We send senators to Washington to stand up for the best interests of our state and our country. By that measure, Sen. Cory Gardner has had an enormously successful first term.

He voted to cut taxes for 80% of middle class Americans, and sponsored legislation to bring accountability to the VA. He also helped to pass legislation that secured millions of dollars for major road projects, improved rural broadband and funded a grant program for school safety.

On top of all of that, he has received numerous awards for his leadership on public lands.

It’s no surprise that Gardner is rated the most effective member of Colorado’s congressional delegation by the Center for Effective Lawmaking.

On the state level, Gardner stands up for the best interests of Colorado by publicly opposing the ill-conceived National Popular Vote bill, which will hand our electoral votes over to coastal, more populated states, and he spoke out against the extreme oil and gas regulations that will hurt our state’s economy. This is the kind of leadership that we deserve.

There’s already a dozen Democrats lining up to challenge Gardner next year. While socialism might appeal to their base, a vast majority of Coloradans want no part of it. We don’t want to lose our private health insurance, we don’t want a Green New Deal and we don’t want domestic terrorists voting from prison.

As the partisan rhetoric heats up, just remember that Cory Gardner will continue to be hard at work, delivering results for Colorado.

Michael Fields

Parker