From teamtancredo.org/ As a loyal friend and supporter it is important to me that you understand why I am doing this, even though you may disagree.For the past ten years I have dedicated my public life to the critical issue of illegal immigration. I believed then -as I do now—that massive uncontrolled illegal immigration threatens our survival as a nation. I could not stand by and let open border politicians and corporate lobbyists sell our country out to the highest bidder.Then earlier this year when I feared that the issue would not be championed by any of the top candidates I threw my hat in the ring. It was the only way I could be certain that the candidates would be forced to take a stand.Thanks to your incredible support look what we have accomplished:Just last week Newsweek declared that ""Anti-immigrant zealot [that would be me] had already won. Now even Dems dance to his no mas salsa tune.†This month alone The Economist, the New Yorker, the Wall Street Journal an
Washington Post circulation figures, Dana Milbank readership both trend downwardThe Washington Post's Dana Milbank is an angry man.We know this because he has proposed dropping bombs on a candidate who is no longer in the presidential race. We know this because he wrote "Hasta La Vista" for the adoring masses in the Washington Post editorial room. And we know this because he wants to expel anyone whose comments on the immigration debate differ from his own.Now, the columnist from the Washington Post has a new reason to be angry: The only people who read his columns are those looking for examples of what constitutes the "Washington mentality" or mainstream press arrogance.Milbank doesn't disappoint in his latest offering, "Hasta La Vista", a particularly vivid example of why most people outside of the beltway don't know who Dana Milbank is. It's opening paragraphs are paraphrased above.From the decline of the Washington Post's readership, the trend indicates that in the future, les
Republican presidential candidate Tom Tancredo dropped out of the presidential race on Thursday. Tancredo has been polling in the single digits even in Iowa where immigration is a larger issue to voters. During his announcement Tancredo said that he would be endorsing…drum roll…Mitt Romney? Mitt Romney!? Well I guess it could have been worse, he could have endorsed Giuliani. Tancredo said he did not agree with Romney on all issues (no kidding) but said that Romney has had a "solid record†on immigration. Tancredo also said that Romney could go the distance in this election. The Colorado Representative said he knew he was a long shot for the nomination but was proud of the fact that he brought the issue of immigration to the forefront of this election. Tancredo said that he did not want to be a spoiler in this election and keep a candidate from being nominated that would protect our borders. Tancredo's endorsement comes exactly two weeks before
Darn! missed it by one day. Anyways, you can still listen to his Cuban campaign song- there's still hope for 2012! In the song, a Cuban immigrant attempts to comply with Tancredo's English-only law.
Listen to Un Cubano en Nueva York.
If you remember a post from last night I told you that the rumors were that Tom Tancredo was going to drop out of the race today. He did in fact do so. No surprise there. He had a chance to endorse another candidate. The surprise is who he did endorse.Tancredo has endorsed Mitt Romney.WHAT THE $#*%?Remember Tom Tancredo has really run on one issue and that is immigration. He is a hard liner on the issue. So he throws all of those principles down the garbage to endorse Romney? Thompson or even Ron Paul I can understand. BUT ROMNEY?! You've got to be out of your cotton pickin' mind, Tancredo, you sell out! I am embarrassed that I even considered supporting you for this election. Romney is even softer on Illegal immigration than Huckabee is perceived to be! Remember those illegals working of Romney's front lawn that he permitted? What about all those sanctuary cities that Romney did nothing about? Where do you get the idea that he even remotely matches your opinions on th
According to a posted item by the Ron Paul campaign, presidential candidate Tom Tancredo is expected to drop out of the race today. Tancredo is currently polling at about 6 percent in Iowa which would leave those votes up for grabs. 6 percent is not a huge number but it could be enough to influence another candidate enough in Iowa.
Rep. Tom Tancredo of Colorado is dropping out of the presidential election, but not out of politics. It's a shame, because he did express some of the most outstanding arguments regarding illegal immigration and even the dangers of jihad that could come with it, but I guess it was to be expected, as he wasn't getting high enough polling numbers. I certainly hope he'll run for Senate in the
Fox News and other outlets are running with a story that Colorado Rep Tom Tancredo will drop out of the Presidential Race tomorrow afternoon during a Press Conference in Des Moines, Iowa. So that leaves the question who will he endorse for the GOP nomination? Tancredo's pet issue is Illegal Immigration which would eliminate Rudy, Mitt, and McCain. That leaves Fred and Mike left. Mike is perceived as weak on the issue but Tancredo is closer to social issues and both of them vigorously support the FairTax. My guess is that Immigration trumps all and he will go with Fred. However I could and might very well be wrong. Stay tuned. I will come back with what happens tomorrow evening when I have some time.
Iowa 5th grader Beau Bowman's liberal parents were astonished when he asked Barack Obama what he'd do "when illegal immigrants 'start to take action and start bombing buildings and stuff.'" Looks like kids understand the consequences of open borders as well as anyone!
Pakistan has released nearly 3,500 of the people detained since emergency rule was introduced, though another 2,000 remain jailed.
A historic UN-backed tribunal is underway in Phnom Phen, Cambodia, where the first of several surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime is facing charges for crimes against humanity.
The EU is cutting farm subsidies — one of many reforms of the Union’s increasingly unpopular, but original “pillars,” the Common Agricultural Policy.
“But when the Bush administration came to power and the ‘war on terror’ began, he quickly came to realize that the scale of fraud spawned in its wake was of a different order of magnitude. More and more would-be plaintiffs began to contact his firm after hearing about it on the informal whistle-blowers’ grapevine.” For a more encouraging morning coffee — a fascinating Vanity Fair piece on employees of US government contractors in Iraq who are outraged at the fraud they
What ever happened to the politics of hope and a brighter future? Well, for the GOP, fear seems to be the only card that they ever play anymore. This ad by Tom Tancredo is perhaps the worst that I have seen in a long time. And note the explosion at the end...Happy Christmas shopping!
The Park Service has a history of keeping the Secretary of the Interior in the dark about the decisions it makes in his name. It is likely that Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has never been told about the many warnings of Islamic symbolism in the planned Flight 93 Memorial. Please help bring Dirk into the loop by pasting the following letter (or one of your own) into an email for him.
Dear Secretary Kempthorne:
Please heed Congressman Tom Tancredo's call to completely scrap the present design for the Flight 93 Memorial. The original Crescent of Embrace design would have planted a bare naked crescent and star flag on the crash site:
The memorial plaza that sits roughly in the position of the star on an Islamic flag marks the crash site. (Click pics for larger images.)
All the redesign did was add some trees to the west of the original crescent:
Aside from the recoloring of the site-plan image, the only actual change in the design is the additional arc of trees to the
Tancredo Unveils New Media Television Ad. From Tancredo for President - Official Campaign Site “Tough on Terror” will begin airing in Iowa this week(Des Moines, IA)-Presidential candidate Congressman Tom Tancredo (R-CO) today unveiled a new hard-hitting television ad entitled “Tough on Terror” in Des Moines, IA. The ad depicts a terrorist who plants a bomb in a crowded shopping center in the United States while the voiceover assails, “…spineless politicians who refuse to defend our borders against those who come to kill.”“The consequences of uncontrolled immigration are far more serious than our leaders want us to believe. The safety of Americans and the security of our way of life are on the line. We need action now,” Tancredo said in a prepared statement today.While the television ad was the main attraction, Tancredo also introduced a complimentary radio ad in which he outlines his plan to resolve the problem this country faces from the irresponsible policies of Was
Cause nothing makes you vote for a guy more than seeing an ad with a bomb in a shopping mall before the holiday season. Those scary villainous Islamic Mexican terrorists!What do you expect from a man who thinks nuking Mecca will actually STOP terrorism, rather than exacerbate it.
Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo has the guts to tell it like it is about the threat from illegal immigration and Islamic terrorists all in one quick new campaign commercial. As far as I am concerned, this is the closest yet that any candidate for the Presidency has come to actually confronting the greatest and most dire issue of our time: Islamism. Tancredo deserves high praise for this campaign spot, but I guarantee he will get just as much or more negative attention for being so bold, because that is the state of this nation of ours; we are constantly mislead by a Leftist media that is expert at playing ‘See no Evil, hear no Evil’ when it comes to the Islamist agenda.
Have a look and judge for yourself:
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Rocky Mountain News article link No shortage of candidates for Tancredo's seat By Lynn Bartels, Rocky Mountain News October 29, 2007 A former state Senate president. The son of a former U.S. senator. The secretary of state. A radio talk show host. The long list of candidates mentioned as possible successors to Congressman Tom Tancredo reads like a Who's Who of Suburban Republicans, and paves the way for what is sure to be a fascinating primary race. One day after Tancredo announced he would not seek a sixth term in Congress, the jockeying began to determine who might replace the nationally known Littleton Republican, who is reviled and revered. "I assume there will be a spirited primary," Dick Wadhams, chairman of the Colorado Republican Party, said Monday. "It's kind of a family feud that has to play itself out." At least four Republicans have expressed an interest in running for the seat: Secretary of State Mike Coffman; businessman Wil Armstrong, son of form
This from the official campaign blog of Congressman Tancredo's run for the White House.Tom's Retirement from Congress: As many of you have learned, Tom is retiring from Congress and will not seek another term. Just to be clear, this does not effect his campaign for President. He will continue to campaign hard, GO TOM!Posted by SecPress 29 October 2007 at 12:47 PM ESTIt’s the White House or bust for Rep. Tom Tancredo, the long-shot Republican presidential candidate who has decided to forgo a bid for re-election next year in Colorado’s 6th Congressional District.Tancredo’s office confirmed Monday that he will retire from the House, where he made a name for himself as the most outspoken advocate of tough action to curb illegal immigration. Tancredo Bets on Longshot GOP Presidential Bid - Source: Congressional Quarterly MIDDAY UPDATE Oct. 29, 2007 – 1:25 p.m.Technorati Tags: Tom Tancredo and Tom Tancredo Retirement and In human grid, we're the cogs and The Crab Nebula and CU r
Republican presidential candidate Tom Tancredo says he will not seek re-election to his Colorado seat in the House in 2008.
The four-term lawmaker said illegal immigration, his core issue, now has national prominence and he doesn’t need to remain in Congress to promote it.
Tancredo does plan to continue his bid for the White House in 2008, however recent polls have him tracking in the low single digits.
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In a disappointing development, Tom Tancredo (R-CO) told Fox News on Monday that he will not seek a sixth term in The House of Representatives in next years election regardless of the outcome of the presidential election.It was Tancredo's initial intention to stay for only three terms in The House. However during his second term, he decided to continue serving his country in an effort to battle illegal immigration.Representative Tom Tancredo has been an invaluable ally in the fight against illegal immigration and is a staunch conservative.The last thing the U.S. House needs is one less person fighting the good fight. Maybe we can convince him to change his mind one more time?http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,305847,00.html
In today's politically correct world of politics, it is an entertaining rarity to see guys simply being guys.In this clip from the recent republican debate, see Tom Tancredo pull out the "Momma" card and watch Sam Brownback's response.
I wish Tom Tancredo the best. He is one of my two top choices. Him and Duncan Hunter are the only candidates that really grasp the enormity of the illegal immigration problem. Good luck in NH Tom! ~RJH Nashua Telegraph article link Tancredo campaign depends on N.H. DENVER GOP presidential candidate Tom Tancredo says his campaign will be "pretty much over with" unless he can finish in the top three in the New Hampshire primary or Iowa caucus. Then, he says, he'll decide whether to seek re-election to the House. Tancredo remains at the rear of the field, ranking fifth in the latest home-state polls, behind Fred Thompson, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain and Mitt Romney.
In this interview Tom Tancredo lays it out short and sweet. Bush is claiming a victory not due him. Our troops are doing their job spectacularly well but as always the problems come from their political leaders. When we went into Iraq we had the Rumsfeld Doctrine of "light, fast and agile". A good idea in theory but in practice not holding the land you take is an exercise in futility. Now with Rumsfeld gone what plan are we going by? I don't know and I'm not sure anyone does. ~RJH DesMoines Register article link Tancredo: Bush lags on war By JASON PULLIAMREGISTER STAFF WRITERRepublican presidential candidate Tom Tancredo said Friday that President Bush isn't acting swiftly enough to redefine the United States' role in Iraq.Bush appealed to the American public on Thursday for more patience on the Iraq war in light of this week's testimony before Congress from Gen. David Patraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker. They reported that the military troop surge has yielded some pro
Normally I would seldom to never suggest initiating a law suit. But in the case of the three college students killed by the illegal alien in Newark, NJ I would most heartily endorse the idea. The city of Newark is a so-called 'sanctuary city' meaning it refuses to enforce federal immigration laws. Thats why the illegal alien that killed those three college students was released after being arrrested TWICE of which one time was for raping a five year old girl. Yes you read that right. These empty headed kumbaya singing liberals that make dipshit decisions like declaring cities as havens for illegals should be made to feel intense pain for their decisions. And I am talking the financial pain of the victims families being given many millions of Newark's dollars. As I said originally I dont normally encourage law suits. But in this case Tom Tancredo is right and I hope the victims families take his advice to heart. ~RJH Denver Daily News article link Tancredo: sue Newark By ASSOCIATE
This is dirty politics at its very worst. I am sure we will never find this directly traceable to any specific candidate but that does not mean they are not gaining benefit from it. Considering Tancredos outspoken stance on the immigration issue, I am sure that illegal alien activist groups are on the short list of suspects. The question I would be asking is how did whoever is responsible get the email list in the first place. It could be as simple a staffer on the Tancredo campaign team not shredding office trash. However, it could also be as sinister as someone on the inside with a grudge. Whatever the root causes this is something that should be denounced and not tolerated by all candidates. Nevertheless, do you think the Democrats would even consider that? Not a chance. ~RJH Desmoines Register story link Tancredo investigating bus cancellation hoax ERIN JORDANREGISTER IOWA CITY BUREAUAugust 10, 2007 Staff for Republican presidential candidate Tom Tancredo are looking into a hoax
Republican presidential candidate Tom Tancredo threatens to nuke Mecca and Medina. His exact words:
“If it is up to me, we are going to explain that an attack on this homeland of that nature would be followed by an attack on the holy sites in Mecca and Medina. Because that’s the only thing I can think of that might deter somebody from doing what they otherwise might do.'’
source: The Guardian
By now you’ve heard about this via CNN.com:
Colorado Rep. Tom Tancredo’s campaign stood by his assertion that bombing holy Muslim sites would serve as a good “deterrent” to prevent Islamic fundamentalists from attacking the United States, his spokeswoman said Friday.
“This shows that we mean business,” said Bay Buchanan, a senior Tancredo adviser. “There’s no more effective deterrent than that. But he is open-minded and willing to embrace other options. This is just a means to deter them from attacking us.”
On Tuesday, Tancredo warned a group of Iowans that another terrorist attack would “cause a worldwide economic collapse.” IowaPolitics.com recorded his comments.
“If it is up to me, we are going to explain that an attack on this homeland of that nature would be followed by an attack on the holy sites in Mecca and Medina,” Tancredo said. “That is the only thing I can think of that might deter somebody
In what is obviously a case of the media intentionally manufacturing an issue out of nothing they are trying to make hay out of a voter drive stunt by Tom Tancredo. He offered to personally conduct a tour of the capital for anyone that brought 25 or more people to the GOP straw poll in Iowa. There is a law on the books saying that public buildings can't be used by politicians for certain campaigning purposes. And the media was saying this violated that law. Oh Please.If they are serious about this why arent they going after Hillary Clinton who allowed herself to be videotaped committing felonies by asking for donations in her Senate office. THAT is a blatant case of committing a felony and yes you guessed it, the media gave her a pass on it. Heres the video of her committing a felony.And the left insists it is a conservative biased news media? My ass it is.~RJH Fox News article link Rep. Tancredo Offers D.C. Vacation for Votes in Iowa Straw Poll Tuesday , July 31, 2007WASHINGTON
Colorado Republican presidential hopeful Tom Tancredo has decided to set the goalposts for handling immigration here in the good old United States and he’s presented some legislation highlighting his ideas. According to the Denver Post, that legislation “covers topics as varied as placing limits on family-based immigration, imprisoning employers of illegal immigrants and penalizing states that help illegal immigrants attend state-funded schools.”
Curiously, Tancredo admits that he “doesn’t expect U.S. House leadership to allow a vote on his legislation” which means, to me, that it is a god-damned stunt and not an honest attempt to address an issue. Tancredo is showboating.
:I’ve said before that I realize that “it simply isn’t possible to have unrestricted borders, however ideologically appealing that might be to some“, but I am quickly getting tired of the hype and the paranoia and the radical solutions we must implemented immed
Finally someone has introduces a REAL immigration bill, a bill the American people want. And you have to love the name of the bill also.
dubbed the Optimizing Visa Entry Rules and Demanding Uniformed Enforcement (OVERDUE) bill
What a great name for a bill that the American people deserve.
Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Colo.) on Wednesday announced plans to introduce legislation that would overhaul the U.S. immigration system by placing tighter restrictions on legal immigration and increasing pressure on illegal immigrants currently in the country to leave.
Of course he will be called a racist for bringing forth such legislation. He must be a bigot, right? He couldn’t possibly be doing this because it is right for America.
“Throughout the immigration debate, out of touch amnesty-only critics of enforcement have tried to hide behind their cry of ‘what is your solution?’ Well this week we will show them and the president what immigration reform should look like and
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AMES - Republican presidential hopeful Tom Tancredo criticized two of his GOP rivals on their commitment to combat illegal immigration.
The Colorado congressman was in Ames on Sunday to open a campaign office and seek support for the Aug. 11 straw poll in Ames.
Tancredo said he is running for president because no other candidate has [...]
Republican presidential contender Tom Tancredo will soon quit the 2008 race if his support in a key test doesn’t measure up to other candidates, a campaign aide said.
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Congressman Tom Tancredo has an interesting way of disagreeing with the awful head of the DHS, Michael Chertoff, on his statement that the agriculturual industry would suffer without amnesty for illegal aliens: he's sending him a head of lettuce and a fruit basket.I think it can be said that quite a few people are still waiting for Chertoff to announce his long overdue resignation, BTW.Others on the subject include Michelle Malkin, American Pundit, Bill's Bites.
The bold congressman has passed his most successful bill in the past few years (Hat tip: Day In Day Out and Hot Air). It denies emergency funds to sanctuary cities for illegal immigrants.Tancredo said he thinks his amendment is an indicator that the House would crush the reform plan [i.e., amnesty bill] if it passes in the Senate.“If I were (Speaker of the House) Nancy Pelosi, I’d be asking if she could pass a vote on amnesty on the House side,” Tancredo said. “If she lost 50 Democrats on this one, and she says she needs 70 Republicans to pass the immigration plan, this is an interesting indicator of things coming down the pike, and that the times, they are a-changing.”I think this is something for which to consider Tancredo a candidate for president, and there's every possibility that now, he'll be able to go on to submit equally successful law bills.Others impressed by this development include Utah Rattler, American Pundit, Wake Up America, Right Truth, Freedom of Philade
Sen. Tancredo's got an interesting idea for a campaign ad, and what to compare the illegal immigration issue to: the Terminator!I don't know if Tanc is an avid moviegoer, but maybe there's something to it. And cheesy as James Cameron's movie might look to some people today, it's still pretty clever how they made use of it, and I do hope it helps in the campaign against the illegal invasion.Via Hot Air.
In an effort to win over Latino voters, Republican presidential candidate Tom Tancredo has announced plans to offer, if elected, a Quinceañera Savings Account or QSA. According to the plan, families can place up to $3000.00 a year in their QSA. The money is then allowed to grow tax deferred and proceeds to be withdrawn tax free for qualified Quinceañera expenses at an eligible Quinceañera planner.
“I don’t think quince años celebrations should be restricted to the wealthy. Every girl deserves her day,” said Tom Tancredo during the announcement in front of his entire family and his gardener."
A Quinceañera or Quince Años (fifteen years) is similar to the American custom of a Sweet Sixteen birthday party or debutante ball and is supposed to celebrate a young lady’s entry into adulthood.
I would like to thank my jefe, Tom Tancredo for this wonderful opportunity for my little princess Anabel," said Pedro Fulano, T
Sen. Tom Tancredo has again made an excellent point during the South Carolina GOP debate. Jihad Watch points to this item from 411mania that, while it's writer is biased, still features a winning point:"My dear friend Ron here, I dearly love and really respect, but I'll tell you: I just have to disagree with you, Ron, about the issue of whether ... Israel existed or didn't, whether or not we were in Iraq or not, they would be trying to kill us, because it is a dictate of their religion, at least a part of it. And we have to defend ourselves."Very, VERY good point. And if he can address a hard-hitting topic like terrorism as boldly as he did, I'd say that's exactly why he should be supported for presidency. And of course, he's one of the very few who's firmly opposed to illegal immigration. Already, Dubya has been making an agreement with the Senate on amnesty for illegal aliens (via Michelle Malkin, who's got more here), and if the GOP is to be saved, that's exactly why they'
The blog of Illegal Immigration News in Chapel Hill presents Sen. Tom Tancredo's newsletter in which he makes an important point regarding the case of the terrorists who were plotting to attack Fort Dix. As he says here:Incredibly, even as the illegal aliens who were plotting to kill American soldiers at Fort Dix are now sitting in jail, the President and key members of Congress are preparing to launch another “comprehensive immigration reform” bill….a bill that would give AMNESTY to illegal immigrants, like the ones arrested last week in New Jersey!This is an outrage! It is an insult to the memory of the Americans who died at the hands of illegal aliens in 2001, it is an insult to our servicemen and women in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is an insult to the millions of immigrants who come to our nation legally, and it proves the political establishment in Washington is NOT SERIOUS when it comes to fixing our broken immigration laws and securing our nation!Absolutely correct. It's n
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And I wish him the best luck possible. Hot Air's got a recording of his announcement on a Des Moines radio station in Iowa.I strongly recommend that all who want him to have the best campaign possible spread the word around, as most of the major press sources, as I've seen, have chosen to remain silent on the subject. Let's not let the MSM keep people in the dark about the candidates running. Spread the word!Update: through Brent Bozell at Newsbusters, I've discovered that Tancredo has begun to get some notice on television now, though not neccesarily the positive coverage he deserves. I think that's why it's time to help him find some respectable coverage for a change.
Earlier this morning, Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo announced his candidacy for the GOP nomination. Tancredo--a strong opponent of illegal immigration--was quoted as saying:"The outpouring of support we have received over the past three months has been tremendous and, frankly, it has far exceeded what I anticipated.""Outpouring?" From where I'm sitting, it's more like a dribble."Far exceeded?" Yikes. As far as I know, the amount of support that Tancredo has been receiving regarding a run for POTUS has been tepid at best and almost nil at worst. At least the guy has pluck--if he actually considers the support for him to be MORE than he anticipated originally, then he is at least aware of the quixotic nature of his candidacy. Tancredo has been positioning himself as a single-issue candidate for the past year, and nobody honestly expects him to have more than a snowball's chance in Mexico to win the GOP nomination. But if it's publicity and issue-promotion he's after, his
Congressman for Colorado's 6th Congressional district Tom Tancredo Speaks at CPAC FULL STREAMING VIDEO, Congressman for Colorado's 6th Congressional district Tom Tancredo addresses an audience at the Annual Conservative Political Action Conference.3/2/2007: WASHINGTON, DC. File is real media format, running time is 23:13.Tom Tancredo, From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThomas Gerard ("Tom") Tancredo (born December 20, 1945) is an American politician from the Republican Party. He has been a member of the United States House of Representatives since 1999, representing the 6th Congressional District of Colorado, which includes most of Denver's southern suburbs. He has gained national attention for his strong stance against illegal immigration, and he has expressed interest in seeking the 2008 Republican nomination for president. Tancredo won re-election in 2006 against Democratic challenger Bill Winter with a 59%-40% margin.This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Li
Tom Tancredo, who is a Colorado Republican, said that having the Congressional Black Caucus and other assemblies that are race-based need to be abolished because they lead to segregation. He said, “It is utterly hypocritical for Congress to extol the virtues of a colorblind society while officially sanctioning caucuses that are based solely on race.”
Tancredo is known for his criticism of illegal immigration and is a 2008 presidential candidate; however, this speech was strictly on trying to ban race-based groups. He also said Thursday that “if we are serious about achieving the goal of a colorblind society, Congress should lead by example and end these divisive, race-based caucuses.”
Rep. William Lacy Clay, who is a caucus member and also running for president, dismissed Tancredo’s comments, saying “This story is really about a member of the minority party using intolerance to advance his presidential campaign.”
This statement by Tancred
Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo (R) wants to end all race based caucuses. His reason? Tancredo told The Hill: "You should not have any organization, a caucus especially, based solely on race. I mean on issues? You bet. But on race? Why should we be separating ourselves up into these racial divisions?"It would be anathema to me if someone wanted to create a white caucus. A race is something over which we have no control. Everything we are told is we should ignore it, that we should try to eliminate that as a distinction in our society,†he added.Here's my official Stalin Malone Bias Alert (or SMBA if you like), I'm no fan of Tancredo. I disagree with most everything he says. But...he's in the right place on this one. I don't think there needs to be official racial caucuses. His reason above is philosophically correct, and he has an ally in me. Apparently, he'll need all the allies he can get. Rep. Bob Ney (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Administration Committee, which
Sen. Tom Tancredo of Colorado appeared on FOX recently, and called for Dubya to pardon some Border Patrol agents who were wrongfully convicted of shooting a drug smuggler. Here's a video on Hot Air. I can't say that Allahpundit's a Tancredo supporter, if I've read his entries correctly, but O'Reilly's the one who's certainly unsympathetic, knowing what he's really made of.
Tancredo is correct that these men should not be persecuted for trying to capture a scumbag whose idea of making a living was at the expense of people's sanity. Here's an important article on the case from the Daily Bulletin (via Debbie Schlussel). These honorable agents should not spend even a day further in jail; it is the drug smuggler himself who should be thrown in the clink by now.
Others on the subject include Webloggin, Independent Conservative, Right Truth, The Amboy Times, 7.62mm Justice, Traction Control, The Lion of Judah, Pirates' Cove, Seeker's Jar, You Decide 2008, IMAO, Claidheamh, The Ari
11.29.06Congressman Tom Tancredo (R-CO) made some very foolish comments in the battleground state of Florida on the 29th. He compared Miami to a "Third-world country" and the people went berserk. Governor Jeb Bush demanded Tancredo apologize. Instead, Tancredo wrote a fiery response, defending his comments and criticized the governor for being "naive". He may have guts, but he doesn't have brains, this Tancredo.
When Colorado Republican Congressman Tom Tancredo is "keeping all of his options open", according to the Rocky Mountain News - although he's not expecting to set up a presdential exploratory committee any time soon. Tancredo is reportedly hoping that Colorado Republican Senator Wayne Allard will honour his promise to leave the Senate at the end of his second term in 2008, leaving the way open for Tancredo to try and take his place. What could be a better way of drawing attention to yourself in a Senate race than a doomed, but entertaining, swing at the White House?
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Colorado Republican Rep Tom Tancredo has never been all that serious about running for President. He has often stated that he knows he would not be nominated, let alone elected. His candidacy is dependent on his own view as to whether or not his central issue - illegal immigration - is being taken seriously enough by others within his own party, and you never really get a clear idea whether he thinks it is or not. So the latest story from the Denver Post - brought to my attention in the Oval Office 2008 Forum, and also mentioned in Race 4 2008 - strikes me as less than the firm withdrawal it is being billed as."I get the feeling that I will not have to do this," Tancredo told the Post. Sounds pretty vague to me. If Al Gore or Condi Rice had said it, people would have interpreted it as a virtual announcement of their candidacy rather than their withdrawal. The Post adds that "Tancredo is acting less and less like a potential presidential contender," but going around telling people
11.29.06Congressman Tom Tancredo (R-CO) made some very foolish comments in the battleground state of Florida on the 29th. He compared Miami to a "Third-world country" and the people went berserk. Governor Jeb Bush demanded Tancredo apologize. Instead, Tancredo wrote a fiery response, defending his comments and criticized the governor for being "naive". He may have guts, but he doesn't have brains, this Tancredo.
The DesMoines Register is reporting that Tom Tancredo is heading to Iowa to announce his candidacy for president. I'll join Daniel in smothering my laptop in mustard and eating it should Tancredo secure the nomination...
We want to make sure Obama's announcement doesn't totally overshadow other announcements on the GOP side today. Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo also announced today that he is forming a presidential exploratory committee with the FEC. CBS reports on the event in three short paragraphs to highlight Tancredo's strong immigration stance, and then follows-up the article with notes on Fmr. New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Senator John McCain of Arizona. The ditty ends with the announcement that Fmr. Governor of Oklahoma Frank Keating has decided NOT to seek the GOP presidential nomination in '08. I guess we can count one of the, "Dwarves," out. I assume McCain is breathing a minor sigh of relief that a guy named, "Keating," isn't in the race to remind voters of his scrape with scandal in the early 1990's. As an aside: what bad luck for Tancredo that he chooses to announce his committee on the same day that Obama announces his. Let's hope for Tancredo's sake that this
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A few months ago, a couple of people asked me why I hadn't taken Colorado Republican Rep Tom Tancredo out of the Oval Office 2008 Rankings when he had - in their view - clearly declared that he was out of the running. I had seen enough of Tancredo's flirtation with a presidential bid to know that - whether prompted by self-doubt or just a tactical feint - his pronouncements of disinterest in the White House would always be swiftly followed by hints that he might just change his mind.Consider this story from the Congressional Quarterly, printed at the end of last week in the New York Times. Tancredo would shortly be heading to Iowa, CQ noted, where he would be talking on his pet topic of immigration and also meeting local GOP bigwigs. Presidential politics was clearly on the agenda but not, according to Tancredo spokesman Carlos Espinosa. "Espinosa refuted a report in the Des Moines Register that Tancredo would announce this weekend that he is settling up a fundraising committee t
Ignacio Ramos, one of the two Border Patrol agents wrongfully convicted of shooting a drug dealer, was recently beaten in prison by other convicts and initially did not get proper medical attention (via Pirates' Cove). Sen. Tom Tancredo visited the officer in prison to see what had happened. From his website's news page (via Arizona 8th):Congressman: Convicted agent's injuries are worse than reported(Feb 10, WASHINGTON, DC) - An imprisoned former Border Patrol agent who was beaten in his sleep has injuries that are more serious than previously reported, said a congressman on Friday.Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Colo., met with Ignacio Ramos, who was convicted in March for the nonfatal shooting of a Mexican drug smuggler. Ramos is serving an 11-year sentence at Yazoo Correctional Complex in Mississippi.Tancredo said he was astonished at the injuries on Ramos' body, which he said did not coincide with reports from the prison earlier this week that described his injuries as "minor.""His bruise
