Phil Weiser Upsets Michael Bennet in Colorado Democratic Governor Primary

Phil Weiser upsets Michael Bennet to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in a primary upset that underscored voter frustration with Washington. Why it matters: Democrats have dominated statewide elections for more than a decade, making Weiser the early favorite for November. State of play: The primary was a test of Democrats' appetite for establishment experience versus a more combative state-focused posture. Weiser cast himself as the "fighte…