Some see a potential 2022 gubernatorial run in his future. (Pool photo), How Denver is spending the $41M from the Broncos sale, (720) 263-2338 Call, text, Signal or WhatsApp, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. [92] He said that Saudi Arabia "is a country in a critical part of the region that has played a key role in our work protecting Israel. In 2018, the year Polis was elected governor, he spent $23 million on his race and handily defeated Republican Walker Stapleton. Check out this 2-min video that showcases how we're taking stores to a whole new level with #headless ", SHELBY BECOMES THE FOURTH GOP SENATOR TO RETIRE RATHER THAN RUN FOR RE-ELECTION IN 2022. [113][114] The Denver Post rescinded its 2014 endorsement of Gardner, citing his vote on Trump's national emergency declaration. Labor Day has come and gone, and Gardner has made no attempt to distance himself from President Trump. The firm, run by former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, is affiliated with the Michael Best & Friedrich LLP law firm and is ranked as one of the country's fastest growing lobbying . I also believe that lawful residents of the United States should be permitted to enter the country. But that hasnt stopped speculation by his biggest cheerleaders about the options he has before him, nor has it eliminated their hopes that he will continue to be a force in Colorado politics. Larson emphasizes that "Republicans need to find a way to get money to campaigns as early as possible. 09/30/2022. Republican congressional candidate Erik Aadland received an endorsement Monday from former U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, who called Aadland a "man of principle" who can "bridge the divides and fight for our values.". Gardners link to the president was in large part why he lost on Tuesday night. October 17, 2019. . Featured May 12, 2022. The other side: Bremer raised the most on his side at more than $250,000 since entering the race Aug. 10. [4][5], Gardner was born on August 22, 1974, in Yuma, Colorado,[6] the son of Cindy L. (ne Pagel) and John W. Gardner. I absolutely agree with Sen. Sullivan th Should all of those elements be ignored . [50] Gardner later said that he changed his mind on personhood after listening to voters. ", REPUBLICANS LAUNCH 'STOP STACEY' TO TRY AND DEFEAT ABRAMS IN LIKELY 2022 GEORGIA GUBERNATORIAL BID. FILE PHOTO: U.S. However, some see a potential 2022 gubernatorial run in his future. Hes not somebody whos already got his next job lined up, said Rachel George, a former congressional staffer for Gardner. We want to get money to candidates earlier, so that they have more control over their campaigns. Gardner, a former chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee who lost reelection in November, is the chairman of the super PACs board. This weeks guest editorial inThe Wray Gazetteis penned by our ownSenator Sonnenburg and hits every eastern Colorado political buzz word in the Freedom Dictionary. [32], According to The Colorado Sun, Gardner "decisively tied his reelection bid to President Donald Trump." If Trump loses, Brophy thinks Gardner has options. How Badly Did The "Charterizers" Want JeffCo Schools? Subscribe to Colorado Politics today! Legal Statement. ", "Tribune Opinion: Gardner would be wise to listen to "Cardboard Cory" critics", "Obit: Cardboard Cory, Paper-Based Political Stand-in Dead at 3", "Q & A: Katie Farnan Cardboard Cory's lead handler", "How the Cardboard Cory protest in Colorado helped Democrats defeat Gardner in the U.S. Senate race", "A Cardboard Cutout Of Sen. 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[62][132], In 2020, Politico described Gardner as "a champion of the cannabis industry" and "the GOP's most ardent promoter of cannabis in Congress." and, hesnot smart enough to think on his feet, so its hard to imagine a party chair who wont answer presserquestions, or do interviews other than on FOX. She earned Mr. Trumps trust in part by urging him to make trips to her home state during the 2016 campaign, which he credits with helping him win there. [7] He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1997 from Colorado State University, where he was a member of the FarmHouse fraternity. "[90], In September 2018, Gardner was one of five senators to sign a letter to United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging him to employ more multifactor authentication measures to secure the State Department's information systems and seeking answers on how the department would boost its security following the Office of Management and Budget's designation of the department's cyber-readiness as "high risk", what the department would do to address the lack of multifactor authentication required by law, and statistics on the department's cyber incidents over the last three years. Thats why Ive endorsed Erik Aadland for Congress," Gardner, the Yuma Republican who served two terms in the U.S. House and one term in the U.S. Senate, said in a statement. [108], In August 2014, Gardner voted against a bill that would have dismantled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Individual donors can give Colorado gubernatorial candidates only $1,250 each election cycle, making it difficult for anyone to keep up with Polis self-funding. [58], Gardner voted with Trump 89% of the time during Trump's tenure as president. Fox News' Alex Pappas contributed to this report. [56] In October, however, after the release of the Access Hollywood tape, Gardner said he would not vote for him, whom he called "a candidate whose flaws are beyond mere moral shortcomings and who shows a disgust for American character and a disdain for dignity unbecoming of the Presidency. The field of candidates seeking the Republican Party nomination in 2024 is fast-growing. Supposedly everyone in the GOP (Trumpsters and non-Trumpsters) like her personally. Its not clear if the Colorado Republican plans to stay in politics as the state moves increasingly toward the left. You cant look at this data set and say: Boy, a good centrist Republican can win, Ridder said, referencing his recent polling. Penry says life as a senator has been grueling for Gardner. February 23, 2021 Former U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) is expected to make another run at elected office, but his path to victory could become increasingly challenging due to Colorado's changing demographic, according to political analysts. "[62] Gardner is typically moderate on immigration policy; in 2019 the National Immigration Forum, an immigrant advocacy group, honored him and Democratic U.S. Replacement for Hannity?Cory will work for much less. My other favorite quote from the debate Hey, it worked for Steven Seagall. I thought, from reading this blog, that Cory can't or won't do those things. I cannot and will not support someone who brags about degrading and assaulting women. [69] He supports legislation to require that the United States Federal Reserve be audited. 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Gardner was the Republican nominee for Senate, and narrowly defeated incumbent Senator Mark Udall in the general election 48% to 46%, receiving 965,974 votes to Udall's 916,245. AGNC reported FFO that fell to negative $2.22 per share in 2022. [Pols emphasis]Mr. Gardner did not respond to two emails inquiring whether he had any interest in the chairmanship. [2][22] No Labels performed independent get-out-the-vote efforts on behalf of its Problem Solvers, including Gardner. If redistricting is favorable for the GOP in that district, he could probably count on that $174,000+ per year for quite some time. "I am concerned that a tariff can result in a tax on the very same people that we are trying to help in this economy," he said. Cory Scott Gardner[1] (born August 22, 1974) is an American attorney, lobbyist, and politician who served as a United States senator from Colorado from 2015 to 2021. Sean Duffy, a Republican strategist and former aide to Gov. [13] He staunchly opposed any tax increases. Gov. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Im guessing that primary will be a food fight. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "Erik is a man of principle who has lived by a core set of values his whole life," Gardner continued. The Colorado Sun is a reader-supported, nonpartisan news organization dedicated to covering Colorado issues. Gardner: Key to GOP victory is rural turnout Calls upon voters to 'run up the score', create red wave in Colorado A red wave is forecasted across America on Election Day, but U.S. Rep. Cory. [102], In 2011, Gardner voted for the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act, which states that "nothing in the Affordable Care Act shall be construed to authorize a health plan to require a provider to provide, participate in, or refer for a specific item or service contrary to the provider's religious beliefs or moral convictions. Gardner made no mention of his future in his concession speech Tuesday night. 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[100] The New York Times reported that in September 2017, when the GOP made another attempt to pass legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Gardner warned Republican legislators at a closed luncheon that failure to pass any repeal legislation would lead to a backlash by big donors to Republicans, as well as the grassroots. And it allows donors to get more bang for their bucks as campaigns have access to lower TV ad rates than outside groups. "[53], In 2014, Gardner called for over-the-counter access to oral contraceptives and said the birth control pill would be safer and cheaper if it was available over the counter. [101], In January 2019, Gardner was one of six senators to cosponsor the Health Insurance Tax Relief Act, delaying the Health Insurance Tax for two years. I'll still guess Buck stays one more term in the 4th, and Gardner runs in 2022 in the new eastern plains district. | Biographical Data, Cory Gardner. Would he run in a house race? The 2022 United States Senate election in Colorado was held on November 8, 2022, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Colorado. That said, Penry doubts someone as ambitious and driven as Gardner will be able to simply hang it up and walk away. Cory Gardner endorses GOP congressional candidate Erik Aadland in Colorado's 7th CD | 2022 Election | coloradopolitics.com Cory Gardner endorses GOP congressional candidate Erik Aadland in Colorado's 7th CD By ERNEST LUNING ernest.luning@coloradopolitics.com Sep 19, 2022 Updated Nov 8, 2022 0 It is a mystery . Bill Owens, said Gardner has a bright future. He represented District 63 in the Colorado House of Representatives from 2005 through 2011. I believe it's a rope-a-dope. Ballantine Communications, Inc. [1] [2] Incumbent Republican Senator Cory Gardner ran for reelection to a second term but was defeated by former Democratic Governor John Hickenlooper in the general . He could run a company. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. This can create daunting political and financial hurdles for otherwise formidable incumbents or promising challengers. The Democrats swept those contests. ", "U.S. Senate: U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 115th Congress - 1st Session", "Senate Democrats Defend Voting In Line with Donald Trump on NSA Surveillance Bill", "U.S. Senate: U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 116th Congress - 2nd Session", Gardner: 'My views on marriage have long been clear', "Cory Gardner's Anti-LGBTQ Record Doesn't Stop Him From Fundraising As A "Pro-LGBTQ Republican", "Shifting Views On Gay Marriage Now Favor Democrats", "Rep. Cory Gardner is praised by Planned Parenthood? Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper, containing outstanding features and news stories, in their mailboxes every Saturday. Terms of Use "Early on, when campaigns have the most time, money is harder to come by. And the party chair doesn't get compensated nearly as well as a K Street lobbyist or a senior vice president at Koch gets paid. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) asks a question to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing in Washington, DC, U.S. July 30, 2020. [91], In December 2018, Gardner voted against ending U.S. military support to the Saudi Arabian-led coalition in the Yemen war. The group entered 2021 with $10.1 million in cash on hand and $5.4 million in debts. Senator Tammy Baldwin Working to Extend Long Term Funding for Community Health Centers", "Gardner bill would curb ACA compensation", "Gardner talks immigration reform, but stays mum on Trump policies", "House Votes To Strip Deportation Relief From Dreamers", "Colo. 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