She supports Trump's claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him and voted to overturn its results during the Electoral College vote count. One size does not fit all when it comes to education and our nation's youth, and education matters are best handled at the state, local, and family levels. It also stated that Boebert did not suffer from the Trump effect, as compared to the support of Trump at the polls, with the 3rd district witnessing few split-ticket votes. rally opposing Colorado's red flag law, which allows guns to be taken from people deemed a threat. [26], Boebert says her first job at a McDonald's restaurant changed her views about whether government assistance is necessary. [96] Boebert was one of the people who voiced support for the Freedom Convoy 2022, a Canadian trucker protest seeking to repeal all COVID-19 vaccination mandates and COVID-19 restrictions. A rising figure in conservative Republican circles, Boebert. [160] While expressing support for more defense expenditure, Boebert was one of 75 House Republicans to vote against the National Defense Authorization Act of 2022,[161] saying the bill had a "woke agenda". [62], Boebert reimbursed herself $22,259 for mileage costs in 2020 from her campaign's finances, which legally would require her to have driven 38,712mi (62,301km). "[205], Boebert opposes the Equality Act, saying it promotes "supremacy of gays" and says transgender women take scholarships and sports opportunities away from non-trans women. [146][147][148], Boebert has also voiced support for the Clinton body count conspiracy theory. [18], Boebert promotes the ideals of Christian nationalism. [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. Chip in $5, $10 or $25 to make sure that she is defeated in 2024 - this race was so close in 2022 - we can flip it blue! [73], In August 2021, the FEC investigated the apparent use of more than $6,000 from Boebert's 2022 reelection campaign funds for her personal expenses. [140][141] A New York Times profile of Boebert characterized her actions as "a made-for-Twitter moment that delighted the far right." Boebert shakes up Colorado district", "5-term Rep. Tipton backed by Trump loses in Colorado primary, upset by businesswoman Lauren Boebert", "The Gun-Toting, Millennial Restaurant Owner Trying to Ride the Covid Backlash to Congress", "Garfield County gun advocates take aim at Aspen's proposed prohibition of deadly weapons in city buildings", "Aspen Council unanimously passes ordinance to ban guns in city buildings", "Colorado Legislators Joined Extremist Groups for a "We Will Not Comply" Rally Against Red Flag Law", "GOP-backed QAnon congressional candidate Lauren Boebert rallied with far-right militia at Colorado gun event", "New Colorado congresswoman has history of associating with militias", "Republican Ties to Extremist Groups Are Under Scrutiny", "Lauren Boebert Questions If Rep. Scott Tipton Is Trump Enough", "Lauren Boebert ran against AOC and the 'squad,' and beat Rep. 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. [96], Observers describe Boebert as far-right;[3] she rejects the label. Last year I had the privilege of nominating 15 of some of the Third Districts best and brightest to the U.S. Service Academies. Critical race theory and radical transgender ideology have no place in our schools. Boebert with her husband and four sons. Some Will Surprise You", "Lauren Boebert May Have Violated Financial Disclosure Laws", "Federal officials press GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert over apparent personal use of campaign funds", "Lauren Boebert paid rent and utilities with campaign funds, FEC filings show", "Lauren Boebert Used Campaign Funds To Pay Rent. [119][120] She was accused of endangering members' safety and faced calls to resign, but refused, defending her actions because Pelosi's evacuation was also publicly broadcast live on TV;[112][121][122] academic Zac Parker opined that it was still a potential security threat since C-SPAN did not focus on Pelosi, and had it not been for Boebert's tweet, the protesters might have not noticed it. [53][54], In September 2019, Boebert aide and future campaign manager Sherronna 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". Lauren Boebert is an American-based politician, businesswoman, and gun rights, activist. "[155] The Denver Post apologized on Boebert's behalf for her remarks, saying that it was embarrassing that a Colorado representative engaged in such behavior. Rootin' tootin' Lauren Boebert makes no secret of how she didn't graduate high school and holds a GED (which she secured less than a yearbefore her House election). [42][43], In December 2019, Boebert launched her bid to represent Colorado's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, beginning with a challenge to five-term incumbent Scott Tipton in the Republican primary. [95], As of January 29, 2022, she had introduced 17 bills and seven resolutions, none of which passed committee. Boebert voted against the certification of both states' electoral votes. From 2013 to 2022, she owned Shooters Grill, a restaurant in Rifle, Colorado, where staff members were encouraged to carry firearms openly. border wall and opposes amnesty for undocumented immigrants living in the US;[36] she introduced two bills to that effect: one that would codify Trump's immigration policies into law and one that would annul executive orders and internal policies that enable or assist asylum and immigration procedures. A Republican, Boebert was first elected to represent Colorado's 3rd congressional district in 2020. The artwork from Colorado students has consistently shined throughout the years of the Congressional Art Competition, and its an honor to be serving in the 118th Congress and in position to help select the 2023 winner for Colorados Third District. [18][19][20] Her statement about the man is mostly false: In 2013, a man who had reportedly engaged in a fight blocks away ran to within about a block of Boebert's restaurant, fell, and died from a methamphetamine overdose. [126] Boebert said she intended to introduce a bill that would end financing of legal aid for immigrants. [12] Boebert herself registered to vote in 2006, at age 19, as a Democrat; in 2008, she changed her affiliation to Republican. [45], Boebert criticized Tipton's voting record, which she said did not reflect his district. [176], Boebert was one of 49 House Republicans to vote to repeal the authorization of military force against Iraq. The American Patriots Three Percent militia, affiliated with the Three Percenters, provided security, and members of the Proud Boys attended the rally. ", "Mounting antiscience aggression in the United States", "Lauren Boebert beat a Colorado congressman. Is she the next GOP star? The bill would also eliminate the Optional Practical Training program that allows foreign graduates to stay and work in the United States. Boebert attended Rifle High School but was a new mother at the time. Attendance logs at the Garfield County Sheriffs office show that she volunteered at the jail nine times between May 2014 and November 2016. [55][56], On June 30, Boebert won the Republican nomination with 54.6% of the vote to Tipton's 45.4%. [221][222], Boebert, who became a born-again Christian in 2009,[19] and her husband Jayson live in Silt, Colorado. I loved being there, but I was starting my family and had different priorities, Boebert clarified. Emma Weyant was the fastestwoman competing in the 2022 NCAA Division I Womens 500-Yard Freestyle, but her first-place win was stolenby a mediocre male athletewho couldnt cut it in mens swimming. . She won reelection in 2022 by a very narrow margin of 546 votes against former Aspen City Council member Adam Frisch. Colorados Third District has some of the most gifted students in the nation. I am excited to show off her artwork to constituents and other Members of Congress as they pass by it while entering the Capitol. [74] Boebert's communications director said that these were indeed personal expenses, "billed to the campaign account in error", and that the "reimbursement has already happened". In October 2020, Boebert's campaign denied any connection to the Proud Boys and said Boebert did not share Bishop's views. [194][195] She has also compared the virus to communism. [133] During a press conference, she asserted that it was a lie, that it was racist,[134] and that it would lead to children hating each other. During the State of the Union address this week, Lauren Boebert interrupted Biden as he talked about the death of his son. [78][79] A Democratic-aligned Super PAC made false claims and unproven allegations about Boebert. Constitution. [90][91] Boebert defeated Frisch by a small margin in a closer than expected race. [89], In a debate with Democratic nominee Adam Frisch on September 11, 2022, Boebert took credit for bills she had voted against, did not cross-examine Frisch, proposed more oil and gas development to respond to climate change, and kept attacking House speaker Nancy Pelosi. 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? She accused Arizona of "unlawfully amending its voter registration laws by extending the registration periods", alleging widespread voter fraud, which echoed the false claims aired by Donald Trump, and accusing everyone who intended to accept the "results of this concentrated, coordinated, partisan effort by Democrats" of having allied themselves with the extremist left. Throughout the pandemic, we saw teachers' unions advocate for unscientific policies that hurt our childrens education for the sake of politics. We get it . "I was a brand-new mom, and I had to make hard decisions on. [175] She cited concern about a passage that urged social media platforms to prevent disinformation and violence, which she said was tantamount to making Big Tech the "arbiter of truth". ", "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', "H.Con.Res. "[163][164], Boebert has supported the energy industry. [223] They have four sons. She owns a. We want our kids to learn math and science, not gender studies and woke ideology. Mocked gender nonconforming and transgender people by tweeting "I identify as non-Bidenary.". From getting I-70 re-opened to delivering for local communities, Rep. Boebert is working hard for Colorado and getting things done. September 28, 2022. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) stated, "We have seen public schools promote extremely divisive content like critical race theory, radical gender ideology, and even drag shows to impressionable young children. [75][76], Boebert sought a second term representing Colorado's 3rd congressional district in the 2022 election. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominees for the Class of 2026 Press Release Today, Rep. Lauren Boebert announced the names of the 15 highly-motivated, patriotic, and intelligent students she nominated to attend the U.S. service academies. [112] 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. Boebert was a teen mother, having given birth to her eldest son at age 19. [123], In June 2021, Boebert was one of 21 House Republicans to vote against a resolution to give the Congressional Gold Medal to police officers who defended the U.S. On Day 3 of the controversy caused by Lauren Boebert's suggestion that a Muslim member of Congress might be a terrorist, the Colorado Republican said that she "can't wait" to debate the issue with . I am working to ensure that our rural schools have the same resources as big city schools, which is why I successfully ensured that full fundingfor the Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program was signed into law. [201] Boebert received a $500 fine for violating the mask mandate on Congress's premises. This is the same tired strategy they use to oppose school choice, and I will continue to put our students ahead of politics by standing up to the unions. [17], In 2013, Boebert and her husband opened Shooters Grill in Rifle, west of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. ", later claiming that the remarks were made "in reference to the ongoing security measures in place around the Capitol complex". [185][186], During her primary campaign, Boebert argued for the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare,[187] and advocated against the introduction of a single-payer healthcare system, saying it would harm small businesses like hers because of the prohibitive cost. Boebert said she voted against the bills because "the Biden administration and Democrats created the issue. Unfortunately, the current one-size-fits-all education system makes educational quality a function of a family's zip code. She did the same on January 6, refusing to stop for a wand check after she set off the metal detector. Snopes then quotes the rep: I went to my high school. Her piece, Mommas Meadow, beautifully captures Fishers Peak, one of the grandest landmarks in southern Colorado. [36] She has named eliminating critical race theory from schools as one of her top legislative priorities, even though it is not taught in schools. [153][151] Omar responded that the story was invented and that "Anti-Muslim bigotry isnt funny and shouldnt be normalized". We want to be able to go to schoolboard meetings and speak up without having the FBI label us domestic terrorists. [35][36][16][37] Later that month, she opposed a measure banning guns in city-owned buildings at a meeting of the Aspen City Council. When compared with the rest of the world, America ranks 24th in reading, 25th in science, and 40th in math. Boebert was born in Altamonte Springs, Florida, on December 19, 1986. Speaking as a mother of four boys, enough is enough. She quit high school when she got pregnant as a teenager in 2003, and didn't get her GED certificate until 2020, a month before her election primary. [229], In 2023, while speaking at a Moms for America event at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), she revealed that she will become a grandmother at age 36. [44], Boebert faced Democratic former state representative Diane Mitsch Bush, a retired sociology professor from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, in the November general election. She Says She Reimbursed The Money", "Lauren Boebert vows to stay her course as she seeks another term in Congress", "Gloves come off in first debate between congressional candidates Don Coram and Lauren Boebert", "Fact check: Democratic group makes multiple false claims in its dramatic allegations about Lauren Boebert's past", "Rep. Lauren Boebert has yet to file defamation suit over claims by American Muckrakers PAC", "Who is David Wheeler? She responded that she knew someone involved with documents declassified by Trump during the closing days of his presidency, and that the documents would reveal corruption that would trigger resignations that would allow Republicans to retake the House and Senate before 2022, echoing a theory promoted by The Epoch Times. [18], Boebert supports eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. Look at Colorado's 3rd Congressional race", "Boebert rally in Cortez draws dozens concerned about individual liberty", "Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert are lone votes against reauthorizing bill to help Leukemia patients", "Why Holocaust comparisons by anti-vaccine activists like RFK Jr. are grossly inaccurate", "Lauren Boebert accuses Dr Fauci of 'bullying' for telling people to 'get over' politics and get vaccinated", "Yes, Lauren Boebert Tweeted That 'Turning Off CNN' was the 'Easiest Way' to Make the Delta Variant Go Away", "Rep. Lauren Boebert threw a mask at a staffer who asked her to wear one, as some GOP lawmakers refused to follow the House's new mask mandate", "Rep. 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.'
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