Colorado Gubernatorial Nominee Defends Physical Confrontation With Wife

Colorado governor nominee Victor Marx defended pushing his wife into a door and said he would do it again.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx defended pushing his wife into a door during an attempt to demonstrate self-defense techniques, stating she was faking her tears. While his wife publicly maintained that he is not abusive, the candidate asserted he would repeat the actions. The controversy adds to previous scrutiny regarding past statements he made about his childhood.

• The defenseThe candidate claimed the physical confrontation was intended to impart self-defense lessons.
• The reactionHis spouse publicly defended him against abuse allegations despite the video footage.