Tancredo for president, group says

Rocky Mountain News ^ | January 21, 2004 | M.E. Sprengelmeyer

[Columbine]

Immigration critics in Tennessee want to draft Rep. Tom Tancredo as a protest candidate in the upcoming Republican presidential primary, but don't expect the Littleton lawmaker to become their volunteer.

"A lot of people think my politics are crazy, but I'm not delusional. I don't think I'm going to be president of the United States," Tancredo said Tuesday, in response to a new committee, "Tennesseans for Tancredo," touting a write-in candidacy on the Internet.

Some immigration critics are so upset about President Bush's proposal to offer legal status to millions of illegal immigrants that they want to field a protest candidate in Republican presidential primaries in Tennessee and elsewhere.

A Web site, www.tennesseansfortancredo.com, cites the need to "make noise, collect signatures, build a grass-roots movement that attracts citizens from all walks of life and all political parties."

With or without Tancredo's approval, they hope critics of Bush's plan will write in Tancredo during state presidential contests.

Tancredo said he supports Bush on most issues besides immigration and could not see himself having much of an effect on Bush's chances.

This week, the representative launched "Team Tancredo," a political action committee to raise money for candidates who oppose amnesty for illegal immigrants.

"Tancredo for President" bumper stickers have been floating around the Internet for more than a year.

"It's a conversation starter," he said. "And the conversation usually starts with, 'Who the hell is Tom Tancredo?' ''

[Warren_Piece]

She makes me want to play Sir Mix-A-Lot.

[Cultural Jihad]

If that is a man wanted by the FBI then you are being dishonest in your characterization of President Bush's proposal. A dishonest person hardly has any standing in a debate on the rule of law, but don't let that fact inhibit your lies in any way.

[cyborg]

Here on Long Island the republican party is a JOKE on so many levels but I won't give up. I will do what you suggest, that is to write to others and see what happens.

[South40]

I can research J'Lo pictures all day. How much fun will it be for you to look for degenerates?

Have at it. And, I wasn't looking for degenerates. I was aptly rebutting your specious defense of the indefensible.

I like Bush. I voted for him once and probably will again. I’m just not so quick to agree with everything the man does, especially when it comes to granting amnesty to ILLEGAL aliens. And I’m not alone

Thought you were leaving?

[putupon]

OK, the hotties can stay, but that's it.

[South40]

If that is a man wanted by the FBI then you are being dishonest in your characterization of President Bush's proposal. A dishonest person hardly has any standing in a debate on the rule of law, but don't let that fact inhibit your lies in any way.

He was wanted by the FBI only AFTER he committed his crimes. So was John Malvo, the DC sniper. The common thread among them was/is they are ILLEGAL aliens. There was no dishonesty in my posting his picture.

[Naspino]

OK, the hotties can stay, but that's it.

FINALLY someone understand my Immigration Policy. If you agree with me then write in Naspino for 04.

[latina4dubya]

okay--so then, what did you mean by this picture? i'm trying to follow the discussion between you and Naspino, but i didn't get what this picture was really about... my curiosity is sincere...

and just for everybody's record--i am of mexican heritage, but was born here in the US, as were my parents, my grandparents, my great grandparents, and my great-great grandparents, etc...

[kingu]

To those who are doing the write in Tancredo Campaign:

First and foremost, read the rules of what votes are counted in your state. In California, write in candidates are not counted unless they've filed an affidavit with the state stating that they believe people will be voting for them in the election. Tancredo's office has said that they absolutely will not be doing anything like that and do not want people to write his name in.

If you're in California and want to send a message, vote for Howard Kaloogian in the Republican Senate Primary. If you're outside of California, read your election rules - if the vote won't be tallied and won't be reported, all you are doing is creating job security for people who count votes, and wasting your money.

*climbs off soapbox*

[BlackbirdSST]

I can predict their response. The Republicans in congress are all pansies that cannot stand up to George B-- no -- Rove.

OK, so for the sake of argument, name one proposal sent to the Congress that they have copitulated on, just one. Since the number will be the same, name one item they have sent to the WH that has been Vetoed. Last night was the first time I've even HEARD the word Veto from this WH. crickets chirpping

Blackbird.

[Cultural Jihad]

Yes, you were dishonest when you said 'THIS MAN' would be given 'amnesty' (which there even isn't any being proposed).

[Naspino]

Wouldn't happen to be J'Lo would you?

[Cultural Jihad]

Correction: You were dishonest when you said:

"THANK GOD FOR BUSH that this man ... will soon be legal."

[putupon]

FINALLY someone understand my Immigration Policy.

I have a real life example to help my comprehension.

Our office assitant just got a job offer from Hooters less than a hour ago, if she takes it (and she probably will), we'll need help.

There is a labor shortage!

True story.

[BlackbirdSST]

A dishonest person hardly has any standing in a debate on the rule of law, but don't let that fact inhibit your lies in any way.

OK CJ, do you consider an ILLEGAL Alien to be dishonest? hmmm? I think CJ is drifting to the dark side. Blackbird.

[Naspino]

I'm telling you I have a vision for America. Naspino in '04.

[NewRomeTacitus]

Ms. Lopez is of Puerto Rican descent and is known to get very upset when people mistakenly assume she's Mexican. She has always had U.S. citizenship.

[Naspino]

Ms. Lopez is of Puerto Rican descent and is known to get very upset when people mistakenly assume she's Mexican. She has always had U.S. citizenship.

Did I say she was Mexican? This is actually great news -- she can run on my presedential ticket in '04. Its just an example of what the 3rd world can produce. They aren't all nasty, filthy, criminals as some would like to paint them.

[putupon]

I'm telling you I have a vision for America.

I have your campaign slogan:

"A hottie in every office!"

Can I be campaign manager?

[NewRomeTacitus]

"THANK GOD FOR BUSH or this poor woman might still be illegal." is what you said.