When President Donald Trump took office in 2016, MAGA Republicans took control of the Colorado GOP and Democrats took control of the state government. It was a turning point in Colorado politics. The 2026 primary may be another one of those watershed moments.
The biggest winner of the election may not be Democratic socialists or MAGA Republicans but Donald Trump, who has re-defined the parties, dominated the debates, and driven many voters to the far left and far right.
“I think the overarching takeaway is that the establishment got kicked in the teeth,” said CBS Colorado Democratic Analyst Mike Dino.
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