Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., was asked in an interview this weekend with Denver’s ABC 7 News whether he thinks Common Core is a good or a bad thing for students in the Centennial State, a question that he answered with a simple “yes.”
Udall’s non-response came as he fielded a flurry of questions — some more difficult than others — regarding issues both personal and political.
“Do you think that the Affordable Care Act should be repealed?” ABC 7’s Marc Stewart asked.
“No,” Udall responded.
“Should illegal immigrants have a pathway to citizenship?” Stewart asked.
“Yes.”
“Is Common Core good or bad for Colorado students?” the anchor asked.
“Yes,” the Democratic senator responded.
Stewart didn’t press Udall for clarification and instead marched on with his prepared questions.
Udall stumbled later during the Q&A session when asked about books and music.
As Mediaite noted when it reported on Udall’s question session, the senator’s performance appears to be that of a man who is either extremely tired or one who has simply given up on campaigning.
The Democratic incumbent is currently battling Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., for re-election. Udall has struggled in debates and in the polls to fend off his Republican challenger.
Gardner currently leads Udall in the polls 46 to 43 percent, according to the RealClearPolitics weighted average.
The Republican Senate hopeful has now led Udall in eight out of the nine most recent polls of the race. Republicans need a net gain of six seats to wrest control of the U.S. Senate from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. Udall’s seat is one of at least five that analysts will be watching to see where Congress’ upper chamber ends up after the Nov. 4 midterm elections.
