Tancredo Declares...

[Lazarus]

Announced personally on Fox News this morning... Tancredo has declared that he is running for the Republican Nomination for the Presidency in '08...

This is my candidate... He has a common sense, comfortable way of communicating that reminds me of Ronald Reagan in a lot of ways...

Tancredo said he was ready to compete against "the tall guys with nice hair" :biggrin: because there really wasnt a true conservative choice in the field...

Actually Im suprised that I was the first to post this info on the forum... I drove like hell to get to the office to see if anyone had mentioned it...:question:

:claps: :thumb:

Laz is a happy boy this morning... Finally a Conservative candidate I can line up behind...:D

[DesertFox]

Unless I see somebody else who's serious about illegals, I'll vote for this dude. I mean, shucks, it's about time we had somebody with a latin name in the White House.





Arbusto just wasn't cutting it

[Lazarus]

Im curious to hear his positions on all the other issues, but so far what I heard from him I like very much... He also addressed briefly that we must have an energy policy where we arent held hostage by the same people who are trying to kill us... Sounds like our man is implying he wants to drill in Alaska...

Im trying desperately to contain my jubilation...:D

[RED]

Announced personally on Fox News this morning... Tancredo has declared that he is running for the Republican Nomination for the Presidency in '08...

This is my candidate... He has a common sense, comfortable way of communicating that reminds me of Ronald Reagan in a lot of ways...

Tancredo said he was ready to compete against "the tall guys with nice hair" :biggrin: because there really wasnt a true conservative choice in the field...

Actually Im suprised that I was the first to post this info on the forum... I drove like hell to get to the office to see if anyone had mentioned it...:question:

:claps: :thumb:

Laz is a happy boy this morning... Finally a Conservative candidate I can line up behind...:D

Yes, I saw that this morning. I like that very much. :claps: He's the toughest on illegal immigration and has suggested bombing Mecca if we are nuked. If you love America, what could be wrong about that?

[Dilloduck]

Yes, I saw that this morning. I like that very much. :claps: He's the toughest on illegal immigration and has suggested bombing Mecca if we are nuked. If you love America, what could be wrong about that?

Excellent--now maybe we will see who the real power is behind ignoring our borders and pressing for the North American Union.

[Lubbock]

Without knowing much about his stance on issues other than Illegals, he will get my vote as of this moment.

[Now if he comes out with some silly crappola like, GWB called the Constitution just a "GD piece of paper," echoing the lies of the truly deranged, then I'm going to have to go elsewhere.]

[Patriot Heart]

Thanks for the good news Laz.... I better just stop reading right now, it can't get much better than that!



I don't know what all those extra posts of mine were about, all I did was clck on "Go Advanced" and the darn things multiplied like Liberals.

[Lazarus]

:rotflmbo:

Lubbock, I dont expect to see Tancredo directly attack the President... He just doesnt seem like that kind... I know he is opposed to some of Bush's policies - So am I for that matter - But he reminds me so much of Ronald Reagan in his manner and behavior... By that I mean that he doesnt promote himself by tearing down others - He appears to be passionate about issues, not personalities, and not his own personal success...

Tancredo, IMO, is one of the few TRUE statesmen we have in Washington... He loves America and wants to lead us out of harms way and back to a position of strength... He is not a globalist - He is an American...

I admit Im not fully informed about his stand on the many other issues we take seriously here, and Im not the kind who votes on a single issue... But currently I am VERY optimistic about this man... I think he may be the man conservatives have been looking for... Im going to do a little more research and see what his complete platform looks like...

Im guardedly hoping he will make strong thrust to return the Republicans to being the party of Ronaald Reagan...

[Dilloduck]

:rotflmbo:

Lubbock, I dont expect to see Tancredo directly attack the President... He just doesnt seem like that kind... I know he is opposed to some of Bush's policies - So am I for that matter - But he reminds me so much of Ronald Reagan in his manner and behavior... By that I mean that he doesnt promote himself by tearing down others - He appears to be passionate about issues, not personalities, and not his own personal success...

Tancredo, IMO, is one of the few TRUE statesmen we have in Washington... He loves America and wants to lead us out of harms way and back to a position of strength... He is not a globalist - He is an American...

Agreed--if he gets any foothold at all the globalists may have to come out from thier spider holes an start sniping. That outta give people some idea of whose for America and who is not.

[Kathy30]

Voting for him isn't enough. We must all get behind him, send money, spread the word, we must all become little campaign workers.

We know that he will be demonized by both republicans and democrats. We have to organize and mobilize wherever we are.

[Lazarus]

Most of us already know about his tough stand on illegal immigration - its his trademark issue... Here are some brief comments from his position statement on his Presidential Campaign website... Should give us a better feel for this man...http://www.teamtancredo.com/index.php

Education
...I support tax credits for families who choose to allow their children attend any other institution whether it be a private, parochial, or home school. I oppose increased federal involvement in education...

Social Security
...We need to look at major reforms to protect the program. One component is individually-controlled, voluntary personal retirement accounts, which will augment the Social Security safety net. Any solution must, however, protect current retirees, and provide greater retirement security for future retirees...

Taxes
...Tax cuts must be accompanied by fiscal restraint. In addition to decreasing the overall amount of taxes Americans pay, I also support efforts to scrap the current cumbersome income tax system and start fresh with either a national sales tax or a flat tax...

Social Issues
As a devout Christian, father, and grandfather, I am a strong believer in the rights to life for the unborn child. I also believe that marriage is between a man and a woman. For years, activist judges have undermined both life and marriage. As president I would stop this by appointing strict constructionists as judges, reining in the power of the judiciary, and supporting constitutional amendments that respect marriage and life.

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</TD></TR><TR><TD width=349>American Conservative Union</TD><TD width=53>A+</TD></TR><TR><TD>National Right to Life Committee </TD><TD>A</TD></TR><TR><TD>National Rifle Association </TD><TD>A</TD></TR><TR><TD>Family Research Council </TD><TD>A</TD></TR><TR><TD>Americans for Better Immigration</TD><TD>A+</TD></TR><TR><TD>National Federation of Independent Business</TD><TD>A+</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Sounds better everytime I read it...

[Lazarus]

Voting for him isn't enough. We must all get behind him, send money, spread the word, we must all become little campaign workers.

We know that he will be demonized by both republicans and democrats. We have to organize and mobilize wherever we are.Good points Kathy...

I also want to make another point here... We must NOT become discouraged as he is demonized by his opponents... And especially if he doesnt win the nomination... Remember that Reagan did not win the nomination the first time he tried for the office... Whatever happens, we must remain courageous and persevere...

I dont know how many people pay attention to my posts:rolleyes: :D , but for a couple of months now, as many here were dispairing over the fact that there was no apparent conservative choice among the obvious candidates, I stated several times that it was way too early to begin to worry - that there were conservatives who had not yet come onto the radar screen, and one would emerge... This is the candidate I was talking about... And he may not be the only one to surface...

Bottom line is, there is still hope... You simply cannot have a nation filled with so many conservative people and NOT have a strong conservative candidate emerge onto the scene... It is practically impossible...

Conservatism means responsibility, and our community is filled responsible-minded, morally strong individuals... It is inevitable, when a political vacuum is created, one with the means will be compelled to step up to speak for and lead the Conservative position... This has happened this morning...

[Dilloduck]

Good points Kathy...

I also want to make another point here... We must NOT become discouraged as he is demonized by his opponents... And especially if he doesnt win the nomination... Remember that Reagan did not win the nomination the first time he tried for the office... Whatever happens, we must remain courageous and persevere...

I dont know how many people pay attention to my posts:rolleyes: :D , but for a couple of months now, as many here were dispairing over the fact that there was no apparent conservative choice among the obvious candidates, I stated several times that it was way too early to begin to worry - that there were conservatives who had not yet come onto the radar screen, and one would emerge... This is the candidate I was talking about... And he may not be the only one to surface...

Bottom line is, there is still hope... You simply cannot have a nation filled with so many conservative people and NOT have a strong conservative candidate emerge onto the scene... It is practically impossible...

Conservatism means responsibility, and our community is filled responsible-minded, morally strong individuals... It is inevitable, when a political vacuum is created, one with the means will be compelled to step up to speak for and lead the Conservative position... This has happened this morning...

He needs money---lots and lots and lots of money---A few national media networks would help too.

[HomeschoolrsRUs]

Forgive my glass of cold water, perhaps I'm just a bit jaded as of late, and pardon the bluntness of my response but, talk is cheap. I want to see a candidate walk-the-talk, if you know what I mean. What I read sounds pretty good, but I am fearful of the "ususal tactics" ... will he appear in front of different groups and tell them what they WANT to hear, or how he will actually do things and conduct himself? I don't want a finger-in-the-wind candidate, ONLY a true conservative will do.

I WANT to get behind someone, I really do, but I've been burned so often now, I've learned not to lean to quickly nor lend my stamp of approval before it's been earned. Like Laz, I need to do some more research on the fellow ... obviously we are not going to get the "true" story by relying on MSM avenues of information. We should use this thread to post all related info on Tancredo, so that we can all stay as informed as we can.

[Lazarus]

He needs money---lots and lots and lots of money---A few national media networks would help too.The far left libs in the MSM will try to blow him off as a radical - They will want to promote McCain - They want a liberal candidates controlling both parties...

But the media as an industry simply cannot ignore Tancredo... They thrive on controversy and love a good fight... A strong conservative candidate in a campaign where liberalism is going into high gear is like cocaine to an addict - They cannot resist the entertainment value... That's what the media has become...

Besides, he announced his candidacy on Fox News and they will keep his face solidly on the radar... Since the MSM is like the oil cartel, when one breaks ranks and reports on a big story like this, the other MUST follow suit...

I also see a situation that even if Tancredo doesnt gain enough momentum to win the nomination, his very presence forces conservative issues onto the campaign stage, and he may give momentum to another candidate like Newt...

Newt alone, IMO, was going to be blown off and ignored by the MSM... But with Tancredo now on the stage, the Conservative position cannot be buried by the leftists in the media...

And as I said before, there may be more conservative candidates emerge before this race really gets up to speed...

[Lazarus]

Forgive my glass of cold water, perhaps I'm just a bit jaded as of late, and pardon the bluntness of my response but, talk is cheap. I want to see a candidate walk-the-talk, if you know what I mean. What I read sounds pretty good, but I am fearful of the "ususal tactics" ... will he appear in front of different groups and tell them what they WANT to hear, or how he will actually do things and conduct himself? I don't want a finger-in-the-wind candidate, ONLY a true conservative will do.

I WANT to get behind someone, I really do, but I've been burned so often now, I've learned not to lean to quickly nor lend my stamp of approval before it's been earned. Like Laz, I need to do some more research on the fellow ....Go to that site I posted above and read the sections on "Issues" and "Buzz"... I didnt quote everything posted there - there is more info, including commentaries from thrid parties stating factual info about how he has voted in Congress and why...

The site is a little sparse at the moment, but then he only announced his intentions today... I suspect we'll get more info on him, his positions, and his record, as the campaign rolls on...

I would like to hear some other evaluations from reputable, credible conservative sources... I will be listening to Rush at lunch today - I expect to hear some comment from him on this announcememnt...

I agree with Homegirl that I need more firm data before I commit my mind fully to this man, but in the current field of competitors, he is clearly the first candidate I felt good about getting close too...

Let's read more and see what we can conclude...

[HomeschoolrsRUs]

:thumb: All good suggestions, Laz! Thanks for posting this (it's fun to be the first one to post something, isn't it? LOL) I will certainly be taking a long, hard look at this fellow. We (freecers) should work together doing legwork and we will find our "candidate". I, like you, refuse to believe there ISN'T some(conservative)body that we can rally behind.

Thanks again, Laz.

[Joe Btsflk]

Now if he comes out with some silly crappola like, GWB called the Constitution just a "GD piece of paper," echoing the lies of the truly deranged, then I'm going to have to go elsewhere.]

If GW didn't call the Constitution "just a Goddamned piece of paper!" why doesn't he issue a denial of the story?

I'll tell you why, because it isn't "crappola", IT'S TRUE!

On the bumper sticker that has been on my car for about eight months it says:

Ron Paul 2008
Tom Tancredo

Ron Paul is my first choice for president in 2008 and Tom Tancredo is my second choice. After that, they are all Repugnants and Dumbocraps.

[Dilloduck]

The far left libs in the MSM will try to blow him off as a radical - They will want to promote McCain - They want a liberal candidates controlling both parties...

But the media as an industry simply cannot ignore Tancredo... They thrive on controversy and love a good fight... A strong conservative candidate in a campaign where liberalism is going into high gear is like cocaine to an addict - They cannot resist the entertainment value... That's what the media has become...

Besides, he announced his candidacy on Fox News and they will keep his face solidly on the radar... Since the MSM is like the oil cartel, when one breaks ranks and reports on a big story like this, the other MUST follow suit...

I also see a situation that even if Tancredo doesnt gain enough momentum to win the nomination, his very presence forces conservative issues onto the campaign stage, and he may give momentum to another candidate like Newt...

Newt alone, IMO, was going to be blown off and ignored by the MSM... But with Tancredo now on the stage, the Conservative position cannot be buried by the leftists in the media...

And as I said before, there may be more conservative candidates emerge before this race really gets up to speed...

Agreed--2 years is a long time and the more conservatives the better however if they don't have the money or can't play o the media you can kiss em goodbye. Newt is every bit the conservative that Tancredo is and also has a well-defined plan to deal with the Mexican Invasion.

http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/gingrich200604261230.asp

Mybe they can join forces.

[HomeschoolrsRUs]

If GW didn't call the Constitution "just a Goddamned piece of paper!" why doesn't he issue a denial of the story?

I'll tell you why, because it isn't "crappola", IT'S TRUE!

On the bumper sticker that has been on my car for about eight months it says:

Ron Paul 2008
Tom Tancredo

Ron Paul is my first choice for president in 2008 and Tom Tancredo is my second choice. After that, they are all Repugnants and Dumbocraps.

Joe Btsflk,
This thread is about Tom Tancredo, let's keep it that way. Do no try to hijack this thread with anti-Bush remarks. If you are that passionate in your dislike of the President, start a thread for it, but this kind of thread drift is not acceptable.

[Lazarus]

...is every bit the conservative that Tancredo is and also has a well-defined plan to deal with the Mexican Invasion.

http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/gingrich200604261230.asp

Mybe they can join forces.THAT is a very interesting possibility... Odder political teams have formed before - Reagan/George Bush Sr comes to mind... I would be very open to seeing some combination between Tancredo and Newt...

[John Galt]

I think I could reach over and push one of the "R" buttons for this guy....

http://www.vote-smart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=CCO89758

[Joe Btsflk]

Joe Btsflk,
This thread is about Tom Tancredo, let's keep it that way. Do no try to hijack this thread with anti-Bush remarks. If you are that passionate in your dislike of the President, start a thread for it, but this kind of thread drift is not acceptable.

If you will note, Lubbock is the one who took the dialog off subject by calling the story that GWB called the Constitution "just a Goddamned piece of paper!" crappola. He is the one you should have directed your ire toward, not me!!!

[Lazarus]

Ease up, Joe... Lets all try to remember that Mr Bush is not running for President in '08... I dont agree with every policy of his either, but he's not the issue or the subject of the thread...

We have the opportunity to find a true heir to the legacy of Ronald Reagan to lead this nation... Let's try to stay focused on the game...

Today we're talking about Tancredo...

[Lazarus]

I think I could reach over and push one of the "R" buttons for this guy....

http://www.vote-smart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=CCO89758 That's precisely the kind of info Im lookin for... Excellent link John - Good job locating that one... You get a gold star today...:thumb:

[Kathy30]

Predictably the media is going crazy over Barak Obama throwing his hat in the ring. He's going to be the media darling. Vote for Obama or you're a racist is going to be the theme. He has no experience, he's another John Edwards with a deep tan.

I hope that people don't get caught up in being manipulated by continuing Bush hate. Surely democrats are going to want to continue Bush hate right into the next ten elections if they can. It has been so successful so far. Don't be manipulated.

[HomeschoolrsRUs]

If you will note, Lubbock is the one who took the dialog off subject by calling the story that GWB called the Constitution "just a Goddamned piece of paper!" crappola. He is the one you should have directed your ire toward, not me!!!

First, Lubbock is a SHE not a HE.

Second, HER comment was an off-hand remark (please take note of the brackets included in her post).

Third, YOUR comment was an obvious attempt to draw the discussion off-thread, ergo my comment of redress.

Now that it's settled, drop it.

[Dilloduck]

Predictably the media is going crazy over Barak Obama throwing his hat in the ring. He's going to be the media darling. Vote for Obama or you're a racist is going to be the theme. He has no experience, he's another John Edwards with a deep tan.

I hope that people don't get caught up in being manipulated by continuing Bush hate. Surely democrats are going to want to continue Bush hate right into the next ten elections if they can. It has been so successful so far. Don't be manipulated.



Any conservative candidate worth his salt had BETTER distance himself from Bush.

[RED]

Just listening to Laura Ingraham and the news came on. I think the local affiliate here uses ABC news. They related the news that Osama Obama was launching his presidential exploratory committe today. Of course, no mention of Tom Tancredo.

[Lazarus]

Just listening to Laura Ingraham and the news came on. I think the local affiliate here uses ABC news. They related the news that Osama Obama was launching his presidential exploratory committe today. Of course, no mention of Tom Tancredo.Hehehehe... Yep... Just as I suspected... They will try to blow him off as a minor abberation of the radical right - In their mind, Obama is the Messiah...

But they cant ignore Tancredo for long - Fox News will see to that... Once one major network puts real face time on the air for a particular candidate, the others MUST follow suit... Oh I fully expect their reports to be nothing less than character assassinations, but they cant blow him off...
Watch and enjoy..:biggrin:

[Joe Btsflk]

Tom Tancredo for Vice President!
Ron Paul for President!

[Apollo5600]

Tancredo for President!! Tancredo for President!! Yay!!! He's running!! He's my man forsure!! I like him more everyday!!! Let it be so!!!!!! Tancredo for President!!!!! :claps:

[EveningStar]

Tancredo has no more chance of winning than Ron Paul does.

[Apollo5600]

Tancredo has no more chance of winning than Ron Paul does.

Are you kidding? Tancredo is looking like a pretty good conservative at the moment. Why the heck wouldn't he have a chance? Don't confuse him and Ron Paul just because the banned dude grouped them together.
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[Kathy30]

If GW didn't call the Constitution "just a Goddamned piece of paper!" why doesn't he issue a denial of the story?

I'll tell you why, because it isn't "crappola", IT'S TRUE!



It might be that he just doesn't know that this story is circulating the internet. I doubt if capitolhillblue is on his list of most frequented sites. Have you ever heard a legitimate reporter mention this incident? Or ask him if it was true. He just got grilled by 60 minutes, did the reporter ask him if this was true? Does the reporter even know this is going around the web?

Here's a question for ya. This came from capitolhillblue. Everytime it is referenced elsewhere the source is the same. How come there is no mention of it anyplace else in the universe?

[EveningStar]

Are you kidding? Tancredo is looking like a pretty good conservative at the moment. Why the heck wouldn't he have a chance? Don't confuse him and Ron Paul just because the banned dude grouped them together.
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The Paul and Tancredo candidacies serve to generate interest in the voters. However, once their purpose has been served, they will both drop out before the end of the race.

[Lubbock]

Tancredo might just surprise the naysayers.

As to Ron Paul, I think we've beat that subject to death already.

If you want to put your money on one who isn't going anywhere, Paul's your man.

[DesertFox]

What Lub said.

[RED]

Tancredo might just surprise the naysayers.

As to Ron Paul, I think we've beat that subject to death already.

If you want to put your money on one who isn't going anywhere, Paul's your man.

Ain't that the truth! :biggrin:

[Seabee]

Excellent--now maybe we will see who the real power is behind ignoring our borders and pressing for the North American Union.

Whd do you guys keep saying illegal immigration will bring about a North American Union? Did you miss the memo? The illegals do not want a North American Union, they want to overrun the United States, not merge with it. There isnt going to be a N.A.U., there is going to be a United States of Mexico.

[UnkHiram]

I am open to Tancredo, would like to know more about him and explore more of his positions on the issues that matter to me.

[Seabee]

Reading about Tancredo's stances on some issues sounds like he has a good blend of Libertarian principles mixed in with a whole lot of Conservative ideals. Sounds like the man for the job, which is exactly why he will not get elected.

[RED]

Whd do you guys keep saying illegal immigration will bring about a North American Union? Did you miss the memo? The illegals do not want a North American Union, they want to overrun the United States, not merge with it. There isnt going to be a N.A.U., there is going to be a United States of Mexico.

Gee, thanks! I feel better now. :D

[Seabee]

Hey, I'm here for you.

[Kathy30]

When Tom Tancredo is elected president, he'll do the job Bush won't do, pardon the wrongly convicted Border Patrol Agents.

Tom Tancredo for President.

[RED]

When Tom Tancredo is elected president, he'll do the job Bush won't do, pardon the wrongly convicted Border Patrol Agents.

Tom Tancredo for President.

Can you imagine that any conservative, with the power to, would not pardon those railroaded Border Patrol agents? A dozen years in jail for shooting an illegal alien drug smuggler. It's immoral.

Those agents will be on Hannity and Colmes tonite, made to plead for their families and their freedom. Their incarceration will be disgusting and un-American. Where is the compassionate conservative? :rolleyes:

[PackerFever]

First post here....glad I found the site.

I live in Colorado and have heard Tom Tancredo on many local television and radio shows. He apears regularly on the Kaplis and Silverman show which is on air 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM EST. You can listen to the show free online here; http://khow.com/pages/listen-index.html One of the radio guys is exploring whterh or not to run for Senator for Colorado (Kaplis, Republican) so they have been doing a little talking about that but they often have Tancredo on air.

My take is that Tancredo is not a one issue guy and he is very conservative. He does not bash the President, however he is not afraid to speak out and tell the people that GWB does not give him an audience very often. Tancredo has been pushing for immigration reform for many years and is not afraid to against the grain.

Colorado has had a lot of immigration issues in the news the past few years including in illegal killing a police officer and fleeing to mexico only to have Vincente Fox finally cave in and allow him to be extradited (don't get me started on this guy). There have also been a number of human smuggling cases including car accidents where several were killed plus other crimes such as drug running etc and the Swift Meat Packing Plant Raid.

Anyway, Tancredo has been in the forefront of reform and grew up in Colorado. I will vote Republican no matter who is running but I will be much more enthusiastic if Tancredo gets the nod.

[DesertFox]

Good to have you aboard, PackerFever. I think you'll fit in fine with our crowd.

[maxparrish]

Good to have you aboard, PackerFever. I think you'll fit in fine with our crowd.

As someone who has paid attention to Tancredo for sometime I am elated that he has decided to run. He is articulate, smart, Regean like, and a perfect conservative. He has not wavered, he takes the bricks, and has a good nature.

Now, his chances are not great. He is not establishment conservative, and his access to funds may not be super. And the only other real conservative, Newt, may split conservative votes. That is going to be the difficulty - Rominy is also posing as a conservative.

Still, Tancredo is the most moral and upright of anyone running - a man for all seasons (nothing against Newt, I like him a whole lot too).

He will draw the illegal issue into the fray - we will see the scumbag McCain really get blasted by Newt and Tom, with Romney getting his digs in as well. Brownback who defends open borders is likely to run...but he is toast.

Hopefully Tancredo has an Internet Guru like Dean, he could really be effective in this media.

[RED]

Now, his chances are not great. He is not establishment conservative, and his access to funds may not be super. And the only other real conservative, Newt, may split conservative votes. That is going to be the difficulty - Rominy is also posing as a conservative.

Still, Tancredo is the most moral and upright of anyone running - a man for all seasons (nothing against Newt, I like him a whole lot too).

He will draw the illegal issue into the fray - we will see the scumbag McCain really get blasted by Newt and Tom, with Romney getting his digs in as well. Brownback who defends open borders is likely to run...but he is toast.

Hopefully Tancredo has an Internet Guru like Dean, he could really be effective in this media.

Maybe the establishment conservatives will choose another 'conservative' like Bush. :rolleyes:

Here we sit, at war with Muslim terrorists, and day after day, year after year, our borders are wide open for ANYBODY to come in, and believe me, anybody does. Our President, rather than act, has given deceptive lip service to the issue and has called the patriot Minute Men, vigilantes. He has further put in harm's way, a miniscule number of unarmed military reservists to the border. This is protecting American security?

Didn't somebody above say ... 'Tancredo sounds like the man for the job, so, consequently, has no chance of getting elected? Unfortunately, it's true. :sad:

Anyway, if you're not an 'establishment conservative', Tom Tancredo's website is here:

http://www.americanshavehadenough.org/

Another, here:

http://www.teamtancredo.com/

[Lazarus]

As someone who has paid attention to Tancredo for sometime I am elated that he has decided to run. He is articulate, smart, Regean like, and a perfect conservative. He has not wavered, he takes the bricks, and has a good nature.That is what I have been observing too, Max... I heard him speak yesterday on Fox News when he anounced his intentions, and he has a way of presenting himself and communicating that feels natural and comfortable - VERY Reagan-esque... I felt like some fresh air had just floowed into the room... The more I read about and hear this man, the more I like him... Im trying very hard to remain skeptical, but I have to admit, Im losing the fight... I LIKE this man!!!

Now, his chances are not great. He is not establishment conservative, and his access to funds may not be super. And the only other real conservative, Newt, may split conservative votes.That is true... But then dont forget that Reagan didnt win the nomination the first time he tried for it - he lost it to Ford... It took 4 years of Carter to wake America from its stupor and start listening to a comon sense true conservative... As for Newt, as someone suggested above, we may see Newt and Tancredo join forces before this is done...

Rominy is also posing as a conservative. Dont kid yourself - ALL of the Pub candidates will invoke the sacred "C" word if that is what it will take to win... Did no one here but me hear McCaine's BS on election night when the Dems were sweeping all the races? CNN had his face on the camera commenting on why the Pubs were losing, and he boldly stated that the Pubs must return to the conservative principles that put them in power - That they needed another Ronald Reagan to lead them - As if HE was ready to wear that exalted mantel... This just demonstrates how easily these country club conmen will invoke the name of Ronaldus Magnus... They have no dignity and they think we are morons who will simply trot along behind the man who uses the word the most...

Still, Tancredo is the most moral and upright of anyone running - a man for all seasons (nothing against Newt, I like him a whole lot too). Agreed!

I agree that this is going to be a knife fight, but I dont agree that Tabcredo WONT be nominated... This party has just started, and I think everyone is going to be pleasantly shocked at how well Tancredo will expound his positions... If the MSM doesnt black him out, he will talk directly to the hearts of the people like Reagan did - Which is precisely WHY the MSM will try to isolate him... The only real obstacle I see to his campaign is $$$...

[Lubbock]

Let me make this observation: Wherever Tancredo comes out in the run-up to the nomination will depend largely on the staff he puts together. Let’s hope and pray that he equips himself with people who are really politically savvy, because he’s going up against McCain and Romney, to name two who have a much more public profile than Tancredo. It’s going to take some real political maneuvering to get his name and face front and center.

If Tancredo has correctly read the “political will of the people” in regard to the Border Issue, he will ride that horse to victory.

People nationwide are fed up to here with the damned Mexican Parasites streaming across the border unchecked.

[Kathy30]

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[PackerFever]

Tancredo on O'Reilly tonight.

He wants the President to pardon the National Guard members who shot the smuggler.

[Patriot Heart]

This could become a grassroots thing. Nothing is impossible with God. I am willing to go in the trenches for this guy if he is all he appears to be.



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[PackerFever]

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[RED]

Tancredo on O'Reilly tonight.

He wants the President to pardon the National Guard members who shot the smuggler.

Any conservative would. This incarceration is immoral, and the President has looked away. Nice guy. :rolleyes: Tom Tancredo is the leader on strong border enforcement and fixing the illegal immigrant problem.

[libertyman]

Announced personally on Fox News this morning... Tancredo has declared that he is running for the Republican Nomination for the Presidency in '08...

This is my candidate... He has a common sense, comfortable way of communicating that reminds me of Ronald Reagan in a lot of ways...

Tancredo said he was ready to compete against "the tall guys with nice hair" :biggrin: because there really wasnt a true conservative choice in the field...

Actually Im suprised that I was the first to post this info on the forum... I drove like hell to get to the office to see if anyone had mentioned it...:question:

:claps: :thumb:

Laz is a happy boy this morning... Finally a Conservative candidate I can line up behind...:D
If the very honorable Rep. RON PAUL M.D. doesn't win the 2008 GOP nomination, then Tancredo is the only Republican candidate that I will support. Gramted, I would prefer to see Dr. Paul remain in the House of Representatives....but since he is considering a run for President I will support him wholeleartedly.

[Beowulf]

Finally! Tancredo is in the running. He has my support.