What's happened
Lauren Boebert accuses Hollywood elites of trying to buy her current congressional district, prompting her to switch to a more Republican-leaning district for her 2024 re-election bid.
Why it matters
The story is significant as it involves a sitting congresswoman accusing Hollywood elites of attempting to influence the outcome of a congressional race, leading to a high-profile district switch.
What the papers say
NY Post reports Boebert blaming Ryan Reynolds and Barbra Streisand for compelling her district switch, while The Independent and Business Insider UK also cover Boebert's accusations against Hollywood elites.
How we got here
Lauren Boebert narrowly won her 2022 race against a Democrat and has accused Hollywood elites of trying to influence the outcome of her congressional race.
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Lauren Boebert is an American politician, businesswoman, and gun-rights activist from the state of Colorado. She became the Republican nominee for Colorado's 3rd congressional district in the 2020 elections, defeating incumbent congressman Scott Tipton.
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