Boebert Shifts to a Different Congressional District, Dodging a Strong Democratic Challenger

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Republican Representative Lauren Boebert has decided to change her congressional district, thus avoiding a potential electoral battle with a Democratic candidate who has significantly out-fundraised her. This move comes in the wake of a controversial incident involving inappropriate behavior, which diminished her standing even among her staunchest supporters.

Boebert disclosed her decision to run in the Republican primary for the seat currently held by retiring Representative Ken Buck, situated in the eastern part of the state. This strategic shift takes her away from the more fiercely contested 3rd District, where her victory margin was slim last year and where her re-election prospects were increasingly uncertain due to growing disapproval within her party regarding her contentious approach.

In a statement made via a Facebook video, Boebert suggested that her exit from the district is in the best interest of the Republican Party, emphasizing her intention to prevent her opponents, funded by ‘dark money,’ from capturing the seat. She stated, “The underhanded efforts aimed at undermining me personally will not be allowed to usurp this seat. This is an injustice to the hardworking conservatives of the 3rd District.”

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Boebert also attacked her opponents, including wealthy donors from Aspen, George Soros, and Hollywood celebrities, accusing them of attempting to ‘buy’ the seat, to which she retorted with defiance.

Labelling her move as “a fresh start,” Boebert acknowledged a challenging year marked by her divorce and a scandalous episode involving misconduct at a Denver performance of “Beetlejuice.” This incident, which occurred in September, led to a loss of support among some of her core constituents who viewed it as a departure from conservative, Christian values. She has since apologized for this incident at various district events.

Facing both a primary challenge and a potential general election rematch against Democrat Adam Frisch, a former Aspen city councilman who nearly defeated her in 2022, Boebert has opted for a different path. Frisch had raised a considerable $7.7 million compared to Boebert’s $2.4 million for the upcoming election.

If successful in the primary to succeed Buck, Boebert would compete in a notably more conservative district, a stronghold for former President Donald Trump. She also plans to relocate, moving from the western Colorado mountains to the state’s eastern plains.

Frisch’s 2022 campaign drew support from independent voters and Republicans dissatisfied with Boebert’s divisive style. With the slogan “stop the circus,” Frisch positioned himself as a stabilizing, pragmatic alternative to Boebert’s polarizing politics.

Following Boebert’s announcement, Frisch reiterated his commitment to representing rural Colorado and addressing local issues, regardless of his Republican opponent.

Meanwhile, in the 3rd District, Jeff Hurd, a more traditional Republican, has emerged as a significant contender, having secured support from key Republicans in the region, as reported by VailDaily.

Boebert first gained political prominence with an unexpected primary victory in 2020 over the incumbent Republican in the 3rd District, where she owned a firearm-themed restaurant. Known for her attempt to carry a pistol into the U.S. Capitol and her public spats with well-known liberal Democrats like Representatives Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Boebert has been a polarizing figure in American politics.

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