Neguse would be one of the weakest candidates possible and would alienate Denver area(Arapahoe/Adams/Jefferson) moderates, and could actually lose
Johnston and Romanoff both would win by 3-6
If Hickenlooper or Perlmutter change their mind, this becomes Likely D
Just LOL.
Also, its already likely D, so I dont know what you mean by that.
Gardner is favored to lose, but not DOA, Dems win the AG race by 4 in a D+8-9 year, so Gardner could squeak it if he ends up with a trash-tier opponent like Neguse, Johnston and Romanoff aren't sure deals either, they'll win after SMP and DSCC spend tons of money. Perlmutter would become an immediate frontrunner and Hickenlooper would make Gardner DOA. Candidate quality is important, as shown in CO downballot elections
Democrats won the AG race by almost 6.5 points, not 4.