And you thought the Treasurer’s debate would be boring. That was the observation made by Fox 31 political reporter Eli Stokols as he moderated a debate between Treasurer Walker Stapleton and failed Congresswoman Betsy Markey.
At about the 7 minute mark in the below video is when things get really heated. Stapleton asks Markey a basic question about public finance: “Could you describe to me what a yield curve is, please?”
She is unable to answer. Take a look:
We’ll be the first to admit that we couldn’t answer the question “what is a yield curve?” but we’re not the one running for Treasurer. If Markey wants to be in charge of the state’s finances and have the very real responsibility of issuing debt on behalf of Colorado taxpayers, then she should really know what this stuff is.
Stapleton has a degree in business economics from the London School of Economics and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is not just smart, he is what many might call a financial expert. Meanwhile, Markey doesn’t even have a substantive understanding of the issues the Treasurer’s office deals with on a daily basis.
Can you imagine how she would have reacted to the question if he said "inverted yield curve and why is it important?"
She must be a common core supporter.
Putting Markey in this job would be like putting Chris Christie in charge of Weight Watchers or Joe Biden in charge of a school for girls. Not a good idea.
These so called Democrats have to go! Fire them all!
Wow! Markey is an embarrassment. Is this the best the democrats can do? She doesn't understand what she is talking about. If you don't understand the basics of money, you should not be treasurer.
I can answer the question "what is a yield curve"!
Betsy Markey is such a dolt. She wouldn't even be in the race if it weren't for the fact that she's Ms. (Daddy's Money) Stryker's buttgirl!
Betsy has one important qualification: she is not a member of the GOP: Party of Hate®.
Ask Markey if she knows what a caculator is.