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Claim Text: “He is not fit to be the governor,” said Dick Wadhams, a former Colorado Republican Party chairman who plans to vote for an independent.
Simplified Text: Dick Wadhams, a former Colorado Republican Party chairman, stated that Victor Marx is not fit to be governor and plans to vote for an independent candidate.
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Claim Maker: Dick Wadhams
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-29", "person": "Dick Wadhams", "organization": "Colorado Republican Party" }
Subject Tags: Politics Republican Party
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 2:05 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 2:05 PM (2 weeks ago)

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He Says He Killed a Man and Cast Out Demons. He Wants to Run Colorado.

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/29/us/victor-marx-colorado-republican-governor-candidate.html

Victor Marx, the Republican candidate for Colorado governor, faces scrutiny over his sensational biography, including claims of killing a man and casting out demons. His candidacy has divided the state's Republican Party, with some fearing it could harm the entire ticket.

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