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High Country Politics - Government and Elections News from the American West - April 19, 2023

High Country Politics - Government and Elections News from the American West - April 19, 2023

FromThe Heartland POD


High Country Politics - Government and Elections News from the American West - April 19, 2023

FromThe Heartland POD

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Apr 19, 2023
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Lauren Boebert’s Q1 fundraising falls far short of Democrat Adam Frisch | Arizona GOP Senate primary shows Kari Lake with wide lead - Blake Masters is at the back of the pack | Colorado Gov Jared Polis attempts to lower housing costs with statewide land use reformsSupport this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Alright! Let’s get into it: COLORADO NEWSLINE: Frisch with cashBY: CHASE WOODRUFF - APRIL 17, 2023 4:35 PMRepublican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has consistently ranked as one of Colorado’s top congressional fundraisers since her election in 2020, raking in small-dollar contributions from a national network of grassroots conservative donors.But in her bid to win a third term next year, she may have to overcome an even stronger fundraising effort by her likely Democratic challenger.Adam Frisch, a former Aspen City Council member who lost to Boebert by just 546 votes in the 2022 election, raised more than $1.7 million in the first quarter of 2023 — more than double the amount Boebert raised in the same period, according to Federal Election Commission disclosures.Frisch said in a statement, “I am honored to be receiving the support of so many hardworking Colorado families,” “Boebert’s fundraising numbers reaffirm that her days in Congress are numbered because she continues to ignore the needs of her district, and instead prioritizes being a leader of the anger-tainment industry.”If Boebert continues to trail Frisch in fundraising, it would be the first time the far-right representative has been at a financial disadvantage since her successful 2020 primary challenge against five-term GOP Rep. Scott Tipton. Boebert unseated Tipton despite raising just $133,256 to nearly $1 Million raised by Tipton in the first half of 2020.In her bid for reelection last year, Boebert raised nearly $8 million - by far the highest total of any of Colorado’s U.S. House candidates. Frisch, who narrowly won a three-way Democratic primary with 42% of the vote, raised $4.4 million from donors, and supplemented that with over $2.2 million in personal loans to his campaign.Boebert was widely projected to win reelection by a comfortable margin in 2022, and neither Republicans nor Democrats spent heavily through super PACs to influence the 3rd District race. But after Frisch’s unexpectedly strong performance in a race that triggered Colorado’s first congressional recount in 20 years, the stage is set for a blockbuster rematch in 2024.Earlier this month, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee included the 3rd District, which encompasses most of Colorado’s Western Slope as well as Pueblo County, on its list of 2024 targets. A poll released by a progressive group last week showed Frisch and Boebert tied at 45% support among likely voters.In what promises to be an unusually high-profile congressional race, both Boebert and Frisch continue to rely on contributions from out-of-state donors. About 63% of Boebert’s itemized donations in the first quarter came from contributors outside of Colorado; for Frisch, the figure was 57%.In other U.S. House districts, Democratic Rep. Yadira Caraveo of Thornton, who narrowly defeated Republican state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer as the first representative of Colorado’s new 8th District last year, reported raising $339,307 so far for 2024. Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen of Arvada, who won the race to succeed longtime former Rep. Ed Perlmutter in Colorado’s 7th district, reporting raising $218,108. THE HILL: Kari Lake holds wide lead in new AZ GOP Senate primary pollBY CAROLINE VAKIL - 04/17/23 12:58 PM ETA poll released by J. L. Partners and shared with The Hill on Monday found former gubernatorial candidate and incessant Trump acolyte Kari Lake receiving 38 percent support among registered Republican and undeclared voters. Lake was followed next by the primary opponent she bested in last yea
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American politics from a Heartland perspective. Focusing on facts and fundamental fairness, but not afraid to embrace the funny where it exists. Dedicated to the quiet heroes of America's Heartland who are making a difference every day. Monday: The Heartland POD with host Adam Sommer's opening statement & Talkin' Politics with co-hosts Rachel Parker & Sean Diller. Wednesday: a rotation of High Country, a report from the Mountain West with Sean Diller, and The Delta with science teacher Nicholas Linke and spouse Kristina Linke, an ASL interpreter and mother, bringing their experience and midwest family life to the issues of the day. Friday: The Flyover View for news & views from the Heartland with host, Kevin Smith. On most Tuesdays and Thursdays catch an interview show called "Let's Have A Chat" with politicians, authors, musicians, and folks across the country. Hosts: Adam Sommer, Sean Diller, Rachel Parker, Nicholas Linke, & Kevin Smith (All opinions shared are those of the speaker, and are not necessarily the adopted organizational views of Mid Map Media, LLC.)