Tancredo takes on Bush

Another interesting bit of political strategy was put forth by Tom Tancredo. Tancredo is a huge advocate of controlling U.S. borders. As such, the killing of the immigration bill should have been a potential huge shot in the arm for his candidacy---if he took advantage of the moment.

I think he did, but the way he did was very interesting. He essentially used that moment as a free pass to voice his extreme displeasure with the policies of the Bush administration. From here on out, he (perhaps alone among the Republicans) has positioned himself to have free run on kicking the failing Bush administration to spur his candidacy if he choses. As a long shot candidate who couldn't get traction, I think this was an exceptionally wise move by Tancredo and his handlers. It gives him airtime and it allows people to see his strengths --- his honesty and candor at looking at the US. It shows him talking passionately without interruption about an issue he totally owns. I lean democrat, but I'd vote for Tancredo over Hillary and possibly over Obama as well. Click here to see the video.