sponsored by The Denver Post.
It will be the third time the senator and his challenger will debate. Here are four things to watch for:
Evasion. When Gardner has been asked about his position , at times he has ignored the question and instead referred to Udall’s record. At a debate Monday, when Udall declared his support for a carbon tax, Gardner’s questions about the price the senator would put on carbon.
Humor. Gardner’s known for his quickness and his one-liners but it was Udall who unwittingly got a big laugh in their first debate when he said he’s the last person walking across the lawn.
Fireworks. Obamacare, the government shutdown, illegal immigration, the questions are sure to bring strong responses. Sen. Ted Cruz, billed by the Udall camp as Gardner’s partner in crime, might come up, too.
Familiarity. I’m supposed to say Mr. Udall and Mr. Gardner, but I’ve known them for years so watch me slip up and say “Mark” or “Cory” when I moderate.
The Post debate, held in the newspaper’s auditorium, begins at 6 p.m. It will be live streamed on the Post’s website.
