Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo, a long-shot candidate for the Republican nomination of the Presidency in 2008, has a "major announcement" planned for Thursday afternoon, according to sources. The Congressman, in the race since January, has made a name for himself as a strong opponent to illegal immigration and in support of Western Civilization, opposing all attacks on it.
Rumors have been spreading tonight that his announcement will be that he is withdrawing from the Presidential race. That appears to be confirmed only by one source close to him, but the announcement is still of an uncertain nature.
If he does withdraw at this time, it is believed that he would likely make a bid for the U.S. Senate, either the open seat up for election next year, or against first-term Democrat Ken Salazar in 2010. If he would run for the Senate in next year's election, he would be in for a tough primary run against former fellow-Congressman Bob Schafer, who currently seems to be the lock for the GOP nomination. It also remains to be seen if Tancredo will endorse another candidate for the Presidency should he withdraw. Since the primary motivation for Tancredo's candidacy has been illegal immigration, it would make sense that any candidate he would endorse would be of similar persuasion. It is believed that the only candidates in a good position for a Tancredo endorsement are fellow Congressman Duncan Hunter of California and former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson.
The announcement is scheduled for 2 p.m. Central time in Des Moines, Iowa. I am following this story and will post any updates as needed. Loyal readers of this blog might remember that Mr. Tancredo is the candidate I originally endorsed before Mr. Fred Thompson appeared on the scene.
Story from Politico
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