In the long race to become Colorado's next governor, this month is the most demanding. The major-party candidates, Republican Bob Beauprez and Democrat Bill Ritter, will meet in debates and forums at the pace of about four a week through election day. Ryan Warner talks to Dan Meyers, who produced our series of conversations with the candidates, to get a flavor of the campaign and a look at what to expect – and why – between now and Nov. 7.
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