November 08, 2007 01:40 AM UTC

Ted Harvey announces campaign for congress

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• by: Captain America

Today Ted Harvey announced his campaign for congress from the steps of the state capitol.

His initial endorsements include:

Sen. Greg Brophy (R)
Sen. Mike Kopp (R)
Sen. Ken Kester (R)
Sen. Shawn Mitchell (R)
Sen. Josh Penry (R)
Sen. Scott Renfroe (R)
Sen. Dave Schultheis (R)

Rep. Cory Gardner (R)
Rep. Jim Kerr (R) 
Rep. Steve King (R) 
Rep. Kent Lambert (R) 
Rep. Kevin Lundberg (R)
Rep. Mike May (R) 
Rep. Frank McNulty (R)
Rep. Ray Rose (R)
Rep. Amy Stephens (R)
Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg (R)
Rep. Ken Summers (R)
Rep. Rob Witwer (R)

“As an elected legislator for the past 6 years, I’ve worked hard to reduce taxes, shrink government, as well as pass legislation to protect life and crack down on illegal immigration,” said Harvey.  “As a Member of Congress, voters know they can count on me to continue my proven record of conservative leadership on the issues most important to them.”

Read the full press release below the fold.

Conservative Republican State Senator Ted Harvey Announces Candidacy for 6th Congressional District

Denver , CO:  Conservative Republican State Senator Ted Harvey announced his candidacy for the 6th Congressional District today on the steps of the State Capitol.

In announcing his candidacy, Senator Harvey touted his conservative experience on issues important to the district.  “As an elected legislator for the past 6 years, I’ve worked hard to reduce taxes, shrink government, as well as pass legislation to protect life and crack down on illegal immigration,” said Harvey.  “As a Member of Congress, voters know they can count on me to continue my proven record of conservative leadership on the issues most important to them.”

Senator Harvey was joined by several Republican State Representatives and Senators at the event.  Already, the Ted Harvey for Congress campaign has earned support from half the Republican delegation in both the State House and State Senate as well as numerous county officials from across the district. 

Initial support for Harvey among Colorado legislators includes:

Rep. Rob Witwer (R)  Sen. Mike Kopp (R)
Rep. Ken Summers (R)  Sen. Scott Renfroe (R)
Rep. Steve King (R)  Sen. Josh Penry (R)
Rep. Jim Kerr (R)  Sen. Greg Brophy (R)
Rep. Mike May (R)  Sen. Shawn Mitchell (R)
Rep. Ray Rose (R)  Sen. Dave Schultheis (R)
Rep. Cory Gardner (R)  Sen. Ken Kester (R)
Rep. Kent Lambert (R)  Rep. Frank McNulty (R)
Rep. Kevin Lundberg (R)  Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg (R)
Rep. Amy Stephens (R)

“I’m proud to have the support of so many of my colleagues and grassroots leaders because they know I will work hard to champion conservative values in Congress like Tom Tancredo has,”  Concluded Senator Harvey.

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