Thursday - December 20, 2007

Tom Tancredo Has Dropped out of the Presidential Race, Endorses Romney

Tancredo Withdrawals from Race, Endorses Romney
Posted by Michelle Levi

From CBS News’ Michelle Levi:

Tom Tancredo pulled his hat from the Republican race for president and announced his endorsement of Mitt Romney in Des Moines today. The Colorado congressman’s campaign never gained any traction in the polls.

“It was apparent to me I cannot win this race” Tancredo admitted. Yet, the real impact of his run is in the prominence immigration policy has taken in the Republican race.

The congressman launched and sustained his campaign on his hard stance against illegal immigration. Debate after debate—often the only glimpses journalists and voters have had of the candidate—Tancredo reiterated the importance of securing U.S. borders and retaining a strict stance against illegal immigration and amnesty.

His outspoken advocacy is evident in provocative television ads released by his campaign which warn viewers that permeable borders could lead to terrorist attacks and increased crime. “Consequences” featured a series of crime scene photographs as a dramatic narrator says, “Mothers killed, children executed. The tactics of vicious Central American gangs, now on US soil. Pushing drugs, raping kids, destroying lives.” The candidate left little unsaid on his stance.

Now, two weeks before the Iowa caucuses these policies have become essential Republican rhetoric—his pet cause has become a major issue in the race.

On his decision to endorse Mitt Romney Tancredo said “at this point in time, he is the best hope for our cause. And it is the cause, that’s what motivates me. It’s not Tom Tancredo, it’s all the things we worked so hard for”.

He also admits that electability played a major role in his decision: “I mean somebody is going to win this race. Somebody is going to be President of the United States, it is not going to be me”.

He cited Huckabee and McCain as two candidates who would not be loyal advocates for his cause: “there are folks who are in this race that even though they have rhetorically said the right things, we have rhetorically forced them into that, I am not sure they are there beyond that”.

Romney, he said, at least has a record of standing up against illegal immigration. Without dispelling too many details, Tancredo said he had private conversations with other candidates but his conversation for a “good hour or more” this morning with Romney stood out.

Tancredo is unsure what role he will play as a Romney supporter but leaves the horserace seemingly satisfied with his contribution – bringing immigration to the forefront of the Republican race for president.

Dear Friends,

It is with my heart full of gratitude and a touch of sadness that I write today to tell you of my intention to end my campaign for the presidency.

As a loyal friend and supporter it is important to me that you understand why I am doing this, even though you may disagree.

For the past ten years I have dedicated my public life to the critical issue of illegal immigration.  I believed then –as I do now—that massive uncontrolled illegal immigration threatens our survival as a nation.  I could not stand by and let open border politicians and corporate lobbyists sell our country out to the highest bidder.

Then earlier this year when I feared that the issue would not be championed by any of the top candidates I threw my hat in the ring.  It was the only way I could be certain that the candidates would be forced to take a stand.

Thanks to your incredible support look what we have accomplished:

Just last week Newsweek declared that “"Anti-immigrant zealot [that would be me] had already won.  Now even Dems dance to his no mas salsa tune.” This month alone The Economist, the New Yorker, the Wall Street Journal and a score of other newspapers have written similar assessments, grudgingly crediting our campaign with forcing the issue of immigration to the center of the national stage and—more importantly—with forcing every presidential candidate to commit themselves to an immigration plan that calls for securing the borders, opposing amnesty and enforcing the law.

Of course, many of the candidates need to be pinned down on their understanding of the meaning of amnesty, but we have succeeded beyond my most optimistic expectations of a year ago.  We even have Hillary jumping through hoops on the issue!

So with so much success why drop out of the race now, you are probably asking.  For one reason and one reason alone: I believe the cause demands I do so.

The presidential campaign has come down to less than a handful of viable candidates.  Unfortunately several of them have abysmal records on immigration and can’t be trusted to do what is needed to preserve this country if they’re elected.  My fear is that if I were to stay in this race my votes could be the factor in handing victory to a pro-amnesty politician.  Friends, we have done too much, come too far and the stakes are too high to play that hand. And so I am ending my presidential campaign.

I know there are many more battles in our future and you can count on me to stay in this fight with you.  We must continue to build the unquestioned momentum that is fueling our movement today. In the weeks ahead, I will write to you again to share with you my plans for the future, and for the immigration reform movement that is transforming
American politics.

But for now, I just wish to again express to you my deepest thanks and appreciation for your partnership with me in this historic effort.  I also want to wish you a very blessed and merry Christmas!

We have come so far together, and through our efforts we have made a stunning and, I believe, permanent impact on the debate over securing our borders and preserving our nation.

Not a day has gone by in this campaign that I have not thanked God for the dedication of so many Americans like you. I can promise you that as long as He gives me life and strength, I will work hard for our cause and to honor the trust you have placed in me.

With sincere best wishes,
Tom Tancredo

Hmm Who To Choose Who To choose

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