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Tancredo set to decide today whether he'll run for president
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| Last Edited | COSDem Jan 15, 2007 02:28pm |
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| News Date | Monday, January 15, 2007 08:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Colorado Rep. Tom Tancredo admitted Sunday that winning the Republican nomination would be a steep uphill battle should he decide to run for president, but entirely worth the effort if it brings his views on illegal immigration to the forefront of U.S. politics.
"It's delusional to suggest that this would not be anything but a David and Goliath situation, but after all, David won," Tancredo said at a book signing in West Des Moines. "Things like this happen in politics, but no matter what happens, it will force America to focus on these issues."
Tancredo wrapped up a weekend visit to the state that dually served as a tour promoting his book, " In Mortal Danger: The Battle for America's Border and Security," as well as an exploratory trip to gauge the opinion and support of Iowans as he mulls a presidential run.
Tancredo said he will decide today whether he will run. No Republican has yet announced intentions to run for the presidential nomination.
Tancredo said his hard-line stance against illegal immigration likely could make fundraising difficult, but while he envisions potential big-name candidates such as Arizona Sen. John McCain and Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney as battleships, the potential to "slip through to port" exists, likely because of his bold views, he said. |
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