Keyser Defends War Record, Questions Glenn Endorsement
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jon Keyser is defending combat service in Iraq that earned him a Bronze Star Medal.
Keyser released service documents on Thursday after fellow candidate Darryl Glenn questioned his military record at a Wednesday debate in Colorado Springs.
Keyser also urged the tea party-aligned Senate Conservatives Fund to withdraw its endorsement of Glenn in the June 28 primary that will determine who will challenge Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet this fall.
Keyser repeatedly touts his combat experience against Iranian-backed insurgents to bolster his national security credentials and to criticize Bennet's support for the Iran nuclear weapons deal.
Glenn is defending his question, saying voters, especially in the military town of Colorado Springs that he serves, deserve details about Keyser's record.
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