Congressman Ken Buck.
WASHINGTON — It was the kind of coup that only Congress could produce: an attempt to oust Ken Buck as president of the Republican freshmen class — a position that is almost entirely symbolic.
And yet, the Colorado congressman faced just such an insurrection on Thursday morning because, according to Buck, he and opposed a major piece of trade legislation.
The revolution failed, however, after Buck’s colleagues declined to remove him from his position — or even vote on his status.
According to his staff, there was simply a “conversation” about his position and that was that.
“After a meeting of the freshmen class this morning, Congressman Ken Buck remains President,” said Katherine Rosario, a Buck spokeswoman, in a statement.
Efforts by GOP leadership to has come to the forefront in recent days, with some conservatives complaining they are being punished for voting their conscience.
