DENVER — A panel of Colorado Republicans will likely choose a nominee to serve Thursday last months USA Rap Ken Buck ‘s term — and Rep. for another term in Congress. Lauren could challenge Boebert’s proposal.
It’s an unusual and confusing turn in a closely watched primary race for Boebert, a far-right Republican. previously unrepresented. Whoever the committee chooses is expected to prevail against a Democratic candidate in a special election, ending Buck’s term and strengthening the slim Republican majority in the US House of Representatives.
But the decision could have bigger consequences. The committee is expected to choose one of the current Republican primary candidates running for the same seat. Boebert chose to finish out his current term in his old district, and the committee will likely choose one of his challengers.
Whoever is elected will be running in two separate races for the same seat leading up to the June election, which will give them more exposure, media coverage and extensive fundraising opportunities — for most candidates far behind Boebert’s national name brand and campaign chest. it is a blessing. .
“Ken Buck really threw a wrench into everything,” said Seth Masket, director of the Center for American Policy in Denver, adding that it was unclear what Buck’s intentions were. “It was already a confusing enough race, but I think it makes it a bit more difficult for him.”
Boebert said in a recent statement that the move was meddling: “The establishment engineered a bogus deal to try to rig the election.”
The congressman has made a name for himself on the far right with his ruthless political style, stepping on charges of election fraud and remains a known, if divisive, quantity among conservatives across the country.
Although Boebert has been plagued by scandals, including his tape recording palm hunting and smoking At the Denver theater, he also received support from former President Donald Trump and current Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.
Whoever is elected will face two separate races for the same seat leading up to the June election, which will give them more exposure, media coverage and extensive fundraising opportunities — for most candidates far behind Boebert’s national name brand and campaign chest. it is a blessing. .
“Ken Buck really threw a wrench into everything,” said Seth Masket, director of the Center for American Policy in Denver, adding that it was unclear what Buck’s intentions were. “It was already a confusing enough race, but I think it makes it a bit more difficult for him.”
Boebert said in a recent statement that the move was meddling: “The establishment engineered a bogus deal to try to rig the election.”
The congressman has made a name for himself on the far right with his ruthless political style, stepping on charges of election fraud and remains a known, if divisive, quantity among conservatives across the country.
Although Boebert has been plagued by scandals, including his tape recording palm hunting and smoking At the Denver theater, he also received support from former President Donald Trump and current Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.
He defended the move, saying his vote is still needed in Congress, and his departure from his old district makes it easier for Republicans to keep the seat, and therefore the majority in the US House of Representatives.
Boebert’s district election opened after he announced last year that he would not seek re-election, citing his party’s stance on Trump.
Then, earlier this month, Buck abruptly resigned, pointing to the “infighting and nonsense” he said now surrounds the U.S. Capitol. Buck left Congress on March 22.