Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's High-Stakes Gamble: A District Swap, Primary Battle, And The Missing Trump Endorsement

Written By BlabberBuzz | Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:20 AM
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Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, a Republican from Colorado, has made a name for herself as a conservative stalwart, boasting an impressive 84% session score on the Heritage Action scorecard.

However, despite her national prominence, Boebert's electoral victories have been hard-fought, with her winning margin progressively narrowing.

Boebert recently made the decision to switch from Colorado's 3rd District to a district located over a hundred miles from her residence, a move she attributes to uncertainties about her re-election prospects. However, this district swap has sparked anger and confusion, leading to a similar sense of uncertainty in the Colorado 4th District. Here, Boebert is facing a challenging primary battle on the Colorado front range.

In addition to enduring relentless attacks from mainstream media about her personal life, Boebert is up against a formidable primary opponent in Trent Liesy. Liesy, a Navy veteran with deep roots in the district, is known for organizing pro-Trump convoy rallies following a ruling that removed President Trump from the state's ballot.

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The question remains as to how Boebert will be received in a district with which she is unfamiliar. Several former supporters in her old district have publicly criticized the congresswoman. Savannah Wolfson, a former Boebert volunteer, lambasted the congresswoman on Facebook for abandoning her district. "I've watched her lose the grassroots support in her district and ditch the district altogether instead of listening to us," Wolfson wrote.

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Wolfson continued her critique, likening Boebert to Jamal Bowman and accusing her of hurting and humiliating her constituents while dismissing any criticism. Wolfson also alleged that Boebert's new campaign manager is directly linked to Ronna Romney McDaniel and the Republican National Committee (RNC). Drew Sexton, a former RNC employee now serving as Boebert's Campaign Manager, has yet to respond to a request for comment from the Gateway Pundit.

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Despite the backlash, Boebert remains a formidable contender. She recently secured a significant endorsement from House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana. In his endorsement, Johnson praised Boebert's steadfast adherence to conservative principles and her efforts to deliver tangible results for Colorado, including defending energy producers, increasing resources for veterans, and supporting rural ranchers and farmers.

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However, Boebert's opponent, Trent Leisy, disagreed with Johnson's assessment. "Lauren Boebert has switched to a district on the complete opposite side of the state," Leisy told The Gateway Pundit. He argued that Colorado needs as many pro-Trump fighters as possible and accused Boebert of giving up the fight to keep her district red.

As with any modern Republican primary contest, the Trump endorsement could be the deciding factor. However, neither Leisy nor Boebert has received this endorsement yet.

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