Dec 21 2007
Here’s To Tom Tancredo!
Congressman Tom Tancredo withdrew from the presidential race today because he felt it was the right thing to do. People supporting Republican candidates other than Mitt Romney will likely be disappointed in his choice to endorse the former Massachusetts governor. I hope that most people don’t question Tancredo’s intentions or his integrity.
This man has illustrated a willingness to speak his mind (when given a chance to be heard.) Given his low standing in the polls and the relatively low standing of my candidate, Duncan Hunter, it is apparent that the majority of poll respondents are a combination of disengaged, apathetic, and misguided. So Tancredo had to make a tough choice. He had to continue his (very) long shot bid for the presidency or step aside and support the best man he feels has a chance to win. He chose the latter and I’m sure the decision wasn’t made without a great deal of thought.
I applaud Tom Tancredo for his ideas and his willingness to express them. I also applaud him for today’s actions, which show a concern for something bigger than his personal goals. I personally cling to hope that people will listen to Duncan Hunter and wake up to the fact that he is the right choice, but I do not doubt that Tancredo is doing what he feels is in the best interests of our nation. Given the rise of Mike Huckabee and the elite designated front-runner status of Rullary Clintiani, I certainly understand his decision. Mitt Romney would be , in my opinion, a far better nominee and president than either of the current front-runners.
As bad as it would be to see one of the current crop of Democrats in the White House, Giuliani or Huckabee would potentially not be much better. Both have their strong qualities but both also have the very alarming negatives.
The pro-choice former mayor has demonstrated a lack of restraint and character in his personal life that cannot be ignored. His indiscretions cost New York taxpayers thousands of dollars in mistress protection and chauffeur service. On top of that, the expenses were seemingly hidden in various budgets. I have also heard recently that his law firm represents the company that will control the TTC (Trans Texas Corridor aka The NAFTA Superhighway.)
Huckabee showed his own poor judgement in supporting the release of rapist Wayne Dumond, who proceeded to rape and kill at least one other victim after his release. Huckabee has proven himself to be soft on illegal immigration, arguing for in-state tuition for the children of illegals and courting a Mexican Consulate to Arkansas (a consulate which gave ID cards to illegals.) As a cherry on top of this spoiled sundae, he is endorsed by the New Hampshire NEA.
Thank you, Tom Tancredo, for your concern for the well-being of your country and supporting what you see as the best attainable solution.
I won’t question Tom’s integrity because I do not have any evidence yet of a pay-off. I do question Tom’s judgement in endorsing Romney though. It is a disgrace. The fact that Tom has done good in the past doesn’t change the fact that this is a big mistake.
Joe,
I understand your take on his decision to endorse Romney. I would only point out that I share Tom’s concern about Huckabee and Giuliani. I believe that he is endorsing who he sees as the best “electable” candidate in the are of immigration.
I still believe Duncan Hunter is the absolute best, but I would support Romney if it were between him, Huckabee, and Clintiani.
Sam Pierce, I agree with you all the way. I’ve been a Tancredo supporter from the very beginning. I was hoping for a Tancredo/Hunter or Hunter/Tancredo ticket. But looking at the reality of the situation if the People don’t wake up and smell the roses, I will be forced to support Romney as the most electable and hopefully the best qualified of the top tier. I’m not saying that’s where my heart is. Heaven help us if Huckabee, Giuliani, or McCain gets the nomination.
BA1944,
My hope of people waking up and smelling the roses dims every day, we may indeed have to settle.