Rep. Ken Buck, one of eight members of the Legislature who voted to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy last month, announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election next year — weeks after exclusively telling The Post that he is eyeing a job in cable news. .
Buck, 64, announced his future plans during a midday interview with MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell.
“I have decided, Andrea, that I will not run again,” he said. “I joined Kay [Granger of Texas] and maybe a few others in the near future. But I have decided that it is time for me to do some other things. I have always been frustrated by our inability in Congress to address major issues.
“And I’m also disappointed that the Republican Party continues to, you know, rely on this lie that the 2020 election was stolen, and rely on the narrative of January 6, and political prisoners from January 6 and other things,” added Buck (R-Colo.)
“If we’re going to solve a difficult problem, we have to deal with some very unpleasant truths – or lies – and make sure we project to the public that truth,” he said.
Buck revealed he will also step down at the end of next year during a midday interview with MSNBC.AP’s Andrea Mitchell
In separate video statementBuck added that “the American people really care about the future of our country” but claimed Republicans have planted a “dangerous narrative [that] engenders widespread cynicism and erodes Americans’ confidence in the rule of law.”
“It is impossible for the Republican Party to face our problems and offer course correction for the future, while focusing on retribution and revenge for injustices done in the past,” he told X.
“I made the decision to leave Congress because votes are hard to replace with social media status,” Buck added. “It’s time to stop feeding the popular narrative and start addressing long-term solutions.”
“I made the decision to leave Congress because votes are hard to replace with social media status,” Buck said. “It’s time to stop feeding the popular narrative and start addressing long-term solutions.” AP
The Colorado Republican strongly criticized his conference’s decision to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Biden in September, even authoring a Washington Post op-ed declaring there was no “smoking gun linking Joe Biden to his absence.” -good deeds corrupt sons.”
Buck told The Post on Sept. 19 that the op-ed was published after he met with House investigators, though he added that he remains unconvinced that President Biden engineered the removal of a Ukrainian prosecutor investigating a natural gas company that Biden’s son Hunter sits on. board
During the same interview, Buck said it was “great” to join CNN as an on-air commentator.
Buck supported House Majority Whip Tom Emmer each time even though the Minnesota Republican never received an official floor vote.Getty Images
“I’m interested in talking to people at CNN and other news organizations — directly, I don’t want to call them left, but sort of center-left — and having the opportunity to do that full-time or do that as a contributor is also great,” he said.
Buck then explained that he had also talked to Fox News and Newsmax.
Buck joined Andy Biggs of Arizona, Tim Burchett of Tennessee, Eli Crane of Arizona, Matt Gaetz of Florida, Bob Good of Virginia, Nancy Mace of South Carolina and Matt Rosendale of Montana — along with 208 Democrats to declare the speakership vacant, removed McCarthy from leadership. He is the first of the group not to run again in 2024.
Shortly before Buck’s announcement, Granger said he would not run again to represent Texas’ 12th District, saying it was time “for the next generation to step up.”
Reps. Kay Granger (R-Texas) and Ken Buck (R-Colo.), who both serve in safe Republican districts, announced Wednesday that they will not seek re-election in 2024. AFP via Getty Images
“As the first female Mayor of Fort Worth, the first Republican United States Congresswoman from Texas, and the first female Republican Appropriations Chair, I have been able to accomplish more in this life than I ever imagined, and I owe it to my incredible self. family, staff, friends and supporters,” the 14-term parliamentarian said in a statement.
The 80-year-old chairman of the House Appropriations Committee confirmed that he will serve out the remainder of his term to help Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republicans “get the job done,” as the lower chamber prepares to pass some government spending. bill before funding runs out on Nov 17.
Both Granger and Buck blocked House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) from being elected speaker last month, voting against him on three consecutive votes before falling behind Johnson.
Both Granger and Buck prevented House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) from being elected speaker last month, voting against him on three consecutive votes. Getty Images Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was unanimously selected last week by his conference to take the speaker’s gavel in a vote of 220-209.AP
Granger instead voted for House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), who had been nominated by the GOP conference to replace McCarthy, but never received a floor vote.
Buck supported House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) each time, though he never received an official floor vote, either.
He has expressed concern over Jordan’s decision to vote against the ratification of the 2020 election — despite joining his own legal efforts to overturn the president’s decision in the battleground states.
Johnson was unanimously backed on October 25 by his caucus to take the speaker’s gavel in a 220-209 House vote.
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