"Ken Buck's Departure Sparks GOP Direction Challenge and Wild West Primary"
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Republican Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado, known for his independent streak and criticism of Donald Trump's lies about the 2020 election, has announced that he will not seek reelection. Buck has been a prominent voice within the GOP, challenging the party's direction under Trump and accusing fellow Republicans of being "obsessively fixated on retribution and vengeance." He has gained national prominence for his conservative policies but has resisted the populist flavor that has ascended with Trump. Buck's departure highlights the deep divide within the Republican Party and the influence of Trump's false claims about the election.
- Colorado Republican Ken Buck plans to challenge GOP's direction under Trump as he leaves the House The Associated Press
- 'Wild West primary' could be ahead to fill Ken Buck's seat Colorado Public Radio
- Analysis | Pause? Cease-fire? Sen. Peter Welch doesn't see a difference The Washington Post
- Ken Buck goes out on a high note | SLOAN coloradopolitics.com
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