Shooters Grill itself came into national prominence when Boebert encouraged her staff to openly holster firearms while serving customers. Bri Buentello is an educator and former Democratic state legislator who lost her seat, which includes parts of Pueblo County, last November. [112] In December 2021, Boebert doubled down on these allegations, saying that hundreds of thousands of ballots were illegally mailed to voters, without providing evidence. Mike Pence is . [131] She criticized what she called Biden's failure to contain "a complete invasion at our southern border"[131] and Democrats' preference for open borders that she said had enabled the Democratic electoral takeover of California. But Republicans alone didn't send her to Congress", "Far-right conservatives see in Lauren Boebert the future of Colorado's GOP", "The emerging far-right 'no' caucus in the House", "What's the unifying force behind the House's far-right 'nay' caucus? "Fewer guns make sense," Frisch, 54, said matter-of . [77] She has equated the behavior of some of the rioters that participated in the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests following the murder of George Floyd to those who attacked the Capitol. Bottom left: The old steel mill in Pueblo. Middle: Downtown Pueblo has undergone aesthetic improvements supported by local businesses and residents. Top: The Evraz steel plant stands behind one of Pueblos poorer neighborhoods. [133], Boebert is a strong advocate for gun rights. [155] While expressing support for more defense expenditure, Boebert was one of 75 House Republicans to vote against the National Defense Authorization Act of 2022,[156] saying the bill had a "woke agenda". Boebert later apologized "to anyone in the Muslim community I offended with my comment about Representative Omar". I work for the people of Pueblo, not the people of Paris, Boebert tweeted in January, a dig at the Paris Climate Accords. 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Lauren Boebert rails against mask-wearing mandate in D.C.", "Gardner Joins Maskless, Gun-Toting Boebert in Western Colorado Campaign Stop", "PolitiFact - Texas has recorded COVID deaths since removing its mask mandate thousands of them", "Boebert, Clyde fined for defying House floor mask mandate", "More than a dozen Republicans tell House they can't attend votes due to 'public health emergency.' [198][199] A Congressional Research Service report released in March stated that "formally designating fentanyl as [a weapon of mass destruction] may not be necessary for additional executive branch action" but that Congress could consider legislation to "address 'perceived shortcomings'. + [124] Boebert said she intended to introduce a bill that would end financing of legal aid for immigrants. [196] In response, the Campaign for Accountability, an ethics watchdog group, filed a complaint with the House Committee on Ethics and requested an investigation into Boebert and the other lawmakers. Her spokesman later said that she had not been carrying a gun during the walk. [151], Four months later, Boebert confronted a group of Orthodox Jews visiting the Capitol and asked them whether they were on a reconnaissance mission, which left them confused. Previously, DeSantis led Trump 45% to 41% among Republican voters.Now Trump leads DeSantis 47% to 39% a net swing of 12 percentage points in . [177][178], Boebert supports the construction of a MexicoU.S. Jayson Boebert was arrested in 2004 for exposing his penis to two young women at a Colorado bowling alley. I had to make those connections, and really, I underreported a lot of stuff. With virtually all of the. Boebert voted against the certification of both states' electoral votes. [115][116] While the Capitol was being stormed, Boebert posted information on Twitter about the proceedings of the certification, including that the House chamber had been locked down and that Pelosi had been evacuated. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., has found herself in a surprisingly close race for re-election as control of the House remains uncertain. She's one of the top fundraisers in the House, raising over $6 million since taking office, according to her latest disclosure with the Federal Election Commission. [162] Conversely, Boebert opposes sustainable energy initiatives because she considers green energy unreliable and believes that decreasing the extraction of fossil fuels in her district will "regulate our communities into poverty". "[141], Boebert has embraced the QAnon conspiracy theory. [210] Experts said her statement is contrary to the Constitution's Establishment Clause. Her current term ends on January 3, 2025. [73] As of 2021, Colorado classified Boebert Consulting as a delinquent company due to the lack of filings or registered agent with the state. [167][168] Boebert has proposed legislation in the House anchoring the Bureau of Land Management's headquarters in Grand Junction, Colorado, which is in the 3rd district. [163] She has introduced a forest management bill, the Active Forest Management, Wildfire Prevention and Community Protection Act, which would attempt to prevent wildfires through several mitigation measures, such as removing trees killed by bark beetles, making it harder for groups to go to court to stop forest thinning, and requiring the United States Forest Service to harvest sixbillion board foot (14million cubic meters) of lumber annually. The temporary restraining order she obtained on June 23 against David Wheeler, one of its co-founders,[82] was vacated in July and the case dismissed. This mill means everything to this community., While Boeberts district overall is purple, the Pueblo County electorate flips this dynamic, billboards that featured Boeberts mugshot, which was a major theme of her 2020 campaign, Boebert signed on to a letter opposing the reintroduction of earmarks, she introduced an infrastructure bill of her own, bipartisan letter circulated by the American Iron and Steel Institute. From 2013 to 2022, she owned Shooters Grill, a restaurant in Rifle, Colorado, where staff members were encouraged to carry firearms openly. The rest of the AP Top 25 was a big jumble. Boebert justified voting no along with fellow extremist Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) by accusing Pelosi of "us [ing] the most vulnerable among us" to push her liberal agenda. [77] During the primary, her main challenger was Don Coram, a state senator who positioned himself as more moderate. Is she the next GOP star? Bottom right: A sticker on the bumper of Charles Perko, the president of United Steelworkers Union Local 3267. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), a controversial congresswoman who enthusiastically supports former President Trump, is in a very tight reelection race with Democratic candidate Adam Frisch. [110] During a town hall in March, Boebert appeared to defend the January 6 attackers on the Capitol, saying, "We already see in Washington, D.C. You can't petition your government. Lauren Boebert is a freshman Republican House member who won a dark horse victory in 2020. [217][218], In 2016, Boebert was cited for careless driving and operating an unsafe vehicle. The last poll of the district in July found that Boebert was ahead 49%-42%, showing strong movement in favor of the Democratic challenger. She is accused of supporting the QAnon conspiracy theory, and some academic and journalistic sources have investigated her ties to far-right extremism. [71] She also proposed amendments to the Build Back Better Act that would abolish methane-emission payments by fracking companies and others that would increase royalties for oil and gas extraction on federal lands and abolish fines and financial requirements for cleaning abandoned drilling infrastructure. Boebert, winning her first Congressional term in 2020 and her second in 2022, is also known . Both Boebert and Coram agreed that Colorado's forests need to be managed better to prevent wildfires and that it should start locally. A member of the Republican Party, Boebert is known for her gun rights advocacy, in particular after a confrontation with Beto O'Rourke over policy on semi-automatic rifles. A tweet from Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) criticizing the Biden White House got flipped back on her late Tuesday. From what Ive seen on Twitter, he added, I dont think Boeberts a supporter.. Colorado representative Lauren Boebert was adored by the Republican base - but has had to fight for her political life. Bottom: Pueblo County lifted Covid capacity restrictions for all businesses on May 17. And the bill has a trio of co-sponsors: Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado), Rep. George Santos (R-New York), and Rep. Andrew S. Clyde (R-Georgia). [59] Tipton conceded defeat on election night and Trump congratulated Boebert in a tweet. The government is not supposed to direct the church. In the face of fierce anti-gun legislation, Boebert stands up for the second amendment and the founding fathers' vision for a nation that respects its citizens . 1095, which seeks to establish the United States' national gun. [197], In June 2022, Boebert introduced a bill that would classify the opioid fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. [71] Boebert oversees the energy industry via her position on the House Committee on Natural Resources. [99] A U.S. District court denied Buentello a preliminary injunction on June 24, 2021, finding a difference between her official government Twitter account and her personal account. [26][71] During her campaign, she said she supported "all-of-the-above energy, but the markets decide not the government. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Before the primary, Trump endorsed Tipton,[44] but Boebert characterized him as unsupportive of Trump. Bombastic Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert may be in for a closer race than expected in November, according to new data from a Democratic polling firm. [78], Boebert supporters failed to throw Coram off the ballot for allegedly not having collected enough signatures. 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Lauren Boebert said humanity is in its 'last days' and Christians should 'rise up,' invoking Christian nationalist imagery that's linked to violence", "The Christian Right is winning cultural battles while public opinion disagrees", "Boebert, court decisions ignite debate over church and state", "PolitiFact - Lauren Boebert wrong on Founding Fathers' intent, experts say", "GOP Rep. Boebert: 'I'm tired of this separation of church and state junk', "Silt couple discovers that childbirth can be one wild ride", "Lauren Boebert's husband did jail time for "lewd exposure" in a bowling alley. [38][37] The ordinance passed unanimously a month later. Lauren Boebert: How unaffiliated voters feel about their Republican congresswoman Unaffiliated voters make up the largest percentage of the electorate in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District Close Become a member Login My Account Logout Search for:Search News Education Health Coloradans Equity Sun Investigation Crime and Courts Culture Sports Unaffiliated voters those not aligned with a major political party strongly dislike Boebert, who's known for her Christian nationalist rhetoric, opposition to bipartisan legislation, and lighting rod remarks about guns and immigration. We were sounding the alarm a full-blown year ago that Boebert was an imminent threat to our way of life, Buentello, who is also the government affairs director for an education nonprofit, said recently, as she sat outside Squawk, her favorite independent coffee shop in Pueblo. Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert faces state Sen. Don Coram in the GOP primary for the 3rd . [4][5][6][7] She opposes transitioning to green energy, COVID-19 mask and vaccine mandates, abortion, sex education, gender affirmation surgery for minors, and non-heterosexual marriage. She did the same on January 6, refusing to stop for a wand check after she set off the metal detector. Boebert called the metal detectors "just another political stunt by Speaker Pelosi". One of every four Pueblo residents lives in poverty. [60][61] She pledged to join the Freedom Caucus upon taking office. [40][41] On Twitter, Boebert has used rhetoric friendly to the Three Percenters and posed with members of the group (she deleted the tweet with the photos after being asked about it). Perko didnt vote for her. Almost 40 years after the steel market crashed, throwing thousands out of work, manufacturing makes up only 6 percent of the workforce. She pleaded guilty to the unsafe vehicle charge, and the careless driving and failure to appear charges were dismissed. 1095, which would declare a "National Gun of the United States."The bill was introduced last week by Alabama Rep. Barry Moore. A new Yahoo News/YouGov poll shows that after trailing for the last three months, former President Donald Trump has suddenly surged to a substantial lead over Florida Gov. [53][54], In September 2019, Boebert aide and future campaign manager Sherrona Bishop published a video on her Facebook page in which she interviewed a self-proclaimed member of the far-right group Proud Boys, which Bishop called "pro-everything that makes America great", adding, "thank God for you guys and the Proud Boys". [63][64], In late July, Boebert was considered the front-runner. The margin was so close it triggered an automatic recount. ", "Republican Rift on Ukraine Could Undercut U.S. Appeals to Allies", "PolitiFact - Boebert lacks proof for claim on Hunter Biden's Burisma pay", "Lauren Boebert told congregation she's 'tired of this separation of church and state junk', "Want to understand U.S. politics? Far right Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, who represents a conservative-leaning congressional district in Colorado, is currently in a statistical tie with her Democratic challenger, former Aspen city council member Adam Frisch. When I think of Lauren Boebert, I think of that expression all hat and no cattle, Sandoval said. I am humiliated and embarrassed when she speaks on the House floor. [17], In 2013, Boebert and her husband opened Shooters Grill in Rifle, west of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Earlier this year, she became co-chair of Rural Colorado United, a super PAC created in 2020 for the sole purpose of defeating Boebert and promoting her then-opponent, former state Sen. Diane Mitsch Bush. At least one person at Sandovals listening session who voted for Boebert said he had been disappointed by her, and plans to help Sandovals campaign. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert holds an advantage among likely voters in Colorado's sprawling 3rd Congressional District, a new poll shows, but her lead is small enough that challenger. . Freedom Caucus firebrand Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo, has won her bid for re-election against Democrat Adam Frisch, an automatic recount confirmed Monday. Recently, the local newspaper editorialized that the states independent redistricting commission should remove Pueblo County from Boeberts district altogether. Lauren Boebert, the controversial pro-gun, Covid-skeptical freshman congresswoman who represents Pueblo, has credited working-class voters for her improbable 2020 victory. [9][134] She has also said she became religious while attending a church in Glenwood Springs[17] and volunteered at a local jail for seven years. Boebert says she obtained a concealed carry permit after a man was "beaten to death by another man's hands outside of [her] restaurant", and began encouraging the restaurant's servers to carry guns openly. [74] In September 2021, Boebert submitted documents to the FEC declaring that the campaign money had been used to settle rental and utilities bills, and had since been reimbursed. In early May, she introduced an infrastructure bill of her own that proposed allocating $650 billion in what she called unspent Covid funds to pay for roads, bridges, airports and ports. Boebert shakes up Colorado district", "5-term Rep. 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Scott Tipton in the process", "GOP Congressman Scott Tipton was defeated by right-wing primary challenger Lauren Boebert in Colorado's 3rd congressional district", "Owner of Shooters Grill challenges Tipton in primary", "Republican candidate and owner of gun-toting grill accuses Tipton of supporting amnesty bill", "Restaurant owner gets top line on Republican primary ballot", "National GOP congressional group names Lauren Boebert to 'Young Guns' program", "GOP Candidates Open To QAnon Conspiracy Theory Advance In Congressional Races", "The QAnon supporters winning congressional primaries, explained", "Lauren Boebert, Gun-Rights Activist, Upsets House G.O.P. `` just another political stunt by Speaker Pelosi '' Pueblo has undergone aesthetic improvements supported by local businesses and.... Make those connections, and the careless driving and operating an unsafe vehicle charge, and academic. Establish the United states & # x27 ; national gun current term ends on 6... 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