TANCREDO08 CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS

Below is the Tancredo08 campaign as it unfolded. This comes from wikipedia.org.

In February 2005, Tancredo announced he would seek the Republican nomination for president if all other candidates failed to address the illegal immigration problem. He had already visited early primary states such as New Hampshire.

In July 2005, Tancredo confirmed that he was moving towards a presidential run. A quote from Tancredo's speech in 2007 to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) was as follows:
If you want to call me a single-issue candidate, that's fine, just so long as you know that my single issue is the survival and the success of the conservative movement in America.

On January 16, 2007, Tancredo announced that he had formed an exploratory committee on seeking the presidential nomination of the Republican Party. He said that the Republican Party needs someone who can offer America a "common sense agenda".

A spokesman for Tancredo's exploratory committee has confirmed that he will not run on a third party platform, and that "they've had no intention to run as a third-party candidate, ever, and we'll never consider that because he's a Republican, period".

On February 13, the American Conservative Union issued ratings for potential presidential candidates for the 2008 election. Tancredo took first with a lifetime ranking of 99 out of 100.

The website ConservativesBetrayed.com polled 525 people who attended CPAC 2007, and 88.1% believed that Tancredo would govern as a conservative. Newt Gingrich polled next at 87.9%.

On April 2, 2007, Tancredo announced that he will run for President in the 2008 election. This announcement was made on 1040 WHO Talk Radio in Iowa. He denounced other Republican candidates for their lack of consistency on the illegal immigration issue, the issue on which Tancredo will run. In early April, he also participated in what was billed as the first online presidential debate, against fellow Republican and presidential candidate Duncan Hunter.

In a May 3, 2007 debate among the ten candidates for the 2008 Republican Presidential nomination, Tancredo was one of three who raised their hands when asked if anyone did not believe in the theory of evolution.

On August 10, 2007, Rep. Tom Tancredo's presidential campaign reportedly was the victim of an e-mail hoax on the eve of the Republican Party straw poll in Ames, Iowa. The Des Moines Register reports that a hoax e-mail sent on Friday to almost 500 Tancredo supporters told them — falsely — that chartered busses to ferry them to the daylong events had either been cancelled or delayed.

On September 5, 2007, during a visit to Concord, New Hampshire, Tancredo made it clear that he supports strictly enforcing immigration laws and deporting all illegal immigrants. He believes so-called sanctuary policies provide safe havens for criminals. Tancredo also mentioned his support of the building of a fence between Mexico and the United States, and that Mayors and city councilors who adopt sanctuary city policies should face criminal charges. He urged New Hampshire Governor John Lynch to veto an upcoming immigration bill and demanded the ouster of the bill's sponsors.

On November 13, 2007, the Tancredo campaign released an ad called "Tough on Terror" in which a hypothetical terrorist attack occurs in a shopping mall. The ad blames inept border security for the attack and flashes images of an injured child and a wrecked train. A voiceover comments, "There are consequences to open borders beyond the 20 million aliens who have come to take our jobs ... the price we pay for spineless politicians who refuse to defend our borders against those who come to kill."

On his 62nd birthday December 20, 2007, Tancredo formally ended his candidacy for the 2008 Republican Presidential nomination, and endorsed Mitt Romney

Tom Tancredo Presidential Campaign, 2008: From Wikipedia

TANCREDO'S LETTER TO SUPPORTERS ON THE WITHDRAW OF HIS CANDIDACY

From TeamTancredo.org


Dear Friends, It is with my heart full of gratitude and a touch of sadness that I write today to tell you of my intention to end my campaign for the presidency.
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 and a score of other newspapers have written similar assessments, grudgingly crediting our campaign with forcing the issue of immigration to the center of the national stage and—more importantly—with forcing every presidential candidate to commit themselves to an immigration plan that calls for securing the borders, opposing amnesty and enforcing the law.
Of course, many of the candidates need to be pinned down on their understanding of the meaning of amnesty, but we have succeeded beyond my most optimistic expectations of a year ago. We even have Hillary jumping through hoops on the issue! So with so much success why drop out of the race now, you are probably asking. For one reason and one reason alone: I believe the cause demands I do so.
The presidential campaign has come down to less than a handful of viable candidates. Unfortunately several of them have abysmal records on immigration and can’t be trusted to do what is needed to preserve this country if they’re elected. My fear is that if I were to stay in this race my votes could be the factor in handing victory to a pro-amnesty politician. Friends, we have done too much, come too far and the stakes are too high to play that hand. And so I am ending my presidential campaign.
I know there are many more battles in our future and you can count on me to stay in this fight with you. We must continue to build the unquestioned momentum that is fueling our movement today. In the weeks ahead, I will write to you again to share with you my plans for the future, and for the immigration reform movement that is transforming American politics.
But for now, I just wish to again express to you my deepest thanks and appreciation for your partnership with me in this historic effort. I also want to wish you a very blessed and merry Christmas!
We have come so far together, and through our efforts we have made a stunning and, I believe, permanent impact on the debate over securing our borders and preserving our nation.
Not a day has gone by in this campaign that I have not thanked God for the dedication of so many Americans like you. I can promise you that as long as He gives me life and strength, I will work hard for our cause and to honor the trust you have placed in me.

With sincere best wishes, Tom Tancredo

THE TANCREDO SUCCESS STORY

From TeamTancredo.org


“The emergence of Trancredoism [sic] as an ideological touchstone for two Republican front-runners is a stunning development, another indication of the Party’s rejection of nearly everything associated with the approach taken by George W. Bush.”
Ryan Lizza, The New Yorker
12/10/07

“He’s made people talk about the immigration issue. He’s helped popularize it as an issue.”
Dennis Goldford, Political ScienceProfessor Drake University
12/18/07

“One of the most conservative Republicans in the 2008 field, the five-term congressman has a solid pro-gun, antiabortion voting record. But his hard-line stance on immigration has earned him national fame.”
Shailagh Murray, Washington Post
12/16/07

“Tom Tancredo is right on all the major issues of the day, plus he has the added distinction of having led the fight in Washington for secure borders, a return to national sovereignty and against the kind of creeping internationalism that has characterized George W. Bush's failed presidency.”
Joseph Farah, World Net Daily
12/14/07

“Tancredo has taken his tough talk on the political road in an underdog campaign that has pushed Republican White House contenders to talk more about illegal immigration. Tancredo pulls no punches on his signature issue.”
Eunice Moscoso, Austin American-Statesman
12/16/07

“Congressman Tom Tancredo. He was talking about the festering problem of illegal immigration before it was hip: the violation of the rule of law, the national security threat, the economic and cultural impact, and the fundamental unfairness. Often dismissed as a cranky Johnny-One-Note, Tancredo persevered until the American people -- and the rest of the political class -- paid attention. For almost single-handedly getting -- and keeping -- illegal immigration on the national agenda: thank you.”
Monica Crowley, Human Events
11/22/07

“Anti-immigrant zealot has already won. Now even Dems dance to his no mas salsa tune.”
Newsweek
12/10/07

“I applaud presidential candidate Tom Tancredo of Colorado. His actions and his loyalty to our country do not need translation.”
Tony Dolz, American Chronicle
11/18/07

“The most remarkable thing about Tom Tancredo is that he is practically single-handedly responsible for the fact that there is a debate on illegal immigration rather than outright capitulation to the amnesty crowd.”
David Morris, thebatt.com
11/19/07

“…Mr Tancredo speaks for a sizeable portion of the Republican base. He helped to replace Mr McCain's immigration-reform bill with a harsher measure that authorised the building of a 700-mile (1,100km) fence along the Mexican border. And he—or at least Tancredoism—is having a remarkable influence on the Republican debate.”
The Economist
12/13/07

“I never liked someone I disagreed with so strongly. He believes he is doing the best thing for his country. I watched him talk to rabid anti-immigrant groups for two days, and he never spoke with anger, just sadness that something he loves is being lost.”
Joel Stein, LA Times
11/22/07

“Bush stuck his neck out on illegal immigration and was shouted down by the Tancredos in his own party. If Bush couldn't get immigration reform past that bloc, it seems even more dubious that a Democratic president would fare any better.”
Jane Roh, National Journal
12/5/07

A MODERN AMERICAN STATESMAN PULLS OUT OF PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

TANC TURNS OUT THE LIGHTS ON PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, ENDORSES GOV. ROMNEY.

Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo at a press conference in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday afternoon where he announced that he is withdrawing from the Presidential race. (Photo courtesy of CNN)

The man credited with bringing illegal immigration to the front of the 2008 Presidential campaign is no longer in the race himself.

Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo, a statesman who has made a name for himself in the past five years on the issue of illegals, left the 2008 campaign with an announcement at the Des Moines, Iowa, Marriott Thursday afternoon.

Tancredo, who said himself that he had no serious shot at the White House, said his mission in the Presidential bid had been achieved. "I am ecstatic about the fact that we can say we have made remarkable progress along those lines," Tancredo said during the announcement. "According to Newsweek, the Tancredo campaign has already won." His aim in running was to bring illegal immigration to the front of the national debate and to pressure the frontrunners into staking out similar positions to him on the issue.

As expected, Tancredo took the moment to endorse a candidate. Not suprisingly, that candidate was the one he expects to carry on his torch to get the job done on securing the borders and on national security. That candidate he chose to endorse is former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Some are showing suprise to Tanc's decision on Romney. They shouldn't when they look behind the logic of his decision. Tanc is trying to do what he can to ensure that Mayor Giuliani, Governor Huckabee, and Senator McCain do not win the nomination. He appears concerned at the rise of Huckabee, and timed his decision to try to support the candidate best primed to ward off a amnesty-supporting candidate. Many, including myself, expected Tom to either endorse fellow Congressman Duncan Hunter from California, or former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson (more likely the latter).

Also possibly factoring into the timing of Tanc's announcement was Monday's decision by Iowa Congressman Steve King, a strong friend and anti-illegal immigration ally of Tanc's, to endorse Fred Thompson. Tanc is believed to have looked upon that choice as the nails on the coffin on his already longshot bid. That choice was also a major reason many expected Tanc to endorse Fred.

The Tancredo08 campaign will be remembered for its strong no-amnesty, pro-border security stand, as well as a campaign in opposition to political correctness and in favor of Western Civilization. Former GOP Presidential contender Pat Buchanan's sister Bay was the campaign manager. Pat shares similar no-amnesty, pro-Western Civilization, courageous, statesman-like stands on the issues.

The Tancredo08 campaign will also be remembered for some controversial moments. Some controversial comments made by Tanc before the campaign resurfaced over the last year. In 2005, Tanc said when we are attacked by radical Muslims again, we should bomb Mecca. In November 2006, Tanc drew fire when he compared Miami to a "Third world country". That statement drew the ire of then-Florida Governor Jeb Bush, who called Tanc a "nut". Last month, the campaign released a TV ad that depicted a hooded terrorist entering a shopping mall and detonating his backpack. The ad was meant to show the darker side of an open borders policy. The ad finished with a voiceover that said, "There are consequences to open borders beyond the 20 million aliens who have come to take our jobs ... the price we pay for spineless politicians who refuse to defend our borders against those who come to kill."

The lasting legacy of the Tancredo08 campaign will likely be found in it's original aim, making illegal immigration a forefront issue of the 2008 election cycle. The fact that all the frontrunners are trying hard to form a strong border security platform, regardless of past records and statements, only serves to prove that. Tanc said himself at the CNN/YouTube GOP Debate last month that the other candidates were "trying to out-Tancredo Tancredo" by arguing for stronger border security and enforcement on immigration laws and penalties on employers who hire illegal immigrants. On that, CNN's Bill Schneider said, "That is exactly right: The other Republican candidates adopted Tancredo's tough line on illegal immigration. What happens when you out-Tancredo Tancredo? You don't need Tancredo any more."

In October, Tanc announced he would also not run again for his seat in Congress next year. Since 1998, he has served the 6th District of Colorado, which is based in Littleton and serves most of the southern suburbs of Denver, among other places. Today, he announced he would not be too far from the cause of fighting illegal immigration and the attacks on Western Civilization. In a statement, he said that "there are many more battles in our future and you can count on me to stay in this fight with you. We must continue to build the unquestioned momentum that is fueling our movement today. In the weeks ahead, I will write to you again to share with you my plans for the future, and for the immigration reform movement that is transforming American politics."

He has commented on the possibility of opposing first-term Democratic Colorado Senator Ken Salazar in 2010. He said it is something he is considering, and that he intends "to stay in public policy as much as possible".

As I wrote in a previous post, Tanc was the original candidate I endorsed for the 2008 race. I found out about him in the fall of 2005, and shortly afterward began trying to drum up support for him. My support grew to the point that I even had a local shop in my hometown of Cookeville, Tennessee, put a hat together in support of Tanc. When Fred Thompson came on the scene this spring, however, I saw the wisdom in jumping ship to a candidate in better position to actually win the thing. Until this day, I still have great respect and appreciation to Tanc for being willing to enter the fire and stand strong on principle while putting himself into the public eye. He is mostly right on the issues, isn't afraid to make his stand, and will put his all into achieving good for America. He understands how grave the dangers of illegal immigration, attacks on Western Civilization, over-globalization and the decay of traditional family values pose to the futher existence of our great American republic. Not only does he just understand it, however, he is willing to sacrifice comfort and fight these threats head-on, becoming a lightning rod in the process.

God bless ya, Tom, and please keep up the fight. Please come back as a candidate to public office soon!

"If you want to call me a single-issue candidate, that's fine, just so long as you know that my single issue is the survival and the success of the conservative movement in America." - Tom Tancredo to the Conservative Political Action Conference in March 2007.

CNN

MSNBC

Tanc's statement on the closing of the campaign

Denver Post

GoogleNews list of stories relating to Tanc's pull out

PoliticsWest Home Page

Slate: Tancredo Defeats Thompson

Tancredo says, "You could take Romney off, put Tancredo on, you'd never know."

Rolling Stone: "Mission Accomplished"

California Rep. Bilbray: Romney "picked a big plum"

Tanc raps Huckabee, McCain

Romney choice a "anti-Giuliani reaction"

Romney thanks Tanc

Tanc won't run for U.S. Senate in 2008, maybe 2010; Huckabee influenced decision to withdraw

Tanc won't run for another House term (10/30/07)

BREAKING NEWS: Tancredo Withdraws, Endorses Romney

Longshot Republican Presidential contender Congressman Tom Tancredo of Colorado has reportedly just announced in Des Moines, Iowa that he will withdraw his campaign, according to the PoliticsWest blog. The blog also reports that he is endorsing former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. That could serve as a boost for Romney, who now is in a good position in the polls in most of the early states. More on this breaking story soon.

DEVELOPING STORY: Tancredo Campaign Plans "Major Announcement" Thursday.

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

"THE TANC IS IN"

A TRUE STATESMAN IS NOW IN THE RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE IN 2008!

Photo courtesy of Team Tancredo

As was written in the previous post, Colorado Congressman Thomas G. Tancredo has officially thrown his hat in the ring to run the race that will, Lord willing, end up with him serving in the White House on January 20, 2009. He officially announced his decision on The Jan Mickelson Show on WHO AM-1040 in Des Moines, Iowa. The announcement was made just after 10 AM EST, 9 CST.

I cannot say it enough. Here is a statesman who is right on virtually every issue, and I am not only talking about his political lean. He has the right stuff to lead on solving the illegal immigration crisis, the American culture situation, and he is pro-life, so he can lead on solving the abortion massacre. Here is how the Congressman stands on other issues:

~He is a co-sponsor of the bill that Rep. Virgil Goode (R-VA) has brought to the floor of the House to oppose the NAFTA Superhighway and North American Union (see my "Links" list on the right column of this page for more).

~He supports a flat tax or a national sales tax.

~He supports small businesses.

~He is for the right of parents to decide the educational future of their children, AND THAT INCLUDES HOMESCHOOLING (This blogmaster is excited about that, because I have been homeschooled for most of my school career). He is a former teacher, so he is well familiar with the educational issues.

~He is for welfare reform.

~He supports the Second Amendment. He is a fighter for the right of Americans to possess arms.

DON'T HOLD YOUR NOSE AS YOU VOTE IN 2008! DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT NOT VOTING BECAUSE THERE IS NOT A GOOD STATESMAN IN THE RACE, BECAUSE, NOW, THERE IS ONE!

GO TO TEAM TANCREDO AND JOIN THE CONGRESSMAN'S E-MAIL LIST TO FOLLOW THE DEVELOPMENTS OF THE CAMPAIGN. PLEASE DONATE TO THE CAMPAIGN. ALTHOUGH IT TAKES VOTES TO WIN, MONEY IS ALSO AN IMPORTANT FACTOR. MAKE SURE TO VOTE FOR THE "TANC" IN YOUR PRIMARIES NEXT YEAR. IF YOU ARE NOT A REGISTERED VOTER, GET OUT THERE AND REGISTER! AFTER THAT, BE SURE TO VOTE! IN THE MEANTIME, PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW ABOUT THE TANCREDO CAMPAIGN. WORD OF MOUTH IS MOST CRUCIAL RIGHT NOW!

HERE IS SOME OF TOM'S ANNOUNCEMENT THIS MORNING ON WHO:

Taken from TeamTancredo

"The history of America is the story of men and women who have devoted and sacrificed themselves to the survival and success of that idea. Americans have fought and died for this cause in every century of our existence, and on every continent on the planet, for one purpose: to protect the gift of human liberty entrusted to us the Founders.
That gift is our birthright; its defense is our duty.
Today that idea, the idea of America itself, is under attack. But not only by who you think.
While we fight around the world to defend our nation, we are entrenched now in a struggle here at home to define it. The crisis of illegal immigration threatens not only our economy and our security, but our very identity - the idea of America is under attack.
Nearly 20 million illegal aliens are living in the United States today - roughly equivalent to the populations of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Philadelphia combined. Unlike legal immigrants, who have for more than 200 years come to be a part of our nation, illegal immigrants today come to be apart from our nation.
The great tradition of American assimilation has broken down. The melting pot has cracked, and our Founding ideals are leaking through.
Illegal immigrants wait in no lines, pay no dues, and thus assume no responsibility for or devotion to America's founding ideals and traditional values. They enter illegally, demand social services, refuse our language, and take our jobs, asking not what they can do for their country, only what our country can do for them.
This attitude has been tolerated and even encouraged by our political and economic elite, for reasons ranging from the misguided to the cynical to the treasonous.
Some might ask what it says about a country who cannot defend its borders. I ask what it says about a country who chooses not to in deference to criminals loyal to another nation, and corporations loyal to none.
For too long Americans have been force-fed candidates who ignore or mock their valid concerns about the security of our borders, the enforcement of our immigration laws, and the survival of our national heritage. That ends today.
I am running for President to give Americans a voice, to win this fight, to preserve the sacred ideals of the nation our soldiers are fighting to protect, and to succeed in this struggle for our identity and survival.
One last chance for the last, best, hope of earth."

FOR MORE ON TODAY'S ANNOUNCEMENT, VISIT THE LINKS BELOW.

TeamTancredo

WorldNetDaily

ABCNews

FoxNews

CBSNews

Reuters

Denver Post

NewsMax

USA Today

Des Moines Register

Washington Post

WKRN ABC-2, Nashville, Tennessee

KMGH ABC-7, Denver, Colorado

CBS-4, Denver, Colorado

BREAKING NEWS

THE TANC IS OFFICIALLY IN!

Courtesy of A CERTAIN SLANT OF LIGHT

Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo officially announced this morning his intention to seek the Republican nomination for the Presidency of the United States in the 2008 elections. Mr. Tancredo, as has been written here over the last couple of months, is a principled conservative on issues ranging from abortion to illegal immigration to American culture to taxes. He made his announcement on WHO-AM 1040 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Keep it here as we continue to follow the campaign trail of Mr. Tancredo. At the Conservative Statesman, this blog intends to support the Congressman's bid for the Presidency. Your blogmaster, Jordan, has already been informally gathering support for the "Tanc" since late 2005.

To learn more about Mr. Tancredo, visit his campaign site right here.

TANCREDO ANNOUNCEMENT PLANNED FOR MONDAY MORNING!

Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo is to make an announcement regarding his plans for the 2008 Republican nomination for President on Monday morning, April 2. He will make the announcement on the Jan Mickelson Show on WHO 1040-AM in Des Moines, Iowa at 10 AM EST, 9 CST. You can listen live right here with this link to WHO.

Although common sense tells us what the Congressman's plans are, we will not declare them here until after the Tanc's announcement. This is the Congressman's moment. Stay tuned here and be sure to check us out for the latest later Monday morning.

TANCREDO SUPPORT PUTS EXPECTATIONS IN THE DUST!

-OFFICIAL DECISION EXPECTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS!

It was reported on Saturday that Congressman Tom Tancredo's 2008 Presidential bid has received way more support than expected. The candidate's exploratory committee had put up a fundraising goal of $1 million, which has already been surpassed. The exploratory committee was founded in mid-January.

Even better news is the number of vocal supporters Mr. Tancredo has lining up. Well, at least KNOWN SUPPORTERS. "I am humbled to have over 40,000 Americans tell me to run for President and over half of them have backed this up with their hard earned money," said Mr. Tancredo. "I now know that with a grass roots campaign we will have the funds necessary to go the distance."

The Congressman is saying he will make his final decision sometime in the next two weeks.

For more, visit here and here.

Tom Tancredo At CPAC

Here is Tom Tancredo at the Conservative Political Action Committee last weekend. As you can see from the first video, he had supporters there. Even better, he received a standing ovation. Be sure you know that these are not three videos of the same kind. This is a three-part series of the same speech. Without further ado, Mr. Congressman Tom Tancredo

WRKO Poll Attracting Attention For Tancredo

This response on WRKO-AM's website shows that the strong Tancredo showing in their poll is attracting attention. A look at all the different responses shows a number of enthusiastic Tancredo voters and supporters. I do not know where a lot of these respondents live, but the fact that this radio station is in the heart of liberal land makes this poll seem significant to me. Some respondents have written that they have changed their registration from Democrat to Independent, just to vote for the Tanc! See the responses to the poll with this link.

POLL SHOWS TANC WITH 85% OF VOTE! PLEASE JOIN THE CROWD IN THIS ONE!

An online Presidential preference poll done by WRKO-AM in Boston shows Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo with 85% of the total vote. This goes to show the conservative power of talk radio, as the highest Democrat on the list is Senator Hillary Clinton with an astounding 1 PERCENT OF THE VOTE! After Tancredo, the No. 2 is Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, with 3% of the total vote. The poll doesn't say how many have responded, but the number is certainly at 100, but likely greater, as you can't get a fraction of a person to vote in a poll. Several of the candidates are polling at 1%, and it would take a fraction of a person if the vote count was below 100.

Also, because of Tanc's surge in the poll numbers, The Feinburg Faceoff that WRKO puts up has included the Congressman. Here is the link to WKRO's site where you can see what I'm talking about. I believe you must vote in the poll to see results. Although I don't think that Tancredo's support nationwide is at 85%, I don't think is true support, or at least the people that agree with him, is at 2% either.

A Tancredo Presidency Would Work To Bring The End To Roe v. Wade

Need more proof that Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo's candidacy for President is more than just immigration? Right here it is. Tancredo is now on the record for saying that he would work do abolish Roe v. Wade if elected President. He decryed the 1973 Supreme Court decision making abortion "legal" as a " lousy law". He went on to say, "I think we have a chance of overturning it." He says he has been a strong supporter in the sanctity of life and has been so in his 30 years of public service. To back that up, the National Right to Life has given him an A rating.

On marriage, he only accepts marriage between a man and a woman. If President, he says he would appoint strict constructionists to the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a self-proclaimed devout Christian father and grandfather.

The Journal Chretien has more in an article. Click this link to go there.

Visit The Tancredo For President! Blog

If you are not keeping up with the Tancredo For President! blog, or if you have not even visited it once, YOU ARE MISSING OUT! The blog is a rich station of Tancredo news and commentary on the Congressman from Colorado who is seeking the Presidency next year. The blogmasters of the site have put up two great postings today. The first gives the reader "ten easy" ways to help Mr. Tancredo in his candidacy. The second posting is a video that shows Mr. Tancredo's announcement on Fox News last week. Be sure to go and visit the blog here. Also, please visit http://www.teamtancredo.com/ to help Mr. Tancredo's candidacy along. LET'S GET THE BALL ROLLING AND ELECT A STATESMAN INTO THE WHITE HOUSE IN '08! LET'S DRIVE THIS TANC TO 1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE! LET'S ELECT TOM TANCREDO!

The "Conservative Statesman" Endorses Tancredo In 2008!

This picture is from the "Tancredo For President" blog

I'm sure this isn't necessary, for if you have been reading this blog, you know who we support in 2008. Nevertheless, the "Conservative Statesman" is formally announcing the endorsement of Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-CO) for U.S. President in 2008! Stay tuned to this blog as we continue to follow Mr. Tancredo on the road to the White House. Please give the Congressman your support by going to teamtancredo.org and signing his petition so he can formally declare his run. Also, if you can, please donate to his campaign as he will need every bit of monetary support he can get to compete with the "big money guns" in the GOP primary.

Please take the time at look at what Fox News's Neil Cavuto said about Mr. Tancredo several months ago. It can be found here at WorldNetDaily.

WHY SHOULD WE SUPPORT TANCREDO?

Picture From http://www.usbordersecurity.org/


In the light of Congressman Tom Tancredo's announcement this week that he is taking steps to run for the Presidency, we should consider why he should get our support. Below I give some reasons why I think Mr. Tancredo should be the next President of the United States. The Congressman is known for his strong stand on securing the borders, but HE IS NOT A ONE-ISSUE MAN! Some of the reasons are inspired by "Tennesseans For Tancredo" at http://www.tennesseansfortancredo.com/.



1. ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
Since this is Mr. Tancredo's "signature issue", let's start with it. (However, by no means get caught up in just this one issue!) Mr. Tancredo has become so concerned with where America is headed on this one that he has started the Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus, an organization of congressman concerned about this serious issue facing us. The caucus had 105 members before this new Congress was put into power. Illegal immigration and runaway legal immigration is costing America dearly, especially in the fields of healthcare, the economy,the environment and education. The huge culture clash of so many newcomers that are refusing to become Americans has, also, made a huge contribution to the serious problems our great country is facing right now. Mr. Tancredo has proposed several great bills to the floor of Congress which would help solve the situation. An example would be H.R. 946, which would cut legal immigration to 300,000 a year. For more details on these kinds of bills, click the above link to the "Tennesseans For Tancredo" website. Also, please read Mr. Tancredo'sbook, "In Mortal Danger", where he goes in depth about how grave the situation is. Believe me, if you read the book, you will get very angry about how far our country has gone down this path of grave danger. You'll get angry if you actually care about America, at least. You can buy the book at Amazon.com or order it through your local bookstore, if they don't have it on the shelves already. Mr. Tancredo is certainly on the forefront of getting the job done on this problem and saving America from a worse crisis than we are already in.


2. SOCIAL ISSUES
On his new "campaign site" teamtancredo.org, his issues page describes the Congressman as a "devout Christian, father and grandfather". Therefore, his stand on the life issue is Pro-Life. The National Right To Life Committee has given him an A rating. The Family Research Council has given him an A rating as well. Also, he says he believes marriage is between a man and a woman. If he was President, he says he would appoint only strict constructionists as judges, which is exactly what we need right now. He, also, says he would support constitutional amendments that respect marriage and life. He looks to be correct on many of the social issues that the so-called "Christian Right" voters, who are a key bloc in the GOP primaries, take priority in.


3. NORTH AMERICAN UNION
Some may be seeing this issue for the first time and saying, "huh"! The NAU is a proposed European Union-style combination of Canada, Mexico and our United States. It is so serious an issue, that a minor party has been started in Canada to combat the union. A group in the United States is being formed that wants to make an issue out of this in the 2008 elections. George W. Bush, former Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin and former Mexico President Vicente Fox agreed to the "Security and Prosperity Partnership" in Waco, Texas on March 23, 2005. This agreement is widely expected to be a major stepping stone toward the NAU. WorldNetDaily has been doing a great job in keeping people informed about the situation. For more on the situation, do a Google search on the word "North American Union", and you'll find plenty to keep you up to speed on what is going on here. Some may say, "big deal", but there would be serious problems coming out of such a merger. Two of the biggest would be virtually a total loss of sovereignty and a loss of freedoms given by our Bill Of Rights. The U.S. Dollar would likely become the "Amero". All our freedoms would go through a combined
"Canmexican" government, who would decide whether the people should have the freedoms or not. Mr. Tancredo is opposed to such a combination. He has co-authored House Resolution 487 last fall which opposes any NAFTA Superhighway and the entry into the NAU. Mr.
Tancredo has, also, come forward and has asked the Bush Administration to release the documents related to the situation. Many documents have been released, and the Minuteman Project has picked them up and is trying to post them online. Anyone who opposes the NAU would find a great candidate in Mr. Tancredo.


4. EDUCATION
Mr. Tancredo is a former school teacher, so he knows quite a bit about problems facing education. He is not one who believes the public school system is the only way. He supports policies that would allow children to go to private schools and the ability of parents to home-school their children, as well. He has opposed the "No Child Left Behind Act", which terribly holds back students that can be highly successful. Mr. Tancredo is a good choice for voters who want to see their children educated in the way they (the parents) see fit.


5. TAXES, SMALL BUSINESS
Mr. Tancredo is a strong supporter of tax relief. He believes that Americans can save and spend on health costs, education and other items better than the Government can. He would like to see the income tax system scrapped and replaced with a national sales tax or a flat tax. For small business, he got an A+ rating from the National Federation of Independent Business.


6. SECOND AMENDMENT
Mr. Tancredo knows that the people have the right to bear arms. Himself, one of his favorite pastimes he mentions in a biography is clay pigeon shooting. The National Rifle Association has given him an A rating.


Mr. Tancredo also works to protect the First Amendment right to free speech.


The preceding are just some of the issues that Mr. Tancredo has taken a stand on. For more, visit the links on my "Tancredo Announcement Post". We need Mr. Tancredo's leadership in
times like these. Mr. Tancredo needs our support. Please go to his website at teamtancredo.org
and donate and sign his petition to let him know that you back him. The press will not be willing to help us out. It will take a dedicated grassroots movement to get Mr. Tancredo anywhere near to competing for the Presidency. Please join our effort and help as soon and as much as you can!

TANCREDO THROWS HIS HAT IN!

A spokesman for Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo announced late Monday that he would form an exploratory committee to seek the Republican nomination of President in 2008. A website is now up for the committee at teamtancredo.org Mr. Tancredo is known for his strong stand on securing our borders, but he is against abortion and same-sex marriage, supportive of tax relief, supportive of the right of parents to home-school their children, and pro-small business. For more visit the below links. Please join us in helping Mr. Tancredo to the Presidency in 2008. America needs his leadership right now!

ON ANOTHER NOTE, BE SURE TO BUY "IN MORTAL DANGER", WRITTEN BY MR. TANCREDO. IT IS FOUND ON AMAZON.COM, AS WELL AS MANY BOOKSTORES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. I ORDERED MY COPY FROM A LOCAL INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE. I RECENTLY FINISHED READING IT, AND IT IS A FANTASTIC READ! IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT AMERICA'S ROAD TOWARDS RUIN, READ THIS BOOK AND YOU'RE ALMOST CERTAIN TO SUPPORT MR. TANCREDO.

Tancredo's Congressional Office

Tancredo's House Re-election Site

Tancredo's Exploratory Committee Site

Tom Tancredo For President! (Michigan Blog)

Tancredo For President (Indiana Blog)

Tennesseans For Tancredo

Tancredo Store

Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus (Founded By Tancredo)

Team America PAC

2008 GOP Presidential Update: Rep. Paul Tests Waters, Development Expected In Iowa This Weekend From Tancredo

In an unexpected move, Texas Congressman Ron Paul announced today that he has formed an exploratory committee to run as a Republican for the U.S. Presidency in 2008. Paul was the 1988 Libertarian nominee for the Presidency. Paul is someone who looks capable of uniting various conservatives, whether they are social, fiscal or both. He may fill the gap among people disgruntled by the way Washington works today. This is a development worth watching.

On another front, Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo is expected to be in Iowa this weekend. A big development is expected there in the next few days. More to come, so keep it tuned here through the weekend!

VOTE TANCREDO HERE!

The Michigan Republican Party has a blog which is running a poll of GOP Presidential contenders in 2008. Please use the link here, and vote your man in 2008.

PSST.....PLEASE VOTE TANCREDO AND GIVE HIM SUPPORT AS HE CONSIDERS A RUN HIMSELF!