On Wednesday, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser’s campaign announced the backing of 16 current and former elected Republicans.

The Denver women are both favorites in the crowded election to take over a vacant council seat. But most of all — and most problematic for their campaigns — their names sound somewhat similar.

Wednesday’s debate provided some contrast of the issues animating two of the the state’s longstanding political figures.

Secretary of State Jena Griswold, a Democrat, is taking on Colorado Springs-area District Attorney Michael Allen, a Republican, in the race to succeed term-limited Attorney General Phil Weiser.

The administration maintains Kushner is a private citizen volunteering his diplomatic duties.

The document describes values and goals for the project, including affordable housing, honoring the local history, expanding economic opportunities and creating a transportation network in the area.

The force rose to a peak of about 5,000 troops over the summer.

The judge said they are likely to succeed in their constitutional free speech and due process claims.