Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-CO), a leading opponent of illegal immigration, today (1/16) that said he would take the first step toward a longshot 2008 presidential bid dedicated to the immigration issue. Tancredo, 61, formed an exploratory committee to raise money for what he termed an "arduous and undeniably uphill battle" for the presidency that would advance his hard-line views on immigration."I am considering this campaign because of my commitment to real immigration reform: reform that first and foremost is dedicated to the security and well-being of the citizens of the United States, and to respect for the rule of law in our beloved nation," Tancredo said. Tancredo has been a leading voice in Congress against proposals for guest worker programs and in favor of stronger border security to block illegal immigrants from Mexico. He recently generated controversy by saying Miami resembled "a third world country." Read More
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