Office and district sought: 6th Congressional District
Name: Tom Tancredo
Party affiliation: Republican
Website: www.tancredo.org
Age: 60
Last degree earned: Bachelor of Arts
Occupation: Congressman
Hobbies: Hunting, motorcycle riding
Family: Wife, Jackie; two children; five grandchildren
How long have you lived in Colorado? Born in Denver
Last book read: “The Truth About Muhammad” by Robert Spencer
Civic involvement: I Love U guys Foundation; Oscar Hernandez Fund; TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Survival Program); Paralyzed Veterans Ride
Major endorsements: Citizens Against Government Waste; National Taxpayer’s Union
Why are you running? I am running because the issues about which I care greatly (national security, immigration reform, veteran’s care, tax policies, etc.) are largely determined by the Congress.
What are the top three challenges facing Colorado?
Insuring the safety and security of every American is the primary responsibility of the federal government. Anything else we do comes in a distant second.
What steps, if any, do you think the federal government needs to take to address the problem of illegal immigration?
Securing the borders
Enforce the law prohibiting the hiring of illegal aliens
Do you support the continued involvement of American troops in Iraq?
I do. However we are fast approaching the time when we must tell the government of Iraq that they must undertake the defense and economic development of their own country. We have achieved numerous strategic goals and planted the seed of democracy. They must be willing to nurture it.
