When a political candidate wins their primary election, it’s usually traditional for their rivals from the same party to give their support—begrudgingly or not—to the winner. Not so in Colorado’s third district.
Incumbent US House Rep. Lauren Boebert won her primary in June. She beat rival GOP candidate, State Sen. Don Coram (R-Montrose).
But after she quashed his US House dreams, Coram says he’s now throwing his support behind Boebert’s Democratic opponent, Adam Frisch.
The fact that he ran against her would suggest that Coram was already no fan of Boebert; however, for a sitting GOP lawmaker (his term in the Senate ends in January 2023) to throw their support behind a Democratic candidate is unusual, to say the least.
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“Juvenile antics”
Last week, Coram wrote a guest column for the Montrose Press. He said, “I believe Adam Frisch is a good man.”
“I have had the opportunity to visit with him and get to know him better over the last few months. I know him to be decent, honest, and persistent. He has demonstrated that he is more interested in representing the district than being a celebrity. That’s important.”
He added, “Let’s elect someone who cares about representing the majority of people in the middle that are fed up with extreme partisanship and juvenile antics.”
Coram’s endorsement was welcomed by Frisch, who praised him for his public service and said the State Senator “recognizes that extremists like Boebert make it impossible to get things done for the people of CO-3. I am building a strong bipartisan coalition to ensure that the people of Southern and Western Colorado have an effective representative in Washington who will focus on the issues facing their families, their communities, and their businesses.”
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Boebert slips in the polls
If Colorado Republicans throwing their support behind her Democratic opponent wasn’t bad enough for Boebert, her showings in the polls must also be a cause for concern.
Many political observers assumed the MAGA devotee to be a sure bet to win re-election in the midterms this November. But a new poll at the start of October showed Frisch just two percentage points behind her (45% to her 47%).
A poll last week spelled even further trouble for Boebert. It had Frisch at 45% and Boebert at 40%.
#CO03 General Election:
Adam Frisch (D) 45% (+5)
Lauren Boebert (R-Inc) 40%@CenterStreetPAC/@MomentiveAI
(RV, 10/1-7)— Political Polls (@PpollingNumbers) October 13, 2022
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DCguy
A big problem for Republicans is that the polling companies have switched from polling registered voters to likely voters as they always do this close to the election.
The problem is, likely voter models usually only could people as likely if they’ve voted in previous elections. With registrations up sometimes over 1000% because of Roe v wade the polls aren’t counting newly registered voters which is why they were 22 points off in the Kansas election where the pro choice side won by 18 points and the pollsters were saying they would lose by 4.
RIGay
I put no faith in polls, but I will just… ruminate on the possibility that this brainless piece of white trash will be voted out of office.
whereshouldistart
I’m praying for that and I’m an atheist!
LumpyPillows
I will be very happy if this moron loses. I can only hope she goes down in flames.
Mister P
We deserve so much better.
CNY1983
when she said that religion should dictate what the govt does does she even realize she lives in the united states?
MORONS put MORONS in office.
GayEGO
Lauren Boebert is a nutcake who does not belong in our government. It is bad enough that dummy Donny Trump was elected………but he lost!
dbmcvey
I realize she’s from a very red district but hopefully Coloradans will come to their senses and not re-elect this fool.
woodroad34
These are tears of happiness. Schadenfreud for our not so dear Mizzzzz Blowhard
Diplomat
She’s a total loon.
Thad
I misread this as “She’s a total icon.”
I’m still giggling.
Jimmynj
Lauren Boebert is trash. She is ineffective in Congress and should never hold office again. She should spend more time keeping her husband out of bowling alleys. Maybe Trump will hire her as a server at Mar-A-Lago.
johncp56
Ditto, we pay these ass hats and moronic haters, i,d like to compare how many dems are truly as hateful and stupid, looks Like the republicans hold the winner’s cup of overpaid dick heads,
mailliw110
I’m gonna hold my opinion until JT responds.