Former Republican Congressman Ken Buck has given Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene the nickname "Moscow Marjorie" due to her opposition to aiding Ukraine, accusing her of getting her talking points from the Kremlin and focusing on her social media popularity. Buck, a founding member of the conservative Freedom Caucus, has also caused a stir by announcing his resignation, leading to a special election in Colorado. Meanwhile, another GOP hardliner, Lauren Boebert, has faced challenges after moving to run for Buck's seat, prompting accusations of a rigged election.
Greg Lopez, a former Parker Mayor and two-time failed gubernatorial candidate with a history of run-ins with law enforcement, has been selected as the Republican nominee for the June 25 special election in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District to replace Ken Buck. Despite his controversial past, Lopez is expected to win due to the district's strong Republican lean. His selection comes after six rounds of voting by a Republican vacancy committee, and if elected, he would help maintain the GOP's majority in the U.S. House. The special election will be held on the same day as the state's primaries, and Lopez has promised to only serve out the remainder of Buck's term.
A panel of Colorado Republicans will select a candidate to likely serve out the final months of U.S. Rep. Ken Buck’s term, potentially posing a challenge to Rep. Lauren Boebert’s bid for another term in Congress. The decision could have farther-reaching consequences, as the committee is expected to pick one of the current Republican primary candidates competing for the same seat, giving them greater notoriety, media coverage, and expanded fundraising opportunities. Boebert has criticized the move as interference, while defending her decision to district hop by stating that her voice is still needed in Congress.
A panel of Colorado Republicans will select a candidate to likely serve out the final months of U.S. Rep. Ken Buck’s term, potentially posing a challenge to Rep. Lauren Boebert’s bid for another term in Congress. The decision could have farther-reaching consequences, as the selected candidate would run in two separate races for the same seat until the June election, gaining greater notoriety and fundraising opportunities. Boebert has criticized the move as interference, while her opponents see it as an opportunity to make up ground in the race.
GOP Rep. Ken Buck refutes Rep. Lauren Boebert's claim that his early departure is aimed at hindering her chances of winning his seat, calling it "ridiculous" and "fundamentally unfair." Buck, who is not endorsing any successor, insists he's staying out of the primary election. Boebert, known for her national profile, faces a crowded GOP field with local candidates in the 4th district, where a special election and primary will be held on the same day.
Rep. Ken Buck denies that his early resignation from Congress is intended to harm Rep. Lauren Boebert's re-election chances in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, stating that he is not giving anyone an advantage or disadvantage in the race for his seat. Buck attributes his decision to frustration with congressional gridlock and a desire to campaign for election reforms. Boebert criticized the move as a "gift to the uniparty" and announced she will not compete in the special election to fill Buck's vacancy, citing concerns about voter confusion and leaving the district without representation for over three months.
Republican Rep. Ken Buck's early exit from Congress has implications for Lauren Boebert's re-election chances in 2024, as she maneuvers to run in a more Republican-friendly district. Vice President Kamala Harris made history by visiting an abortion clinic in Minnesota, highlighting the Democrats' focus on abortion rights as a central issue in the 2024 election. The article also mentions the anniversary of "Inside with Jen Psaki" and provides insights into Jen Psaki's weekend routine.
Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado slammed claims that his early resignation from Congress is intended to hinder Rep. Lauren Boebert's election chances, stating that he is not giving anyone an advantage or disadvantage in the district's race. Buck announced his early retirement to overlap with the primary election and trigger a special election to fill his spot. Boebert, who switched to run in Buck's district, criticized the move, opting to focus on the primary election and expressing concerns about the confusion and lack of representation in the 4th District.
Congressman Ken Buck's surprise resignation has disrupted Lauren Boebert's plans to remain in Congress, as she had moved across the state to run for his seat in a more Republican-friendly area. The state's Democratic governor's decision to set the special election for the same day as the Republican primary has put Boebert in a bind, as she would have to resign her current seat to run in the special election. Boebert accused the move of being a rigged election, but it's unclear if the decision will flip the seat to a Democrat. The situation may have stemmed from Buck's dislike of Boebert and his frustration with the current state of Congress.
Lauren Boebert, who represents Colorado's third district, has decided not to run for fellow Republican Representative Ken Buck's seat in a special election after he leaves the lower chamber, citing concerns about the already slim House Republican majority. She claims the special election was called to "rig" an election that she believes she was winning by 25 points. Boebert will continue to focus on her current seat and her campaign for Mr. Buck's seat in the November election.
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., has announced that she will not run in the special election for Colorado GOP Rep. Ken Buck's seat, as doing so would require her to vacate her own seat and further imperil the slim House Republican majority. Boebert criticized the decision to hold a special election on the same day as the GOP primary, calling it an "establishment" attempt to "rig" the election. Buck's early retirement will reduce the House GOP majority even further, leaving the GOP with a margin of just two votes.
Former President Donald Trump is facing fallout from Representative Ken Buck's sudden resignation from Congress, according to his estranged niece Mary Trump. Buck's departure is seen as damaging to the already-tight Republican House majority and could impact Trump's chances of reelection in November. Mary Trump argued that the chaos among House Republicans reflects poorly on the party's leadership and could sway swing voters and independents. Buck's announcement has also created chaos among House Republicans, with potential implications for Representative Lauren Boebert's reelection plans.
Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert has accused the Republican Party of orchestrating a "stunt" to remove her from office by facilitating the early resignation of fellow Representative Ken Buck, which will necessitate a special election for his seat. Boebert, who had planned to run for Buck's seat, criticized the move as an attempt to undermine her candidacy and warned that it would backfire on the party. She confirmed that she will not resign her current seat to compete in the special election and will instead focus on winning the Republican primary for the 4th District.
Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado has decided not to enter the special election for Rep. Ken Buck's congressional seat, opting to stay in her current district. Buck's early departure triggers a special election on June 25, alongside the regular GOP primary. Boebert criticized the decision, calling it a "swampy backroom deal" and expressed concern about the confusion it may cause for voters. The Republican candidate who wins the vacancy nomination for the special election will have their name appear twice on the ballot, potentially giving them an advantage.
Rep. Lauren Boebert has decided not to run for fellow Colorado Republican Ken Buck's seat in the upcoming special election, citing concerns about further imperiling the narrow House Republican majority. Buck's resignation will trigger a June 25 special election to fill his seat, leaving the House Republicans with a slim 218-213 majority. Boebert, who currently represents the 3rd District, had been campaigning for Buck's 4th District seat but expressed disapproval of the special election, calling it a "gift to the uniparty."
