One of the Republicans challenging Rep. Doug Lamborn in the primary race for the 5th Congressional District said Tuesday that Lamborn should return campaign contributions from companies linked to spending requests Lamborn made.
The Denver Post reported Sunday that Lamborn sought contacts for five companies that had given him a combined $9,547 in contributions since 2006.
“Doug Lamborn has mastered the art of a shakedown quickly,” said Jeff Crank, one of three Republicans seeking the seat. “Doug Lamborn puts the ‘pro’ into quid pro quo.”
Crank said he would oppose the spending requests, also called earmarks.
Lamborn’s campaign was not available for comment Tuesday evening.
Lamborn has said that all of his requests go through a “rigorous” vetting program.
