[59][33] Trump's role was seen as posing a dilemma for Gardner; distancing himself from Trump risked angering some Republican voters and donors, but Trump was very unpopular with Democrats and independents. Sean Duffy, a Republican strategist and former aide to Gov. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content. Don't party chairs have to schmooze and do press conferences? ", "Cory Gardner says he will vote to confirm a "qualified" replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg", "What every Republican senator has said about filling a Supreme Court vacancy in an election year", "Will Colorado's 2020 Senate Chase Include A Cannabis Industry Endorsement? 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. "[63], In January 2019, Gardner was one of 11 Republican senators to vote to advance legislation intended to prevent Trump from lifting sanctions against three Russian companies. [80][81], In 2013, he introduced a bill to allow the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review solid waste regulations at its discretion, rather than automatically every three years. He left the publication in January 2021. 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. [13] He staunchly opposed any tax increases. People will call. If he doesnt want to stay in politics, Duffy, the GOP consultant, said theres a path for Gardner, too. The Colorado Sun is a journalist-owned, award-winning news outlet based in Denver that strives to cover all of Colorado so that our state our community can better understand itself. It has meant that hes often away from his wife and three children, who live in northeastern Colorado. [21] He was helped by the 2010 redistricting, which cut Fort Collins and Larimer County out of the district. Gardner was endorsed by former U.S. Used car lot, looks good for his skills. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The council, which is backed by. Im proud to join with NVAF because getting resources to campaigns is vital if we want to prevent this from happening to other candidates. Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado from 2002 to 2005. [112], In March 2019, Gardner voted for Trump's national emergency declaration on the creation of a southern border wall (which allows Trump to take funding from other government functions in order to spend them on a border wall). I think he would be a darn good governor. His proposal relied on money made available by Referendum Cwhich allowed state revenue caps to be exceeded for five years[12]for future budget emergencies. October 17, 2019. . Telling stories that matter in a dynamic, evolving state. In the three weeks since the 2020 election Sen. Cory Gardner and President Donald Trump both lost, Gardners failure to join the ever-so-slowly-growing chorus of fellow Republicans admitting the reality that Joe Biden won has stood outeven more so after being cornered in Washington long enough to accuse reporters asking if he considers Biden to be the President-elect of asking gotcha questions. After losing his Senate seat in no small part due to his loyalty to Trump while the voters of Colorado migrated left, Gardners silence is generally assumed to be in the interest of preserving his standing in the GOP long enough to land his next gig. Rep. Cory Gardner launches Senate run Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) [70], In July 2014, Gardner introduced legislation to reform the Earned Income Tax Credit program. OIRA has reviewed a total of 40 significant rules in 2023. [89], In April 2018, Gardner was one of eight Republican senators to sign a letter to United States Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin and acting Secretary of State John Sullivan expressing "deep concern" over a United Nations report that exposed "North Korean sanctions evasion involving Russia and China", saying that the findings "demonstrate an elaborate and alarming military-venture between rogue, tyrannical states to avoid United States and international sanctions and inflict terror and death upon thousands of innocent people", and calling it "imperative that the United States provides a swift and appropriate response to the continued use of chemical weapons used by President Assad and his forces, and works to address the shortcomings in sanctions enforcement. 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. Cory Gardner. "[117] On May 16, 2018, he voted against The Congressional Review Act, a bill to reinstate net neutrality. [86], In September 2016, Gardner was one of 34 senators to sign a letter to United States Secretary of State John Kerry advocating that the United States clearly enforce "a legally binding Security Council Resolution" by using "all available tools to dissuade Russia from continuing its airstrikes in Syria that are clearly not in our interest". The National Victory Action Fund. Anyone who decides to take on Polis will also face a significant financial hurdle because he is so wealthy and willing to spend his money on his political future. "[52] The nonpartisan Factcheck.org said "It would be clearer to say that Gardner supports efforts to ban abortion that could also ban some forms of birth control. In an early September poll, Gardner was up 50% to 39% over Markey.[19]. "[106], In 2013, Gardner announced that he would introduce a bill to prohibit executives of state healthcare exchanges from getting bonuses. [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 . I got that memo but spaced it. After the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in September 2020, Gardner said he would vote to confirm a "qualified" nominee to replace her. [120][121], In May 2020, Gardner voted for an amendment co-sponsored by Senators Steve Daines and Ron Wyden that would have required federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies to obtain federal court warrants when collecting web search engine data from American citizens, nationals, or residents under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). 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An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. or redistributed. Riding a wave of opposition to President Donald Trump, former Gov. Drop us a note at tips@coloradosun.com. Corys problem was the state has changed and he did not, said Laura Chapin, a Democratic consultant and fierce Gardner critic. . Donors", "Shaheen introduces bill that would delay health insurance tax", "House Vote 277 Passes Ryan Budget Bill", "Dems target House GOP Senate hopefuls after Ryan vote", "U.S. "[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. Former Colorado Senator Cory Gardner leads new GOP super PAC 'National Victory Action Fund' in an effort to help Republican candidates win elections in 2022. Gardners link to the president was in large part why he lost on Tuesday night. And it allows donors to get more bang for their bucks as campaigns have access to lower TV ad rates than outside groups. Also running were American Constitution Party nominee Doug Aden and Independent Ken "Wasko" Waszkiewicz. Were obliged to note this report in the New York Times, though were not ready to take it to the bank: [Republican Party chair Ronna Romney] McDaniel, a Michigan native, has a gilded political pedigree: She is the niece of Senator Mitt Romney of Utah and the granddaughter of George Romney, a three-term Michigan governor. At only 46, Gardner still has plenty of time to regroup and continue his political career, which began in 2005 when he was appointed to a seat in the Colorado legislature. "I think he would be a darn . In this file photo, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., speaks during a news conference at the Bright Beginnings Learning Center on July 24, 2020, in Greenwood Village. The organizers of NVAF say they mimicked Abrams' efforts as a test run during the Georgia runoffs and tout that they raised $11 million for Loeffler and Perdue. Seated Next To Cory Gardner, Sen. Markey Calls Out Trump For Pressuring Ukraine. The Democratic victory Tuesday put the party in position to take control of the U.S. Senate, but the balance of power still hinges on races in other . The money collected will flow directly into the candidates coffers. Graded: No. Jared Polis first term is up in 2022 and there isnt yet a clear Republican frontrunner to challenge the Democrat. 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[10] He went to law school at the University of Colorado to earn his Juris Doctor in 2001. Privacy Policy, Weather data from The Durango Herald and darksky.net. Sign up now to get the Washington Examiners breaking news and timely commentary delivered right to your inbox. In addition to funding the new number, the bill requires a strategy report for suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth, minorities, and rural individuals, among other high-risk groups. Desk: 720-432-2229 Former Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner is leading a new super PAC that aims to give Republicans running for Congress in 2022 a critical, early fundraising boost. He believes it's a way for him to negotiate with Kim Jong Un. 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. The legislation seeks to reduce fraud in the program and dedicate the savings to increasing the credit for working families. I thought, from reading this blog, that Cory can't or won't do those things. Legal Statement. [67], Gardner criticized Trump for perceived softness in dealing with North Korea. [20] On November 2, 2010, Gardner defeated Markey, 52%41%. [14][15], Gardner won the Republican primary in the 4th Congressional District to challenge Democratic incumbent Betsy Markey. Hes well-liked.. Hes whip-smart, and hes as nice as he is smart, Duffy said. TRAIL MIX | Will congressional candidate smell as sweet without 'Brandon' nickname on ballot? [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. "[62] Gardner is typically moderate on immigration policy; in 2019 the National Immigration Forum, an immigrant advocacy group, honored him and Democratic U.S. She thinks Gardner will likely become a lobbyist. Some see a potential 2022 gubernatorial run in his future. Updated 10:15 p.m. Nov. 3, 2020. [109] He has said that he supports immigration reform in the form of a guest worker program and increased border security. [68], Gardner signed the Americans for Tax Reform's Taxpayer Protection Pledge. [62][63], In January 2018, he signed a letter urging the president to preserve and modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement. This cycle, the National Victory Action Fund plans to endorse a range of Republican congressional candidates and focus narrowly on helping them building their grassroots fundraising infrastructure. However, some see a potential 2022 gubernatorial run in his future. His money advantage is a major barrier to entry, said Josh Penry, a Republican political consultant and friend of Gardners. Scenario: Emergence of India; Scenario: Chig-Human War; Timeline (Populist America) Technology (Terra Futura) Timeline (Joe's World) Featured article candidate Also, K Street pays much better. [108], In August 2014, Gardner voted against a bill that would have dismantled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. He would be a very good CEO. Disinformation November 4, 2022 4:38 pm How . Legal Statement. As a news piece, this article cites verifiable, third-party sources which have all been thoroughly fact-checked and deemed credible by the Newsroom in accordance with the Civil Constitution. in the morning and afternoon. [8], Gardner served as general counsel and legislative director for former U.S. So far nobody has emerged to challenge Ms. McDaniel, but some influential Republicans are trying to stir support for Senator Cory Gardner of Colorado, who has just lost his re-election bid and is well-liked among pro-Trump and Trump-skeptical Republicans alike in Washington. [82][83] It would also grant precedence to state requirements for solid waste disposal when creating new federal requirements. Republican congressional candidate Erik Aadland won a formal endorsement on Monday from former U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, who called the Army veteran "exactly who we need to bridge the divides and fight for our values.". He represented District 63 in the Colorado House of Representatives from 2005 through 2011. He could run a company. Former Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner is leading a new super PAC that aims to give Republicans running for Congress in 2022 a critical, early fundraising boost. He argued that such tariffs would result in "a 1.1% tax increase for the lowest 20% of income earners; a 0.3% increase for those in the middle; and a zero net change for the upper middle class." November 25 2022 at 700 am. "[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. A Republican, he was the U.S. representative for Colorado's 4th congressional district from 2011 to 2015 and a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from 2005 to 2011. Would he run in a house race? For the love of renewable energies. They're counting on defeating Cory Gardner with it in 2020", "Why Is This Anti-Contraception Republican in Favor of Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pills? "Early on, when campaigns have the most time, money is harder to come by. Those closest to Gardner say they havent discussed the Republicans future with him and that hes been focused on his Senate re-election bid. The Democrats swept those contests. But the candidates did not cover too much new ground in Fort Collins. . [44], Gardner has said that he is pro-life and that abortion laws should be left up to the states. This can create daunting political and financial hurdles for otherwise formidable incumbents or promising challengers. Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper, containing outstanding features and news stories, in their mailboxes every Saturday. Last summer, Gardner joined Michael Best Strategies, a lobbying firm run by former White House chief of staff Reince Priebus, and earlier this year he signed on as chief political strategist for the Crypto Council for Innovation, a cryptocurrency trade group. 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