GOP Tensions Rise as Buck's Early Retirement Triggers Special Election

Rep. Lauren Boebert opts out of the special election, criticizing the move as a 'swampy backroom deal' that could confuse voters and weaken the GOP's slim House majority.

Rep. Ken Buck's early retirement triggers a special election in Colorado's Congressional District, intensifying GOP tensions.
Rep. Lauren Boebert opts not to run in the special election, focusing instead on the primary for the same district.
Boebert criticizes Buck's early departure as a 'swampy backroom deal,' claiming it could confuse voters and weaken the GOP's slim House majority.
Mary Trump, the ex-president's niece, views the situation as indicative of the Republican Party's broader struggles and potential implosion.
The special election and primary on the same day pose unique challenges for candidates and voters in Colorado's 4th District.