Rep. Ken Buck

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GOP Representative Ken Buck's Surprising Exit from Congress Sparks Speculation

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Republican Congressman Ken Buck's unexpected decision to leave Congress next week has sent shockwaves through the GOP. Buck, known for frequently challenging his own party, will further narrow the House Republicans' majority to a slim margin of 218-213. His departure comes at a crucial time, with Speaker Mike Johnson expressing concern over the loss. Congressman Ted W. Lieu of California also weighed in, acknowledging Buck's retirement and highlighting its potential impact on the political landscape.

Buck's announcement in November that he would not seek reelection in Colorado's 4th Congressional District has raised questions about the future of the GOP. His early exit is seen as a setback, particularly for fellow Republican Lauren Boebert, who may face challenges in the wake of Buck's departure. With more resignations hinted at by Buck himself, the Republican Party is bracing for further changes.

In a surprising twist, Ken Buck criticized 2024 as 'the worst year' to be serving in Congress, adding to the intrigue surrounding his decision to leave early. This bold statement has stirred debate and speculation among political circles, as observers try to decipher the motives behind Buck's abrupt exit.

As the House GOP majority shrinks with Buck's impending resignation, the race to fill his seat intensifies. Speculations abound regarding potential candidates and the impact on future elections. With the political landscape evolving rapidly, Buck's departure marks a significant turning point for the Republican Party and sets the stage for an eventful political season ahead.

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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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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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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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Republican Rep. Ken Buck is exiting Congress early, further eroding ... (AOL)

Republican Rep. Ken Buck will resign from Congress at the end of next week, further shrinking the GOP's already razor-thin majority.

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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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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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Who is Ken Buck? Know more about the Colorado Rep resigning ... (PINKVILLA)

Republican representative for Colorado's consistently red 4th Congressional District, Ken Buck, also an avid critic of former President Donald Trump, ...

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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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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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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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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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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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Rep. Ken Buck announces resignation (Yahoo! Voices)

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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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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Rep. Lauren Boebert won't run in Colorado special election to finish ... (CBS News)

Colorado will have a special election in June to fill the CD4 seat currently occupied by Rep. Ken Buck, and Lauren Boebert will not be in the running ...

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Rep. Lauren Boebert says she'll skip special election for retiring Rep ... (New York Daily News)

Boebert denounced the June 25 special election for the solidly Republican CO-04 as a "swampy backroom deal.

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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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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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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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Ken Buck's retirement and the war for the soul of the House (MSNBC)

House Republicans are retiring ahead of the 2024 election in droves, as the chaos of the 3 seat majority under Mike Johnson has senior members fleeing ...

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