Rep. Jared Polis made some flattering remarks about Eric Weissmann in an interview with the Colorado Statesman. He described Weissmann as "a good friend, a capable guy… He’d be a fine congressman."

We’d like to thank the Congressman for his kind remarks. Congressman Polis is likewise a smart and capable candidate. Eric had hoped he would be a different type of Democrat. Unfortunately, Polis has used his vote in the Congress to advance a dangerous agenda, make the federal government much bigger and more intrusive. His support for initiatives like ObamaCare, stimulus spending, Cap and Trade, and Card Check offend the sensibilities of Colorado's newly redistricted Second Congressional District.

But we do appreciate Congressman Polis' recognition of Eric's leadership capabilities and commitment to serving his community! If you also think Eric is "a capable guy" and he would "be a fine congressman," please consider becoming a volunteer or making a contribution today! 

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From The Colorado Observer

Big Money Front and Center in 2nd Congressional District Contests
2/23/2012
By Tina Nguyen

WASHINGTON, DC – During his formal campaign kickoff announcement earlier this month, Boulder-based investment banker Eric Weissman joked that he would not be able to “out Jared Jared” in his effort to unseat the incumbent, Democratic Congressman Jared Polis.

Though the comment was a subtle dig at Polis's self-financing abilities -- the sixth richest member of Congress, the tech entrepreneur has an estimated worth of nearly $66 million dollars according to Roll Call -- the issue of wealth has new significance for this year's race. A recent insider trading scandal has tied Polis to a widespread practice among Congressmen who use their exclusive access to non-public information to make investments.

The practice is illegal for most Americans, but not for Members of Congress -- a little known fact. That is, until recently, when a joint investigation by 60 Minutes and Peter Schweizer of Stanford University's Hoover Foundation uncovered multiple incidents that would normally be classified as insider trading by lawmakers.

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From the Colorado Statesman...

Weissmann announces GOP candidacy in CD 2
Republican hopes to give Polis a run for his money
2/20/2012
By Ben Conarck

Republican businessman Eric Weissmann's candidacy for CD 2 against popular and well-funded Democratic incumbent Rep. Jared Polis is, by many accounts, a longshot. But recent voter registration numbers from the Colorado secretary of state show that the race -- at least on paper -- may be closer than originally anticipated. 

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(Boulder, CO) -- Eric Weissmann, candidate for Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, today pledged not to seek any earmarks in the next Congress. Weissmann is the only candidate in the race to sign the pledge, drawing a sharp distinction between himself and his opponent, incumbent Congressman Jared Polis. 

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(Louisville, CO) -- On Thursday Eric Weissmann, candidate for Congress in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District, made the follow statement regarding the passage of the STOCK Act (H.R. 1148) to put an end to congressional insider trading.

"It is unfortunate that we cannot rely on members of Congress to do what’s right without having to pass legislation. The reports of members of Congress, including Congressman Polis, using inside information to invest in public and private companies that stand to benefit from Congressional activities is shameful and needs to be handled seriously if we are going to restore faith in our government. 

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(Boulder, CO) -- Eric Weissmann, candidate for Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, today announced the endorsement of several Colorado Republican leaders.

"I am humbled to have the support of some of Colorado's great Republican leaders," said Weissmann. "These endorsements are evidence of strong momentum for our message of reforming the federal government to make it smaller and simpler." 

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(Louisville, CO) – Eric Weissmann, a successful small businessman from Boulder, today announced his candidacy for Colorado’s new Second Congressional District, which includes all of Larimer, Broomfield, Grand, Gilpin, Clear Creek and Summit counties and parts of Boulder, Jefferson, Park and Eagle counties. 

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(Louisville, CO) – Eric Weissmann, newly announced candidate for Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District and one-time contributor to Jared Polis, today asked for his money back from Polis.

"We've actually been friends going back many years," Weissmann said in addressing supporters as he launched his campaign today. "I even gave him $1,000 in his first primary election. Now before my Republican friends here have an aneurism, let me point out it was a primary, there wasn't even a Republican in the race, and my support for GOP candidates has been unwavering. 

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