Rep. Lauren Boebert shared a video on X from Speaker Mike Johnson, who described the upcoming election as a contrast between “common sense and crazy” and said Boebert is on the side of common sense. In the post, Boebert wrote that she was honored to have support from her “good friend,” Johnson, as she seeks reelection in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. Online users reacted to the post, with many replies questioning the endorsement and stating that the friendship was a reason she should lose.
The video shows House Speaker Mike Johnson standing in front of an American flag and speaking directly to the camera. In the clip, Johnson calls Lauren Boebert “my dear friend” and “a very effective member of Congress,” saying, “We have to get her reelected. We gotta have her on the team.”
He highlights her work bringing transportation and highway projects to Colorado, cutting red tape on energy regulations, delivering the farm bill for producers, and securing rural healthcare funding, including “millions and millions of dollars” for hospitals.
Johnson adds that she has cut taxes and regulations “to make things more affordable,” then closes by stating, “It’s a contrast election between common sense and crazy, and she’s on the side of common sense.”
According to the post text, Boebert wrote that she was “Honored to have the support of my good friend, Speaker @MikeJohnson!” The video and caption present the remarks as an endorsement.
Johnson has previously described Boebert in campaign materials as “a relentless force for conservative governance and a tireless advocate for Coloradans.” It is not clear from the footage whether the comments were recorded specifically for her campaign or for another purpose.
Boebert, the Republican incumbent, faces Democrat Eileen Laubacher in the November 3 election in a district that has historically favored Republicans.
How Viewers Responded to Boebert’s Mike Johnson Endorsement Video
On X, a number of replies treated the friendship and endorsement as a negative signal. One commenter wrote, “If Mike Johnson is a friend of yours, you deserve to lose.” Another said, “If Mike Johnson is a good guy to you, then you deserve to lose.”
A third replied, “Not sure I would accept his endorsement.”
Other users directed criticism at Johnson or the association itself. One stated, “It’s a disgrace you refer to him as ‘my good friend’. He is the most ignorant idiot in Congress.”
Another asked, “Why won’t your ‘good friend’ release the January 6 tapes?” while a further reply said, “Your ‘good friend’. That’s all we needed to know.”
At the same time, some users expressed support for the post. One thanked Johnson “for endorsing Congresswoman Boebert for reelection as the US Representative from Colorado’s Congressional District 4,” while another simply replied, “Good luck.”
Separate from the X replies, a recent poll showed Boebert leading her Democratic opponent 45% to 40% in the district, and nonpartisan ratings have described the seat as likely to remain Republican.
The post is now part of the broader online conversation surrounding Boebert’s reelection campaign in Colorado. Viewers continue to weigh the endorsement against other factors in the race.
