Politics & Government

Tom Tancredo Stumbles On an Effective Campaign Strategy

In National Public Radio's December 10 story about the previous night's debate, a Republican presidential candidate forum in Miami sponsored by Univision, Tom Tancredo was mentioned first. How did the double T pull off this long-awaited coup? By not showing up -- ostensibly because appearing at such a "Spanish-speaking" event...
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In National Public Radio’s December 10 story about the previous night’s debate, a Republican presidential candidate forum in Miami sponsored by Univision, Tom Tancredo was mentioned first. How did the double T pull off this long-awaited coup? By not showing up — ostensibly because appearing at such a “Spanish-speaking” event would have constituted “pandering.”

Finally — a way for Tancredo to separate himself from the pack. If he simply stops campaigning entirely, imagine how much publicity he’ll get. — Michael Roberts

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