The statement is a direct quotation of what Senator Michael Bennet said, not a claim about objective reality. As a reported speech, it is factually accurate that he made this statement (confirmed by the Aspen Daily News source). The content expresses his opinion about perceived bipartisan support, which cannot be objectively verified as true or false in the same way as empirical claims.

No verifiable record exists of Senator Michael Bennet making this statement on May 2, 2026; as of known sources up to 2024, the quote cannot be confirmed.

The claim that there is strong bipartisan support for shutting down Senator Mike Lee’s ideas is an opinion and not supported by verifiable evidence; no clear bipartisan consensus or legislative action reflects such support, making the statement factually inaccurate.

Given the highly polarized political environment as of my knowledge cutoff, it would be unusual to have strong bipartisan support for shutting down the ideas of a prominent conservative senator like Mike Lee. However, I have low confidence because the statement refers to a future date (May 2026) and political dynamics could change.