How Could Tancredo Endorse Romney?

I really am confused by this.  After reading this story, I do not understand how Tom Tancredo could have endorsed Romney.  Romney just uses a bunch of double-speak and fails to really answer questions regarding the illegal alien problem.

What do you think?

CNS has taken a few sentences out of context.  If you read the entire transcript, it sheds a different light on what he said.  You can also check Mitt's site and see he stand and proposals on the issue. 

Dec. 16: Mitt Romney - Meet the Press, online at MSNBC- msnbc.com  I believe the subject starts on page 4 or 5.

Ending Illegal Immigration

As for the endorsement, I think Tanc had to pick someone who (1) is at least near his stand on illegal immigration AND (2) actually has a chance to win.  (1) for better or worse, leaves out Huckabee, Giuliani, and McCain.  (2) for better or worse, eliminates Hunter, Paul and Keyes.  Who else is left?

Vote your conscience, Mammaw.  Remember that old saying "First impressions are lasting impressions"  Mitt will not get my vote.

I am still stunned by Tom dropping out before Iowa and NH.  More than 40% of the Republican likely voters in those states are still undecided.  The candidates who do have support are polling far below that.

I understand Tom's reasoning, I just do not agree with it.

Mammaw said: Tanc4prez;  I, too, hope that Mitt will use Tom in his cabinet somewhere.  That is the only reason that I can think of that Tom would endorse Mitt.  I listened to him on Neil Cavuto today and he was asked why he endorsed Mitt and he said if he laid out a template that  Mitt was the one that fit his template.  I was flabergasted when he made his endorsement but I keep hoping that he knows what he is doing.  Now I'm torn about voting for Mitt.  I really can't see myself doing so because of CFR as well as some other issues yet I trust Tom.  So what do I do?

He won't be nominated #1, and #2 if for some outside chance he is, he'll never defeat Hillary.

My question to Mitt would be : 

When you say you are against Amnesty and for strict Border Security, do you only see it " figuratively "?

Say what you mean and mean what you say.  Pretty simple rule that serves us all well.

TG

Tommygarage said:

My question to Mitt would be : 

When you say you are against Amnesty and for strict Border Security, do you only see it " figuratively "?

Say what you mean and mean what you say.  Pretty simple rule that serves us all well.

TG

I agree TG . We all know the problems we face with these professional politicans . "Don't tell us What you Think we want to hear " . Try speaking what you really mean & support and  we'll make you or break you . Tap dancing to MSM is more important than the truth !

Vote No to CFR

Tom Tancredo , Fine American 

Our problems are not with the politicians.  Our problems are with an electorate that just does not give a damn.

Well, there have been many great responses and input here.  I guess my mind was working subconsciously overnight because here's what I now think.

I believe that our problems are like msbobbie said, with an electorate that does not give a damn and is ignorant; and as IcyPeaceMaker said that politics is a dirty game.  I believe Tancredo sold out his beliefs for political promises and until a really grassroots candidate can win enough support to be elected that good people will continue to have to sell out in order to stay in the game.  Unfortunately, by the time they reach the level they were aiming for, they have sold out their beliefs so many times they are no longer the same person as when they started.

Ron Paul has raised a lot of money but I don't think it will translate into a victory for him either.  Not enough people pay attention or get informed yet.  Grassroots on the internet has a chance of growing larger and getting more people informed but still is not to the point where such a candidate will win. 

I personally cannot support Ron Paul because he is so anti-military.  He does not understand the war we are in and why we are in Iraq.  He voted against using our miliatry to help secure our borders.  Apparently our military is not to be used to fight for us over there or to protect us here.  I can only conclude he would like to get rid of the military and that should never be an option for the U.S.

I could go on and on but would get more and more off topic.  Maybe I'll start a new thread to discuss some of this when I'm more awake.

John Conner said:

Mammaw said: Tanc4prez;  I, too, hope that Mitt will use Tom in his cabinet somewhere.  That is the only reason that I can think of that Tom would endorse Mitt.  I listened to him on Neil Cavuto today and he was asked why he endorsed Mitt and he said if he laid out a template that  Mitt was the one that fit his template.  I was flabergasted when he made his endorsement but I keep hoping that he knows what he is doing.  Now I'm torn about voting for Mitt.  I really can't see myself doing so because of CFR as well as some other issues yet I trust Tom.  So what do I do?

 

Concerned Mom and Mammaw, msbobbie and all free thinkers.

Don't listen to the mind control mainstream media and their smear tactics. Educate yourself and vote wisely:

 

Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas) is the leading advocate for freedom in our nation’s capital. As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Dr. Paul tirelessly works for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies. He is known among his congressional colleagues and his constituents for his consistent voting record. Dr. Paul never votes for legislation unless the proposed measure is expressly authorized by the Constitution.

         http://www.ronpaul2008.com/issues/

 

John Conner!   We are all aware that the MSM has been in the business of INFLUENCING the public instead of informing us for a very long time.   Most of us take the time to investigate all of the candidates and pay little attention to the MSM..... or the candidates self promoting websites.

The title of this thread is : How Could Tancredo Endorse Romney?

I invite you to kindly post your promotion of Ron Paul on any of the many threads on this forum dedicated to him and not pull this one off topic.

Tancsarmy said: Come on folks, there is a clear underlying reason why Tom endorsed Romney. Tom's Iowa campaign manager, Bill Salier, endorsed Fred Thompson yesterday and Tom's friend, Congressman Steve King endorsed Thompson last week. So yes, there is a clear reason why Tom endorsed Romney.  hmmmm....

That's clear?

I received my first phone call from Mitt Romney's campaign last night and guess who was on the recorded message?  Tom Tancredo... asking me to support Mitt  Romney!  It was a sad moment for me and I was talking back to the phone (Tom) I told him I'm not giving up on him and will still be caucusing for him on Jan. 3 (although I knew it was a recorded message) . So it's obvious to me that Tom's supporter list has already been handed over to Mitt's campaign. Oh, the joys of politics....

 I will be interested to see if  Tom comes back to Iowa to campaign for Mitt. If he does, I will go see Tom.  If he doesn't, then I know in my heart that the underlying reason is for Tom endorsing Mitt.... is absolutely true.