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Lauren Boebert’s “Debate” Says a Lot About the Republican Party.
The GOP has nothing to offer.
Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert had a debate against her Democratic opponent Adam Frisch recently, and well, suffice it to say it went about exactly how you would expect.
Peter Wade with Rolling Stone writes:
“…When both candidates were asked if they agree to the rules of the debate held Saturday night, Frisch quickly agreed. But Boebert instead attacked the moderator, Edie Sonn of the Colorado Behavioral Health Council, claiming that in 2020, Sonn tweeted that she supported Boebert’s then-opponent, former state Rep. Dianne Mitsch Busch.
“This debate is not about me,” Sonn responded, but Boebert kept attacking, prompting boos from the crowd. “I’m here to be traffic cop,” Sonn said before telling Boebert they could end the debate now if she refused to agree to the rules. Boebert finally gave in and agreed to the terms of the debate.
Once the debate began, Boebert focused many of her attacks on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who she accused of running a “con game.” This led her opponent to respond at least six times, “I’m Adam Frisch, not Nancy Pelosi.” Frisch added that he would not support Pelosi’s speakership if he wins the congressional race.
