The Cory Gardner for Congress campaign sent out this statement on the formation of their committee:

What has been rumored for weeks is no longer a rumor. State Representative Cory Gardner announced today that he is filing the necessary paperwork to run for Congress in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District.

“My family has called Yuma home for almost 100 years; a lot has changed in that time but the common sense lessons of fiscal responsibility and honest pay for honest work that I grew up with remain the same.” Gardner’s great grandparents settled in Yuma in 1886 and started the family business in 1915. The business is still family owned and operated.

“After discussions with my wife Jaime, our five year old daughter Alyson as well as family and friends, I have decided that the time is right to run for Congress.”

In making his announcement Gardner cited the current state of politics in Washington as one of the reasons he is choosing to run. “Republicans and Democrats alike have ignored their duty to the American people. Our Government is not the root of America’s goodness. It is the American people, with our drive to prosper, our willingness to take risks and start businesses combined with our freedom that makes America great. When Government attempts to spend its way out of economic trouble by mortgaging future generations – our great country is at risk.”

As a champion for small business and agriculture, Gardner plans to bring a new vision to Washington DC with bold ideas to tackle the problems facing America. The Denver Post identified Gardner as the “GOP Idea Man” at the Colorado Legislature.

“My decision to run is based upon my love for this country and wanting to hold the line on the reckless spending in Washington. I am running to fight for rural Colorado and small businesses; to stand with farmers and ranchers, working for water solutions and to protect our faith and families,” said Gardner. “To lower taxes and take government away from the bureaucrats and fat cats whose iron grip on Washington is bringing our state and nation down.”

“Our campaign will focus on bold ideas and real solutions in a spirited debate about the direction of our country as we address challenges at home and abroad. My five year old daughter’s future has been mortgaged, along with that of every child in America.  Our campaign is ready to take our country’s future back, and we will start by reminding people about how great America is and that together, we will make it even greater.”
 
In 1997 Cory graduated summa cum laude from Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science.  After graduation he attended law school at the University of Colorado, School of Law, where he earned his juris doctorate. Cory is licensed to practice law in Colorado and maintains a private law practice.”