When looking at the candidates in this election, we all have one goal: Fire Jared Polis. So which Republican is best prepared to not only Fire Jared Polis, but also make a difference, reduce the deficit, and create an environment where small businesses can create jobs?

We have created this infographic so you can compare the candidates for yourself: 

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When it comes to fighting poverty, government has failed. Since 1964 when President Johnson declared a 'war on poverty' the federal government has spent $12 trillion, but the poverty rate in America has remained almost unchanged. But in the four years since Polis and Obama got to Washington, the number of Americans in poverty has grown by roughly 6.5 million to roughly 46.5 million Americans.

Ultimately, only solid economic growth can produce the shared prosperity we need to reduce poverty in America. But, the goal of government poverty programs should be to give Americans a hand-up, not a hand out, so they can provide for their families and seek out their own version of the American dream. Instead, the so-called war on poverty has failed generations of American families. Beneficiaries of poverty programs have grown dependent on the federal government. The system fails to transition able-bodied Americans in need of temporary assistance into successfully employed wage earners. 

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The Government should not be in the business of picking winners and losers when it comes to American jobs. Earlier this month, Jared Polis voted to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank (H.R. 2072) and increase its lending limit by $40 billion. I would have voted against it. The Export-Import Bank now has the authority to provide $140 billion in loans to foreign corporations who receive exports from American companies, essentially picking winners and losers from corporate America and putting the American taxpayer at risk.

We have seen the disastrous effects of government intervention in the economy: look no further than Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the failed "stimulus" that was supposed to "jump start" our nation's economy.

Please check out our updated Issues section of the site to read my position on government intervention, "Government Still Picking Corporate Winners and Losers". 

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On Wednesday, Eric spoke at the Larimer County Republican Club in Fort Collins. The Loveland Reporter-Herald covered the event...

"'When I woke up this morning, our country was $3 billion in debt more than it was yesterday, and it will be again tomorrow,' said Weissmann...

"'I'm the Republican who is going to fire Jared Polis... I don't want us to be the generation that breaks our promise to the next generation of a prosperous and free nation.'" 

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(Boulder, CO) – Eric Weissmann, candidate for Congress in Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, Monday signed a pledge to the voters of Colorado and the American people that if elected to Congress he would vote to permanently repeal the federal tax on estates and gifts.

"People spend their lives working hard, paying their taxes on income, property and investments. The federal estate and gift tax punishes small businesses, family farms and individuals who work hard. The tax discourages savings by taxing death," said Weissmann.

"I am glad to join other common sense leaders who believe that we should foster the American dream rather than punish it," said Weissmann. "Repealing the federal estate and gift tax would be an important step in encouraging Americans to save not only for their own future but for future generations." 

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The Colorado Observer covered the news recently that Eric Weissmann has achieved the second level of the Young Guns program, an important test of the campaign's readiness to win in the newly competitive 2nd District:

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced today that Eric Weissmann, a Republican candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, has advanced to "On The Radar" status in its "Young Guns" program.

"It is a testament to the organizational and fundraising momentum we have achieved in this race and shows that national Republicans are coming to the realization that Jared Polis is very flawed incumbent in a competitive seat," said Weissmann. "Not only must Congressman Polis answer for his unpopular budget busting, job-killing, and government-growing policies, but he must also take responsibility for his corrupt personal biotech and health care investments based on insider information as a member of Congress." 

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The NRCC sent out the following press release this morning, and we wanted to be sure you heard the news. This national recognition demonstrates the growing realization that Jared Polis can be beat, and Colorado's 2nd District can have a representative in Congress who will help reduce the federal deficit, not add to it. In short, Eric Weissmann can be a Congressman who will make a difference.

Washington --- The National Republican Congressional Committee today announced Eric Weissmann as an ‘On the Radar’ candidate, the important second step in the ‘Young Guns’ program. Founded during the 2007-2008 election cycle by Reps. Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the 'Young Guns' program is a Member-driven effort that is the primary method for recruiting strong candidates for both open-seat and challenger races. Weissmann is running for Colorado’s Second Congressional District. 

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(Denver, CO) – In response to today’s Denver District Court ruling installing Eric Weissmann on the Second Congressional District Republican primary ballot, Eric Weissmann issued the following statement:

“We are thrilled with today’s ruling by the Court placing me on the primary ballot, and look forward to spirited primary and general elections. 

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In exciting news today for the campaign, a Denver Circuit Court judge respected the wishes of over 1,000 Colorado Republicans and allowed Eric Weissmann onto the ballot. In his decision he also turned back the lawsuit filed by Colorado Democrats, allied with Jared Polis, to try and decide the election in the courtroom, not the ballot box.

From The Denver Post...

Republican Eric Weissmann will be on the ballot for the 2nd Congressional district primary, a Denver district court judge ruled this morning.

Judge Robert S. Hyatt ruled today that some, but not all of the signatures in question could be included. The allowed number were enough to put Weissmann over the 1,000-signature threshold for the June 26 ballot.

Hyatt also rejected arguments by the Colorado Democratic Party, which filed a motion to intervene stating that its own analysis determined Weissmann hadn't gathered a sufficient number of signatures, irrespective of the clerical errors.

Weissmann lashed out at Democrats today for what he called "unprecedented and outrageous" meddling in a Republican primary. 

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