Boebert on ’embarrassing’ Kean absence: ‘Where is he?’

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) slammed fellow GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (N.J.) for his extended absence from Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.

“Where is he? No, seriously. It’s embarrassing,” Boebert told TMZ on the Capitol steps Wednesday.

“We’re supposed to be the party that is against campaigning from the basement,” she added, referring to Republicans criticizing former President Joe Biden for reducing his campaign schedule during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. 

Kean has not cast a vote since March 5, according to the House clerk. In late April, the New Jersey Republican said he was dealing with a “personal medical issue,” without providing specifics. 

On Tuesday, Kean advanced to the general election thanks to the absence of a primary challenger. That day, the two-term lawmaker said that he is “more energized than ever to keep fighting” for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.

“I am focused on my recovery and under the advice of healthcare professionals,........

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