In a surprising announcement, Republican Representative Ken Buck of Colorado has revealed that he will be leaving Congress earlier than expected, causing implications for his conservative Colorado peer, Lauren Boebert. Buck's early exit will further narrow the already slim Republican majority in the House of Representatives, raising questions about the future prospects for Boebert's political career.

Boebert narrowly won re-election in 2022 in CO-3, a Republican-leaning congressional district that is not a strong conservative stronghold. However, her chances in 2024 are uncertain as Democrat Adam Frisch decided to challenge her again, turning their race into a highly competitive one for November. This situation took a sudden turn when Boebert opted to run for Buck's soon-to-be vacant district, CO-4, which is known to be a more Republican-friendly seat. By maneuvering herself out of a rematch with Frisch, Boebert aimed to secure a stronger position in the upcoming elections.

Buck's unexpected decision to resign triggers a special election, set to take place in June. This forced Boebert to confront a series of difficult choices. She could either run for the CO-4 seat in the special election, thus benefiting from the advantage of being the incumbent, but this would require her to resign from her current CO-3 seat. Alternatively, she could avoid the special election, allowing another Republican candidate to secure the incumbent status, potentially putting herself at a disadvantage in the November race.

Ultimately, Boebert has chosen the latter option. She has decided not to run in the special election, thereby retaining her CO-3 seat. However, this means that in November, she may have to face off against whichever Republican candidate wins the June CO-4 special election, assuming they are not serving as a temporary fill-in. This decision saves House Republicans from dealing with another vacant congressional seat, considering their already tenuous majority. Nevertheless, it may complicate Boebert's path back to Congress.

In other news, Vice President Kamala Harris made history this week by becoming the first vice president or president to visit an abortion clinic. Harris visited a Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Paul, Minnesota, a state that has become a sanctuary for abortion rights. Research has shown that after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, average monthly abortions increased in Minnesota as neighboring states rolled back access to abortion.

Harris' visit to the clinic marks a significant departure from the previous approach taken by Democrats, reflecting the changing political climate surrounding abortion rights. The Biden-Harris campaign has actively embraced the issue, running ads featuring testimonials from women affected by strict abortion bans and emphasizing Donald Trump's role in the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

With abortion rights expected to be a central issue in the 2024 election, the Biden campaign's focus on the topic is seen as a strategic move to energize voters and highlight the candidates' positions on the issue. As the election approaches, it will be interesting to observe how the campaign continues to advocate for reproductive rights while contrasting itself with opponents who seek to curtail them.

On a different note, MSNBC is celebrating the one-year anniversary of "Inside with Jen Psaki." Psaki, the show's host, expressed gratitude for the support of viewers and praised her dedicated team.

Tune in to "Inside with Jen Psaki" on Sunday at 12 p.m. ET for a special highlight reel, showcasing the most memorable moments from the show's first year.