Russ Warner Announces Candidacy for Congress
"America needs new leadership and an end to the war in Iraq," says Warner
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Democrat Russ Warner announced his candidacy for Congress in California¹s 26th Congressional District Tuesday, calling for an end of the war in Iraq and David Dreier¹s nearly three-decade tenure in office.
"I am taking on this fight because the war in Iraq must be stopped and because America needs new leadership not career politicians like David Dreier who have become a part of the problem in Washington, D.C.," said Warner, a Rancho Cucamonga businessman. "Unfortunately we are represented in Congress by a man who has been there for 28 years, has failed to lead and instead become a mouthpiece and rubber stamp for the Bush Administration's war policy and failed agenda."
The devastating cost of this war was brought home to Warner and his family in a personal way. Warner¹s son Greg served in the U.S. Army and was sent to Iraq for 17 months.
"My son served this country honorably and witnessed first hand the failed policy in Iraq. His service and his sacrifice inspired me to stand up and speak out, and that's why I made the decision to run for Congress. We need to support our troops by bringing them home, and when they come home, we must ensure they have access to the medical care that they need and deserve," Warner said.
Warner¹s campaign is supported by a broad range of community activists, labor and political leaders, including Congresswoman Hilda Solis (D-El Monte).
"As a member of Congress, I know that we need more people like Russ Warner who have integrity and courage and will come to Washington to fight for change and to get things done," Solis said.
Warner is a dedicated husband and father and a successful small businessman who will work hard for America's families. He and his wife Kris have lived with their three sons in the 26th Congressional District for over 27 years, which includes parts of two counties and over 30 cities, covering more than 50 miles from La Crescenta to Rancho Cucamonga.
"I know what it¹s like to struggle with the problems we all face like the rising costs of health care and skyrocketing gas prices that are a result of this administration¹s failed energy policy. I will take those experiences and skills to Washington and fight every day to make sure our government is accountable and focused on serving the people of the 26th District," Warner said.
