John DiStaso's column in the January 19 Manchester (N.H.) Union Leader reports that Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo is headed to the Granite State next month. The Sixth District's gift to those across the country who just want the damn borders closed will be in New Hampshire on February 3 to join the like-minded Bay Buchanan in presenting an award to New Ipswich Police Chief Garrett Chamberlain. Last fall the Chief stopped and detained a carload of illegal immigrants, only to let them go after the feds declined to take on the case.
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Great. Does this mean we are done with Tancredo in Colorado? Andrews for Congress to take his place?
Posted by: Ed | January 21, 2005 at 08:48 AM
Please, oh, please, oh, please.
If he runs I'll sing "We are Family" naked at the Obama Richardson inauguration.
Posted by: Ralph | January 21, 2005 at 10:01 AM
Remember that even if he does run, as long as he doesn't win the nomination he can still run for re-election to congress.
Posted by: Alva Adams | January 21, 2005 at 10:32 AM
We're going to start the "Draft Tom" effort right here in Colorado just to see Ralph have to live up to his promise and sing naked. Then again, we might want to hold off on that plan...
Tancredo is out-there enough to look at a Presidential race - even one with absolutely no chance of winning - as an opportunity to raise his voice nationally on immigration. He doesn't have to worry about planning or preparing to get re-elected in 6 and can phone in that election. He could spend most of his time and effort traveling the country and railing against illegal immigrants from the very loud platform of the Republican primaries.
Yes, it sounds crazy, but remember who we're talking about here.
Posted by: James Peabody | January 21, 2005 at 10:46 AM
The only argument better than not seeing me naked is the goofy chance Tancredo might win. Still, I'm willing to risk it.
Posted by: Ralph | January 21, 2005 at 10:50 AM
Anyone else hearing rumors that he doesn't want to run for re-election and John Andrews is expecting to run?
Posted by: Ed | January 21, 2005 at 11:11 AM
If Tancredo doesn't run for re-election, don't be surprised if Mike Coffman runs for that seat instead of Governor, especially given the indications that Marc Holtzman is going to steamroll his way to the Governor nomination.
Posted by: Alva Adams | January 21, 2005 at 11:13 AM