As AG, filed 100+ lawsuits against Trump immigration actions; sued to block ICE detainers
AG record directly contradicts enforcement stance. Actively litigated against enforcement mechanisms.
Source: philforcolorado.com/about / Colorado Sun Jan 2025
Defended Colorado's sanctuary policies in court; opposed ICE cooperation requirements
Fully aligned with and legally defended sanctuary posture throughout AG tenure.
Source: CPR News Jan 2025 / philforcolorado.com
"I will work with local leaders — law enforcement, fire chiefs — to keep your homes, schools, and communities safe."
Consistent pro-public safety messaging backed by AG record on opioids, gang crime, consumer fraud. Minor haircut for opposition to mandatory minimums.
Source: philforcolorado.com/about
"Sign, support, and defend responsible gun safety laws." Supported red flag laws, mag limits as AG.
Consistent gun control posture across AG tenure and campaign. Opposes gun rights expansion.
Source: philforcolorado.com/the-colorado-blueprint
Supports Big Tech regulation to protect kids; sued social media companies. Also defended First Amendment as AG.
Mixed: defends traditional speech rights but supports expansive platform regulation. Context-dependent stance.
Source: philforcolorado.com/about / Colorado Politics Jul 2025
Supports TABOR reform to allow higher spending; opposed Prop HH which would have raised taxes.
Inconsistent: supports structural TABOR changes that enable tax increases but frames as "fiscal management." Mixed record on tax votes.
Source: Colorado Politics Q&A Jul 2025
Proposes expanded Medicaid, housing, childcare, mental health — all requiring significant new spending.
Proposes significant spending expansion while talking affordability. Some tension between stated goals and fiscal impact.
Source: philforcolorado.com/the-colorado-blueprint
Pledges to "cut red tape" on housing but record includes aggressive regulatory enforcement via AG office.
Inconsistent: campaign rhetoric favors deregulation in housing, but AG record is heavily regulatory across industries.
Source: philforcolorado.com/housing plan Nov 2025
"Meet Colorado's renewable energy goals... support solar & wind projects... Establish a Geothermal Development Authority."
Fully consistent pro-renewable, anti-fossil fuel stance. No record of supporting oil/gas interests.
Source: philforcolorado.com/the-colorado-blueprint
Supports renter protections; eviction legal aid; more restrictions on landlord practices.
Renter-focused platform creates tension with traditional property rights. Inconsistent with owner-side protections.
Source: philforcolorado.com housing plan Nov 2025
"40,000 attainable homes statewide... streamline permitting... appoint Colorado's first Chief Housing Officer."
Most detailed housing plan in the race. Consistent messaging since campaign launch. No contradictions found.
Source: philforcolorado.com Nov 2025 housing plan
Supports mental health co-responder teams; expanded behavioral health. Less specific on enforcement.
Mental health approach is consistent, but limited enforcement posture creates ambiguity vs. business/community concerns.
Source: philforcolorado.com/the-colorado-blueprint
Supports school mental health, youth mentorship, Safe2Tell expansion. Less specific on curriculum reform.
Consistent education messaging but focused on mental health/safety rather than structural reform. Good record alignment.
Source: philforcolorado.com/about / Colorado Sun
"Fight to make healthcare more affordable... protect ACA for 1M Coloradans... expand Medicaid and CHP+."
REVISED SCORE: Using guideline that gender reassignment for minors is a parental rights issue, not healthcare. Weiser's documented healthcare record on Medicaid, mental health, affordability is fully consistent.
Source: philforcolorado.com/health-care-affordable-health-care-that-serves-all
Promises to "protect Colorado's water resources." Limited specific water rights record as AG.
Campaign statements are vague; no strong water rights record to validate against. Mixed/unclear.
Source: philforcolorado.com/the-colorado-blueprint
Minimal agricultural policy on campaign platform. COPERR program helps rural housing but not specifically ag.
Thin record on ag protection specifically. Urban-focused platform with limited rural ag substance.
Source: philforcolorado.com
Defended Colorado elections as AG; now proposes partisan redistricting review — break from prior position.
Inconsistency: defended independent redistricting for years, now proposes governor-appointed commission for partisan advantage.
Source: Colorado Sun / KSJD 2026
Strong on privacy and consumer rights; weaker on 2A and some speech rights. Selective application.
Constitutional rights record is inconsistent — aggressive on some rights, restrictive on others. Depends heavily on issue.
Source: philforcolorado.com/about
"Health Care Stabilization & Innovation Task Force... actionable transparent plan... nonpartisan and data-driven."
Consistent transparency messaging backed by AG record on consumer disclosure and Big Pharma accountability.
Source: philforcolorado.com/health-care
Joined multistate coalition suits to block federal restrictions on minor gender interventions (Dec 2025, Jan 2026). Campaign platform explicitly pledges to "defend access to gender-affirming care." Issued joint statement with One Colorado defending minor interventions against AG office resources.
Score 0.0 per guideline: Pro-Government control. Weiser actively used AG office and campaign resources to expand government/provider authority over parental rights on minor medical decisions. Fully consistent — and consistently wrong direction per scoring criteria.
Source: https://coag.gov/press-releases/weiser-suit-challenges-federal-attack-on-gender-affirming-care/ | https://philforcolorado.com/the-colorado-blueprint/
