An Even Uglier War of Words Erupts Between Colorado Congressmen Ken Buck and Rep. Lauren Boebert
Written by: Marianne Partisan
The feud between outgoing Colorado Congressman Ken Buck and Representative Lauren Boebert has reached new levels of animosity and hostility. With Buck's early resignation announcement, tensions have escalated, and both sides have engaged in a war of words that is becoming increasingly nasty.
Boebert, a controversial figure who was pushed from her former home district, did not hold back in criticizing Buck's decision to resign early. She referred to Buck’s fast exit as "weak sauce" but stated that she would not be resigning her current seat to run in the special election to fill his seat in the Fourth Congressional District.
On the other hand, Buck had some choice words for Boebert, who had very recently moved from her original district just to run in the Fourth Congressional District.
In an off-mic moment, Buck expressed his pointed thoughts about Boebert's seat-shopping, mentioning her controversial actions and behavior, “I've been asked about her moving across the mountains to run in the fourth congressional district and I have not said anything. I've been asked dozens of times. I have not said a single word about that,” the congressman can be heard on the exclusive 630KHOW audio.
As Buck goes on with a long laundry list of Boebert’s press clipping, you can hear the joy in his voice, as he speaks to a small crowd, “I've been asked about her groping a man in a movie theater and then giving the finger to every single police officer on her way out. I have not said a word about that. I've been asked about the fact that she, that she, when she was running for office the first time, she makes George Santos look like a saint representative.”
Rep. Lauren Boebert joins 630KHOW host Ryan Schuiling to respond to newly released off the mic-audio of Rep. Ken Buck making some not so private statements about the embattled seat shopping congresswoman. Listen to the entire exclusive interview HERE!
Appearing on 630KHOW Thursday evening with talk show host Ryan Schuiling, Boebert responded to Buck’s not so private statements saying, “Ken Buck's decision was a selfish decision. It leaves his district without representation for over three months and no clear path to have their voices heard,” the never-shy-with-her-opinions congresswoman continued. “Ken Buck has not been shy with his hate for President Trump or anyone that believes that the 2020 election was stolen.
Boebert currently represents Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, but she announced her intention to run for Buck's seat in the 4th District after he announced he would not seek reelection. However, Buck moved up his retirement, triggering a special election that threatens Boebert's chances of winning his seat.
Despite the opportunity to fill Buck's seat for the remainder of his term, Boebert made it clear that she is not leaving her constituents in the 3rd district. She plans to run in the GOP primary in June for the full two-year term in the 4th District and has criticized Buck's decision to leave his House seat early.
Boebert labeled Buck's announcement as a gift to the establishment, accusing them of trying to rig an election she claims to be winning by 25 points. She expressed concern about the confusion that the special election held on the same day as the primary election could cause, as well as the lack of representation for the 4th District for more than three months.
Boebert also emphasized her status as the only Trump-endorsed, America First candidate in the race, attempting to position herself as the true conservative choice.
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Boebert's decision to switch districts was seen as a strategic move to avoid potential defeat in her current district. However, Buck's early retirement has complicated her electoral prospects. The special election triggered by Buck's resignation means that the Republican nominee for that race will also have an advantage in the primary for the two-year term, as both elections will take place on the same day.
If Boebert had chosen to compete in the special election, she would have had to resign from her current seat, which could have further jeopardized the GOP majority in the House.
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