By Lauren Heil
FORT COLLINS, Colo.—State representative Cory Gardner celebrated Tuesday night after his victory of the forth congressional district. As he stood up among hundreds of friends and family members, Gardner praised Colorado for its potential but also recognized the work that needs to be done to improve the state.
"Tonight isn't one campaign's victory or one candidate's victory, it is a victory for all of us in this room, all of us outside of this room. Tonight is not a Democrat or a Republican victory, because quite frankly both parties have failed where they needed to succeed," Gardner said. "Tonight's victory is shared between all of us who worked hard for real solutions to get our country back on track and create jobs and economic opportunity for every single person in this country."
Gardner confirmed his victory at the Embassy Suites hotel in Loveland at around 9:40 p.m. Tueday night. His crowd of supporters cheered as he promised to be “the hardest working member of congress you have ever seen.”
As confirmed by 7 News, Gardner beat out former congresswoman Betsey Markey 53% to 41% reclaiming the position for republicans.
“I want to genuinly thank congresswoman Markey for her service to our country and the fourth congressional district.” Earlier in his speech, Gargner criticized federal government overspending and emphasized the need for a constitutional ammendment to balance the budget. Throughout his campaign Gardner has made clear his opposition to Obama’s health reform bill as well as the stimulus packages.
Gardner grew up in Yuma Colorado. After working under Colorado senator Wayne Allard, he was appointed to the Colorado State House in 2005, and eventually served two full terms beginning in 2006 according to the Coloradoan.
A member of the House of Aggriculture and Natural Resources and Livestock committee, his campaign has somewhat concentrated on the revival of rural Colorado, including “opening new markets” and “furthering renewable energy development” according to Gardner’s campaign website.
Gardner won by 69% in the rural counties of Colorado.
Joined by his wife Jaime and daughter Alyson, Gardner proudly proclaimed, “America, we’re back!” As the crowd showed support by chanting his name.
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