Lauren Boebert vs. the Inflation Reduction Act: A Political Circus

6 min readOct 2, 2024

Alright folks, let’s talk about the Inflation Reduction Act and Lauren Boebert’s hot take on it. Boebert’s out here claiming that the IRA is the big bad wolf, blowing up renewable energy subsidies and supposedly fattening up your grocery bill with inflation. So, what’s really going on? Let’s break it down.

Inflation Reduction Act: A Misleading Name or What?

First off, Boebert’s got an issue with the name. She says calling it the “Inflation Reduction Act” is about as misleading as calling fast food healthy. According to her, it’s not reducing inflation at all — it’s just throwing money at the renewable energy crowd. You know, the folks pushing solar panels and wind turbines. She claims these subsidies are making everything more expensive. Seems easy to blame green energy for why eggs are hitting $7 a dozen.

But here’s where things get interesting. Inflation? It’s actually dropped since the IRA took effect. Yeah, while Boebert’s been on a tear about how the IRA is gutting your paycheck, the numbers show the opposite. The act is doing more than just focusing on inflation; it’s pouring billions into renewable energy, climate action, and — wait for it — creating jobs. Funny how facts can spoil a good rant.

The Real Deal with Inflation and Renewable Energy

So, what does Boebert do when the interviewer points out that inflation’s gone down since the IRA kicked in? She swerves. Instead of talking about actual inflation data, she pivots to groceries. Sure, grocery prices have been high, but claiming the IRA isn’t helping anything? That’s a classic bait-and-switch: let’s focus on what’s in front of us and ignore the broader picture. It’s like blaming bad weather for a lousy hair day when you didn’t even bother with a brush.

Boebert’s Fossil Fuel Friends

Ah, the fossil fuel industry. Boebert’s fight against renewables isn’t just about ideology — it’s personal. She’s got close pals in oil and gas, and by “pals,” I mean campaign donors. Her district in Colorado? It’s packed with oil, gas, and coal jobs. So, of course, she’s out here defending fossil fuels like her next paycheck depends on it. Oh wait, it does. That’s why she’s yelling about how unfairly oil and gas are being treated, while conveniently ignoring the job opportunities that renewable energy could bring to her own district. Conflict of interest, much?

Renewable Energy: Boon or Bane?

Let’s talk renewable energy. Is it really “unreliable” like Boebert claims, or is that just another word for “I’m not getting paid by these guys”? The IRA is shoveling billions into solar, wind, and other clean energy projects. And get this — in Boebert’s own backyard, CS Wind in Pueblo, Colorado, is expanding and adding hundreds of jobs. Yep, the same Pueblo where Boebert says green energy policies are wrecking the economy. So, which is it? Renewable energy either makes jobs or kills them, and all the evidence points against her narrative.

The Political Fireworks

But this isn’t just about energy policy — it’s about the bigger political game. Boebert’s tied to the MAGA crowd, where renewable energy is about as popular as a tofu burger at a steakhouse. For them, oil and gas are the heroes of “American energy independence,” while renewables? They’re a gateway to socialism or whatever they’re calling it these days.

Meanwhile, Biden’s standing in her district, literally pointing to the wind tower factory creating jobs thanks to the IRA’s clean energy subsidies. Boebert’s screaming “big government” and “inflation,” but Biden’s talking job creation and economic growth right where she claims it’s not happening. It’s like watching a tennis match where one player’s hitting actual balls, and the other’s just swatting at hot air.

Conclusion: Energy Policy’s a Circus

At the end of the day, the debate around the IRA and renewable energy is like a bad circus. Boebert’s out here as the clown shouting about the elephants while everyone else is watching the trapeze act. She’s locked in on fossil fuels and refuses to admit that renewable energy is not just the future — it’s creating jobs right now, in her own district no less.

So, is the IRA reducing inflation? The numbers say yes. Is it creating jobs? Absolutely. But for Boebert, it’s easier to keep painting renewable energy as the villain, as long as her campaign coffers stay full of fossil fuel money.

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