Representative Lauren Boebert recently made the divisive decision to change congressional districts. Previously, she was a representative for Colorado’s 3rd District. However, her decision to move to the 4th District has met with criticism from political analysts and voters alike.
Boebert’s District Change
In December, Boebert made headlines by announcing that she would leave the 3rd Congressional District for the more Republican-leaning 4th District. She decided to do this after several political problems in her original District. This included Adam Frisch, her Democrat opponent, doing exceedingly well with fundraising, along with a new Republican challenger for her seat, Jeff Hurd, emerging.
The Reason for the Move
However, despite these political problems, Boebert claimed that these did not influence her decision. Instead, she claimed that the change came as a result of issues in her personal life in the 3rd District. She said that she was committed to the conservative movement and would continue to fight for conservative goals without risking the District’s representation.
Boebert’s Words
In a statement, Boebert said it was the right decision “personally” and added that it is “the right decision for those who support our conservative movement. This is the right move for Colorado.” Boebert continued, “I promised I would do whatever it takes to stop the socialists and communists from taking over our country. That means staying in the fight.”
Views of Her Tenure
In response to her decision, many people criticized Boebert for her political performance. Some people claimed that she is focused more on ideology and drama than actually trying to pass substantial legislation. They argued that Boebert’s decision shows that she does not truly care about her voters but herself instead.
Change of Heart
However, this criticism did not just come from the Democrats. Several lifelong Colorado Republicans shared their unhappiness over Boebert’s performance. Some of them claim that her behavior is too divisive, and she does not have a good media presence. One Republican, Maisy Reid, said in an interview that Boerbert “was out of touch.”
Loomer’s Thoughts
Similarly, far-right activist Laura Loomer took to Twitter to share her criticisms of Boebert and her public image. She said, “Lauren Hoebert is too trashy for Congress…. And that’s saying a lot. On J6 2024, @laurenboebert got into a fist fight with her ex husband in public and the police were called. She is accused of punching him in the face twice.”
Continued Thoughts
Loomer continued, “She said he made “lewd” advances on her. Well, as the article notes, they started dating when she was 16 and he was 22. That is predator behavior… and she wonders why he’s “Lewd”? What do we call people who try to date and have sex with people under the age of 18?” She also linked a screenshot of a DailyMail article talking about Boebert and her ex-husband’s relationship.
Differences in Fundraising
In August, Boebert urged her supporters to donate money to ensure she could keep her seat in the 3rd District. This came after the news that Frisch, her competitor, had been very successful in gaining small donations, along with his good performance at the polls. According to reports, Frisch raised $3.4 million between July and September. In comparison, Boebert only raised $854,00.
Boebert’s Fundraising Plea
In an email to her voters at the time, Boebert wrote, “If we don’t turn things around quickly, we could lose this seat to the Democrats. I can’t believe I’m saying those words, but I need you to understand how dire this situation is. [Adam Frisch’s] latest internal polls have him beating us by two points.”
Frisch’s Comments
Prior to this, Frisch spoke about the competition between himself and Boebert. He said, “The outpouring of support for Frisch, particularly from Colorado residents and grassroots donors, comes as Boebert continues her extremist antics despite her exceptionally narrow victory of 546 votes against Frisch in 2022.” Around 98% of his donations were less than $100.
The Beetlejuice Incident
Political analysts claim that one of the main reasons for Boebert’s declining support was after an incident at a Beetlejuice musical. Boebert, along with her date, was thrown out of the theater for inappropriate behavior. CCTV footage of the event showed that the pair were vaping and touching each other inappropriately during the event.
Boebert’s Initial Response
Originally, after news about the Beetlejuice incident emerged, Boebert’s campaign manager released a statement saying, “I can confirm the stunning and salacious rumors: in her personal time, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is indeed a supporter of the performing arts (gasp!) and, to the dismay of a select few, enthusiastically enjoyed a weekend performance of Beetlejuice.”
Change of Mind
However, once the video footage was released showing she did indeed act inappropriately, Boebert released another statement. She said, “There’s no perfect blueprint for going through a public and difficult divorce, which over the past few months has made for a challenging personal time for me and my entire family. I’ve tried to handle it with strength and grace as best I can, but I simply fell short of my values on Sunday. That’s unacceptable and I’m sorry.”
Vote Relief
However, not all reactions to Boebert’s decision to switch districts were negative. Some 3rd District voters felt happy about the change, as they believed that Boebert’s replacement would be more effective than her. One voter, Biller Rhett Garcia, said, “She pulled the Band-Aid off. If she had a chance to get reelected, she wouldn’t have left. I’m just glad she’s gone. It’s time for an adult to represent the District.”
Grand Junction Mayor’s Candidacy
Anna Stout is the mayor of Grand Junction. After Boebert announced her departure, Stout said she would run for the congressional seat. Stout criticized Boebert’s apparent lack of engagement with key district issues, including funding and water rights. Stout said Boebert is “fighting for air time” and said that she does not “truly represent us.”
Stout’s Statement
Stout also said, “I’m taking on Lauren Boebert. She refused to seek congressionally directed spending for the 3rd Congressional District her entire first term.” She added, “And although I don’t speak of this diverse District monolithically, there is an acute sense of being fed up here. We don’t want to be a national laughingstock.”
Boebert’s Campaign in the New District
As Boebert begins her campaign in the 4th District, she must somehow convince voters to ignore her past while also supporting her conservative credentials. During one appearance in the District, Boebert introduced herself by saying, “Many of you know who I am […] I don’t have to ask like the ushers at the Buell Theater.”
Outreach for Young Voters
Boebert has already tried reaching out to younger voters in the 4th District. Her campaign has begun campaigns in an attempt to engage with college students and first-time voters in order to introduce them to her policies and conservative values. However, many political analysts have been skeptical of this approach, arguing that her divisive nature is more well-known.
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