Democrat from Colorado
Bennet is a U.S. Senator from Colorado.
Recent statements involving Michael Bennet
"Michael Bennet cast the deciding vote" for the stimulus and the health care bill.
Ken Buck wants to "outlaw abortion, even in cases of rape or incest."
Recent stories featuring Michael Bennet
What makes a vote 'the deciding vote'?:
When politicians want to tie their opponents to a controversial bill, there are few tactics as powerful as labeling their vote for the bill as "the deciding vote." But determining a deciding vote is harder than it looks.
Fact-checking the Colorado Senate race:
We fact-check a campaign ad from the closely contested race between Michael Bennet and Ken Buck.
Democratic exaggerations about "privatizing Social Security":
The Democratic talking point that Republicans want to "privatize Social Security" has been a potent attack since 2005, when it helped defeat a proposal from President Bush. Now Democrats are using it against Republican candidates.
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