Colorado GOP candidate Victor Marx brings dog into debate when asked if he’s ‘a liar’

DENVER, COLORADO: A Colorado Republican gubernatorial debate raised eyebrows this week after a leading candidate was pressed on the truthfulness of his life story and responded by bringing a small dog into the exchange.

The race features two MAGA candidates, including Victor Marx, who currently leads in the polls, and state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer (R), the establishment-backed contender. 

Kirkmeyer herself drew attention during the debate after defending a past effort to lead northern Colorado toward secession.

But the night’s most noteworthy moment came when local 9News anchor Kyle Clark took aim at Marx’s long list of extraordinary claims.

“You claim that you’ve been all around the world, armed to the teeth, rescuing women and children from captivity, that you stopped human smugglers at the Mexico border and made them pay a price, that you, as a civilian, called in a U.S. Military airstrike that killed 70 ISIS fighters, that you were the first American into Gaza during the war with Israel, that you’ve done 150 high-risk missions and every one has been a success. You told me last week that it’s all true and that you don’t need to prove it to anyone. But you’re talking to voters now. How should voters decide whether you’ve lived one of the most extraordinary lives in human history, or whether you’re a liar and a fraud?” Clark asked.

Candidate deflects, debate moderator presses harder

Marx initially tried to steer the conversation away from himself and toward Kirkmeyer.

“Can we back up to her for one second?" he asked. "I’ll make a little informal complaint. The folks at home don’t want to hear about her past and what she did. That’s not gonna make a lick of difference to those who are having trouble putting food on the table, Kyle, paying their electricity bill, having to try to figure out how they send their kids to school.”

Clark wasn’t having it. “Sir, how much of your time do you plan to burn before you answer? Answer the question of whether you tell the truth," he insisted.

Marx asked, “Do I tell the truth?”

Clark then doubled down, “How should voters discern whether you have had one of the most extraordinary lives in human history, or whether you are a liar and a fraud?”

Marx finally attempted a defense.

“Well, simply go back. I have 20 years of videos and documentation and people," he claimed. "We just had our head of security in Iraq call in a video today. The proof is just in people and what we document. I can’t help it if I’ve had an extraordinary life. I’m an ordinary fellow, and starting from my childhood all the way to now, me standing up on a stage running for governor."

He then pointed to a small dog next to him. "Reagan, I said I was going to talk about you," Marx said, addressing the canine. "This little dog — she’s going to go bite you right now, Kyle. She was in Syria and Iraq," he quipped.

Odd final exchange

The mention of the dog instantly shifted the tone in the room as Marx appeared to use the animal as part of his rebuttal.

“So is she lying, too?” insisted the candidate, again pointing to the dog.

Clark fired back with a reality check.

“Well, the dog’s not running for governor. You’re running for governor. And you spent precious little time answering the question, other than to say that folks have to take the word of you and your staff for your accomplishments,” Clark insisted.

Marx pushed back one final time.

“No, no, I said thousands of people, Kyle,” Marx replied as Clark moved on.

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