Differences emerge as (Colorado) GOP Senate candidates debate

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Englewood - The two Republicans seeking Colorado's open U.S. Senate seat squared off over tax policies, education and experience today in their second debate heading into the Aug. 10 primary.

Former U.S. Rep. Bob Schaffer focused on Peter Coors' lack of political experience, at one point getting the brewery executive to admit he did not know Paul Martin is prime minister of Canada. Coors portrayed Schaffer as a political insider and said Washington needs new ideas.

After the first debate, Coors was criticized for saying he agreed with many of Schaffer's viewpoints. This time, there was much more detail on their differences.

"During the course of this campaign, there has been a suggestion or indication there is little difference between the two candidates," Schaffer said. "I don't believe that's the case. I think we've seen differences when it comes to tax policies, we have seen differences when it comes to education, we have seen differences when it comes to experience."

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