Sharp Criticism Unleashed
President Joe Biden didn’t mince words as he took the stage in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, delivering a 23-minute speech that squarely targeted Republican Representative Lauren Boebert. The criticism came in response to Boebert’s earlier social media attacks throughout the day.
Pueblo Plant Tour and Infrastructure Law Applause
Biden, speaking at CS Wind after touring the wind turbine company’s Pueblo plant, commended the company’s plan to hire hundreds of new workers. He swiftly highlighted the role of funding from the infrastructure law, a key legislative accomplishment pushed through by his administration, in facilitating these investments.
Boebert’s Opposition to Infrastructure Law
In a notable moment, Biden mentioned Boebert by name, visibly pausing before making the sign of the cross, garnering laughs from the audience. He pointed out Boebert’s opposition to the infrastructure law and her subsequent votes against key components of the legislation. Boebert, in defense, has labeled the law as “Green New Deal extremism.”
Political Maneuvering Leading to 2024
These political exchanges unfold less than a year before the crucial 2024 general election. Boebert, having secured reelection in 2022 against Democratic challenger Adam Frisch, now faces renewed opposition from Frisch, actively campaigning in the district but notably absent from Biden’s event.
Boebert’s Criticism of Frisch
Boebert took to social media, criticizing Frisch for not joining Biden on the campaign trail in Pueblo. Referring to him as “Aspen Adam,” Boebert questioned his dedication to the district and suggested he was avoiding association with Biden’s declining poll numbers.
Biden Labels Boebert as “Extreme MAGA”
Biden didn’t shy away from characterizing Boebert as “one of the leaders of the extreme MAGA movement.” He addressed CS Wind employees, rebutting Boebert’s assertion that the infrastructure law was a “massive failure,” highlighting the 850 Coloradans gaining new jobs and the local economic benefits.
Biden’s Defense of Infrastructure Law
In response to Boebert’s criticisms, Biden defended the infrastructure law’s success, urging employees to consider the tangible impact on job creation and economic growth in Pueblo.
Boebert’s Social Media Offensive
Boebert continued her political jabs on social media, aiming at both Biden and Frisch. On X (formerly Twitter), she criticized Biden’s visit, framing it as a break from “lavish vacations” and called for him to apologize for perceived impacts on fossil fuels and his Green New Deal agenda, particularly affecting Colorado’s 3rd District.
In the lead-up to the 2024 election, the battleground in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District intensifies as Boebert and her opponents engage in a war of words, both on the stage and across social media platforms.