Ken Buck

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GOP in Turmoil: Ken Buck's Surprising Resignation

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Rep. Ken Buck's early departure from Congress shakes up the GOP! Find out more about the latest Republican resignation here!

Republicans are in for a wild ride as Colorado House Republican Ken Buck has announced his early resignation from Congress, effective March 22. Buck's decision hints at potential further Republican resignations on the horizon, adding a new layer of uncertainty to the party's future. With Buck's departure, the House GOP majority is set to shrink, creating ripples of concern within the political landscape.

Buck's blunt announcement highlighted the challenges of serving in 2024, branding it as 'the worst year' to be in office. His vocal dissent and frequent defiance of his own party have made his presence in Congress both notable and controversial. The narrowing of the House Republicans majority to a slim margin of 218-213 reflects the growing tensions and divisions within the GOP.

In a surprising twist, Buck's exit poses a problem for Representative Lauren Boebert, as she navigates the dynamics of Colorado's 4th Congressional District. Boebert's future plans may be affected by the sudden need for a replacement candidate. Buck's decision to leave Congress next week has accelerated the GOP's already hectic political landscape, setting the stage for further shifts and changes in the party's dynamics.

On the heels of Buck's resignation, the GOP faces yet another loss in Congress, raising questions about the party's stability and future strategies. The repercussions of Buck's departure are likely to reverberate through the halls of power, shaping the course of Republican politics in the coming months. As the dust settles, all eyes are on the GOP as they navigate the aftermath of a key resignation and brace for potential further changes in leadership.

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Ken Buck Teases More Republican Resignations Are Coming (Newsweek)

New Fairness Meter! Hold us accountable by rating this article's fairness. Colorado House Republican Ken Buck has hinted the GOP could suffer more resignations ...

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Ken Buck announces early departure from Congress (Longmont Observer)

Republican Congressman Ken Buck announced that he will resign from his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives effective March 22.

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House GOP majority to shrink as Rep. Buck plans early resignation (Axios)

House GOP majority to shrink as Rep. Buck plans early resignation · What he's saying: "Today, I am announcing that I will depart Congress at the end of next week ...

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Ken Buck leaves House, blasting 2024 as 'the worst year' to serve in ... (Colorado Springs Gazette)

FILE - Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, stops to speak with a reporter, Dec. 2, 2022, at the Capitol in Washington ...

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How Buck's early retirement is a problem for Boebert (The Hill)

Buck announced in November he would not be seeking reelection in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, which captures the eastern portion of the state. But he ...

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Rep. Ken Buck to leave Congress next week, further narrowing GOP ... (kmmo.com)

Buck frequently defied his own party, and his departure will further narrow the House Republicans majority to a margin of 218-213. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., ...

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GOP to lose another representative as Ken Buck announces ... (The San Joaquin Valley Sun)

Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) has announced his retirement from Congress next week, expediting his previously announced departure at the end of his current term.

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Republican Rep. Ken Buck to leave Congress next week, narrowing ... (KUNC)

Republican Rep. Ken Buck has announced that he'll resign next week, narrowing his party's razor-thin House majority and scrambling the already heated GOP ...

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Lauren Boebert won't pursue special election nomination to replace ... (The Colorado Sun)

A woman in heels and a cowboy hat talks to a crowd. An American flag U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert speaks to voters in Douglas County on Feb. 23, 2024. (Olivia Sun, ...

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REP LIEU STATEMENT ON REP KEN BUCK'S RETIREMENT ... (Congressman Ted Lieu)

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on the retirement of Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO) from ...

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U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert blasts Ken Buck's resignation, says she ... (The Denver Post)

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert will not seek the nomination for the special election in the 4th Congressional District to replace resigning Congressman Ken Buck, ...

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Ken Buck set to leave Congress early; Lauren Boebert not running ... (Pueblo Chieftain)

Rep. Ken Buck is leaving Congress later this month. Here's what to know about the special election to replace him, and whether Lauren Boebert will run.

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Ken Buck's Sudden Retirement Could Complicate Lauren Boebert's ... (Yahoo Singapore News)

Lauren Boebert is one candidate in a mad scramble to succeed Buck in Colorado's fourth district.

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Five Other House Republicans Could Resign After Ken Buck (Newsweek)

Some Republicans oppose Donald Trump's presidential bid, meaning they could resign from Congress.

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Republican Rep. Ken Buck to leave Congress next week, narrowing ... (KKCO-TV)

Republican Rep. Ken ...

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Rep. Ken Buck announces resignation (WesternSlopeNow)

Rep. Ken Buck announced Tuesday he's resigning effective March 22. Rep. Buck previously announced in November 2023 he would not be seeking a sixth term in ...

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Boebert Opts Out of Special Election to Focus on Colorado Primary (The New York Times)

Lauren Boebert's decision will protect the House Republicans' razor-thin majority, but it could make her pursuit of the new seat more challenging.

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Ken Buck's Sudden Retirement Could Complicate Lauren Boebert's ... (Yahoo Lifestyle Australia)

Lauren Boebert is one candidate in a mad scramble to succeed Buck in Colorado's fourth district.

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Rep. Ken Buck will leave office before the end of March. Here's ... (The Coloradoan)

Colorado's 4th Congressional District Republican Rep. Ken Buck announced Tuesday that he will leave Congress before the end of the month.

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Here's how the special election to replace Ken Buck will work in ... (Colorado Newsline)

Colorado voters in the 4th Congressional District will vote in two separate elections on June 25: the congressional primary for November's general election, ...

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Rep. Ken Buck to leave office early (Colorado Public Radio)

The Republican congressman wasn't running for reelection, but now his seat will come open early.

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