Lauren Boebert gets “embarrassing” fifth-place finish among opponents in her new district
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Investigation Reveals Anti-LGBTQ+ Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Unpopularity in Recent Straw Poll
In a recent straw poll ranking the eight Republicans running in her new congressional district, controversial Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) scored an “embarrassing” fifth place finish. While the poll itself was unscientific, the fact that Boebert received only 12 out of the 117 votes cast suggests that her popularity may be waning among her own party.
Boebert made the decision to switch congressional districts late last December after it became clear that she was at risk of losing within her home district. However, her move seems to have backfired, as evidenced by her poor performance in the straw poll. Colorado Politics reported that the poll took place shortly after a debate in which one of her opponents called her a “carpetbagger” to her face.
The straw poll, which occurred last Thursday, was won by Logan County Commissioner Jerry Sonnenberg with 22 votes. Former House Minority Leader Mike Lynch came in second with 20 votes, followed by Deborah Flora with 18 votes, and state House Minority Whip Richard Holtorf with 17 votes. Boebert barely managed to secure fifth place with just 12 votes, narrowly beating former congressional nominee Peter Yu by only one vote. The remaining candidates — former state Sen. Ted Harvey, Weld County Council member Trent Leisy, and former congressional staffer Chris Phelen — all received single-digit votes.
The Independent described Boebert’s loss as “embarrassing,” while U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) took to social media to mockingly send “thoughts & prayers” to Boebert and question whether she would dismiss the importance of polls. Republicans Against Trump also weighed in, stating that Boebert is “finished” based on her poor showing in the straw poll.
Mike Lynch, the second-place winner in the straw poll, had previously criticized Boebert’s decision to switch districts, calling it an “unfortunate turn of the field.” He expressed concern that Boebert’s controversial political theater was distracting from the real issues and emphasized the importance of presenting a better candidate.
During the debate, Lynch referred to Boebert as a “carpetbagger,” a term often used to describe politicians who try to profit off of an area with which they have no genuine connection. State Rep. Richard Holtorf, who finished third in the straw poll, questioned Boebert’s motives and asked if she thought voters would be fooled by her seat shopping tactics.
It is evident that Boebert’s unpopularity within her own party is growing. Her poor showing in the straw poll raises questions about her ability to secure re-election. While the poll itself may not be scientific, it serves as an indication that Boebert’s controversial actions and decisions have not resonated positively with Republican voters in her new district.
As the election cycle progresses, it remains to be seen whether Boebert can overcome her current unpopularity and regain the support of her party. However, this recent straw poll suggests that her chances of securing re-election may be in jeopardy.
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