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Lauren Bobert said she is confident of keeping her seat in the House as she widens her lead over Democratic challenger Adam Fries – but the surprise upset remains very close. When asked by reporters if she expects to win the race Thursday, the Republican incumbent said, “Of course I expect to win. It will be great.” Ms. Bobert now leads by 1,122 votes in a surprisingly close race for the U.S. seat in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. After trailing for much of the race, the Donald Trump ally returned to the lead on Thursday, now leading with 50.2 percent of the vote to Mr. Frisch’s 49.8 percent, with 99 percent of the vote refers. The race could go to an automatic recount if the winning party fails to win by more than 0.5 percent. The tight race came as a surprise to both Republicans and Democrats – as well as pollsters – after the controversial, flamboyant congresswoman was expected to enjoy a comfortable re-election.
Boebert v. Frisch
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Bobert thinks she’ll win: ‘Of course’
Lauren Boebert has insisted she is confident of keeping her House seat, despite the unexpectedly close race remaining too tight to call. “Of course I expect to win. It’s going to be great,” the Republican incumbent told reporters Thursday night in Washington. When asked if she would support House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy in his bid for speaker if the GOP takes the House, she said she was focusing on herself. “Is that what you all focus on? You know I’m – you know I’m 794 votes up in my race right now?” she shot. “That’s my focus right now,” he said. Rachel Sharp November 11, 2022 10:40 am 1668162027
Bobert now leads by 1,122 votes
Lauren Boebert now leads by 1,122 votes in a surprisingly close race for the US seat in Colorado. Ms. Bobert currently leads with 50.2 percent of the vote to Democratic challenger Adam Fries’ 49.8 percent, with 99 percent of the vote now being reported in the district. The race is still too close to call. After trailing for much of the race, the Donald Trump ally clawed its way back into the lead on Thursday, outpacing the Democrat by 386 votes that morning. He extended the lead to 794 votes that afternoon before more votes were reported later in the day. Rachel Sharp November 11, 2022 10:20 am 1668160800
We read Lauren Boebert’s book so you don’t have to
Imagine you just bought Republican Representative Lauren Bobert’s new autobiography, “My American Life.” You rushed over to her restaurant, Shooter’s Bar and Grill, to start flipping through its pages. A waitress – pistol dangling from a holster on her hip – drops a menu on the table. You glance over at him, your eyes stopping at the pork sliders. Fake news says they gave concertgoers diarrhea in 2017. But you didn’t come all this way to Rifle, Colorado, for lies. You want the truth — and it’s sitting right there in your hands. You dive in. Rachel Sharp November 11, 2022 10:00 am 1668159000
ICYMI: Boebert’s Shooters Grill restaurant closes after owner refuses to renew lease
Lauren Boebert’s Shooters Grill in Colorado has closed after the restaurant’s owners refused to renew the congressman’s lease. The Republican congressman’s restaurant in the town of Rifle was famous for having waitresses armed with handguns and closed its doors for the last time on Sunday, he confirmed. “We were like a family. I would say Shooters, for every employee, was their life,” he told the Post Independent about the restaurant, which opened in May 2013. Oliver O’Connell11 November 2022 09:30 1668155400
Bobert hit for 15 votes against veterans
“I voted for four pro-veterans bills that were signed into law and drove many amendments to provide funding for mental health and other important services for our veterans,” Ms. Bobert wrote in a campaign tweet that also urged her fans to click and learn more about “the work I do to support America’s heroes.” Her rival Mr. Frisch checked her in his own lengthy tweet. Oliver O’Connell11 November 2022 08:30 1668148200
Earlier: Bobert mocked for awkward 17-hour silence after tweeting ‘red tide has begun’
Online critics of Rep. Lauren Bobert appeared to revel in the tight race the congresswoman remained locked in hours after polls closed in Colorado, with many pointing to her own silence on social media as a sign that a possible loss could be imminent. Oliver O’Connell11 November 2022 06:30 1668141040
ICYMI: Did Lauren Boebert Shoot a Dog?
A neighbor has backed up Rep. Lauren Bobert’s denial that the congresswoman fatally shot a pet dog in her hometown of Sylt, Colorado. The bizarre story — the latest in Ms. Boebert’s controversial rollercoaster career — exploded on social media after Yaritza Mendoza, a self-described “next-door neighbor” of Republican MAGA, detailed the alleged incident in a Facebook post. Sheila Flynn reviews the story. Oliver O’Connell11 November 2022 04:30 1668135640
Why is Lauren Bobert in trouble in Colorado?
Colorado Rep. Lauren Bobert is a MAGA favorite, but her Democratic challenger is gaining support from unlikely sources as he hits the polls and raises donations. She says her “outrage” turned voters away, and many tell Sheila Flynn they agree. Oliver O’Connell11 November 2022 03:00 1668130240
ICYMI: Bobert mocked as ‘two-word’ anti-Biden tweet backfires
“Two words: Let’s go Brandon!” Ms Bobert tweeted on Saturday, using a euphemism used by conservatives to mean “f*** Joe Biden”. Gustaf Kilander has the story. Oliver O’Connell11 November 2022 01:30 1668126640
Bobert broke the post-election silence after 36 hours
Incumbent Republican Rep. MAGA posted a vague tweet on her Twitter page Thursday morning, making no mention of the tight race that threatens to oust her from Congress after just one term. “Good morning! Jesus is Lord,” he simply wrote. Rachel Sharp was following the match. Oliver O’Connell11 November 2022 00:30
title: “Lauren Boebert Election Results Live Republican Says Of Course He Ll Win As Colorado Election Could Go To Recount " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-03” author: “Matthew Gruen”
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Lauren Bobert said she is confident of keeping her seat in the House as she widens her lead over Democratic challenger Adam Fries – but the surprise upset remains very close. When asked by reporters if she expects to win the race Thursday, the Republican incumbent said, “Of course I expect to win. It will be great.” Ms. Bobert now leads by 1,122 votes in a surprisingly close race for the U.S. seat in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. After trailing for much of the race, the Donald Trump ally returned to the lead on Thursday, now leading with 50.2 percent of the vote to Mr. Frisch’s 49.8 percent, with 99 percent of the vote refers. The race could go to an automatic recount if the winning party fails to win by more than 0.5 percent. The tight race came as a surprise to both Republicans and Democrats – as well as pollsters – after the controversial, flamboyant congresswoman was expected to enjoy a comfortable re-election.
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Adam Frisch calls for “respect” for military personnel whose votes have yet to be counted
Adam Frisch called for “respect” for the state’s serving military members, many of whose votes have yet to be counted in the Colorado race. On Thursday, the Democrat tweeted that thousands of votes needed to be counted, including votes from people who serve in the military or live overseas. “Everyone at #CO03 deserves to have their voice heard, regardless of political affiliation. I am confident that every valid ballot will be counted. “In particular, we must honor and respect those who serve our country by ensuring every military ballot is counted,” he tweeted. “1/Every vote matters in this incredibly close race and thousands of votes in Pueblo County and from military and overseas voters remain, and a significant number of curable ballots remain as well. “Help us raise the resources to tackle this!” Rachel Sharp November 11, 2022 11:40 am 1668165627
Lauren Boebert visits DC amid tight race
Lauren Bobert visited Washington, D.C., while the race to keep her seat in the House went down to the wire back in Colorado. MAGA’s Republican incumbent attended the House Freedom Caucus’s Covid-19 pandemic accountability hearing on the same day she finally broke her silence on the unexpectedly close race. Speaking to reporters at the event, she tried to push the GOP’s worse-than-expected performance in her home state on big-ticket candidates. “I don’t know if there wasn’t enough excitement about our top candidates for governor and Senate, or what happened there, but there was a big swing in the votes there,” he said. Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis and Sen. Michael Bennett handily defeated their Republican opponents in their re-election races. Rachel Sharp November 11, 2022 11:20 am 1668164427
Is Colorado headed for a recount?
In Colorado, an automatic recount is triggered if a candidate wins by 0.5 percent or less of the first-place vote total. That means, to avoid a recount, either Lauren Boebert or Adam Frisch would have to lead by about 788 votes. If a recount is triggered, it must be completed within 35 days of Election Day. Rachel Sharp November 11, 2022 11:00 am 1668163227
Bobert thinks she’ll win: ‘Of course’
Lauren Boebert has insisted she is confident of keeping her House seat, despite the unexpectedly close race remaining too tight to call. “Of course I expect to win. It’s going to be great,” the Republican incumbent told reporters Thursday night in Washington. When asked if she would support House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy in his bid for speaker if the GOP takes the House, she said she was focusing on herself. “Is that what you all focus on? You know I’m – you know I’m 794 votes up in my race right now?” she shot. “That’s my focus right now,” he said. Rachel Sharp November 11, 2022 10:40 am 1668162027
Bobert now leads by 1,122 votes
Lauren Boebert now leads by 1,122 votes in a surprisingly close race for the US seat in Colorado. Ms. Bobert currently leads with 50.2 percent of the vote to Democratic challenger Adam Fries’ 49.8 percent, with 99 percent of the vote now being reported in the district. The race is still too close to call. After trailing for much of the race, the Donald Trump ally clawed its way back into the lead on Thursday, outpacing the Democrat by 386 votes that morning. He extended the lead to 794 votes that afternoon before more votes were reported later in the day. Rachel Sharp November 11, 2022 10:20 am 1668160800
We read Lauren Boebert’s book so you don’t have to
Imagine you just bought Republican Representative Lauren Bobert’s new autobiography, “My American Life.” You rushed over to her restaurant, Shooter’s Bar and Grill, to start flipping through its pages. A waitress – pistol dangling from a holster on her hip – drops a menu on the table. You glance over at him, your eyes stopping at the pork sliders. Fake news says they gave concertgoers diarrhea in 2017. But you didn’t come all this way to Rifle, Colorado, for lies. You want the truth — and it’s sitting right there in your hands. You dive in. Rachel Sharp November 11, 2022 10:00 am 1668159000
ICYMI: Boebert’s Shooters Grill restaurant closes after owner refuses to renew lease
Lauren Boebert’s Shooters Grill in Colorado has closed after the restaurant’s owners refused to renew the congressman’s lease. The Republican congressman’s restaurant in the town of Rifle was famous for having waitresses armed with handguns and closed its doors for the last time on Sunday, he confirmed. “We were like a family. I would say Shooters, for every employee, was their life,” he told the Post Independent about the restaurant, which opened in May 2013. Oliver O’Connell11 November 2022 09:30 1668155400
Bobert hit for 15 votes against veterans
“I voted for four pro-veterans bills that were signed into law and drove many amendments to provide funding for mental health and other important services for our veterans,” Ms. Bobert wrote in a campaign tweet that also urged her fans to click and learn more about “the work I do to support America’s heroes.” Her rival Mr. Frisch checked her in his own lengthy tweet. Oliver O’Connell11 November 2022 08:30 1668148200
Earlier: Bobert mocked for awkward 17-hour silence after tweeting ‘red tide has begun’
Online critics of Rep. Lauren Bobert appeared to revel in the tight race the congresswoman remained locked in hours after polls closed in Colorado, with many pointing to her own silence on social media as a sign that a possible loss could be imminent. Oliver O’Connell11 November 2022 06:30 1668141040
ICYMI: Did Lauren Boebert Shoot a Dog?
A neighbor has backed up Rep. Lauren Bobert’s denial that the congresswoman fatally shot a pet dog in her hometown of Sylt, Colorado. The bizarre story — the latest in Ms. Boebert’s controversial rollercoaster career — exploded on social media after Yaritza Mendoza, a self-described “next-door neighbor” of Republican MAGA, detailed the alleged incident in a Facebook post. Sheila Flynn reviews the story. Oliver O’Connell11 November 2022 04:30
