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Home Front: Politix
Tom Tancredo Announces '08 Presidential Bid
2007-04-03
Colorado Republican Representative Tom Tancredo made it official Monday morning, announcing his bid for President of the United States. Tancredo, a Denver native, made the announcement during a radio appearance in Des Moines, Iowa.

Iowa holds the nationÂ’s first political caucuses, which will take place in January 2008. Tancredo is among the most vocal advocates in Congress on the issue of securing the United States border with Mexico and cracking down on illegal immigration. He and his wife, Jackie, have been married for 30 years and have two children and five grandchildren.
Posted by:Fred

#20  Sneaze: Fred T has gravitas, and pretty solid conservative voting record. I'd go Thompson/Hunter in a second
Posted by: Frank G   2007-04-03 23:35  

#19  I like Tancredo, do I think he has any real chance? No. But I'm hoping that he will bring some real dialog into focus about the illegal problem.
I feel like lots of folks are identifying the problem of illegals and the open border, but there is never any action to stop it. I feel strongly that Tancredo would be very pro-active, and I would like to hear how other candidates would act. Tancredo will be good at stirring the pot, let's see what kind of cream comes to the top.
Posted by: Jan   2007-04-03 22:59  

#18  Fred Thompson has zero charisma. He became well known from his position on the Watergate panel, even though he was a junior, outshadowed by Sam Raybourne et al. The only time I ever saw him smile is when he played a con-man on "Wiseguy."
Posted by: Sneaze   2007-04-03 22:48  

#17  AKA the Lord Gawdness Ethel on the Buttons.
Posted by: Shipman   2007-04-03 21:43  

#16  First Lady Ethel Pruitt .... has a certain ring to it
Posted by: Frank G   2007-04-03 21:29  

#15  Only Ethel knows if Fred is running.
Posted by: Shipman   2007-04-03 21:24  

#14  I like Fred, but he's partially responsible for that McCain-Feingold abomination.
Posted by: Glenmore   2007-04-03 19:32  

#13  Pruitt for Mayor! Governor! Senate! President! Supreme Overlord!
Posted by: Mike   2007-04-03 17:59  

#12  FRED IN 08! FRED IN 08! FRED IN 08!
Posted by: Mac   2007-04-03 17:53  

#11  Fred Thompson, that is. If Fred Pruitt runs I'll be pleased to support him.
Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305   2007-04-03 16:00  

#10  Sorry, Tom, and Fred:

Check out Duncan Hunter

although I'd probably rather have Tom or Fred than Mitt, Rudy or John.
Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305   2007-04-03 15:58  

#9  DG: We're just going to have to disagree on that issue, but I will compliment you on the civility with which you expressed yourself.
Posted by: Mike   2007-04-03 14:12  

#8  What the Waldemar Croluper3514 is goin on here. Must of coughed my cookie.
Posted by: DepotGuy   2007-04-03 11:19  

#7  "Tom Tancredo has a moonbat streak in him a half-mile wide--"

Mike, You are certainly entitled to your opinion that Tancredos’ assertions of a larger agenda behind the illegal immigration debate are conspiracy theory rants from a racist bigot. But I would suggest there is ample evidence to support his views if one is willing to consider the broader picture. Other then amnesty for illegal aliens, how many viewpoints do Labor Unions and the US Chamber of Commerce share? Now, without the traditional myopic “special interest” explanations, ask yourself; Why is that? As long as people view amnesty for illegal aliens as a single issue and not a phenomena they will continue to be manipulated through very simple propaganda. Just consider how easily people are coerced either by the “race card” from the left or the “economic card” from the corporations that exploit cheap labor. I’ll say it again…Take a look around brother!
Posted by: Waldemar Croluper3514   2007-04-03 11:01  

#6  Newt??? I don't think so. The only person with higher unfavorables than Hillary
Posted by: Frank G   2007-04-03 09:50  

#5  Whatever you think of the merits of his position on immigration, Tom Tancredo has a moonbat streak in him a half-mile wide--which can only harm his candidacy and his pet issue.
Posted by: Mike   2007-04-03 08:39  

#4  But, Sneaze! None would leave! All the faithful would flock to Mecca, and ...

Waitaminute.... maybe that's not a bad thing?
Posted by: Bobby   2007-04-03 06:27  

#3  Expect a smear campaign from Eastern elitists. He once said that if the Muzzis get too aggressive, then nuking Mecca might be an option. That is a lot different from advocating: NUKE MECCA!

Just curious: if one of the nuclear powers informed the Sauds that Mecca was about to be glassed, and gave them a week to depopulate the target, what would be the effect of destroying the city while not harming a single Muslim? Muzzis believe that Mecca is their deity's portal on earth. Ergo: if it was destroyed in default of divine protection, then the mask of deception might be pulled off their self appointed "prophet." No place to make pilgrimage; no reason to believe in Quran direction.
Posted by: Sneaze   2007-04-03 05:23  

#2  Who? Not gonna happen. Fred and Newt is the ONLY choice. Tom can do NSA. PR needs to start now. Waiting...
Posted by: Bartlett,Johnnie   2007-04-03 01:59  

#1  I can't wait for the debates. This guy oughta heat things up a wee bit. The chap has more points than a porcupine.
Posted by: Zenster   2007-04-03 00:14  

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