Durango Herald’s Reuben M. Schafer wrote about Boebert’s struggles while juggling her third Colorado district and campaigning in the fourth after a stunning decision to switch districts.
Boebert’s “fresh start”
The Colorado far-right lawmaker called the switch a “fresh start” following a turbulent year that included a divorce from her husband of nearly two decades. Speaking to The Durango Herald, Bobert said she would continue to “be a loud advocate” for causes she believes in, including “our God-given rights,” immigration, and limited government.
Boebert has name recognition
Like many reporters, Schafer reminded the readers that Boebert has name recognition and likely money. In September, Boebert had $1.4 million in cash, though it is widely believed that she is leaving the third congressional district due to being outraised by Democratic challenger Adam Frisch. Boebert denied these claims.
Boebert’s accomplishments in Congress
Boebert’s first bill, the Pueblo Jobs Act, was signed into law in December 2023. Schafer noted that the GOP lawmaker “takes credit for several accomplishments,” though many proved to be “symbolic.”
Boebert’s “unpredictability”
“I have a track record of doing what I promised the people what I would do,” Boebert said. But, the problem with gaining votes from the ultra-red 4th district could be Boebert’s “unpredictability.” For example, Shafer reminded how she’s “unpredictable,” adding, “The state GOP chairman was informed of her switch hours before the announcement.”
Learning about new district
“My job is on-the-job training,” said Boebert. But that landed her in hot waters with 4th district lawmakers from all sides of the political spectrum. GOP state chairman Dick Wadhams in a column in The Gazette, wrote, “Political self-preservation and remaining in public office are now her priorities.”
Boebert’s “pitch”
The author noted that Boebert’s “pitch” is “rooted less in her new stumping grounds and more in conservative issues of state or national interest,” adding that she lacks discussion of “specific 4th District issues.”
“Lauren’s problems are of Lauren’s making”
Russ Andrews, a Republican running for congressional 3rd district, told the Herald, “I think Lauren’s problems are of Lauren’s making.” But despite Boebert’s wishes to keep her current district red, there might be some troubles ahead.
Williams on GOP’s chances
The GOP chairman said, “We know we are going to have a nominee that is not as well known, that doesn’t have as much money or the ability to fundraise as much money as Lauren Boebert did.” He added, “From a party chair’s perspective, we’re going to have to spend more money, more resources, and more effort boosting a nominee that doesn’t have as great of a name ID.”
Boebert’s chances in 4th congressional district
Boebert will face several prominent GOP members, all ready to take over Ken Buck’s seat following his decision to retire. Williams explained, “She’s got to convince Congressional District 4 voters why it’s appropriate for her to leave Congressional District 3 and represent a completely different geographical, and I think, cultural constituency.”
The voters’ choice
The GOP state chair added that the ultimate decision is up to the voters, adding, “I think she’s got a serious challenge on our hands trying to explain to the voters of [Colorado’s 4th District] why she thought it was necessary to leave [Colorado’s 3rd District].”
Facing the GOP’s anger
Republican representative Richard Holtorf told the Independent, “She’s a deserter. She’s deserting her people out of political expediency.” He added, “There are certain very disruptive things she’s done that are unprofessional and should not be done.” The Republican also wondered, “Does she think we’re that stupid? Does she think we’re going to be fooled by this trickery?”
House Minority Leader Mike Lynch against Boebert
Colorado Mike Lynch, a Republican and House Minority Leader, blasted Boebert, “I think it’s an unfortunate turn of the field, to be honest with you, because that distraction [of Boebert’s political theatre] really takes away from the issues we should be focusing on.”
Lost confidence
“She has lost the confidence of the conservative voters in the Third Congressional District, so much so that she was probably going to lose that seat. And so now she’s decided to cling to power and continue to be a career politician. It’s sad, first and foremost, because she ran to say that she wasn’t going to be a career politician,” said ex-State senator Ted Harvey.
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