Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) aired her administration’s first television commercial touting support from former President Trump in her fight to remain in Congress.
“Lauren, you’re going to do great in your district — Thank you, Lauren Boebert” clip of President Trump at rally You can hear it say in the ad..
“President Donald J. Trump has endorsed America First warrior Lauren Boebert for Congress,” the narrator next says in the ad. “President Trump said Congresswoman Boebert is a conservative with a proven track record of stopping illegal immigration, defending the Second Amendment, and leading the fight against radical Democrats seeking to destroy our country. .”
“We need Lauren to fight for us in Washington. Support President Trump and vote Lauren Boebert into Congress,” the narrator says, closing the ad.
This ad is backed by a $60,000 purchase, of which $40,000 will go to cable and $20,000 of which will go to streaming, for a total of three weeks.
The ad is noteworthy given that Boebert faces a difficult re-election in the crowded Republican primary for Colorado’s 4th Congressional District.
Boebert currently represents Colorado’s western 3rd Congressional District, but chose to run in the state’s eastern 4th Congressional District to avoid a competitive and expensive House race. After her divorce with her ex-husband was finalized, she called it a “fresh start” for her family.
Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.), who currently represents the 4th District, threw an unexpected curveball last week, announcing he would resign early from Congress this weekend and creating a special package to fill the remaining district. caused an election. his term.
Both the special election and the Republican primary for a two-year term will be held on June 25, but some Republicans believe that no matter who the party nominates as the candidate for the special election, the Republican primary will be held on June 25th. She argues that she could have an advantage over Boebert in the Republican primary. The congressman ruled out running in a special election amid a narrow Republican majority in the House.
Boebert has also dealt with negative headlines in recent months, including being ejected from the musical “Beetlejuice” in Denver for disruptive behavior. She will also have to convince Republicans in the 4th District why they should give her a chance to represent her new seat in the House.
At the same time, Ms. Boebert has the support of Mr. Trump, has an advantage in the Republican-leaning 4th District, and has a clear financial advantage.
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