Members of that panel are often briefed on extremely sensitive information with contents that, if widely shared, could damage national security and endanger the lives of American intelligence officers and their assets. He cited concerns about inflation and that it discouraged people from working. Representative Lauren Boebert, one of Donald Trump's most ardent supporters, is favored to beat State Senator Don Coram. From The Associated Press: Among the attendees will be the owner of Club Q, a gay nightclub in Colorado where five people were killed in a shooting last month, and two survivors of the attack. All of the votes have been cast. For a candidate who had no idea how vulnerable she was until almost losing a safe Republican seat, Boebert is taking an awful risk by hedging her bet on the 2024 nominee against the man Boebert owes her own position to more than perhaps anyone except Scott Tipton. Theres no way that ends well for Boebert, or her longsuffering constituents, in the long run. Factoring the district's PVI in with midterm projections for Republicans and President Joe Biden's low approval ratings, Boebert's race is one she should have won easily, Saunders said. This legislation comes after guidance from the Biden administration last month that was designed to ensure access to reproductive health care for unaccompanied minors. The Colorado Republican, who was first elected to Congress in 2020, has emerged as one of the most extremist lawmakers on Capitol Hill. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, the Hyde Amendment blocks federal funds from being used to pay for abortion outside of the exceptions for rape, incest, or if the pregnancy is determined to endanger the womans life, resulting in dramatically limited coverage of abortion under Medicaid and other federal programs., According to the ACLU, many of the undocumented children qualify for those Hyde Amendment exceptions. Frisch already conceded the race to Boebert on Nov. 18, saying that he did not think a recount would change the result. According to the congresswoman, she wants the same thing several of her fellow Freedom Caucus members are demanding: the ability to ask colleagues to oust McCarthy at any time. So what does Boebert want? Boebert. Meanwhile, as The Colorado Sun reports in its Unaffiliated newsletter: Pressure is building on Democrats in the Colorado legislature to act once again after the states latest mass shooting. Published by Statista Research Department , Dec 8, 2022 In a survey of U.S. adults conducted in February 2022, nine percent of respondents held a very favorable opinion of Congresswoman Lauren. The suspect has been charged with hate crimes. If youre shocked that right-wing Republicans are now saying that KBB hates America, then you really havent been paying attention. Whats the argumentin favor of Boebert at this point? And then she just went right back to being the old Boebert. She just seemed tone-deaf.. Lets stop with the campaign smears and tactics to get people to turn against us even having my favorite president call us and tell us to knock this off. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Despite what you might hear outside of your local Boot Barn, Colorado voters widely rejected Republicans in 2022 because they didnt want to see right-wing extremists put in charge of anything. I think it actually needs to be reversed and the [former] president needs to tell Kevin McCarthy you do not have the votes and its time to withdraw, Boebert said. In 1967, the Supreme Court in Loving v. Virginia struck down laws in 16 states barring interracial marriage. ORR is the government authority in charge of caring for unaccompanied immigrant minors who are detained after crossing the border to find their families in the U.S. and to seek a safer, better life. openly admit that they refuse to abide by the law, recalls of Democratic lawmakers over tougher gun regulations, but Colorado is a different state politically than it was a decade ago, Of Whores and Asswipes: The Colorado GOP Fractures Further, already in the midst of a massive civil war, called the 2022 election an extinction-level event, the publication formerly known as the Colorado Statesman, announcing her bid for Secretary of State, announced today that he is resigning from the State Senate, Colorado GOP and Kristi Burton Brown Beclown Themselves, local elected Republicans who refuse to use tools such as Red Flag laws, widely-discredited nonsense about furries in schools, ICYMI, And Lauren Boebert Hopes Donald Trump Did, Preventing Voter Fraud to Make Room for More Election Deniers, Who's Holding Boebert Accountable? We say it all the time: Words matter. But then where it could have potentially matter, it wasnt used. [Pols emphasis]. In a district where 45,349 total ballots were cast, 405 votes is outside the margin for an automatic recount (triggered when the difference between the top two vote-getters is within 0.5% of the leading candidates vote total). And dont forget to find us onFacebook and Twitter. Lauren Opal Boebert (/ b o b r t / BOH-brt; ne Roberts; born December 19, 1986) is an American politician, businesswoman, and gun rights activist serving as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 3rd congressional district.From 2013 to 2022, she owned Shooters Grill, a restaurant in Rifle, Colorado, where staff members were encouraged to carry firearms openly. Justin Wingerter is a political reporter for The Denver Post, primarily covering Colorado's congressional delegation and other federal topics. He is Americas governor, and he has the same policies, she said, adding that 2024 remains in the far future. [Pols emphasis]. This attack on Republican consultants is not without merit, of course, and activists are backing up their barking with official complaints. Bottoms nomination failed (he picked up eight GOP votes) and McCluskie was sworn in with bipartisan support. In related news, POLITICO reports that House Republicans are setting up a government shutdown this fall by implementing impossible spending requirements: House Republicans are vowing to put Don Quixote to shame by tilting at a huge windmill: slashing federal spending by at least $130 billion without cutting defense. McCarthy was still able to pick off a few of the members by promising them whatever they wanted, even if it put his own position into jeopardy. The policy requires ORR to prioritize placing pregnant immigrant youth in shelters in states where abortion has not been banned, but if a minor is placed in a shelter in a state with restrictive abortion laws and requests an abortion, the policy requires timely transfer to another state to access this care., The proposed legislation has support from Colorados entire Republican congressional delegation, including Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) and Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO). In short, MTG was doing what Colorado Republicans are too scared to do: hold Boebert accountable. A recent YouGov poll showed that 49.6 per cent of those surveyed approved of his job performance. 1. While lawmakers had always expected appropriations would be a struggle this term, the spending concessions negotiated by Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his conservative foes have raised members blood pressure. Despite its short lifespan, the Census Bureau credited it with nearly halving childhood poverty in the country. From the point of view of any Republican who wants the new GOP House majority to appear united and functional, which might encourage American voters to vote Republican again in future elections, MTG was in the right to call Boebert outwhile Boeberts antics were destructive to the new Republican majoritys credibility at a moment they could least afford it. Favorability of. Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina described Pena as the mastermind of an apparently politically motivated conspiracy leading to shootings at the homes of two county commissioners and two state legislators between early December and early January. Just sick, Biden said on Thanksgiving Day. 04/29/21 AT 3:25 PM. The only remaining mystery here is about whether Boebert who now finds herself in the majority in the House of Representatives will change her stripes after nearly losing re-election in a beet-red Republican district that went for Donald Trump by 9 points in 2020. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (heres a good example). In the end, Frisch called Boebert to concede the race on Friday afternoon, despite the fact that the contest was likely headed to a recount under Colorado law. Were not even a purple state. A number, including Boeberts competitor for the far-right spotlight Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, have formally endorsed Trumps 2024 bid. Now that Greene has snagged spots on key committees like the House Oversight Committee and Homeland Security Committee, she appears ready to leave her friendship with Gaetz in the dust. Check out this message she Tweeted out today that included a blurry video that we wont bother linking: Sounds nice, right? Ms Greene steadfastly supported Kevin McCarthy, who ultimately won the gavel, while Ms Boebert opposed him. Election denialism took a dangerous turn in New Mexico, as, digs into some clearly-problematic and probably illegal campaign finance issues related to the Congressional campaign of the New York Republican who claims to be named, Colorado lawmakers kick off their legislative session next week; theyll be able to get right to work because there is no confusion about who will be House Speaker (, will sign into law the Respect for Marriage Act today, with a prominent guest from Colorado in attendance. There are absolutely no ideological conflicts in play here, only power mechanics. Wells has refunded himself about $7 million from the super PAC, Deep Colorado Wells, he formed to defeat Polis and support Republican candidates, leaving about $850,000 in the committees coffers for future political spending. So, naturally, right-wing Republicans have decided that the only way forward is to lurch even further to the right. Separately, the Coloradan has even vowed to carry a gun around the Capitol. As The Denver Post wrote on Nov. 11, Boebert was her own worst enemy.. Both say a recount is extremely unlikely to change the outcome. pic.twitter.com/4aygy3pAF4. Colorado Public Radio has more on what Democrats hope to accomplish in the final weeks of the current Congress. These early maps will not hold up to scrutiny. That wasnt the case for working dads or men without kids. If there is more than one person to be elected in an election contest, a recount shall be held if the difference between the votes cast for the candidate who won the election with the least votes and the candidate who lost the election with the most votes is less than or equal to one-half of one percent of the votes cast for the candidate who won the election with the least votes. Were making a really positive difference in peoples lives by creating the certainty that their ability to protect their families will be lasting, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., the author of the bill and first openly gay American elected to the Senate, told NBC News. Privately, Republicans say Boebert (R-Colo.) whos seen as more of a party team player than Greene detests being tied to her Georgia colleague. We had wondered if House Republicans just dropped the ball and made a mistake. If you think we missed something important, please include the link in the comments below (heres a good example). More by Jesse Paul, Got a story tip? UPDATE #9: Rep. Ken Buck, who was good enough to show up to work today, warns after three failed ballots that Kevin McCarthy is more likely to lose support in successive rounds of voting than turn things around: A warning sign for Kevin McCarthy: Conservative supporter Rep. Ken Buck told us he believes that it is McCarthy who will eventually lose more backing if this drags out. Jared Poliss 2023 State of the State speech, Gov. Despite representing what should be a safe Republican district Donald Trump carried CO-03 by 9 points in 2020 Boebert needed a mandatory recount to confirm her 546-vote victory over Democrat Adam Frisch. Boebert SHOULD have learned an invaluable lesson from 2022. Lauren Boeberts not totally confident face on Election Night 2022. Record scratch moment. The United States Mens soccer team takes on Iran today at Noon for a chance to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. Representative Lauren Boebert listens during a press conference alongside members of the Second Amendment Caucus, outside the U.S. Capitol on March 8 in Washington, D.C. Boebert narrowly won her district, a GOP stronghold, in a troubling sign for the Republican Party. Advocacy groups have pushed for it, some lawmakers have nudged at it, but there was no broad political movement to cap rising rents. Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert is among those who voted for Rep. Jim Jordan instead of Kevin McCarthy. McCarthy just got fewer votes for Speaker than he did 2 years ago, with Rs in the minority, @jaketapper points out. But are Republicans willing to work with Democrats? Winning the House majority however narrowly has been good for Boebert, who was appointed to the Republican Policy Committee after barely surviving what should have been an easy re-election. And dont forget to find us onFacebook and Twitter. But according to Keating's poll of 500 likely voters in Boebert's district, only 47% of the MAGA-loyal Republican's constituents hold a favorable view of their congresswoman while 49% see . See ratings below: Region United States Survey time period October 9 to 12, 2021 Number of respondents 1,483 respondents Advertisement Age group But then, after a deep breath and a big smile that suggests Boebert knows shes taking a big risk: I love Governor Ron DeSantis. Like, dangerously cold. Legal Statement. Yes, please, Dems make this case. If it stays that way, they'll get an automatic recount. Anyway, at some point the 2022 election will in fact end. "This is a different set of lines that were actually more favorable to her than the 2020 district," Saunders told Newsweek. "Boebert, however, has managed to alienate a number of unaffiliated voters and possibly some Republicans in her district," Masket said. We have a Republican Party that is full of whores. If you thought Republican leaders in one of Colorados largest counties might have learned a lesson from the 2022 electionthink again. UPDATE: Pundit emeritus Chris Cillizza has more on Marjorie Taylor Greenes recent rehabilitation, at least in part at Lauren Boeberts expense: How did Greene pull off such a coup? The burn pokes fun at Gaetz for being on the Speaker's naughty list while Greene is rising in her level of importance. It found 65 percent of Americans support continuing to support Ukraine with arms, 66 percent support continuing economic aid and 75 percent favor continuing sanctions on Russia. Copyright 2022 Raw Story Media, Inc. PO Box 21050, Washington, D.C. 20009 | Masthead | Privacy Policy | For corrections or concerns, please email corrections@rawstory.com. A Republican named Marcie Little filed a campaign finance complainteven before Election Day accusing a bunch of establishment Republicans of a multitude of misdeeds. Just a and my 80-year-old father just got a hyb Wyoming. McCluskies nomination, in fact, was seconded by Lynch. In a near-upset, Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert almost lost her bid for reelection in a solidly red district. Notwithstanding Matt Gaetz, Boebert is relieving herself of friends instead of gaining them. This is shaping up to be a loooonnggg day. A recount shall occur only after the canvass board certifies the original vote count. Heather Graham, the councils president, rejected that argument and said abortion access was not something the city could or should wade into. But Biden and the Democrats have become increasingly emboldened in pushing for stronger gun controls and doing so with no clear electoral consequences. Our worldviews couldnt be more different, Neguse said of Boebert during an appearance this week on MSNBC. Reams says he will decide by the end of the year whether to run for Party Chair, where there are a handful of perennial losers lining up for the job. In the days before and after the election, local voters spoke to news outlets nationwide to explain that they had grown tired of Boeberts toxic antics and silly grievances a form of politics that has come to be dubbed Angertainment. Boeberts political base may be the national gaggle of low-dollar donors who consider themselves MAGA Republicans, but she still needs the voters of CO-03 in order to keep her job. wrote Jonny Lieberman of Motor Trend. Rep. Lauren Boebert, the gun-toting freshman Republican Colorado congresswoman who ran on a law-and-order platform, has had several dust-ups with police, starting as a teenager. They listened to the consultants, right? Despite having the second-most red flag cases in the state, El Paso County has the lowest approval rate in the state among the large Front Range counties. The Colorado Republican Party was already in the midst of a massive civil war even before the 2022 election inflicted unthinkable losses on the GOP. In fact, was seconded by Lynch political reporter for the far-right spotlight Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene have. The case for working dads or men without kids her than the district. 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