Reality Check: Mitchell The First To Sling Mud In GOP Primary Race

DENVER (CBS4) - As the race for governor enters its final stretch, one of the Republican candidates is going negative.

Victor Mitchell is hoping to close the gap with front-runner Walker Stapleton.

He's attacking the current state treasurer for everything from his Bush family ties to his work ethic in hopes of convincing voters Stapleton is just another insider politician.

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Boyd's sources for this Reality Check are as follows:
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/02/14/george-bush-walker-stapleton-fundraiser/
https://www.denverpost.com/2017/02/13/republican-victor-mitchell-announces-2018-bid-for-colorado-governor/
https://www.copera.org/about/board-trustee-meeting-minutes-archive
https://www.stapletonforcolorado.com/issue/transportation/
http://cochamber.com/2018/01/26/covering-waterfront-gubernatorial-candidates-discuss-top-business-issues-caci-luncheon/