Lauren Boebert sharply criticized House members who voted against the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, targeting even the current holder of the seat she aspires to.
‘Disgrace’
Boebert called it a “disgrace” to witness Mayorkas’ survival of the vote.
In a post on X after the February 6 vote, she declared, “Everyone who voted against impeaching Mayorkas owns everything that happens as a result of our wide open border – every rape, every murder, every drug overdose, everything,”
Impeachment Falls Short
The motion failed on February 6 when four Republicans, including Representative Ken Buck of Colorado’s fourth district, chose not to impeach. Republicans had moved to impeach Mayorkas over his border management.
The Vote that Saved Mayorkas
The House rejected the motion with a 214-216 vote. Notably, GOP Representative Blake Moore flipped his vote to ‘no’, allowing for a potential future reconsideration.
Lack of ‘High Crime’
Post-vote, Buck explained to ABC News his ‘no’ vote was due to his belief that Mayorkas hadn’t committed a “high crime or misdemeanor.”
Bipartisan Skepticism
Democrats, along with some Republicans like Ken Buck, have raised doubts about whether Alejandro Mayorkas’ conduct meets the stringent criteria for impeachment.
The Constitution reserves impeachment for “Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.”
Historical Debate
The ambiguity of ‘High Crimes and Misdemeanors,’ not clearly defined in the Constitution, has historically sparked debate, as noted on the Senate’s website.
Republicans, however, have charged Mayorkas with a “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law” and a “breach of public trust.”
Boebert’s Next Target
Lauren Boebert, who narrowly won her 2022 Midterm election by 546 votes, is eyeing Ken Buck’s seat as he exits the House after serving since 2015.
Buck, in contrast, had a comfortable majority in his district, winning over 60% of the vote and outpacing Democrat Ike McCorkle by 86,405 votes.
Uphill Battle for Seat
Lauren Boebert may encounter challenges in convincing voters to support her as the successor to Ken Buck’s role.
At a Republican primary debate in Fort Lupton, Colorado, a straw poll of 100 Republican voters placed Boebert fourth with only 12 votes, trailing behind Logan County Commissioner Jerry Sonnenberg, who led with 22 votes.
Risky Decision?
After narrowly winning in 2022 and facing criticism, Lauren Boebert’s decision to run in Colorado’s Fourth District might cost her Republican backing, according to Colorado State Representative Matt Soper.
Vaping Incident Raises Eyebrows
Adding to her hurdles, Boebert has been embroiled in controversies since her election, including being filmed vaping and engaging inappropriately with her date during a Beetlejuice performance.
‘I simply fell short of my values’
Initially, on September 13, Boebert, using her X (formerly known as Twitter) account, praised the Beetlejuice show at the Buell Theatre and refuted claims of indoor vaping.
However, she later admitted her actions were inconsistent with her values and apologized.
‘Carpetbagging’ Accusations
This behavior has sparked some accusations of “carpetbagging,” implying opportunistic motives for her political pursuits.
Motives for Relocating
In the January Fort Lupton debate, Boebert faced a direct question from State Representative Mike Lynch about defining this term.
In response, Lauren Boebert explained her decision to move into the fourth district, emphasizing, “My boys and I needed a fresh start… This move is the right move for me and for them.”
Politics and Divorce
Boebert has been adamant that her relocation is driven by personal reasons, including a recent divorce, rather than her narrow victory margin.
Reflecting on a Tough Year
In a video released last December, Boebert reflected on her experiences, saying, “I had never been in politics before and I’d never been through a divorce, something I never intended to go through. I’ve made my own personal mistakes and have owned up and apologized for them.”
She acknowledged the past year as being ‘pretty difficult’ for her and her family.
Restraining Order Amid Allegations
The MAGA-aligned Representative Lauren Boebert obtained a restraining order against ex-husband Jayson for herself and three children, amid allegations of name-calling and child abuse.
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