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Tom got into this campaign to push the issue of illegal immigration and unsecure borders up front. It has nothing to do with ethnicity, but facts are facts and the majority of illegal aliens here are from south of the border, and their government pushes them into our country to earn money to send back there. This after so many of our industries closed and moved down there. Wages are depressed for our citizens, high school kids have difficulty getting part time and summer jobs, our schools are over crowded, crime has increased, our jails and prisons are filled to the max, hospital emergency rooms, even whole hospitals have had to close because the illegals don't pay their bills. People's lives have been ruined because of identity theft. All we want is for the laws to be enforced.
That is all Tom Tancredo is promising to do. Enforce the laws for the American People. The American People need to get behind him more. If 87% of the American People really want something done about this problem that has been ignored and allowed to fester for 21 years, Tom Tancredo is your man. No other candidate is making this promise; no other candidate has the track record he has on this issue.

He has done all he can do as a congressman, all of his efforts die in the Senate.

He is my pick of the litter for POTUS and my constant prayer is he will succeed. America will succeed when he does.

Hon. Tom Tancredo – We have been looking at CCN, the controversy of the "legal and ilegal" inmigrants. In my opinion, no one had read the "Treaty of Limits with Canada"
See attachment enclosed – Thisnk as well, how many that arrived as pillgrims, had visas from the Native American Tribal Governments, that had 10,000 or more years settled in "what its now the United States. The treaty with Canada boudaries in the west, Washington State, Oregon, California, and others communities, agreed to respect the rights, land, settlements stablished in the Western Lands of USA... Why now so much bad faith toward the "so called illigal inmigrants"??. Their heritage was in these lands, long before the pillgrims arrived with out visas.... You as Authority of Colorado, need to expand the thinking and attitudes that are the true history on this Hemisphere – Western Hemisphere –
Regards – Ben R Rodriguez

I find it comical and sad at the same time reading some of these posts. It just shows how uneducated some of you are.

Bradley Schaubs, if you didn't realize the core of a lot of America's problems stem from illegal immigrants. Such as healthcare, education and our falling economy. I also believe Tom has ideas that will help us succeed in the Iraq War. Why don't you read up about the truths of illegal immigration and Tom Tancredo before you criticize.

Juan Rivera, how do you know Tom has forgotten his heritage?? I don’t believe this at all. He was sending out his mother’s homemade ITALIAN pasta sauce for people who donated to his campaign. That doesn’t sound like he forgot his heritage to me. The real heritage he should be proud of and you for that matter is being American! I have different ethnicities in me but the main one I am proud of is being an American. I am not an immigrant but an American. Whoever is living in this country and isn’t proud to be an American should go back to the other country if they like it so much better there. God Bless America! GO TOM GO! Thanks Tom for being a TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOT!! http://www.teamtancredo.com

In response to Rick douglasville ga:

You aren't "scumbags" but if you are an illegal immigrant than you are a criminal. Don't you find it odd that over 50,000 illegals can get together and demand rights in America and yet they can do nothing in their own country? What makes a person think its ok to sneak into a country, use false documents and steal identity? What makes a person think they are deserving of services provided by a system they never contributed to? I have to seriously question the morals of people who are esentially teaching their children that it is ok to steal, lie and break the laws because they are "victims". Are you aware that the Mexican government deports more illegal aliens than the US? You should go read the Mexican Constitution under the Ley General de Poblacion, and read Mexico's own immigration laws. Mexican law makes it a felony to be an illegal alien in Mexico. Why then is it such an atrocity for the US to exercise these same rights? Have you seen the state of our public schools and how overcrowded they are? Have you seen the local emergency rooms be forced to close their doors? A country has every right to limit the number of people coming in and to know both the identity and possible criminal history of potential citizens. A country has the right to deny access to our borders. Period.

Okay, I can understand retiring from the House to concentrate on running for the White House. To give a lame excuse to spend more time with his grandchildren is almost to be a lie. Should he run and win the White House, how much time would he have to spend with his grandchildren? I would think a whole lot less unless he follows G. W. Bush's example of how much time to take off. He is spending his time campaging and being a member of the U.S. House, how much time is he doing anything and how well is it being done? Just a few things to think about.

I'm a Democrat and totally against illegal immigration. I think our borders need to be secured and that the illegal immigrants here should be treated as criminals – thats what they are. Employers who hire them and those who house them need to subject to stiff penalties. Because I oppose illegal immigration does that mean I dispise hispanics? I dont think so. I am hispanic!

Tom Tancredo is the only candidate running for President that has the true interest of the American people at heart. He is says it like it is. He is probably the most honest of all the candiates running. He is the last best hope for theis once Great Country. Unless of course we want to end up like Europe.

Sounds like we have a few uneducated, ignorant readers leaving comments containing a great deal of name-calling, but absolutely NO content. I love it when readers use their freedom of speech to draw attention to their ineptitude.

For those of you who haven't noticed: OUR COUNTRY IS IN A CRISIS! We are on the edge of losing every constitutional freedom we have inherited – and we're in this mess because special interest groups and greedy corporations control our President and most of our politicians. American citizens no longer have a voice! We're on the edge of losing any voting power that we still have. Look at the amnesty issue that we've had to defeat FIVE times! Look at the border(less) fence that should have been built by now and isn't!

Tom Tancredo is the only candidate who has the courage to attempt to put power back in the hands of hard-working American citizens – where it belongs!

I suggest those who resort to name-calling and meaningless posts should perhaps run for politicial office and see how far you get.

Colorado is losing a really great Representative who has voted for the right things and introduced bills that truly represent the people.
Hopefully this will only mean that our Nation will gain the benefit of this man who so accurately and conscientiously represents us to be our next President!!

hey dave, no my friend we are not criminal scumbags. we are people that were forced to leave our country thanks to the politics of this country towards latin america(third world countries).any ways you like tomcredo what do you know?i'm glad tomcredo is stepping down that means we will not be torture any more by listenning to him talk.

Tom Tancredo is not a racist – but he is a STRAIGHT SHOOTER! He is very much against ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION as every legal American should be. Say what you will, Tom is a good man, and has brought it to the attention of the American voters. He is to be commended for his stand. If America doesn't wake up, we are doomed!

He is not worthy of running for any position. He forgot his heritage and how he came over into this country.
I will vote against him in any way I can. We need better men for the GOP presidential nomination. Tancredo is flawed in may ways.

matt, chicago

Great you have a diverse relationship, so do I, guess what I still am against illegal immigration, and Im not a xenophobe, im just for not letting people run amuck here illegally. this country has a right to know who you are and were you are espesially if you want all the great benefits this country has to offer. I cant wait for the day when people realize that mexico is the one with the problem, why is it that so many people come here from mexico. how come the same amount of canadians arent flooding down here, if they are kick them out too. Does that make me xenophobic or is it ok to not like illegal canadians or canadians for that matter, because they are mostly white.

While I won't miss being represented by this huge embarrassing failure, I shudder to think about the next huge embarrassing failure the GOP birdbrains around here will come up with to replace him. I'd like to see a Democrat elected around here, but I won't hold my breath.

Posted By Chris, Highlands Ranch, CO : October 29, 2007 3:17 pm

I used to feel the same way when I lived in Pueblo, Chris, and the people of the 3rd CD kept re-electing Scott McPinhead. But then he decided to retire and we got a REAL congressman for a change – John Salazar.

And when Ben Nightmare Campbell decided to retire, we got a real Senator – John's brother Ken.

And when Wayne Dullard retires next year, chances look very good that your next Senator will be Mark Udall.

There's hope for your district yet, Chris. Hang in there – and help turn Colorado more blue!!!!

Tom Tancredo is preparing to fade into the obscurity he so richly deserves.

Too bad we can't get rid of the rest of the Republican scumbags this easy.

Colorado was the first non border state to be impacted by illegal immigration. Frustrated that the Federal Government was doing nothing to control it is what brought Tom to Washington in 1998 He wins elections in the 6th district by wide margins and even Karl Rove could not find anyone to run against Tom in 2004.

His issue is not racist, and he is the only candidate with controlling illegal immigration, securing our borders and protecting the sovereignty of this Republic front and center of his campaign.

Those of you who choose to criticize Tanc, better take a look at the other candidates and their association with the Council on Foreign Relations; and the agenda of the Council on Foreign Relations before you go to the polls.

My money, my time and my energy are going to Tom Tancredo for POTUS. Yes he can beat Hillary because if any of those CFR pukes get the nomination many informed Americans will stay home in November '08.

So long, Tom.

Don't let the door hit ya,
where the Good Lord split ya.

Tancredo:

Iraq war? Terrorism? Our failing economy? Any of that ring a bell?

Seriously, if you can't focus on anything else besides illegal immigration, then you're not fit to be president.

Tommy is going to get the time he wishes. For his grandchildren. That's a good thing.

Tom Tancredo is a real Patriot of this country and he is a long-shot for president vacancy right now. I hope it will be changed very soon and more Americans will understand that he is for saving American culture and language, otherwise in 10 years we all will be minority in the country poorer than Mexico. People, please, give him a chance, listen to him and you will be taken by his common sense and sincerity. Vote for Tancredo!

He wants to spend time in the looney house....

Hey Matt, the culture of America is one that people obey the laws, speak English and are actually proud to be an American. I don't feel like I see that hardly anywhere anymore especially when you get into the subject of illegal immigrants.

They are ILLEGAL since they BROKE THE LAW. Why is this so hard to understand?? What examples are we trying to set by saying that it is okay to break our law to immigrants who are trying to come to America the right way and also the American children.

In the words of Tom Tancredo, being bilingual is a good thing but a bilingual country is a bad thing. I can not agree more. There is a story on Tom's website http://www.teamtancredo.com. that tells of a white woman who was looking for tube socks at a Walmart. She asked a couple employees where they were but they all responded with, "No English." This lady then found a black woman who worked there and as they started to walk to find the tube socks, the white lady said I couldn't find anyone who spoke English to help me with this. The black woman then said, "You know, I knew one day something would bring us together." This is a reason why English should be the official language of America. So, we can all communicate together!

Matt you are PRIME EXAMPLE of my last point. People are not proud to be Americans anymore. You even said you are a 3rd generation Irish-American. I am the same but you know what?? I AM AN AMERICAN!! Not an Irish-American. We have so many people who want to come live in this country but they don't even want to be called an American. That is just crazy to me. God Bless America! If you love America as much as I do, I sure hope you check out Tom Tancredo and vote for him for President.

http://www.teamtancredo.com.

Thanks!

"I guarantee that Tom could be Hillary in the election."

It's like Open Mike Night at the asylum.

While I won't miss being represented by this huge embarrassing failure, I shudder to think about the next huge embarrassing failure the GOP birdbrains around here will come up with to replace him. I'd like to see a Democrat elected around here, but I won't hold my breath.

Hey Dan – What is our culture again?

I'm 3rd generation Irish-american. My fiance is 1st generation French-African. Please enlighten me with our shared culture.

To Tancredo & his blind, 1-issue apostles:

Take your xenophobia and dont let it hit you on the way out.

Living in Tom's district, he is an idiot who does not deserve our support for President or the House of Reps. This being a safe republican district, I'm sure the next one won't be much better.

As the Libertarian candidate who ran against Mr. Tancredo in 2004 and 2006, I can tell you that I bet your headline is wrong: The Hon. Tom is not going to "put all his chips on White House bid". He's going to run for the nomination for the U.S. Senate seat opening up.

Our country is falling apart in front of our eyes and Tom Tancredo is the only candidate to change this.

I have to agree with you on the country falling apart in front of our eyes.

It started when the "No Tax, Follow No Law, Lie on Everything, Spend Like No Tomorrow" Republican Party gained control of both the Congress and Presidency. It has been a down hill slide into hell ever since. The Democrats haven't been much better since they gave away their SPINE and have never tried to grow a new one.

I am an Independent and voted both Republican and Democrat based upon the person running. But after what I have seen the Republicans do to this once great country I doubt I will ever vote for another Republican again. It's just not worth the risk to our nation anymore. The Republican Party is going to have to make some massive fundamental changes and become a party for the American People again and not the Special Interests and Ultra Right Wing.

Good to hear that Rep Tancredo will be able to devote his full attention to running for President.

This election is so critical to the future of this country and the illegal immigration issue is the most important domestic issue.

The more I hear the socialists and those who view themselves as elitists criticize him about non-content related factors the more I realize just how powerful his message is. He is speaking to and for the average AMERICAN.

This nation needs an America First President and Rep Tancredo is that candidate.

Tancredo for a Safe, Secure & Prosperous America

Dude has as much chance as the Rockies vs. Boston. Give it up and save your cash and reputation. Unlike the Rockies.

We need Tom in the white house soo bad. Apparently some people think that the issue of illegal immigration should never be brought up and anyone who does is a racist. Tancredo is reflecting on what most Americans are thinking and if he had more airtime, i'm sure would be close to the top in the polls. GO TOM!!!

I am a Republican in his district and many of us are glad that he is gone finally. He stands against President Bush in many issues and he made our party looks like an anti-immgration party.

He is the liability for our party to regain the Colorado state senate and state house. He is finally leaving and our party has hope next year.

Tancredo is trying to go out in a blaze of glory. Not running for another House term is his choice. Now I wish he follow Brownback and end his Presidential run. Hearing Tancredo speak (or try to form clear and coherent sentences) in the GOP debates was just horrible. Next on the list for quitting should be Mike Gravel for the Democrats.

The fact of the matter is that 1st generation Latinos vote 85 percent Democratic and 2nd generation vote 75 for the Dems. By most accounts by 2028 Texas will be a blue state if theses voting trends continue. Look at Colorado a State that #41 won by 19 points in 1988 and his son could only win by 3 ½ points in 2004. If the Republicans continue to be seen as the build a wall throw them out party they will be confined to a regional party of the Deep South. As a proud liberal I say keep talking Tom keep talking.

So this is news?

I totally agree with him on Illegal Immigration , secure the border and start the deportation of these Criminal scumbags!!!

Tom Tancredo is the REAL DEAL! People who talk poorly of him are obviously not educated on him. Tom is a true American who only wants the best for the American people. He will do anything to protect us and this is what we need in a President. Tom had some very successful campaign stops this weekend in Iowa. The word is that Tom is starting to really gain momentum. Get ready for an interesting race for president. I guarantee that Tom could be Hillary in the election. After you get to hear him speak and see that every word he says is from the heart. Not from note cards he has been trying to memorize all day. WAKE UP AMERICA!! Our country is falling apart in front of our eyes and Tom Tancredo is the only candidate to change this. http://www.teamtancredo.com

This is our culture, fight for it.
This is our flag, pick it up.
This is our country, take it back.
-Tom Tancredo, '08 Presidential Candidate

i anticiapted that tom tancredo might run for president. so i moved from colorado to north carolina. i seceded.

Tancredo is right-on in his views about illegal immigration. Most Americans feel exactly the same as he does. Saying that he "despises" Hispanics because he does not support blanket amnesty for those who violate our borders is nothing more than exaggeration.

I can't blame the illegals for trying to make a better life for themselves and their families, but I DO blame the Mexican government for refusing to improve the living conditions of its people and making it OUR problem that it has nothing better to offer its people except poverty. Further, I am outraged by the cynical rich in THIS country who masquerade their exploitation of illegals under a false face of compassion. Of course, they would never admit that they favor illegals only because they want to continue to pay poverty wages to their own employees, nannies, housekeepers, and gardeners.

Those who have no problem with illegal immigration should have more sympathy for those who are going through hell trying to immigrate to this country LEGALLY. While those trying to immigrate legally are put through security checks and medical exams to see whether they are risks to society, the illegals come in with their criminal and health records undetected. How quickly supporters of illegal amnesty forget the War on Terrorism when they are dreading the possibility that they might have to pay a living wage to the people who work for them!

Despising Hispanics isn't much to build a campaign on. It's like Lester Maddox had a twin.

While I seriously disagree with Tancredo on many different issues and I in no way think he is an appropriate choice for the presidency, his ideas on illegal immigration were right on. I think it is sad he was labled a racist because he (and the majority of Americans) think illegal immigration is wrong. When officials are sworn into office they swear to uphold the constitution and the laws of America. Like it or not sneaking into a country is ILLEGAL regardless of the person's overall intentions. A person who has snuck into this country bypassing all the immigration processes is an ILLEGAl immigrant. Not UNDOCUMENTED but ILLEGAl. An ILLEGAl immigrant should not be granted any right given to legal american citizens such as drivers licenses or public services, including free public education and healthcare. Until the laws are changed it is illegal to sneak into a country and our officials should be upholding those laws and enforcing immigration laws. Don't be fooled into thinking the Clintons or Bushs' have compassion for the illegals. They only want a cheap labor force that is nothing more than legal slavery so their corporate lobbyists are happy.

Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
And another one gone, and another one gone
Another one bites the dust
Hey, Im gonna get you too
Another one bites the dust

Accomplished what? This guy can barely utter words coherantly in GOP debates. He makes Bush look as eloquent JFK (no easy feat!) and he still thinks he is qualified to be president?

He is PERFECT for the Republicans!

The district is very Republican, and even as an open seat it is not about to join these house rankings of the most vulnerable house seats.

Get him some dip for those chips.