Denver, CO—Appointed U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is battling himself again.  Colorado Bennet says 

that he represents the state, but Washington Bennet’s record tells a different story.   

“On the campaign trail, Bennet says he represents Colorado, but his record shows that he is nothing 

more than a rubberstamp for his party and the special interests,” said Republican U.S. Senate candidate 

Ken Buck.  “Since being appointed, Bennet has voted 92 percent of the time with his party.” 

In July of 2009, Bennet’s image as a rubberstamp of the Democratic caucus was solidified after voting 

for Second Amendment rights, but only after consulting with New York Senator Charles Schumer.   

The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank reported— 

“Other Democrats, such as Pennsylvania's Bob Casey and Colorado's Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, 

were said to have been willing to vote "no" if necessary. Twenty minutes after the voting began, Bennet

and Udall left the cloakroom together and walked into the chamber. Bennet went to the well to consult 

with Schumer, who indicated that it was safe for Bennet -- a product of D.C.'s St. Albans School -- to 

vote with the NRA. Bennet looked to Udall, who gave an approving nod, and cast his "aye" vote.” 

“I will never ask another senator for permission to do what’s right for Colorado,” said Buck.   

This wasn’t the only time that Bennet asked party leaders for permission to vote a certain way.  In July, 

C-Span cameras caught Bennet switching his support for the CARD Act from “no” to “yes,” after 

conferring with Sen. Schumer. 

“A senator from New York doesn’t represent the interests of Colorado.  Sen. Bennet has no business 

asking Chuck Schumer how to vote,” added Buck.  

During the Healthcare Reform debate, appointed Sen. Bennet said that he would ignore the will of 

Coloradans and rubberstamp Obamacare.   

When CNN “State of the Union’s” host John King, asked appointed Sen. Bennet if he would support the 

bill even if it meant losing his seat.  Bennet responded, “yes.”    

“Bennet knew Coloradans opposed Obamacare, but he rubberstamped it.  Bennet knows where 

Coloradans stand on government spending, but he continues to rubberstamp more spending, adding to 

the $13 trillion debt,” said Buck.   

“Just because he was appointed senator, it doesn’t mean Bennet can ignore the people of Colorado.  It’s 

this type of Washington arrogance that cost another 473,000 Americans their jobs last week,” said Buck.   

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