CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Democrat Candidate Is Hiding The Truth About His Veganism

A senior aide to Colorado Democrat Manny Rutinel has been recorded in undercover video, obtained by Daily Wire, describing the congressional candidate's diet and the campaign's approach to it. Sam Cheever, deputy finance director for the campaign in the 8th Congressional District, said the official stance is that the matter is irrelevant to voters. Asked whether Rutinel eats meat, he shook his head and said "as little as possible," adding that the topic is "absolutely" a hard one for a candidate in Colorado. Rutinel's campaign did not respond to Daily Wire's request for comment.

The district north of Denver could help decide House control. Republican Rep. Gabe Evans took it in 2024 by a few thousand votes, and Cook Political Report currently calls the contest a toss-up. Farming matters locally: Upstate Colorado Economic Development puts roughly 75% of Weld County's 2. 5 million acres in crops and livestock.

Rutinel was an outspoken vegan and animal-rights advocate for years. Colorado Sun reported that he ate a carne asada taco on the trail in August, and he told the paper his outlook had evolved.

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