Gardner refuses to say whether it’s appropriate for president to ask foreign leader to investigate

DENVER — During a press gaggle during at an event in downtown Denver on Thursday, Sen. Cory Gardner refused to say whether it is appropriate for a president to ask a foreign leader to investigate a political rival. Gardner was repeatedly asked the same question by journalists based in the Denver area. “You’ve called it a partisan circus but I haven’t heard you answer this question: Do you believe it’s appropriate for the president of the United States to ask a foreign leader to investigate a political rival — yes or no?” Gardner was asked. “This is what we are…