Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer rejects Victor Marx invite to apologize at rigged 'debate'

Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer rejects Victor Marx invite to apologize at rigged 'debate'

From Ryan Schuiling Live by Denver's Talk Station 630 KHOW

May 8, 2026 · 44 min

About this episode

Ryan Schuiling discusses the controversy surrounding Victor Marx's campaign and the upcoming debate with Senator Barb Kirkmeyer and guest Zach Swearingen.

Ryan continues digging into the controversy surrounding Victor Marx's gubernatorial campaign. Victor's fundraising numbers are under scrutiny, with allegations of 'smurfing' and questionable donations. Ryan discusses the latest developments with Senator Barb Kirkmeyer, who calls out Victor for dodging debates and refusing to face the music. They also talk about the importance of transparency in politics and the need for Victor to come clean about his campaign's finances. With the debate scheduled for next week, will Victor Marx finally face the truth? Also, Navy SEAL veteran Zach Swearingen joins to discuss his race for re-election as the first Republican to win office as Pueblo County Commissioner in over 30 years. Zach Swearingen for Pueblo County - Official Campaign Website - Candidate for Pueblo County Commissioner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Schuiling

Guest: Zach Swearingen

Topics covered

  • gubernatorial campaign
  • fundraising controversy
  • political transparency
  • debate
  • election
  • Pueblo County

Keywords

  • Victor Marx
  • Senator Barb Kirkmeyer
  • Zach Swearingen
  • fundraising
  • debate
  • politics
  • transparency

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Organizations: Pueblo County Commissioner, Denver's Talk Station 630 KHOW

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