Bill Winter vs. Tom Tancredo: Preamble

Tom Tancredo didn't want to debate CD6 Democratic nominee Bill Winter at all. Then, mysteriously, he said he would. But only behind locked doors. And only two weeks after absentee ballots had been mailed out.

So here we are, just 13 days from the election. Winter and Tancredo are finally about to butt heads. Channel 12. 8:00 p.m. Both are known for oratory that makes the consulting class cringe. Both have earned the loyalty of their supporters. And in the tradition of Smackdown #1 and Smackdown #2, I'm going to give a running commentary of their first and only debate.

Buckle up.