"Challenger Gains Momentum After Lauren Boebert's District Switch"

Democrat John Padora Jr. is seeing a surge in donations since House Republican Lauren Boebert announced her plan to run for Colorado's 4th Congressional District, following GOP incumbent Ken Buck's decision not to seek reelection. Padora Jr. criticized Boebert's move as "disingenuous and opportunistic," branding her a "carpetbagger," and expressed confidence in his chances if she becomes the Republican nominee. He also advocated for drug policy reform and expressed concerns about President Joe Biden's candidacy, while expressing confidence in defeating Donald Trump if he is selected as the GOP candidate.