Even in purple Colorado, Republicans can't find a normal candidate

[marmar]

Even in purple Colorado, Republicans can’t find a normal candidate
The lead in the GOP governor’s primary claims he’s an expert at “Cajun Karate” — the other two aren’t much better

By Amanda Marcotte
Senior Writer
Published June 8, 2026 6:45AM (EDT)


(Salon) Victor Marx says the first time he participated in killing a man, he was merely 7 years old. He says he was forced by his stepfather, but also would like folks to believe he’s killed many, many times since then — though he refuses to say how many people — but of course, only for the greater good. According to him, the military empowered him to order strikes that killed 70 ISIS fighters. He has also claimed he rescued over 45,000 women and children from slavery around the world, like something from a high-stakes action movie. He later pulled that number off his All Things Possible Ministries website when called out on it. He bragged that he’s led over 130 missions in over 30 nations, but claimed ignorance when asked for details of these daring rescues. He performs exorcisms over the phone, assuring folks that one doesn’t need to be in person to cast out demons.

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Perhaps it should no longer be surprising to report that Marx has a commanding lead in the polls over his two opponents, state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms. The people who would donate to a pastor who presents himself as a John Wick-style action hero are overrepresented with GOP primary voters. Still, it is shocking to see such a clownish figure so far ahead in Colorado, a purple state that has long had a reputation for moderation. It’s a sign of how deranged the Republican party has become under the leadership of Donald Trump that the GOP can’t get it together to nominate a candidate moderate-seeming enough to have a shot at winning in what should be a swing state.

As longtime opinion columnist at the Colorado Sun Mike Littwin wrote late last month, “offering lies, damned lies and more lies is the way to win MAGA hearts.”

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In a 2022 town hall, Bottoms raved that “demonic” school officials are forcing elementary school children to undergo gender transition surgery. “We have these transvestites that dance around in the schools,” he continued, insisting that he will put people in jail for all these things he alleges, which are not actually happening.

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But we should eschew the temptation to treat Kirkmeyer like a reasonable person. She’s been at the forefront of prior efforts in Weld County to secede from Colorado. She’s pushed for local jurisdictions to refuse to enforce gun control laws and supports banning abortion without any exceptions. She may accept the results of the 2020 election, but she claims there is no evidence for human-caused climate change. .....................(more)

https://www.salon.com/2026/06/08/even-in-purple-colorado-republicans-cant-find-a-normal-candidate/

[CrispyQ]

1. I saw a video of this nut job deflecting questions, never answering, & being generally disrespectful to the press.

He's got a casual, tough-guy look that will appeal to rural, conservatives & a lot of men. Back in Trump's first term, Elie Mystal said that you can't talk to Maga. They are zombies & their brains are gone. They will lap up this guy's lies, like kittens with cream.

[Diamond_Dog]

2. He brags about killing.

No words.